Lumibini Lions vs Sudurpaschim Royals – Nepal Cricket Match Preview, Time & Schedule
Last updated: 22 October 2026 at 09:32 PM NST - page has been updated with the latest match information around the world.
Nepal cricket match guide for 22 October 2026. National team and NPL fixtures tracked here - squad announcements, venue confirmations, and start times in NST. Times converted for fans in the Gulf, East Asia, UK, and other regions.
Fixtures on this page: Lumibini Lions vs Sudurpaschim Royals
Event Overview
| Competition | NPL - Nepal Premier League |
| Match | Lumibini Lions vs Sudurpaschim Royals |
| Date | 26 OCT |
| Start Time (NST) | 04:30 PM NST |
| Expected Duration | 4 hours |
| Venue | Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur |
| Stage / Round |
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Head-to-Head - Lumibini Lions vs Sudurpaschim Royals
The head-to-head numbers tell a clear story.
| Metric | SP | LI |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 3 | 3 |
| Won | 2 | 1 |
| Lost | 1 | 2 |
| Highest Total | 187/4 | 143 |
| Lowest Total | 85 | 86/4 |
Match Venue - Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur
Overseas fans can find their exact local kick-off time using our Match Time Zone Converter. Local supporters should check official ticketing channels for seat availability and entry details. Pitch wear patterns and venue dimensions go into the selection equation - coaches on both sides will have run the numbers before naming their squads. Both teams take the field at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur for this fixture in NPL - Nepal Premier League, where ground conditions will shape how the contest runs. Pitch behaviour, outfield pace, and local weather all feed into how this match plays out.
Lumibini Lions vs Sudurpaschim Royals - Broadcast & Coverage Information
In many regions, ICC-sanctioned events are available through ICC.tv or the broadcaster the local cricket board has authorised for that territory. Check with your local licensed pay-TV or satellite provider to confirm coverage in your country. Each territory has an authorised broadcast operator that carries NPL - Nepal Premier League - rights are not shared across borders. Match start is confirmed at 04:30 PM NST NST - use our Match Time Zone Converter to find the exact time in your region.
Weather Conditions - Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur
The forecast points to cloudy weather at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur. Thermometers hold near the 23°C mark. Match planning shifts based on numbers that weather forecast shows. A 13% precipitation probability means weather should not be a factor. Check back closer to kick-off. Weather moves fast.
Playing XI
Lumibini Lions and Sudurpaschim Royals release their official Playing XI around 60 minutes before the 04:30 PM NST NST start. This page updates as soon as both squads are confirmed.
Lumibini Lions vs Sudurpaschim Royals - Match Start Time by Country
Here is when Lumibini Lions vs Sudurpaschim Royals starts where you are - converted from the official scheduled time. All times are converted from the official scheduled start - daylight saving offsets may vary slightly by season.
| Country / Region | Local Time | Date | Timezone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇳🇵 Nepal | 04:30 PM | 26 Oct 2026 | NPT |
| 🇮🇳 India | 04:15 PM | 26 Oct 2026 | IST |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | 07:45 PM | 26 Oct 2026 | JST |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | 07:45 PM | 26 Oct 2026 | KST |
| 🇦🇪 UAE / Dubai | 02:45 PM | 26 Oct 2026 | GST |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | 06:45 PM | 26 Oct 2026 | MYT |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | 01:45 PM | 26 Oct 2026 | AST |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | 01:45 PM | 26 Oct 2026 | AST |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | 01:45 PM | 26 Oct 2026 | AST |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | 01:45 PM | 26 Oct 2026 | AST |
| 🇴🇲 Oman | 02:45 PM | 26 Oct 2026 | GST |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | 03:45 PM | 26 Oct 2026 | PKT |
| 🇧🇩 Bangladesh | 04:45 PM | 26 Oct 2026 | BST |
| 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | 04:15 PM | 26 Oct 2026 | SLST |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 11:45 AM | 26 Oct 2026 | BST |
| 🇺🇸 USA - New York | 06:45 AM | 26 Oct 2026 | EDT |
| 🇺🇸 USA - Los Angeles | 03:45 AM | 26 Oct 2026 | PDT |
| 🇦🇺 Australia - Sydney | 08:45 PM | 26 Oct 2026 | AEST |
For any country not shown in the table, our Match Time Zone Converter tool.
About NPL - Nepal Premier League -
Nepal cricket has seen some good growth recently in terms of cricket world. It has already earned Associate Member status in ICC. It actively competes in ICC World Cup qualifying events. The struggle of the team to rise at this level despite the constant struggles, shortcomings motivates many. The passionate fans' support across Nepal and from the large Nepali community living and working in the Gulf, East Asia, and beyond make it's fans one of the most supportive fans in cricket world. Our Net Run Rate Calculator lets you model different match outcomes and track how each one moves the standings. Every result at the stage of NPL - Nepal Premier League hits the NRR standings and the qualification picture in real time. On 26 OCT, Lumibini Lions versus Sudurpaschim Royals - a fixture with an audience across multiple continents watching the result come in.
