In This Match Preview
Match Preview And Pre-Toss Note
LBL vs PKA Dream11 Prediction is for the Nepal Premier League 2026 13th T20. Lumbini Lions meet Pokhara Avengers at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur, on 3 November. The confirmed schedule is 4:15 PM IST, which is 10:45 AM GMT and 4:30 PM Nepal time.
Lumbini Lions started the season with a seven-wicket win over Sudurpaschim Royals. D’Arcy Short made 40 from 18 balls. Kishore Mahato took four wickets. Pokhara Avengers lost their first two completed games. They lost to Sudurpaschim Royals and Janakpur Bolts.
This is a pre-toss preview. The final XI, toss, weather, and app rules are not confirmed. Check the team sheets before using any fantasy combination. The 3 November start time is recorded as 4:15 PM IST / 10:45 AM GMT / 4:30 PM Nepal time after checking the dated fixture listings.
Match Details
| Match | Date | Venue | Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lumbini Lions vs Pokhara Avengers | 3 November 2026 | Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | 4:15 PM IST, 10:45 AM GMT, 4:30 PM Nepal time | Scheduled |
For the wider tournament list, see our Nepal Premier League 2026 schedule guide.
Team Form
Lumbini Lions
| Date | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 October 2026 | Sudurpaschim Royals | 88/3 in 9.5 overs | ✓ WIN by 7 wickets |
Only one completed 2026 match is used for Lumbini Lions. The 31 October listing is not used because public pages showed conflicting match status at the research cutoff.
Pokhara Avengers
| Date | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 October 2026 | Sudurpaschim Royals | 145/7 in 20 overs | ✕ LOSS by 6 wickets |
| 1 November 2026 | Janakpur Bolts | 138/9 in 20 overs | ✕ LOSS by 9 runs |
Pokhara Avengers have two completed results before this game. Kushal Bhurtel made 35 from 24 balls against Janakpur. Shakib Al Hasan took 3/15 in that match.
Pitch Report And Fantasy Impact
The named sample has three completed NPL 2026 scorecards at this ground. The first-innings scores were 87, 145, and 147. Chasing teams won two of those games. One team defended 147.
This is a small and mixed sample. It does not prove that the pitch will help batting, pace, or spin in this match. Pick players who are confirmed in the XI. A top-order batter can get more balls. A bowler named for the powerplay or death overs can get more wicket chances.
Head-to-Head
No completed Lumbini Lions versus Pokhara Avengers match from NPL 2026 was available before the cutoff. Old 2025 results are not used as current 2026 form. This preview does not add an unverified head-to-head record.
Probable Playing XIs — Not Confirmed
These are roster-based working XIs. They are not team announcements. The match-specific squad feed was unavailable at the cutoff.
| No. | Lumbini Lions | Pokhara Avengers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Niroshan Dickwella | Arjun Gharti Magar |
| 2 | Dilip Nath | Arjun Kumal |
| 3 | Aasif Sheikh | Kushal Bhurtel |
| 4 | Sundeep Jora | Kiran Kumar Thagunna |
| 5 | Aakash Tripathi | Bibek Rana Magar |
| 6 | Rohit Paudel | Shakib Al Hasan |
| 7 | D’Arcy Short | Dhananjaya Lakshan |
| 8 | Grant Stewart | Chamika Karunaratne |
| 9 | Kishore Mahato | Akash Chand |
| 10 | Tilak Bhandari | Sagar Dhakal |
| 11 | Trumpelmann | Pratik Pokhrel |
Keep an eye on the confirmed wicketkeeper, overseas player list, and batting order. Those checks can change the best fantasy combination.
Six Provisional Dream11 Scenario Teams
The cards below are provisional editorial combinations. They use current 2026 roster candidates. They do not confirm app credits, app roles, scoring, or player availability. Read the final XI first. The LBL vs PKA Hero11 team is only a starting label if the match is listed and the app rules permit the selected players.
The cards cover different match scripts rather than one fixed combination.
Team 1: Balanced Start
Balanced build with top-order batting and proven recent wicket options.
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WK: Niroshan Dickwella, Arjun Gharti Magar
BAT: Aasif Sheikh, Sundeep Jora, Kushal Bhurtel
AR: D’Arcy Short, Rohit Paudel, Shakib Al Hasan
BOWL: Kishore Mahato, Trumpelmann, Akash Chand
Captain: D’Arcy Short · Vice-Captain: Shakib Al Hasan
Risk: The final XI may change the overseas or wicketkeeper mix.
Team 2: Lumbini Control
Lumbini-leaning script with extra batting support from both sides.
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WK: Dilip Nath, Arjun Kumal
BAT: Aasif Sheikh, Aakash Tripathi, Kushal Bhurtel
AR: Rohit Paudel, Grant Stewart, Dhananjaya Lakshan
BOWL: Kishore Mahato, Tilak Bhandari, Akash Chand
Captain: Rohit Paudel · Vice-Captain: Kushal Bhurtel
Risk: It depends on Lumbini’s attack repeating its opening-match impact.
