NPL 2026 Live – Karnali Yaks vs Sudur Paschim Royals, Live Streaming Free – Fancode Live Match – KAY vs SPR 16th, Match Live Online

Karnali Yaks and Sudurpaschim Royals meet in a crucial Group A clash of the Nepal Premier League 2026, with both sides on four points and needing a win to strengthen their playoff push. Sudurpaschim hold the psychological edge, having beaten Karnali in both previous NPL meetings.

Match details

• Match: Karnali Yaks vs Sudurpaschim Royals, 16th Match, Group A

• League / Season: Nepal Premier League (NPL) Season 3, 2026

• Date: Friday, 6 November 2026

• Time: 12:30 PM Nepal Time; 12:15 PM IST

• Venue: Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur, Kathmandu

• Format: 20-over T20

Kirtipur has been a balanced but slightly bowler-friendly venue in this NPL season. The average first-innings total is around 157, while chasing sides have averaged about 137, suggesting that setting a target may be marginally preferable if the pitch slows later.

The surface generally offers something for both pace and spin, with a par score likely in the 145–165 range. Karnali’s successful 187 chase against Biratnagar here shows that aggressive batting can still pay off, but batters must respect the new ball and avoid losing wickets in clusters.

Weather should not be a major concern. Kirtipur is forecast to be partly cloudy with no rain expected, a high around 24°C, and high humidity early in the day. Light fog may linger at the start, but a full match is expected.

This is effectively a four-point battle in the group stage. Both teams have won two matches, and the winner will move clear in the race for the playoffs, while the loser will be left under real pressure with the league stage moving quickly.

For Karnali, it is also a chance to correct a poor head-to-head record. They began the season strongly with two wins but lost their most recent game to Kathmandu Gorkhas, so momentum has dipped at exactly the wrong time.

Sudurpaschim arrive with more confidence after beating Chitwan Rhinos by five wickets in their previous match. Their batting depth and all-round options make them dangerous, but their campaign has been inconsistent, including an early collapse against Lumbini Lions.

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Head-to-head

Sudurpaschim Royals lead the NPL head-to-head 2-0. Karnali have never beaten them in the competition.

In the 2024 meeting, Karnali were dismissed for 101 and Sudurpaschim chased 105 for four in 15.2 overs. In the 2025 encounter, Sudurpaschim made 139 for nine and bowled Karnali out for 94, winning by 45 runs.

Only two official NPL meetings have taken place, so there is no five-match head-to-head history. Sudurpaschim’s perfect record, however, gives them a clear mental advantage going into this fixture.

Karnali Yaks analysis

Karnali’s biggest strength is their top-order potential. They have posted 180 for six against Kathmandu and successfully chased 187 against Biratnagar, proving they can score heavily at Kirtipur when their batting clicks.

Sompal Kami remains the leader of the attack and a key wicket-taking option. Mark Watt’s left-arm spin gives them control in the middle overs, while Nandan Yadav, Surya Tamang, Yuvraj Khatri and Bipin Sharma provide bowling variety.

Their weakness has been consistency with the ball. Karnali conceded 186 and 181 in their last two matches, and their loss to Kathmandu showed that a strong total can still be defended poorly if the death overs are expensive.

Hussain Talat, Pawan Sarraf, Deepak Dumre and Gulshan Jha are important support players. If overseas reinforcements such as David Miller or Sahibzada Farhan are included, Karnali’s batting becomes noticeably stronger, though final selection will only be clear at the toss.

Probable XI: Jishan Alam, Ariful Islam, Deepak Dumre, Hussain Talat, Mark Watt, Pawan Sarraf, Sompal Kami, Gulshan Jha, Nandan Yadav, Yuvraj Khatri, Unish Bikram Thakuri.

Sudurpaschim Royals analysis

Sudurpaschim’s strength lies in their experienced all-round core. Dipendra Singh Airee is the central figure, capable of changing the game with bat or ball, while Aarif Sheikh, Brandon McMullen, Scott Kuggeleijn and Sherfane Rutherford give the side multiple match-winners.

Their recent win over Chitwan was built around useful contributions from Aarif Sheikh and Rutherford, with the chase completed in the 17th over. That result will give the batting unit confidence, especially in a daytime match where the ball may come on nicely early.

The concern is fragility under pressure. Sudurpaschim were bowled out for just 87 against Lumbini earlier in the tournament, and their net run rate of -1.430 reflects the damage caused by that collapse.

Their bowling attack has good depth, with Abinash Bohara, Anil Kharel, Hemant Dhami, Hikmat Mahara and all-round options such as Saif Zaib and Kuggeleijn. If Airee uses his bowlers smartly, they can exploit Kirtipur’s slower phases.

Probable XI: Sherfane Rutherford, Saif Zaib, Dipendra Singh Airee, Aarif Sheikh, Scott Kuggeleijn, Binod Bhandari, Brandon McMullen, Ishan Pandey, Anil Kharel, Abinash Bohara, Hemant Dhami.

Key talking points

• Can Karnali finally beat Sudurpaschim after losing both previous NPL meetings?

• Will Karnali’s batting firepower outweigh their recent bowling concerns?

• Dipendra Singh Airee’s all-round impact could decide the result, particularly in the middle overs.

• Sompal Kami’s new-ball spell and death-over execution will be vital for Karnali.

• The toss may matter less than usual, but batting first could be slightly advantageous given Kirtipur’s second-innings scoring trend.

Match prediction

Sudurpaschim Royals look slightly better placed because of their superior head-to-head record, stronger all-round depth and winning momentum from their last game. Karnali have the batting talent to challenge them, but their bowling has leaked runs in consecutive matches, which is a serious risk against Airee, Rutherford and McMullen.

Expect a competitive game around the 155–175 range, with the middle overs likely to decide it. Prediction: Sudurpaschim Royals to win, with Dipendra Singh Airee the standout player to watch.