In This Match Preview
Match Preview And Pre-Toss Note
JKB vs LBL Dream11 Prediction is for the 14th T20 of Nepal Premier League 2026. Janakpur Bolts face Lumbini Lions on 5 November 2026 at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur. The listed start is 12:15 PM IST, or 12:30 PM Nepal time.
The match was still future at the 2 November research cutoff. The player lists and fantasy combinations below are provisional evidence-based options, not a confirmed XI. Check the final team sheets after the toss before making any selection. The Nepal Premier League 2026 schedule has the wider fixture list.
A JKB vs LBL Hero11 team should be treated only as a starting scenario if the match is listed and the final XI is confirmed. No app listing, role database, credits, scoring or eligibility has been verified here.
Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Janakpur Bolts vs Lumbini Lions |
| Competition | Nepal Premier League 2026 |
| Format | 20-over match |
| Date And Time | 5 November 2026, 12:15 PM IST / 06:45 GMT |
| Venue | Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur |
Team Form
Janakpur Bolts
| Date | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 October 2026 | Karnali Yaks | 113 all out | ✕ LOSS by 19 runs |
| 29 October 2026 | Kathmandu Gurkhas | 116/2 | ✓ WIN by 8 wickets |
These are completed 2026 matches only. The 3 November fixture was future at the cutoff and is not included.
Lumbini Lions
| Date | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 October 2026 | Sudurpaschim Royals | 88/3 in 9.5 overs | ✓ WIN by 7 wickets |
The unresolved 31 October listing is not counted as completed form. No future match is used in this table.
Pitch Report And Fantasy Impact
Three completed 2026 NPL scorecards at Kirtipur formed the reviewed same-ground sample. First-innings scores were 87, 145 and 147; two matches were won by the chasing side and one by the side defending 147. This small, mixed sample does not prove that batting, pace, spin or dew will dominate.
Top-order batters can gain value if they receive a long innings. Bowlers named for the powerplay or closing overs can gain wicket chances. Those are conditional ideas only. Confirm the final XI and expected role after the toss.
Head-To-Head
No completed JKB vs LBL meeting from Nepal Premier League 2026 was available before the 2 November cutoff. Older-season results are not used as current-form evidence, so there is no reliable current head-to-head edge to report.
Probable Playing XIs — Not Confirmed
These are exactly 11 provisional candidates per side, built from corroborated current pools. They are not confirmed playing XIs.
Janakpur Bolts Provisional XI
- Kusal Perera — wicketkeeper candidate
- Trit Raj Das — batting candidate
- Mayan Yadav — batting candidate
- Saif Hassan — batting candidate
- Moeen Ali — all-round candidate
- James Neesham — all-round candidate
- Harmeet Singh — all-round candidate
- Aaditya Mahata — bowling candidate
- Rahul Yadav — bowling candidate
- Lalit Rajbanshi — bowling candidate
- Amar Routela — bowling candidate
Lumbini Lions Provisional XI
- Niroshan Dickwella — wicketkeeper-batsman
- Aasif Sheikh — batsman
- Sundeep Jora — batsman
- Aakash Tripathi — batsman
- Rohit Paudel — batting all-rounder
- D’Arcy Short — batting all-rounder
- Grant Stewart — bowling all-rounder
- Kishore Mahato — bowler
- Tilak Bhandari — bowler
- Trumpelmann — bowler
- Abhishesh Gautam — bowler
The final team sheets can change these combinations. Do not read this provisional list as confirmation of selection or app status.
Provisional Dream11 Scenario Teams
The six cards below are distinct match scripts. They use editorial role bands from the corroborated candidate pools. Final-XI and platform-rule checks remain necessary.
Team 1: Balanced Current Core
Janakpur’s middle order and Lumbini’s top order share the workload in a balanced game.
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WK: Kusal Perera, Niroshan Dickwella
BAT: Aasif Sheikh, Trit Raj Das, Sundeep Jora
AR: Rohit Paudel, Moeen Ali
BOWL: Kishore Mahato, Lalit Rajbanshi, Aaditya Mahata, Trumpelmann
Captain: Rohit Paudel · Vice-Captain: Moeen Ali
Risk: The final XI may change the overseas and wicketkeeper combination.
Team 2: Janakpur Batting Push
Janakpur’s batting candidates make the most of a strong first-innings platform.
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WK: Anil Sah
BAT: Mayan Yadav, Saif Hassan, Aakash Tripathi, Sundeep Jora
AR: James Neesham, D’Arcy Short
BOWL: Rahul Yadav, Amar Routela, Tilak Bhandari, Arniko Yadav
Captain: James Neesham · Vice-Captain: D’Arcy Short
Risk: This script needs the Janakpur batting group to receive the expected roles.
