SR vs LL Match Prediction : Final, Nepal Premier League, 2025
SPR vs LBL Win Probability
57%
SPR
43%
LBL
Sudurpaschim Royals To Win, 1.61
The Lumbini Lions have never defeated Sudurpaschim Royals in the NPL
This is the second consecutive year that Sudurpaschim Royals have reached the finals
The bowling attack of the Sudurpaschim Royals is stronger compared to that of the Lumbini Lions
SPR vs LBL Betting Tips
D’Arcy Short to score Over 19.5 runs
D’Arcy Short has an average of over 26 in the ongoing season of the NPL. He has played well in his recent games, scoring at least 20 runs in each of his last 4 innings, including a half-century. We are therefore backing him to play a good knock.
Lumbini Lions total runs before fall of 1st wicket Under 17.5
While D’Arcy Short has played well for the Lions, he has received little support at the other end. The opening pair of the Lumbini Lions have failed to cross the 17-run mark in 4 of the last 5 matches, and as they face a strong bowling attack, they will be unable to get a good start.
Team form (Last 5 matches)
Sudurpaschim Royals
Lumbini Lions
After a long and well-fought tournament, we have the two finalists in the ongoing second edition of the Nepal Premier League, who will fight for the ultimate prize this weekend.
The Sudurpaschim Royals take on the Lumbini Lions on Saturday at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Stadium in Kirtipur, and the winner of this match will lift the coveted trophy.
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Sudurpaschim Royals vs Lumbini Lions Head-to-Head Record
The two teams have faced each other in two matches to date, and both those games were won by the Sudurpaschim Royals.
Sudurpaschim Royals vs Lumbini Lions Live-streaming and Broadcast
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SR vs LL Team Previews
Sudurpaschim Royals
The Sudurpaschim Royals are, by far, the most consistent team in this tournament and have lost only one match so far. They finished at the top of the table and also defeated Biratnagar Kings in Qualifier 1 to make it to their second consecutive finals.
The Royals have a strong batting line-up that will be headlined by Binod Bhandari and Mukhtar Ahmed. Bhandari has been in particularly good form and is the team’s leading run-scorer so far. The middle order is pretty strong as well, thanks to experienced players like Sheldon Jackson, Ishan Pandey, and Dipendra Singh Airee.
The Royals also have two capable all-rounders in the form of Aarif Sheikh and Harmeet Singh, who can add valuable runs towards the death overs. The Sudurpaschim Royals will bank on their new-ball pair of Abinash Bohara and Scott Kuggeleijn to pick up early wickets.
The duo has picked up 26 wickets between them. They will also have the support of Hemant Dhami in the pace department. Harmeet Singh, who has 12 wickets against his name, will lead the spin attack.
Sudurpaschim Royals Expected Playing 11
Binod Bhandari (WK), Mukhtar Ahmed, Sheldon Jackson, Aarif Sheikh, Harmeet Singh, Dipendra Singh Airee (C), Scott Kuggeleijn, Milan Bohara, Abinash Bohara, Hemant Dhami, Ishan Pandey
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Lumbini Lions
After ending with the wooden spoon last year, the Lumbini Lions have scripted a remarkable turnaround by not only finishing in the top four, but also making it to their maiden finals. They will now hope to continue playing with the same momentum.
The Lumbini Lions are coming into this match on the back of an excellent victory against the Biratnagar Kings in Qualifier 2. D’Arcy Short has been in excellent form in recent games and is the second-highest run-getter for the team. He will look to give the Lions yet another brisk start in this match. He will be joined by Dinesh Adhikari at the top of the order.
Rohit Paudel remains the team’s leading run-scorer and will be the key for the Lions in the middle order. He will be joined by Niroshan Dickwella, Sundeep Jora, and Dilip Nath, all of whom have chipped in at various stages of the tournament.
Coming to the bowling, Ruben Trumpelmann, who has 10 wickets against his name, will lead the pace department, but he needs better support at the other end. Similarly, Sher Malla has been the team’s best spinner, but the others, including Paudel and Abhishesh Gautam, have been rather inconsistent.
Lumbini Lions Expected Playing 11
D’Arcy Short, Dinesh Adhikari, Rohit Paudel (C), Niroshan Dickwella (WK), JJ Smit, Sundeep Jora, Dilip Nath, Ruben Trumpelmann, Sher Malla, Abhishesh Gautam, Tilak Bhandari
SR vs LL Toss Prediction
The team winning the toss will likely opt to bowl first.
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The venue has hosted all the matches in this season and is showing signs of wear and tear. The surface is dry, and there isn’t much grass holding it together. Batting here will not be easy, and the batsmen need to be careful while choosing their shots. The spinners are likely to play an important role in this match. Anything over 160 will be difficult to chase.
The weather will remain clear with pleasant temperatures and no forecast for rain.
SR vs LL: Who Will Win?
The Sudurpaschim Royals and Lumbini Lions have been the best teams in this tournament and are fully deserving of a place in the finals. While we expect a close contest between them, we reckon that the Sudurpaschim Royals have a slight edge here thanks to a stronger batting line-up and a well-balanced bowling attack.
Bet on Sudurpaschim Royals to win.
