Kathmandu vs Lumbini NPL 2026 Match Result: Warner 66 and Jahandad Khan’s Four Wickets Power Gurkhas to 36-Run Win

Kathmandu Gorkhas made it three wins in a row in the Nepal Premier League 2026, beating Lumbini Lions by 36 runs in the 18th match at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur on Saturday, November 7. David Warner’s 66 and a four-wicket burst from Jahandad Khan headlined a complete performance that also handed Lumbini their first defeat of the tournament.

Asked to bat first after Lumbini captain Rohit Paudel won the toss and chose to field, Kathmandu posted 160/8 in their 20 overs. In reply, Lumbini collapsed to 28/6 inside the first five overs and never recovered, eventually bowled out for 124 in 19.3 overs despite a fighting 44 from Sundeep Jora.

Kathmandu vs Lumbini NPL 2026 match result: Gurkhas win by 36 runs

The result lifts Kathmandu to six points from four matches, with three consecutive wins after their opening defeat to Janakpur. Lumbini, who began the day unbeaten on seven points from four games, stay on seven points from five matches and lose their grip on the top of the NPL 2026 points table.

Match summary: Kathmandu Gorkhas 160/8 beat Lumbini Lions 124 all out

Team	Score	Overs
Kathmandu Gorkhas	160/8	20.0
Lumbini Lions	124 all out	19.3

Result: Kathmandu Gorkhas won by 36 runs. Toss: Lumbini Lions won the toss and elected to field. Venue: TU International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur. Match: 18th match, Nepal Premier League 2026, November 7, 2026.

David Warner and Sahil Patel set up Kathmandu’s 160/8

David Warner led Kathmandu’s batting with 66 off 50 balls, reaching his half-century in 33 balls and striking nine fours and a six. Opening partner Sahil Patel made 38 off 36 balls, with two fours and two sixes, as the pair put on 104 runs in 14 overs — the second century opening partnership of the tournament.

Warner’s dismissal to Sher Malla, caught by Sundeep Jora, opened the door for Lumbini. Karan KC, promoted to No. 3, made nine off 10 balls before being caught and bowled by Abhishek Gautam. Rashid Khan managed only one run and Jahandad Khan hit a six in a three-ball six, while Mohammad Aadil Alam and Santosh Yadav were run out for one and two respectively. Sahan Arachchige’s unbeaten 34 off 15 balls, with three fours and a six, pushed Kathmandu past 150 in the closing overs.

Kathmandu Gorkhas batting: top scorers vs Lumbini Lions

Batter	Runs	Balls	Fours	Sixes
David Warner	66	50	9	1
Sahil Patel	38	36	2	2
Sahan Arachchige*	34	15	3	1
Karan KC	9	10	0	1
William Bosisto	0	1	0	0
Jahandad Khan	6	3	0	1
Santosh Yadav	2	1	—	—
Rashid Khan	1	3	0	0
Mohammad Aadil Alam	1	1	0	0

Extras 3. Total 160/8 in 20 overs.

Lumbini Lions bowling figures

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets
Abhishek Gautam	4	15	2
Sher Malla	4	19	2
Ruben Trumpelmann	3	24	2

Abhishek Gautam was the most economical of Lumbini’s bowlers, conceding just 15 runs in his four overs, while Malla and Trumpelmann took two wickets apiece.

Jahandad Khan’s four-wicket burst wrecks Lumbini’s chase of 161

Chasing 161, Lumbini’s innings fell apart in the powerplay. Jahandad Khan struck with the new ball, removing D’Arcy Short and Aasif Sheikh in his opening over, then bowling Niroshan Dickwella and Dilip Nath in his next, while Karan KC removed captain Rohit Paudel for a duck and Grant Stewart lbw — leaving Lumbini reeling at 28/6 in 4.3 overs.

Sundeep Jora led the resistance with 44 off 45 balls, including three fours, and found brief support from Abhishek Gautam (16) and Ruben Trumpelmann (11). But with the required rate climbing past 12 an over, the lower order could not keep up. Sher Malla made 12 before being bowled by Sahan Arachchige off the third ball of the final over, and Lumbini were bowled out for 124 in 19.3 overs, 36 runs short.

Lumbini Lions batting: top scorers vs Kathmandu Gorkhas

Batter	Runs	Balls	Fours	Sixes
Sundeep Jora	44	45	3	0
Abhishek Gautam	16	17	1	0
Niroshan Dickwella	14	7	3	0
Sher Malla	12	15	1	0
Ruben Trumpelmann	11	16	0	1
Grant Stewart	6	3	1	0
D’Arcy Short	4	7	1	0
Tilak Bhandari*	1	3	0	0

Kathmandu Gorkhas bowling figures

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets
Jahandad Khan	4	23	4
Karan KC	4	24	2
Shahab Alam	4	18	1
Santosh Yadav	4	32	1
Rashid Khan	3	20	1
Sahan Arachchige	0.3	0	1

Jahandad’s four wickets made him the standout bowler, while captain Karan KC took two wickets in a spell that included a maiden over. Shahab Alam removed the set Jora, caught by Arachchige, to end Lumbini’s last real hope.

Player of the Match: David Warner

David Warner was named Player of the Match for his 66 off 50 balls, the innings that set up Kathmandu’s total. His 104-run opening stand with Sahil Patel gave Kathmandu the platform for 160/8, and his half-century — reached in 33 balls — was the highest score of the match. Jahandad Khan’s four-wicket new-ball burst was the other decisive performance, wrecking Lumbini’s chase inside the first five overs.

Key turning points in Kathmandu vs Lumbini NPL 2026 Match 18

• The 104-run opening stand: Warner and Patel batted 14 overs together, the second century opening partnership of NPL 2026, giving Kathmandu a platform that survived a late wobble.
• Arachchige’s late flourish: Sahan Arachchige’s unbeaten 34 off 15 balls lifted Kathmandu from a mid-innings stall to a defendable 160/8.
• Jahandad Khan’s new-ball burst: Four wickets in his opening spell, including Short, Aasif Sheikh and Dickwella, left Lumbini 28/6 in 4.3 overs and the chase effectively over.
• Jora’s lone fight: Sundeep Jora’s 44 off 45 balls was the only Lumbini innings of substance, but with no partner staying with him, the required rate climbed beyond reach.
• The final over: Arachchige bowled Sher Malla off the third ball of the final over to seal a 36-run win with three balls to spare in the innings.

What the Kathmandu vs Lumbini result means for the NPL 2026 points table

Kathmandu’s third straight win moves them to six points from four matches and firmly into the playoff race after their opening defeat to Janakpur. They have now beaten Karnali, Biratnagar and Lumbini in succession, with the bowling attack defending totals in each of the last two games — Kathmandu bowled Biratnagar out for just 83 in their previous match.

For Lumbini, the defeat is their first of the tournament and a reality check after an unbeaten start. They remain on seven points from five matches, but their batting — so reliable in the early games — was exposed by Kathmandu’s new-ball bowling. Their next outing will test whether the collapse was a one-off or a deeper problem against quality pace. Lumbini’s earlier campaign included a big win over Pokhara, covered in our Lumbini vs Pokhara NPL 2026 match result.

What’s next in NPL 2026

November 8 is a rest day in the Nepal Premier League, with the league resuming after the break as the race for the playoffs tightens. Kathmandu will look to extend their winning run to four matches, while Lumbini will aim to bounce back quickly and protect their place near the top of the table. Follow our NPL 2026 today match coverage for the next fixtures, timings and venues.

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