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Karnali Yaks face Sudur Paschim Royals in Nepal Premier League 2026 Match 16 on Friday, 6 November. The match is at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. The ESPN Match 16 fixture and Cricbuzz Match 16 page list the same venue and date.
Karnali have won two of their first three matches. They beat Janakpur Bolts by 19 runs and Biratnagar Kings by four wickets. They then lost to Kathmandu Gorkhas by four wickets after making 180/6.
Sudur Paschim have also won two matches. They beat Pokhara Avengers by six wickets and Chitwan Rhinos by five wickets. Their other two results were defeats against Lumbini Lions and Biratnagar Kings. The Biratnagar match was reduced to five overs per side.
This KNY vs SPR Dream11 Prediction uses 2026 results and squad evidence available by 4 November. It is a pre-toss preview. The final XI is not confirmed.
Pre-toss notice: The six teams below are editorial scenarios. Check the confirmed team sheets, overseas availability and batting order before making a final selection. No card is an app-ready or app-validated lineup.
For a wider fantasy cricket reference, you can also read the 4xSports Dream11 predictions section and these recent SA vs AUS Dream11 match tips and IND vs WI Dream11 match tips.
Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Karnali Yaks vs Sudur Paschim Royals, Match 16 |
| Competition | Nepal Premier League 2026 |
| Date | Friday, 6 November 2026 |
| Time | 12:15 PM IST / 06:45 GMT / 12:30 PM Nepal local |
| Venue | Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur |
| Format | T20 |
| Match status | Upcoming at the research cutoff |
| Team news | Playing XIs not confirmed |
The Cricbuzz fixture page shows 12:30 PM Nepal local and 06:45 GMT. Nepal is 15 minutes ahead of IST, so the local time converts to 12:15 PM IST.
Karnali Yaks Team Form
| Match | Result | Score | Players Who Stood Out |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNY vs JAB, 27 Oct | KNY won by 19 runs | KNY 132/9, JAB 113 all out | Ariful Islam 43. Hussain Talat 3/26. Unish Thakuri 3/22. |
| BIK vs KNY, 29 Oct | KNY won by 4 wickets | BIK 186/7, KNY 187/6 | Sompal Kami 62 not out and 4/33. Pawan Sarraf 36. |
| KNY vs KAG, 2 Nov | KAG won by 4 wickets | KNY 180/6, KAG 181/6 | Ariful Islam 44 off 22. Hussain Talat 40 off 30 and 2/32. |
Karnali’s batting has produced two totals of 180 or more in the last two completed matches. Ariful Islam has two strong scores in the reviewed results. Sompal Kami made the difference in the chase against Biratnagar with 62 not out and four wickets.
Sudur Paschim Royals Team Form
| Match | Result | Score | Players Who Stood Out |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPR vs LUL, 26 Oct | LUL won by 7 wickets | SPR 87 all out, LUL 88/3 | Dipendra Singh Airee 27. Anil Kharel 2/9. |
| POA vs SPR, 28 Oct | SPR won by 6 wickets | POA 145/7, SPR 148/4 | Dipendra Singh Airee 51 not out and 1/21. Ishan Pandey 37. |
| BIK vs SPR, 31 Oct | BIK won by 35 runs | BIK 105/2, SPR 70/3 | Scott Kuggeleijn 28 off 6. Aarif Sheikh 17 not out. |
| CHR vs SPR, 2 Nov | SPR won by 5 wickets | CHR 129/6, SPR 131/5 | Brandon McMullen 43 off 21. Ishan Pandey 25. Aarif Sheikh 20 not out. |
The Royals recovered after a low opening score. Brandon McMullen led the chase against Chitwan. Dipendra Singh Airee made 51 not out against Pokhara and also took a wicket in that match.
Pitch Report
The match is at TU International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur. The reviewed 2026 scorecards show different match conditions at this venue. Karnali made 187/6 in one completed match and 180/6 in another. The Biratnagar versus Sudur Paschim match was cut to five overs because of rain.
There is no verified Match 16 strip report in the reviewed sources. There is also no reliable current-season venue average, day-game split, weather reading or pitch inspection available in those sources by the 4 November cutoff. Do not treat a fixed score range or surface pattern as fact.
The teams below therefore cover more than one match script. If the toss report says the pitch is slow, give more weight to bowling all-rounders and wicket-taking options. If the surface looks good for stroke play, top-order batters can be prioritised. Make the final changes after the confirmed XI.
Head To Head
There is no verified completed KNY versus SPR match in the 2026 results reviewed before 4 November. This preview does not use 2025 head-to-head data as a substitute. The head-to-head scope is limited to the current-season fixture list. Readers should not treat this section as a historical record.
Probable Playing XIs
These are provisional editorial XIs. They are not confirmed team announcements. The Cricbuzz Match 16 squad page reported that squad data was unavailable in the reviewed evidence. The official Royals squad page lists a Season 3 roster but does not confirm the Match 16 XI or publish an injury bulletin. The Karnali Yaks official site does not expose a Match 16 availability list in the fetched text.