Team 3: Lumbini Seven-Player Lean
Lumbini’s recent batting and bowling evidence drives a controlled chase.
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WK: Niroshan Dickwella, Kusal Perera
BAT: Aasif Sheikh, Sundeep Jora, Saif Hassan
AR: Grant Stewart, Sher Malla, Harmeet Singh
BOWL: Trumpelmann, Abhishesh Gautam, Lalit Rajbanshi
Captain: Aasif Sheikh · Vice-Captain: Trumpelmann
Risk: Seven players from one side leaves less room if Janakpur’s top order dominates.
Team 4: Mixed Control Attack
A mixed bowling group takes early wickets while both sides’ middle orders contribute.
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WK: Dilip Nath
BAT: Trit Raj Das, Mayan Yadav, Aakash Tripathi, Sundeep Jora
AR: Rohit Paudel, James Neesham
BOWL: Kishore Mahato, Rahul Yadav, Tilak Bhandari, Ajay Chauhan
Captain: Kishore Mahato · Vice-Captain: Rohit Paudel
Risk: The Kirtipur sample is too small to prove a bowling-led match script.
Team 5: All-Rounder Balance
All-round candidates cover the middle overs while top-order batters set the tempo.
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WK: Anil Sah, Dilip Nath
BAT: Aasif Sheikh, Saif Hassan, Aakash Tripathi
AR: D’Arcy Short, Moeen Ali, Grant Stewart
BOWL: Amar Routela, Trumpelmann, Arniko Yadav
Captain: D’Arcy Short · Vice-Captain: Moeen Ali
Risk: Several all-round candidates still need final-XI and workload confirmation.
Team 6: Late-Overs Upside
Late-overs bowling and a four-player batting core decide a close contest.
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WK: Niroshan Dickwella
BAT: Mayan Yadav, Trit Raj Das, Sundeep Jora, Aasif Sheikh
AR: Harmeet Singh, Shadley Schalkwyk
BOWL: Kishore Mahato, Lalit Rajbanshi, Abhishesh Gautam, Ajay Chauhan
Captain: Kishore Mahato · Vice-Captain: Aasif Sheikh
Risk: The lighter all-rounder mix needs the selected bowlers to have defined spells.
Captain And Vice-Captain Choices
The scenario cards provide different captain and vice-captain combinations rather than one certain call. Moeen Ali, Rohit Paudel, D’Arcy Short, Kishore Mahato and Kusal Perera are reasonable conditional leadership names because their roles can offer more than one path to points, but selection must follow the confirmed XI.
For a JKB vs LBL Fantasy team, compare the final batting positions and bowling allocations with the scenario that best matches the toss. The choices are editorial options, not verified app designations.
Top 3 Player Battles
- Kusal Perera vs Kishore Mahato: If Perera opens or bats in the top order, Mahato’s new-ball or early-spell overs could shape that contest.
- Aasif Sheikh vs Lalit Rajbanshi: Aasif’s recent current-season batting evidence meets a left-arm spin or control-bowling challenge if Rajbanshi is selected and used in the middle overs.
- Rohit Paudel vs Moeen Ali: Both are all-round candidates. Their batting positions and bowling workloads could matter more than reputation on a mixed Kirtipur sample.
These are conditional matchups. They do not claim a verified direct head-to-head record.
Top Players To Look Out For
D’Arcy Short and Aasif Sheikh have recent Lumbini scorecard evidence from the completed 26 October win. Kishore Mahato and Sher Malla also had notable bowling figures in that match, although Sher Malla is outside the 11-player Lumbini scenario XI above. For Janakpur, Kusal Perera, Moeen Ali and James Neesham are current candidate-pool names from the completed 27 and 29 October scorecards.
The JKB vs LBL best dream11 team depends on which of these candidates appears in the final XI and what role each player receives. Recheck the team sheets before using any combination.
Match Winner Prediction
There is not enough verified pre-toss evidence for a firm winner prediction. Janakpur have one win and one loss in the two completed scorecards used here, while Lumbini have one completed win in the available current sample. A balanced match view is more defensible until the final XI and toss are known.
Frequently Asked Questions
When Is The JKB Vs LBL Match?
Janakpur Bolts and Lumbini Lions are scheduled to play on 5 November 2026.
What Time Does JKB Vs LBL Start In India?
The listed India start time is 12:15 PM IST, with a 06:45 GMT start and 12:30 PM Nepal time.
Where Will JKB Vs LBL Be Played?
The match is listed at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur.
Are The JKB And LBL Playing XIs Confirmed?
No. The XIs in this preview are provisional candidate combinations. Check the official team sheets after the toss.
