Representing the historic Lumbini Province, the Lions feature strong regional cricket backing across Rupandehi and Bhairahawa.
| Match | Date & Time | Clash (Opponent) | Venue | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1League | सोमबार, ९ कारà¥à¤¤à¤¿à¤• २०८३Monday, 26 October 20265:00 PM NPT | TU International Cricket Stadium, Kirtipur | Scheduled | Match Page → | |
| #7League | शनिबार, १४ कात्तिक २०८३Saturday, 31 October 202612:30 PM NPT | TU International Cricket Stadium, Kirtipur | Scheduled | Match Page → | |
| #13League | मंगलबार, १७ कात्तिक २०८३Tuesday, 3 November 20265:00 PM NPT | TU International Cricket Stadium, Kirtipur | Scheduled | Match Page → | |
| #14League | बिहीबार, १९ कात्तिक २०८३Thursday, 5 November 202612:30 PM NPT | TU International Cricket Stadium, Kirtipur | Scheduled | Match Page → | |
| #18League | शनिबार, २१ कात्तिक २०८३Saturday, 7 November 20265:00 PM NPT | TU International Cricket Stadium, Kirtipur | Scheduled | Match Page → | |
| #23League | बिहीबार, २६ कात्तिक २०८३Thursday, 12 November 20265:00 PM NPT | TU International Cricket Stadium, Kirtipur | Scheduled | Match Page → | |
| #26League | शनिबार, २८ कारà¥à¤¤à¤¿à¤• २०८३Saturday, 14 November 20265:00 PM NPT | TU International Cricket Stadium, Kirtipur | Scheduled | Match Page → |
Right-arm off break
Right-arm off-break
Does not bowl
Right-arm leg break
Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Left-Arm Orthodox Spinner
Left-hand bat
Right-arm medium
Left-Arm Medium-Fast
Right Arm Medium Fast
N/A
Left-Arm-Fast
Right-arm off break
Right-hand bat
Right-arm leg break, googly
With 4 wins and 9 points from 6 matches, Lumbini Lions become the first team to officially qualify for the NPL Season 3 playoffs, while Pokhara Avengers are mathematically eliminated with only five league fixtures remaining.
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