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Gandaki Province vs Lumbini Province, MPMC, Today Match Prediction
GDP vs LBP Win Probability
Toss Winner - Lumbini Province won the toss and choose to bat first
Gandaki Province beat Lumbini Province by 8 wickets
Can Lumbini Province win third in a row to climb higher in the points table?
- Gandaki’s Arjun Kumal, the top run-scorer of the season, continues to be in good form
- Teams batting first at this venue have won the last 5 consecutive matches
- Ajay Chauhan has picked up 12 wickets in the last 3 outings for Lumbini Province
Lumbini Province to win
| Tournament: | Men's PM Cup 2026 |
| Format: | odi |
| Venue: | Birgunj Cricket Ground, Nepal, Nepal |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
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GDP vs LBP Match Prediction & Analysis
Gandaki Province and Lumbini Province will go head-to-head in this crucial fixture at the Narayani Cricket Ground in Birgunj. With only two matches left in their campaign, Gandaki’s chances of reaching the final are bleak. However, Lumbini Province have a strong chance of finishing in the top 2.
Though they are placed fifth in the points table at the moment, a win here would certainly keep their hopes alive. If they manage to win big in this game, they could even get to third place in the points table courtesy of a better NRR.
Gandaki Province have been inconsistent lately. Despite a small target in their last match, they suffered an 18-run defeat against Madhesh Province. Arjun Kumal is the only in-form batter in the side and is carrying the entire batting lineup on his shoulders.
The in-form bowling attack led by Ajay Chauhan is Lumbini’s biggest strength going into this match. Dev Khanal also stepped up as a quality bowling option in the last match and will be one to watch out for.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
GDP
L
W
L
L
L
GDP
80/5 in 22.0 3.64
172/10 in 34.5 4.94
209/10 in 49.4 4.21
MPMC
Tribhuwan Army Club won by 7 wickets
210/3 in 34.0 6.18
294/8 in 50.0 5.88
MPMC
Bagmati Province beat Gandaki Province by 170 runs
124/10 in 31.5 3.9
LBP
W
L
L
W
LBP
256/10 in 49.5 5.14
206/10 in 42.5 4.81
156/10 in 40.2 3.87
MPMC
Sudur Paschim Province won by 12 runs
168/10 in 45.4 3.68
99/10 in 26.0 3.81
MPMC
Madhesh Province beat Lumbini Province by 25 runs
124/10 in 38.1 3.25
101/10 in 31.4 3.19
MPMC
Lumbini Province won by 148 runs
249/10 in 49.3 5.03
HEAD TO HEAD
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Gandaki Province Preview
Gandaki Province’s batting struggles continue with yet another loss, where the batters failed to deliver. Chasing a 99-run target against Madhesh Province, Arjun Kumal was the only batter in this side to cross the 20-run mark.
The top run-scorer in the tournament played an unbeaten 45-run knock and found no support from any other batters in the lineup. Bipin Khatri was out of the XI in the last game, and Subash Bhandari took over as the captain of the side.
Gaurav BK and Muskan Thapa are struggling to get off to a start in the top order. The failure of two of the top three batters is a huge concern for Gandaki Province. Early wickets and a poor run of form from the top order have put them on the back foot almost every time they come out to bat.
Cibrin Shrestha and Deepak Dumre will be the key players in Gandaki Province's middle order. These two must step up and rebuild the innings after the top order has failed to deliver a strong start. In the bowling attack, Aprajit Poudel will be one to watch out for. He’s in fine rhythm and, along with Subash Bhandari, can pose a threat to Lumbini Province.
Interesting Stats
Poudel has picked up 5, and Bhnadari bagged 6 wickets in their last 3 outings
Gandaki Province lost 5 wickets for under 100 runs in their last two innings
Gandaki Province Predicted Playing XI:
Gaurav BK, Arjun Kumal, Muskhan Thapa (wk), Vansh Chhetri, Cibrin Shrestha, Deepak Dumre, Sandesh Panthi, Subash Bhandari (c), Kamal Pariyar, Aprajit Poudel, Ankit Neupane
Gandaki Province Key Players From Previous Game Of Men's PM Cup 2026
Gandaki Province Actual Playing XI:
Muskan Thapa, Aprajit Poudel, Arjun Kumal, Bipin Khatri, Cibrin Shrestha, Deepak Dumre, Kamal Pariyar, Subash Bhandari , Vansh Chhetri, Gaurav Bishwokarma K, Bishow Karki
Lumbini Province Preview
Lumbini Province are coming into this match on the back of two consecutive wins. Their bowling is in sublime form, and that will put them ahead in this contest. Santosh Yadav’s 3 for 26 in their recent outing against Armed Police Force Club helped them restrict the opposition to just 124 runs.
However, the lack of form with the bat can be a concern for Lumbini going ahead. They were also bowled out for 124 runs in that run chase and won the match in the super over. However, they bounced back pretty well in the last game, scoring 256 runs while batting first against Nepal Police Club.
Ranjeet Khadka’s hundred at the top set them up for a competitive total. Skipper Dev Khanal and Aakash Tripathi are other key players in the top order. The two were the top performers in their match against APFC that ended in a tie.
In the lower middle order, they have Santosh Yadav and Darsh Sonar, who are also very promising and have delivered handy knocks in the recent games. Lumbini’s real strength lies in their bowling attack.
The in-form Ajay Chauhan is a crucial figure in the bowling attack. Santosh Yadav and Dev Khanal are among the other wicket-takers in this bowling department.
Interesting Stats
Lumbini Province had a 50+ partnership in the top order in both of their last two matches
Lumbini have won two of the three matches played at this venue in Birgunj
Lumbini Province Predicted Playing XI:
Ranjeet Khadka, Dwev Khanal (c), Aakash Tripathi, Sumit Shrestha, Prajjwol Thapa (wk), Santosh Yadav, Darsh Sonar, Biprason KC, Nirmal Gurung, Bir Magar, Ajay Chauhan
Lumbini Province Key Players From Previous Game Of Men's PM Cup 2026
Lumbini Province Actual Playing XI:
Biparsan Kc, Dinesh Bohara, Salahuddin Khan, Aakash Tripathi, Ajay Chauhan, Darsh Sunar, Dev Khanal, Nirmal Gurung, Prajwal Thapa, Ranjeet Khatri Khadka, Santosh Yadav
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
It will stay sunny and clear throughout the match with a high of 34 degrees Celsius in Birgunj. The weather will be good for batters, as there is no cloud cover to offer any movement to the new-ball bowlers. A sunny day would help the spinners later in the match, with some cracks showing up on the wicket.
GDP vs LBP Pitch Report
It has been a bowling-friendly wicket at the Narayani Cricket Ground in recent matches. Despite some good batting performances, the pitch has tilted in favour of the bowlers overall, especially in the second innings. The average first innings score in the last 5 matches of the Men’s PM Cup at this venue is 233 runs. Anything over 250 in this game will be a match-winning total.
Toss: To Bat
The recent trend has been completely in favour of the team batting first. They have won all five recent matches played at the Narayani Cricket Ground in Birgunj. Moreover, both teams have strong bowling attacks and are relying on them to get ahead in the contest. Neither of these teams has a strong middle order or reliable finishers to chase down a competitive score.
GDP vs LBP
Winning Prediction
It is a must-win game for Lumbini Province. A win here will keep their hopes of the final alive. However, there’s not much for Gandaki to play here. Nevertheless, they will pose a tough challenge to Lumbini with their current bowling form. Both teams are struggling to score runs, but Lumbini has a slight edge in that department. Lumbini Province will start as favorites in our match prediction.
Lumbini Province to win
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