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LBL vs PKA, 13th T20, NPL 2026 summary
LBL
98-2(11.4)
Lumbini Lions won by 8 wickets 🏆
PKA
(20.0)97-9
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P'ship : 77(58)
18:47
Lumbini Lions beat Pokhara Avengers by 8 wickets | Match 13…
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There will be no NPL action on Wednesday, but the tournament returns with a double-header on Thursday, November 5. Janakpur Bolts take on Lumbini Lions in the afternoon fixture, before Biratnagar Kings face Kathmandu Gurkhas in the evening, with both matches taking place in Kirtipur. A day's pause, then another double dose of cricketing drama! Do join us on Thursday as the NPL story continues with two exciting contests!
And so, the Lions have roared, the Avengers have been grounded, and Lumbini have strengthened their campaign with a second win in three matches, with their only other fixture washed out due to rain. For Pokhara, however, the search for a breakthrough continues, as this was their third defeat in three matches. Trumpelmann brought the fire, Gautam supplied the magic in the field, and Bhandari ensured the pressure never eased. The Lions will take plenty of confidence from this commanding all-round performance, while the Avengers have plenty to reflect on during the break.
Rohit Paudel (Lumbini Lions Captain): [on the better win of the 2] I think both. Both the teams are very good. As a team we are playing good cricket. Continuing that from the last game. We look forward to continue that.
[on the fielding] You cannot take the credit from Gautam, the way he took that catch. I want to thank our support staff, they help everyone with catching practice. We have been working hard and that's the result for Abhishesh.
[on the success] The main thing is the team environment. The way our coaching staff, management and everyone was supporting us. Even when we were losing, the support was there and that is very important.
[on his batting form] We've been having good partnerships since last season, me and Chamika. We haven't been tested with the bat. There are batters who've been playing well since last season and doing well in the nets. Hopefully we will do well."
[on the fielding] You cannot take the credit from Gautam, the way he took that catch. I want to thank our support staff, they help everyone with catching practice. We have been working hard and that's the result for Abhishesh.
[on the success] The main thing is the team environment. The way our coaching staff, management and everyone was supporting us. Even when we were losing, the support was there and that is very important.
[on his batting form] We've been having good partnerships since last season, me and Chamika. We haven't been tested with the bat. There are batters who've been playing well since last season and doing well in the nets. Hopefully we will do well."
Kushal Bhurtel (Pokhara Avengers Captain): [On today's defeat] "I don't really want to talk about today's performance. In the last three games, we haven't been able to click with either bat or ball. But that's part of the game, and today just wasn't our day.
[On the reasons behind the team's struggles this season] We don't really have any clear answers at the moment. I think perhaps the conditions have been more suited to the overseas players, but I'm not entirely sure.
[On the team's chances of reaching the playoffs] We still have four matches to go. If we win all four, we will have a chance of making the playoffs. So, we're looking forward to those last four games.
[On the positives from the bowling and fielding performances] I think all the local players are putting in their best efforts for the team. Aakash (Chand) didn't bowl in the first match, apart from one over. This time, we gave him another opportunity, and although he went for a few runs, he bowled well and contributed in the field too.
[On the team's plans to turn things around] We're not planning to train. The work we need to do now is more mental. It's all about getting ourselves in the right frame of mind, and that's what we're going to focus on."
[On the reasons behind the team's struggles this season] We don't really have any clear answers at the moment. I think perhaps the conditions have been more suited to the overseas players, but I'm not entirely sure.
[On the team's chances of reaching the playoffs] We still have four matches to go. If we win all four, we will have a chance of making the playoffs. So, we're looking forward to those last four games.
[On the positives from the bowling and fielding performances] I think all the local players are putting in their best efforts for the team. Aakash (Chand) didn't bowl in the first match, apart from one over. This time, we gave him another opportunity, and although he went for a few runs, he bowled well and contributed in the field too.
[On the team's plans to turn things around] We're not planning to train. The work we need to do now is more mental. It's all about getting ourselves in the right frame of mind, and that's what we're going to focus on."
Ruben Trumpelmann (Player of the Match): [on his hectic travel] "Started off a win against Ireland, proud moment for us, we won 3-2. Jumped on a flight which was late, I made my 2nd flight in 5 minutes. My bags were left behind so I've borrowed some spikes. Happy to be here. It's a special family for me and it's awesome to be here. I landed this morning.
[on this being a special family] It's how the people treat you. It's a great team environment Rohit and the coaches have created.
[on the early wicket] Very happy with it today, can't complain when it comes off well.
[on his key to success] It's about rhythm. For me it's about keep going in the tournament. I'll probably sleep straightaway until tomorrow."
[on this being a special family] It's how the people treat you. It's a great team environment Rohit and the coaches have created.
[on the early wicket] Very happy with it today, can't complain when it comes off well.
[on his key to success] It's about rhythm. For me it's about keep going in the tournament. I'll probably sleep straightaway until tomorrow."
PLAYER OF THE MATCH: RUBEN TRUMPELMANN
Maximum Fours in the Match: Rohit Paudel
Powerplay Champion Award: D'Arcy Short
Partnership of the Match: Rohit Paudel and Niroshan Dickwella
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