The stakes couldn’t be higher in this Nepal Premier League showdown. Biratnagar Kings take on Lumbini Lions at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur on December 11, 2025, starting at 3:45 PM local time (3:45 PM IST). Sudurpaschim Royals await the winner in the final on December 13 after dominating Qualifier 1, while the loser sees their title dreams end abruptly.
A spot in the NPL final hangs in the balance, with Biratnagar Kings seeking redemption after a crushing 77-run loss to Sudurpaschim Royals in Qualifier 1, where they collapsed to 78 all out chasing 156. Lumbini Lions carry momentum from their Eliminator upset, chasing down 112 to beat Kathmandu Gorkhas by four wickets, thanks to D’Arcy Short’s 33 and steady contributions from Sundeep Jora and captain Rohit Paudel. Both sides finished strong in the league stage—Kings second with five wins from seven, Lions fourth with four—but recent playoff pressure has exposed vulnerabilities.
Head-to-Head Biratnagar Kings hold the edge historically against Lumbini Lions, unbeaten in their NPL meetings including a recent league clash where Lions chased 145 in 17.4 overs for a five-wicket win—wait, no, records show Kings dominating prior to that upset.
Lumbini Lions edge it in a low-scoring thriller, leveraging recent momentum and bowling suited to Kirtipur’s conditions over Kings’ rattled batting—expect Lions to chase successfully again.
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: KAG vs LUL
Live Score Info:
Cricket lovers can watch Biratnagar Kings vs Lumbini Lions, live score from this website: nplt20league.com
Biratnagar Kings vs Lumbini Lions
Playing XI:
Biratnagar Kings Probable XI: George Munsey, Faf du Plessis, Martin Guptill, Sam Heazlett, Lokesh Bam (wk), Shankar Rana, Pratish GC, Sandeep Lamichhane (c), Marchant de Lange, Narayan Joshi, Subash Bhandar.
Lumbini Lions Probable XI: D’Arcy Short, Dilip Nath, Sundeep Jora, Rohit Paudel (c), Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Dinesh Adhikari, Ruben Trumpelmann, Sher Malla, Aad Khan, Sumit Maharjan, Abinash Bohara.
Team Analysis
Biratnagar Kings
Kings boast explosive top-order firepower with Faf du Plessis, Martin Guptill, and George Munsey, but their Qualifier 1 batting meltdown revealed fragility under pressure. Sandeep Lamichhane’s spin remains a weapon, backed by Marchant de Lange’s pace, though death bowling leaked runs lately. Strengths lie in experience; weaknesses in consistency after five league wins turned sour.
Lumbini Lions
Lions’ Eliminator grit showcased resilience, with D’Arcy Short and Niroshan Dickwella stabilizing amid pace attacks from Trumpelmann and Sher Malla. Rohit Paudel anchors the middle, but top-order collapse risks persist beyond their recent five-wicket chase over Kings. Bowling depth gives them an edge on this pitch, though batting firepower lags Kings’ stars.