Lumbini Lions Win by 16 Runs | NPL 2026

Lumbini Lions secured a 16-run victory over Janakpur Bolts in the 14th match of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2026. The match took place on 5 November 2026 at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur.

After winning the toss, Janakpur Bolts elected to bowl first. Lumbini Lions managed to score 149/8 in their 20 overs, with captain Rohit Paudel leading the batting lineup with 38 runs.

In reply, Janakpur Bolts struggled to maintain momentum during their chase. Despite contributions from Harmeet Singh and Aaditya Mahata, Janakpur finished on 133/8, falling 16 runs short of the target.

D'Arcy Short was the standout bowler for Lumbini, taking three important wickets and helping his team maintain an unbeaten record in the tournament.

Match Summary: Lumbini Lions vs Janakpur Bolts

Rohit Paudel Anchors Lumbini Lions' Innings with 38 Runs

Lumbini Lions had a difficult beginning after D'Arcy Short was dismissed for a duck on the very first delivery of the innings by Lalit Rajbanshi.

Aasif Sheikh and Niroshan Dickwella helped rebuild the innings with contributions of 21 and 27 runs respectively. However, captain Rohit Paudel played the most important innings for Lumbini.

Paudel scored 38 runs from 31 balls, hitting four boundaries and one six. His innings helped Lumbini recover from the early wicket and build a competitive total.

Dilip Nath added 21 runs from 15 balls, while Shamim Hossain contributed 13 runs. Ruben Trumpelmann provided a late boost with 15 runs from just eight deliveries, including two sixes.

Lumbini Lions eventually finished at 149/8 in 20 overs.

Lumbini Lions Batting Scorecard

Janakpur Bolts Bowling Performance

Bishal Shusling and Rahul Yadav were the leading wicket-takers for Janakpur Bolts, claiming two wickets each.

Janakpur Bolts Struggle During the Run Chase

Chasing 150 runs for victory, Janakpur Bolts lost an early wicket when Parvez Hossain Emon was dismissed for just one run.

Trit Raj Das scored 18 runs from 18 balls, while Saif Hassan contributed 28 runs from 25 deliveries. However, Lumbini's bowling attack continued to put pressure on the Janakpur batting lineup.

The biggest setback came when Janakpur lost several wickets in quick succession. At 65/7 after 12.5 overs, the Bolts were in serious trouble.

Captain Harmeet Singh tried to bring his team back into the contest with an aggressive 33 runs from 20 balls, including three sixes. Aaditya Mahata also played an important unbeaten innings of 30 runs from 24 balls, hitting four sixes.

Their partnership gave Janakpur some hope, but Sher Malla dismissed Harmeet Singh and ended the resistance.

Janakpur Bolts eventually finished at 133/8 in 20 overs, losing the match by 16 runs.

D'Arcy Short's Three-Wicket Spell Restricts Janakpur Bolts

Lumbini Lions' bowling performance played a major role in defending their total.

D'Arcy Short was the leading wicket-taker, claiming three wickets for 23 runs in four overs. His important dismissals included Trit Raj Das and Saif Hassan.

Tilak Bhandari delivered an economical spell, taking two wickets for just five runs in two overs. Sher Malla also picked up two wickets for 29 runs, while Ruben Trumpelmann took one wicket.

Captain Rohit Paudel contributed with four economical overs, conceding only 18 runs.

Lumbini Lions Bowling Highlights

Player of the Match: Rohit Kumar Paudel

Lumbini Lions captain Rohit Kumar Paudel was named Player of the Match for his important contribution with the bat.

He scored 38 runs from 31 deliveries, providing stability after the team lost its opening wicket on the first ball.

His innings helped Lumbini reach a competitive total of 149/8, which proved enough to secure the victory.

Lumbini Lions Strengthen Their Position at the Top of the NPL 2026 Points Table

The victory strengthened Lumbini Lions' position at the top of the NPL 2026 points table. They moved to seven points from four matches and remained the only unbeaten team in the competition at that stage.

For Janakpur Bolts, the defeat was their second consecutive loss after their narrow two-run defeat against Biratnagar Kings. They remained on four points from five matches.

Lumbini continued to show strong teamwork, with different players contributing in different matches. Janakpur, meanwhile, needed more consistent performances from their top-order batting lineup to improve their position in the tournament.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Who won the Lumbini Lions vs Janakpur Bolts match?

Lumbini Lions defeated Janakpur Bolts by 16 runs in the 14th match of NPL 2026.

2. What was Lumbini Lions' score?

Lumbini Lions scored 149/8 in 20 overs.

3. What was Janakpur Bolts' score?

Janakpur Bolts scored 133/8 in 20 overs while chasing 150 runs.

4. Who was the Player of the Match?

Rohit Kumar Paudel was named Player of the Match after scoring 38 runs.

5. How many wickets did D'Arcy Short take?

D'Arcy Short took three wickets for 23 runs in four overs.

6. How many runs did Harmeet Singh score?

Harmeet Singh scored 33 runs from 20 balls, including three sixes.

7. How many points did Lumbini Lions have after the match?

Lumbini Lions moved to seven points from four matches and remained unbeaten.

Conslusion 

Lumbini Lions defeated Janakpur Bolts by 16 runs in NPL 2026 Match 14. Lumbini scored 149/8 in 20 overs, led by captain Rohit Paudel's 38 runs. Janakpur managed 133/8 in reply, with Harmeet Singh scoring 33 and Aaditya Mahata remaining unbeaten on 30. D'Arcy Short took three wickets, while Tilak Bhandari and Sher Malla claimed two each. The victory kept Lumbini Lions unbeaten and at the top of the points table.