Lumbini Lions’ eight-wicket win over Pokhara Avengers on 3 November has set up a quick turnaround to Janakpur Bolts on 5 November. Pokhara made 97/9 in 20 overs, and Lumbini reached 98/2 in 11.4 overs, leaving 50 balls unused. For readers following the NPL overview, the result gives Lumbini a strong platform for its next scheduled fixture.
Key Takeaways
- Lumbini beat Pokhara by eight wickets in the match played on 3 November 2026.
- Pokhara’s 97/9 was followed by Lumbini’s 98/2 in 11.4 overs, with 50 balls remaining.
- Ruben Trumpelmann was Player of the Match with 3/16; Rohit Paudel made 47 not out from 32 balls and Niroshan Dickwella 27 not out from 26.
- Lumbini’s next listed fixture is against Janakpur Bolts on 5 November at TU, Kirtipur.
Lumbini’s eight-wicket win over Pokhara
The result was decided by the contrast between a modest first-innings total and a fast chase. ESPNcricinfo’s completed scorecard records Pokhara at 97/9 from 20 overs and Lumbini at 98/2 from 11.4 overs, a margin of eight wickets with 50 balls remaining (ESPNcricinfo scorecard, checked 4 November 2026). Nepal News’ report, published on 3 November, also described Lumbini’s eight-wicket win while chasing 98 (Nepal News, 3 November 2026).
Trumpelmann led the defensive effort, taking 3/16 from four overs and earning Player of the Match honours. Lumbini then completed the chase through Rohit Paudel, unbeaten on 47 from 32 balls, and Niroshan Dickwella, unbeaten on 27 from 26.
| Innings | Score | Overs | Match position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pokhara Avengers | 97/9 | 20 | Set the target |
| Lumbini Lions | 98/2 | 11.4 | Won by 8 wickets, 50 balls remaining |
Lumbini lost only two wickets and reached the target well before the scheduled 20-over limit. Trumpelmann’s spell restricted Pokhara, and Paudel and Dickwella finished the chase without a late collapse.
What the result means before Janakpur
The scale of the win makes it a useful recent reference point for Lumbini’s campaign. It was not a narrow escape: the side chased 98 with eight overs and two balls still available, giving the 3 November result a clear shape before the next fixture.
A 4 November check of ESPNcricinfo’s dedicated points table displayed Lumbini with two matches and three points, while other ESPN table displays did not align. Those conflicting displays do not support a current-rank claim, so this article keeps to the completed result rather than assigning a position or calculating NRR. Readers can use CricWin24’s NPL points table for broader competition context.
Janakpur is the next scheduled test
ESPN’s fixture page lists Janakpur Bolts versus Lumbini Lions for 5 November 2026 at TU, Kirtipur (ESPN fixture, checked 4 November 2026). That is the next concrete point on Lumbini’s calendar. The NPL schedule provides the wider fixture context, while the completed Pokhara scorecard supplies the historical performances of Trumpelmann, Paudel and Dickwella.
The clean summary is straightforward: Lumbini beat Pokhara by eight wickets on 3 November, and Janakpur is listed next on 5 November. The result gives Lumbini a clear platform for that fixture. Related competition coverage is available on CricWin24’s NPL news page.
Sources
- Lumbini Lions beat Pokhara Avengers chasing 98-run target — Nepal News, report dated 3 November 2026; retrieved and checked 4 November 2026.
- Lumbini Lions v Pokhara Avengers full scorecard — ESPNcricinfo, completed match data for 3 November 2026; checked 4 November 2026.
- Nepal Premier League 2026 points table — ESPNcricinfo standings display; checked 4 November 2026, with display qualification stated above.
- Janakpur Bolts v Lumbini Lions, 14th match — ESPN fixture listing for 5 November 2026 at TU, Kirtipur; checked 4 November 2026.
Cover credit: original factual score illustration, not a match photograph.
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