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Lumbini Lions will meet Sudurpaschim Royals in the first match of the Nepal Trophy T20 2026 at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur, on 26th October at 4:45 PM IST as the tournament continues.
Get the best LLI vs SUD Dream11 prediction, My11Circle Prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 1st match of the Nepal Trophy T20 2026. Expert analysis and more.
Hot Picks for LLI vs SUD Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips for My11Circle Team:
Captaincy Picks:
Dipendra Singh Airee – One of Nepal’s key all-rounders, Dipendra combines right-handed batting with off-break bowling. His ability to contribute in both departments makes him a valuable player for Sudurpaschim Royals. |
Rohit Paudel – Leading Lumbini Lions, Rohit is a right-handed top-order batter known for building innings and rotating the strike while accelerating when the situation demands it. |
Top Picks:
D'Arcy Short – Short brings an attacking left-handed batting approach to Lumbini Lions, along with slow left-arm bowling that gives the team another option in the middle overs. |
Brandon McMullen – The Scotland all-rounder adds versatility to Sudurpaschim Royals through his right-handed batting and right-arm medium-fast bowling, making him useful across different stages of a T20 match. |
Budget Picks:
Sher Malla – Malla offers Lumbini Lions a spin-bowling option with his right-arm off-breaks, while his left-handed batting provides additional depth to the lineup. |
Binod Bhandari – Behind the stumps, Bhandari brings wicketkeeping experience to Sudurpaschim Royals. As a right-handed batter, he can also strengthen the middle order and contribute valuable runs during the closing overs. |
LLI vs SUD Nepal Trophy T20 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Captain | Dipendra Singh Airee & Rohit Paudel |
Vice-Captain | D’Arcy Short & Brandon McMullen |
LLI vs SUD Dream11 Prediction Team 1 (My11Circle Team 1):
- Keeper – Aasif Sheikh
- Batters – Rohit Paudel, Niroshan Dickwella, Aarif Sheikh
- All-Rounders – D’Arcy Short (VC), Dipendra Singh Airee ©, Brandon McMullen, Scott Kuggeleijn
- Bowlers – Ruben Trumpelmann, Durgesh Gupta, Abinash Bohara
LLI vs SUD Dream11 Prediction Team 2 (My11Circle Team 2):
- Keeper – Aasif Sheikh, Binod Bhandari
- Batters – Rohit Paudel ©, Niroshan Dickwella
- All-Rounders – D’Arcy Short, Dipendra Singh Airee, Brandon McMullen (VC), Scott Kuggeleijn
- Bowlers – Ruben Trumpelmann, Sher Malla, Abinash Bohara
LLI vs SUD Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1 Nepal Trophy T20 2026 Players to Avoid:
Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last match) |
Deepak Bohara | NA | NA |
Sundeep Jora | NA | NA |
LLI vs SUD Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1 Nepal Trophy T20 2026 Expert Advice:
SL Captaincy Choice | Dipendra Singh Airee |
GL Captaincy Choice | Rohit Paudel |
Punt Picks | Sher Malla and Binod Bhandari |
Dream11 Combination | 1-3-4-3 |
LLI vs SUD Match Preview:
Lumbini Lions will take on Sudurpaschim Royals in the opening match of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2026 on Monday, 26 October, at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. The match will start at 4:45 PM IST, marking the beginning of a new season. Notably, this fixture revisits last season’s final, in which Lumbini defeated Sudurpaschim to claim the championship. While the defending champions will look to carry that winning momentum into the new campaign, the Royals will aim to make an early statement by overcoming their previous final opponents.
Lumbini Lions enter the tournament with a well-balanced squad featuring overseas stars D’Arcy Short, Niroshan Dickwella and Ruben Trumpelmann, alongside captain Rohit Paudel. Short and Dickwella could provide an attacking start at the top, while Paudel and Sundeep Jora are expected to strengthen the middle order. Moreover, Trumpelmann brings valuable left-arm pace and international experience to the bowling attack. With a strong combination of experienced players and proven match-winners, Lumbini will look to exploit familiar conditions and begin their title defence on a positive note.
Sudurpaschim Royals, meanwhile, will depend on captain Dipendra Singh Airee’s all-round contributions, supported by overseas recruits Brandon McMullen and Scott Kuggeleijn. Binod Bhandari, Aarif Sheikh and Ishan Pandey add depth to the batting lineup, while Abinash Bohara and Hemant Dhami strengthen the bowling department. Since this is the first fixture of the 2026 season, neither team has tournament performances from the current campaign to assess. Therefore, the Royals must find a way to challenge Lumbini’s experienced batting order while making effective use of their own all-round options. Ultimately, both teams will seek a strong start, but Lumbini’s championship experience could give them added confidence in this opening encounter.
LLI vs SUD Head-to-Head Record:
Teams | Matches Won |
Lumbini Lions | 0 |
Sudurpaschim Royals | 0 |
LLI vs SUD Weather & Pitch Report:
Temperature | 24°C |
Weather Forecast | Clear Sky |
Pitch Behaviour | Batting-friendly |
Best Suited To | Pace |
Average 1st innings score | 160 |
Record of chasing teams:
Records | Good |
Winning % | 58% |
LLI vs SUD Playing 11s (Predicted):
Lumbini Lions Playing 11:
1) Aasif Sheikh (wk)
2) Niroshan Dickwella
3) Rohit Paudel ©
4) Sundeep Jora
5) Dinesh Adhikari
6) Sher Malla
7) Shadley van Schalkwyk
8) Ruben Trumpelmann
9) Kishore Mahato
10) Abhishesh Gautam
11) Tilak Bhandari
Sudurpaschim Royals Playing 11:
1) Ishan Pandey
2) Binod Bhandari (wk)
3) Saif Ali Zaib
4) Dipendra Singh Airee ©
5) Aarif Sheikh
6) Brandon McMullen
7) Milan Bohara
8) Scott Kuggeleijn
9) Abinash Bohara
10) Hemant Dhami
11) Anil Kharel
LLI vs SUD Match Winner Prediction:
Considering the team combination, Lumbini Lions is expected to win this match.
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