The 25th match of the Nepal Premier League 2025 pits Lumbini Lions against Janakpur Bolts on December 5, 2025, at 3:45 PM local time (which aligns with 8:15 AM IST) at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. This clash carries high stakes as both teams fight for playoff positioning in the tournament’s business end, with Lumbini holding a stronger mid-table spot and Janakpur desperate to climb from the bottom.
The Kirtipur pitch typically favors chasing teams, with 22 victories for sides batting second out of 34 T20 matches played there, offering early assistance to pacers before settling into a neutral surface that rewards balanced attacks. Expect cloudy conditions around 16°C with 55% humidity, light winds at 2.5 km/h, good visibility of 7 km, and no rain interruptions.
Head-to-Head Record
The sides have met twice historically, with each claiming one victory—Janakpur Bolts winning their sole encounter by a solitary run in the 2024 NPL’s 14th match at this venue. Last five meetings don’t apply given the limited clashes, but Lumbini’s current form gives them a slight edge in this repeat fixture.
Nepal Premier League 2025 Live Streaming info
This setup ensures that cricket fans in India and Nepal have access to all the exciting matches of the inaugural NPL 2025 season, which runs from November 17 to December 15, 2025.
Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2025 live through various channels and streaming services:
The matches will be broadcast on the Star Sports Network. Viewers can tune in to specific Star Sports channels to catch the live action.
- India: FanCode is the official live-streaming partner. You can watch the matches online via the FanCode app or website by purchasing a pass.
- Nepal: Fans can watch the matches on the Action Sports HD YouTube channel and the DishHome Go app.
Live Streaming Info:
Star Sport will be live: JAB vs LUL
Live Score Info:
Cricket lovers can watch the Janakpur Bolts vs Lumbini Lions, 25th Match live score from this website: nplt20league.com
Janakpur Bolts vs Lumbini Lions,
Team Analysis
Lumbini Lions
Strengths lie in a star-studded batting lineup captained by Rohit Paudel, bolstered by foreign firepower like D’Arcy Short and all-rounders JJ Smit and Ruben Trumpelmann, making them potent chasers. Weaknesses emerge in occasional middle-order wobbles, as seen in their seven-wicket loss to Sudurpaschim Royals, but recent wins showcase resilience. Key players: Short (match-winner), Sundeep Jora (finisher), and Paudel (anchor).
Janakpur Bolts
Their spin duo of Imran Tahir and Lalit Rajbanshi forms a world-class attack, complemented by Wayne Parnell’s all-round skills and a top order featuring Aasif Sheikh and Lahiru Milantha. Middle-order fragility and over-reliance on foreign stars mark their weaknesses, contributing to four losses, though Sanjay Krishnamurthy leads scoring with 102 runs. Standouts include Anil Sah (recent 61) and Parnell for balance.
Probable Playing XIs
Lumbini Lions: D’Arcy Short, Sundeep Jora, Rohit Paudel (c), Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Abhishesh Gautam, JJ Smit, Durgesh Gupta, Ruben Trumpelmann, Tilak Raj Bhandari, Gulbain Naib, Aadil Khan
Janakpur Bolts: Maaz Sadaqat, Aasif Sheikh (wk), Anil Sah, Shubh Kansakar, Wayne Parnell (c), Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Rupesh K Singh, Lalit Rajbanshi, Imran Tahir, Kishore Mahato, Aaditya Mahata