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KAG vs LUL Match Analysis

The 11th match of the Nepal Premier League 2025 features Kathmandu Gorkhas taking on Lumbini Lions at the Kirtipur ground. The game is scheduled to start in the evening session, with a possible cool breeze aiding the bowlers. 

Kathmandu Gorkhas have a strong core of experienced players combined with young talent. Gerhard Erasmus and Heinrich Klaasen add international experience, while Karan KC leads the side with tactical acumen. 

Lumbini Lions boast a powerful batting lineup with Rohit Paudel leading from the front. Gulbadin Naib and D’Arcy Short provide explosive options in the middle order. Their bowling, spearheaded by JJ Smit and Ruben Trumpelmann, can exploit any assistance from the pitch effectively.

Kathmandu Gorkhas vs Lumbini Lions Team Preview & Squads

Kathmandu Gorkhas

Karan KC is a dynamic all-rounder and a proven leader in domestic cricket. He reads the game well and often changes the strategy mid-innings to gain an advantage. His experience in T20 and NPL conditions is expected to guide Kathmandu in crucial moments.

KAG has a solid top order with Heinrich Klaasen and Milind Kumar capable of anchoring innings. Middle-order batsmen like Gerhard Erasmus and Dipesh Kandel provide stability, and finishers such as Ben Charlesworth can accelerate the scoring in the final overs. 

Rashid Khan’s leg-spin remains the key wicket-taking option, supported by Karan KC’s medium pace. Mohammad Aadil Alam and Krish Karki offer variety in the pace department, while Santosh Yadav can provide crucial breakthroughs in the middle overs. 

In their previous outing against Biratnagar Kings, KAG scored 134/6 batting first. Biratnagar chased down the target comfortably, finishing at 135/5 in 17.1 overs, winning by 5 wickets with 17 balls remaining. Kathmandu struggled with their middle-order partnerships and could not accelerate in the death overs. 

Kathmandu Gorkhas Squads

Gerhard Erasmus, Dipesh Kandel, Karan KC (c), Heinrich Klaasen, Krish Karki, Uttam Magar, Milind Kumar, Mohammad Aadil Alam, Rashid Khan, Santosh Yadav, Shahab Alam, Bhim Sharki, Pratik Shrestha, John Simpson, Sunny Patel, Tul Thapa, Aakash Tripathi, Ricardo Vasconcelos, Ben Charlesworth (wk)

Lumbini Lions

Rohit Paudel leads Lumbini with calm authority and sharp cricketing insight. He anchors the innings effectively and is known for pacing his team’s chase intelligently. Under his leadership, the team has emphasised aggressive batting while maintaining structural discipline in bowling.

LUL have depth from top to bottom with D’Arcy Short and Gulbadin Naib providing power-hitting in the middle order. Sundeep Jora and Durgesh Gupta add flexibility, allowing them to adjust to any match situation. Even lower-order batsmen like Tilak Bhandari can contribute quick runs, making them a threat in tight finishes.

JJ Smit and Ruben Trumpelmann form the pace spearhead, capable of hitting the deck hard in the powerplay and death overs. Sher Malla and Bishal Patel can bowl economically and pick crucial wickets in the middle overs. 

LUL faced Karnali Yaks in their last match, posting 156/8 batting first. However, Karnali chased the target with ease, finishing 161/1 in 12.2 overs, winning by 9 wickets with 46 balls remaining. The Lions struggled against disciplined bowling and will need to tighten their defence.

Lumbini Lions Squads

Aadil Khan, Dinesh Adhikari, Tilak Bhandari, Thomas Draca, Abhishesh Gautam, Gulbadin Naib, Durgesh Gupta, Sundeep Jora, Sumit Maharjan, Sher Malla, Dilip Nath, Bishal Patel, Rohit Paudel (c), Sameer Ali Musalman (wk), D’Arcy Short, JJ Smit, Ruben Trumpelmann

KAG vs LUL Outfield Report

The Kirtipur pitch has historically favoured batsmen in the early overs but slows down as the game progresses, giving spinners a chance. Bounce is generally consistent, aiding stroke-making, but variable turn in the middle overs can challenge batters. Teams winning the toss often prefer to bat first to set a target.

The weather on match day is expected to be clear, with temperatures hovering around 18–22°C in the evening. Light winds may help swing bowlers slightly, especially in the first few overs. Humidity is moderate, so fielding conditions should remain comfortable throughout.

Kirtipur has seen team scores range from lows of 120 to highs of around 180 in T20/NPL games. Chasing teams have a slight advantage under lights due to slower outfield conditions. The predicted scores for a competitive game are around 140–160 batting first and 145–170 while chasing.

Kathmandu Gorkhas vs Lumbini Lions Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

In the last five encounters, Kathmandu and Lumbini have shared victories, with Kathmandu slightly ahead in overall wins. Matches between them have often been high-scoring affairs with close finishes, making this clash highly unpredictable.

KAG vs LUL Prediction

According to cricket analysts Kathmandu Gorkhas have a 52% chance of Winning.