On Sat 22th Nov 2025, 7th match of NPL 2025 season and both teams 2nd match took place at Tribhuwan University (TU) International Cricket Stadium, Kirtipur at 11:00 am (NST).
Match No.: 7
Teams: Lumbini Lions (batting first) vs Karnali Yaks (chasing)
Previous Match Form:
Karnali Yaks (before this match) had lost their previous outing.
Lumbini Lions were in winning mood from their previous win.
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Toss: Karnali Yaks won the toss and opted to field.
Time: Date 22 November 2025, start ~11:15 AM local at Kirtipur.
Location: Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur.
Squads & Captains:
Karnali Yaks XI (c): Sompal Kami (c) – Playing XI: Priyank Panchal, William Bosisto, Mark Watt, Pawan Sarraf, Najibullah Zadran, Arjun Gharti (w), Gulsan Jha, Nandan Yadav, Yuvraj Khatri, Bipin Sharma.
Lumbini Lions XI (c): Rohit Paudel (c) – Playing XI: Sundeep Jora, D Arcy Short, Rohit Paudel (c), Dilip Nath (w), Gulbadin Naib, Sumit Maharjan, Sameer Ali Musalman, JJ Smit, Sher Malla, Ruben Trumpelmann, Abhishesh Gautam.
A brilliant 50 off just 29 balls against the Lumbini Lions.
Man of the Match: Mark Watt
First Innings (Lumbini Lions batting)
Score: 156/8 in 20 overs.
Best Hitter: Rohit Paudel made a fighting 49 in the innings.
Fall of Wickets / First 6 Overs Analysis:
At the end of the powerplay (6 overs), Lions were 36/1.
Early wicket: Sundeep Jora fell for 1 in 2 overs.
The innings then progressed with wickets at regular intervals: e.g., 66/4 at 12 overs, 88/5 at 15 overs.
Bowler Details (some available):
Sher Malla: 3-0-29-1 in chase (he bowled well but not in the first).
Second Innings (Karnali Yaks batting)
Score: 161/1 in 12.2 overs — Karnali Yaks won by 9 wickets.
Best Hitter: Mark Watt’s explosive batting — at one point 61 off 31 balls.
First 6 Overs Analysis:
At end of 6 overs: Karnali Yaks were 75/1.
They took control early, with high scoring and minimal wicket loss.
Fall of Wickets: Only one wicket fell in the chase; exact over not always clear. But at 4 overs: 44/1.
Result & Points Impact
Winner: Karnali Yaks — won by 9 wickets.
Loser: Lumbini Lions