About This Match
NPL - Nepal Premier League sits at the top of the international cricket calendar, and the standard of competition reflects that. South Asia tunes in. So does the Gulf diaspora, East Asia, and a wider global cricket community that tracks NPL - Nepal Premier League results closely. This is a match where bowling economy in the powerplay, death bowling execution, and batting acceleration in the back ten overs are likely to decide which side comes out on top. On 26 OCT at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur, Lumibini Lions and Sudurpaschim Royals meet in a fixture - first ball at 04:30 PM NST NST.
Quantitative Match Projection & Structural Analysis
The models rate Sudurpaschim Royals as the moderate statistical favourite ahead of this fixture in NPL - Nepal Premier League - 60% win probability, with Lumibini Lions at 40%. That output points to a real quantitative edge for Sudurpaschim Royals, and results trajectory over recent competitive matches (outcome trend across the last 5-8 games, weighted by the quality of opposition faced), and positional depth across the XI (the strength of available alternatives without compromising the team's tactical shape) sit as the primary driver behind it. At the structural level, strike rate contextualisation (a batter's scoring speed read against the match phase and the required run rate at that point), phase-specific economy rates (runs conceded per over tracked across powerplay, middle, and death overs separately), and pitch-behaviour modelling (statistical profiling of how the surface wears and how much it assists spin or seam across innings) will do the most to determine the fixture's tempo and the size of the final margin. Opening-phase pitch hardness, toss dynamics, and powerplay batting intent each hold residual uncertainty - the kind that probability frameworks model but do not eliminate before play begins.
Disclaimer: Win probability figures are pre-match statistical estimates built from historical team coefficients (aggregated performance scores that rank team strength across competitions), recent form data, and competition context. This data is for editorial and analytical purposes only. It is not a prediction, and it is not financial or betting advice.
Frequently Asked Questions - Lumibini Lions vs Sudurpaschim Royals
- What time does Lumibini Lions vs Sudurpaschim Royals start in Nepal?
- The confirmed start time for Lumibini Lions vs Sudurpaschim Royals is 04:30 PM NST NST on 26 OCT. NST sits at UTC+5:45, which puts it 15 minutes ahead of IST.
- What stage or round is Lumibini Lions vs Sudurpaschim Royals?
- This fixture sits in the round of NPL - Nepal Premier League.
- What is the head-to-head record between Lumibini Lions and Sudurpaschim Royals?
- The Head-to-Head breakdown on this page covers their past meetings.
- How long does Lumibini Lions vs Sudurpaschim Royals last?
- Expect a match duration of roughly 4 hours, though weather interruptions, stoppages, or DLS revisions may push that figure in either direction.
- What time is Lumibini Lions vs Sudurpaschim Royals in UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar?
- The Gulf splits across two time zones - UTC+3 covers Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, and Bahrain; UTC+4 covers UAE and Oman. Local start times for each country are in the match time table above.
- What is the weather forecast for Lumibini Lions vs Sudurpaschim Royals?
- The forecast calls for cloudy skies. It will be 23°C with a 13% precipitation risk.
- What time is Lumibini Lions vs Sudurpaschim Royals in Japan, South Korea, and Malaysia?
- Japan and South Korea both run on UTC+9. Malaysia sits at UTC+8. Exact local start times for each country are in the schedule table on this page.
- Where is Lumibini Lions vs Sudurpaschim Royals being played?
- The confirmed venue for this fixture is Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur.
- What time is Lumibini Lions vs Sudurpaschim Royals in India?
- NST is UTC+5:45. IST is UTC+5:30. That is a 15-minute gap. The exact IST start time sits in the regional schedule table on this page.
- How can I follow Lumibini Lions vs Sudurpaschim Royals coverage?
- ICC.tv carries NPL - Nepal Premier League matches in select regions. Outside those markets, an officially authorised broadcaster holds the rights for your territory. Check with your local pay-TV or satellite provider to confirm.
- Where can I calculate the DLS target or Net Run Rate for Lumibini Lions vs Sudurpaschim Royals?
- The DLS Target Calculator (https://onotvs.blogspot.com/p/dls-target-calculator.html) handles Duckworth-Lewis-Stern target calculations. The Net Run Rate Calculator (https://onotvs.blogspot.com/p/net-run-rate-calculator.html) models how today's result shifts the qualification picture.
Stadium details, match timings, and broadcast arrangements are subject to change. Playing XI announcements come roughly 60 minutes before start time. Broadcast rights and regional access vary by country. All times reflect Nepal Standard Time (NST, UTC+5:45) unless a different zone is shown.