Team 3: Pokhara Recovery
Pokhara recovery script built around its recent batters and all-rounders.
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WK: Niroshan Dickwella, Arjun Gharti Magar
BAT: Sundeep Jora, Kushal Bhurtel, Kiran Kumar Thagunna
AR: D’Arcy Short, Shakib Al Hasan, Chamika Karunaratne
BOWL: Trumpelmann, Sagar Dhakal, Pratik Pokhrel
Captain: Kushal Bhurtel · Vice-Captain: D’Arcy Short
Risk: Pokhara’s two completed results before this match were losses.
Team 4: Spin And Control
A control script with several all-rounders and a varied bowling group.
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WK: Dilip Nath, Arjun Kumal
BAT: Aasif Sheikh, Bibek Rana Magar, Aakash Tripathi
AR: Rohit Paudel, Sher Malla, Shakib Al Hasan
BOWL: Kishore Mahato, Abhishesh Gautam, Sudip Aryal
Captain: Shakib Al Hasan · Vice-Captain: Rohit Paudel
Risk: The small ground sample does not prove that slower bowling will dominate.
Team 5: Power Batting
Batting-first script with several players who can score quickly.
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WK: Niroshan Dickwella, Arjun Gharti Magar
BAT: Aasif Sheikh, Sundeep Jora, Kushal Bhurtel, Kiran Kumar Thagunna
AR: D’Arcy Short, Grant Stewart
BOWL: Tilak Bhandari, Akash Chand, Sagar Dhakal
Captain: Kushal Bhurtel · Vice-Captain: D’Arcy Short
Risk: The plan carries bowling risk if the surface or innings pace changes.
Team 6: Bowling Upside
Bowling-upside script for a match with early wickets or late breakthroughs.
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WK: Dilip Nath, Arjun Gharti Magar
BAT: Aakash Tripathi, Bibek Rana Magar, Kushal Bhurtel
AR: Rohit Paudel, D’Arcy Short, Chamika Karunaratne
BOWL: Trumpelmann, Kishore Mahato, Sagar Dhakal
Captain: Kishore Mahato · Vice-Captain: Rohit Paudel
Risk: The team needs enough runs from a lighter batting core.
Captain And Vice-Captain Choices
D’Arcy Short offers a two-skill path if he bats near the top and bowls. Rohit Paudel can add value with batting and possible overs. Kushal Bhurtel has already made 35 in this season. Shakib Al Hasan took 3/15 in Pokhara’s last completed match.
Use the captain and vice-captain choices shown on the cards as starting points only. The LBL vs PKA Fantasy team can change after the toss. Make sure both players are in the final XI, and do not use an app role or credit assumption that has not been checked.
Top 3 Player Battles
- D’Arcy Short vs Pokhara’s new-ball bowlers: Short made 40 from 18 balls in Lumbini’s opener. The battle changes if he faces early swing or a different opening bowler.
- Kushal Bhurtel vs Lumbini’s seam attack: Bhurtel made 35 from 24 balls in the last completed game. Lumbini can test his early defence with seam and field pressure.
- Shakib Al Hasan vs Lumbini’s right-hand batters: Shakib took 3/15 against Janakpur. His value depends on selection, bowling workload, and the match-up on the day.
These are conditional match-ups. No direct head-to-head player record is claimed.
Top Players To Look Out For
- D’Arcy Short: He made 40 from 18 balls in the only completed Lumbini match used here.
- Kishore Mahato: He took 4/22 in that match.
- Rohit Paudel: He is Lumbini’s listed captain and can contribute with bat and ball.
- Kushal Bhurtel: He made 35 from 24 balls in Pokhara’s last completed game.
- Shakib Al Hasan: He took 3/15 in that same game.
- Chamika Karunaratne: He took 2/23 against Janakpur.
Match Winner Prediction
Lumbini Lions have the clearer early result because they won their opener. Pokhara Avengers have two losses but showed useful individual contributions. A cautious editorial lean is Lumbini Lions, mainly because of the early win and the Short-Mahato impact.
This is not a fact. The final XI, overseas selections, toss, and match conditions can change the view.
Frequently Asked Questions
When Is The LBL Vs PKA 13th T20?
The match is scheduled for 3 November 2026 at 4:15 PM IST, 10:45 AM GMT, or 4:30 PM Nepal time. The dated fixture listings support these equivalent values.
Where Will Lumbini Lions Play Pokhara Avengers?
The venue is Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur.
Who Are The Captain And Vice-captain Choices?
D’Arcy Short, Rohit Paudel, Kushal Bhurtel, and Shakib Al Hasan are the main provisional choices. Confirm the final XI first.
Is The Best Fantasy Team Confirmed Now?
No. The six teams are scenario drafts, so the LBL vs PKA best dream11 team cannot be fixed before both XIs and the listed app rules are checked.