Karnali Yaks Provisional XI
Akbar Ali, Ariful Islam, Deepak Dumre, Pawan Sarraf, Hussain Talat, Gulsan Jha, Sompal Kami, Mark Watt, Nandan Yadav, Yuvraj Khatri and Unish Thakuri.
Sudur Paschim Royals Provisional XI
Binod Bhandari, Aarif Sheikh, Sherfane Rutherford, Dipendra Singh Airee, Ishan Pandey, Brandon McMullen, Scott Kuggeleijn, Saif Zaib, Anil Kharel, Hemant Dhami and Abinash Bohara.
Check the toss and the official team sheets before making a final selection. Overseas availability and batting order are not confirmed in the available sources. The absence of a player from an earlier XI does not by itself rule that player out of Match 16.
Six Provisional Dream11 Scenario Teams
The KNY vs SPR Hero11 team and each KNY vs SPR Fantasy team below are hypothetical pre-toss editorial scenarios. Treat a KNY vs SPR best Dream11 team as a starting template. The six cards are not app-ready or app-validated lineups. They use the current supplied roster names, role bands, captain and vice-captain pairings. The scenario and risk note on each card explains what must happen for that combination to work.
Team 1: Recent Form Balance
Both teams keep their recent top-order core and the main all-rounders contribute.
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WK: Akbar Ali, Binod Bhandari
BAT: Ariful Islam, Pawan Sarraf, Aarif Sheikh
AR: Sompal Kami, Dipendra Singh Airee, Brandon McMullen
BOWL: Unish Thakuri, Anil Kharel, Abinash Bohara
Captain: Sompal Kami · Vice-Captain: Dipendra Singh Airee
Risk: The XI and batting order are not confirmed before the toss.
Team 2: KNY Batting Response
Karnali’s aggressive batting shown in the first three games sets the shape of the team.
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WK: Deepak Dumre, Binod Bhandari
BAT: Ariful Islam, Jishan Alam, Sherfane Rutherford
AR: Hussain Talat, Mark Watt, Ishan Pandey
BOWL: Nandan Yadav, Hemant Dhami, Anil Kharel
Captain: Ariful Islam · Vice-Captain: Hussain Talat
Risk: This needs the KNY middle order to bat long and the match to reach a full 20 overs.
Team 3: Royals Chase Script
Sudur Paschim chase with Airee and McMullen involved while KNY takes wickets in the middle overs.
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WK: Akbar Ali, Binod Bhandari
BAT: Pawan Sarraf, Aarif Sheikh, Sherfane Rutherford
AR: Dipendra Singh Airee, Ishan Pandey, Scott Kuggeleijn, Hussain Talat
BOWL: Yuvraj Khatri, Abinash Bohara
Captain: Dipendra Singh Airee · Vice-Captain: Scott Kuggeleijn
Risk: A chase advantage depends on the toss and the Royals’ final top order.
Team 4: Bowling-Led Surface
The surface offers enough help for wicket-taking bowlers and lower-order all-rounders.
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WK: Deepak Dumre, Binod Bhandari
BAT: Ariful Islam, Aarif Sheikh, Jishan Alam
AR: Sompal Kami, Gulsan Jha, Saif Zaib
BOWL: Unish Thakuri, Nandan Yadav, Hemant Dhami
Captain: Unish Thakuri · Vice-Captain: Sompal Kami
Risk: There is no verified Match 16 pitch reading or current venue average.
Team 5: Royals All-Round Core
The Royals’ multi-skill group supplies points with bat and ball while KNY’s opener starts well.
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WK: Akbar Ali, Binod Bhandari
BAT: Ariful Islam, Pawan Sarraf, Aarif Sheikh
AR: Hussain Talat, Dipendra Singh Airee, Brandon McMullen, Mark Watt
BOWL: Anil Kharel, Abinash Bohara
Captain: Brandon McMullen · Vice-Captain: Hussain Talat
Risk: Several Royals all-rounders may not all be selected together.
Team 6: Middle-Overs Upside
The match turns in the middle overs through spin, cutters and all-round contributions.
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WK: Deepak Dumre, Binod Bhandari
BAT: Jishan Alam, Sherfane Rutherford, Pawan Sarraf
AR: Gulsan Jha, Mark Watt, Scott Kuggeleijn
BOWL: Nandan Yadav, Yuvraj Khatri, Anil Kharel
Captain: Mark Watt · Vice-Captain: Sherfane Rutherford
Risk: This is the most scenario-dependent team and should be changed after the toss if roles shift.
Captain And Vice-Captain Choices
- Sompal Kami: A strong two-skill choice after 62 not out and four wickets against Biratnagar. His recent bowling returns have varied, so check whether he keeps a full role.
- Dipendra Singh Airee: He made 51 not out against Pokhara and took one wicket in the same match. His value depends on batting position and bowling use.
- Ariful Islam: He scored 43 against Janakpur and 44 off 22 against Kathmandu. The main risk is a lower batting position than expected.
- Hussain Talat: He scored 40 off 30 in the latest KNY match and took three wickets against Janakpur and two against Kathmandu. Check his overs after the toss.
- Brandon McMullen: His 43 off 21 against Chitwan makes him a batting-led vice-captain option when the Royals chase. His bowling workload is not confirmed.
- Unish Thakuri: His three wickets for 22 in the opening KNY win make him a bowling-led captain option when the surface supports wicket-taking. He carries more risk if the pitch offers little help.
The captain and vice-captain pairing should follow the toss, confirmed XI and batting position. These are scenario choices, not fixed selections.
Player Battles
Ariful Islam vs The Royals New-Ball Attack
Islam has started the season with useful scores for KNY. The Royals will want early wickets from Hemant Dhami or Abinash Bohara. This battle can shape the first six overs if Islam opens again.
Sompal Kami vs Scott Kuggeleijn
Both players offer more than one route to points. Kami produced 62 not out and four wickets against Biratnagar. Kuggeleijn took two wickets against Chitwan and hit 28 from six balls in the five-over defeat to Biratnagar. Their usage will depend on match phase.
Dipendra Singh Airee vs KNY’s Spin Options
Airee made 51 not out against Pokhara. KNY may turn to Mark Watt or Unish Thakuri if Airee arrives during the middle overs. The contest is about whether Airee can keep the chase moving without losing his wicket to spin.
Brandon McMullen vs KNY’s Short-Ball And Pace Plan
McMullen struck 43 off 21 against Chitwan. KNY can use Sompal Kami and Nandan Yadav around the middle and late overs. The final bowling plan is not known before the toss.
Key Players
Sompal Kami
Kami is the clearest two-discipline KNY option in the current evidence. He made 62 not out and took four wickets against Biratnagar. He also scored 1 not out and took two wickets in the latest loss to Kathmandu. His selection is strongest when both roles remain active.
Dipendra Singh Airee
Airee scored 51 not out in the Royals’ chase against Pokhara. He also took a wicket in that match and is the official Royals captain. His value falls if he bats low or does not bowl.
Ariful Islam
Islam scored 43 against Janakpur and 44 off 22 against Kathmandu. Those are the strongest repeated batting signals in the KNY results reviewed for this preview. His risk is tied to opening or top-order access.
Hussain Talat
Talat scored 40 off 30 in the latest KNY match. He took three wickets against Janakpur and two against Kathmandu. His role makes him useful in balanced scenarios, though his bowling overs should be checked after the toss.
Brandon McMullen
McMullen scored 43 off 21 against Chitwan and 22 off 12 against Pokhara. He is listed as an all-rounder by the official Royals squad page. His final bowling workload and batting slot are not confirmed.
Conditional Winner Prediction
Karnali Yaks have the stronger win rate at the cutoff with two wins from three matches and a positive NRR. Sudur Paschim have also won twice but have played four matches and carry a negative NRR. A conditional lean goes to Karnali if their top order survives the first phase and Kami and Talat keep their all-round roles. The ESPN Match 16 page shows the pre-match table figures used for this comparison.
Sudur Paschim can take the match if Airee and McMullen repeat their recent chase impact and the Royals’ bowlers strike early. The result depends on the toss, the final XI and the pitch. This is a conditional preview rather than a fixed result call.
FAQs
What Is The KNY vs SPR Dream11 Prediction For Match 16?
Use a balanced scenario with wicketkeeping coverage, top-order batting exposure, two-skill players and wicket-taking options. Sompal Kami, Dipendra Singh Airee, Ariful Islam and Hussain Talat are the main choices from the reviewed 2026 evidence. Confirm their roles after the toss.
Which Captain And Vice-Captain Choices Suit These Scenarios?
Sompal Kami suits the recent-form balance because he can contribute in both disciplines. Dipendra Singh Airee suits a Royals chase. Ariful Islam and Hussain Talat fit a KNY batting-led script. Brandon McMullen suits a Royals chase in which his batting role is clear. Unish Thakuri is the higher-risk bowling-led option on a helpful surface.
What Is The KNY vs SPR Hero11 Team?
The starting Hero11 scenario is Team 1: Akbar Ali, Binod Bhandari, Ariful Islam, Pawan Sarraf, Aarif Sheikh, Sompal Kami, Dipendra Singh Airee, Brandon McMullen, Unish Thakuri, Anil Kharel and Abinash Bohara. Recheck the XI, batting order and overseas availability first.
What Should Readers Check Before Finalising A Fantasy Team?
Check the official team sheets, the toss, overseas availability, batting positions and any late injury or replacement update. If those reports change the roles of a captain or vice-captain, move to the scenario card that matches the confirmed match script. The sources reviewed for this preview did not publish a confirmed Match 16 XI by the cutoff.
