Chitwan Rhinos vs Lumbini Lions Match 7 Prediction & Betting Tips

Lumbini Lions to edge Chitwan Rhinos at Kirtipur.

Our AI model gives Lumbini Lions a 52.2% chance of beating Chitwan Rhinos in the 7th Match of the Nepal Premier League 2026 at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur, on 31 October 2026, at 12:15 pm IST (06:45 UTC). Both sides won their opening game, the market has the match close to level, and the toss is the angle worth a look.

Can Chitwan Rhinos follow up their win over Biratnagar?

Chitwan Rhinos opened their 2026 season against Biratnagar Kings in the day game on 27 October 2026. Biratnagar won the toss and chose to bowl, and Chitwan made 157 for 3 in their 20 overs.

Dawid Malan made 70 off 50 balls in that innings against Biratnagar Kings (27 October 2026). Ravi Bopara added 32 not out off 26 balls against Biratnagar on 27 October 2026. Dan Mousley finished on 29 not out off 22 balls against Biratnagar in the same innings.

Biratnagar were then all out for 149 in 19.3 overs, and Chitwan won by 8 runs. Kamal Airee took 4 for 26 in his four overs against Biratnagar Kings on 27 October 2026 and was Player of the Match.

Ravi Bopara made 66 off 55 balls for Chitwan against Lumbini Lions on 20 November 2025. Chitwan's 142 for 7 was not enough in that game, as Lumbini won by 6 wickets.

Can Lumbini Lions carry their 2025 title form into this season?

Lumbini Lions began 2026 in the season's 1st Match, against Sudur Paschim Royals on 26 October 2026. Lumbini won the toss and bowled, and the Royals were all out for 87 in 17.2 overs.

Sher Malla took 3 for 11 in his four overs against Sudur Paschim Royals in that 26 October game and was Player of the Match. Lumbini then reached 88 for 3 in 9.5 overs and won by 7 wickets, with 61 balls remaining.

D'Arcy Short made 40 off 18 balls in the chase against Sudur Paschim Royals (26 October 2026). Aasif Sheikh made 32 off 25 balls in the same game, also on 26 October 2026.

That opener followed Lumbini's 2025 title. In the final on 13 December 2025, Sudur Paschim Royals won the toss, batted and were all out for 85 in 19.1 overs. Lumbini made 86 for 4 in 9 overs and won by 6 wickets, with 66 balls remaining.

Key matchups: Dawid Malan against Sher Malla, D'Arcy Short against Kamal Airee

Dawid Malan vs Sher Malla: Dawid Malan made 70 off 50 balls against Biratnagar Kings on 27 October 2026. Sher Malla took 3 for 11 against Sudur Paschim Royals on 26 October 2026, so Chitwan's top scorer meets Lumbini's Player of the Match from the opener.

D'Arcy Short vs Kamal Airee: D'Arcy Short made 40 off 18 balls against Sudur Paschim Royals on 26 October 2026. Kamal Airee took 4 for 26 against Biratnagar Kings on 27 October 2026, and Chitwan will want the same early wickets.

Ravi Bopara vs Lumbini's attack: Ravi Bopara's 66 off 55 balls against Lumbini Lions on 20 November 2025 came in a defeat, as Lumbini won that game by 6 wickets. Chitwan need more runs around him this time.

Match analysis: where Chitwan Rhinos vs Lumbini Lions will be won and lost

Lumbini won the 10 December 2024 meeting batting first and the 20 November 2025 meeting chasing. This season's two day games split the same way: Chitwan won batting first against Biratnagar on 27 October 2026, and Janakpur Bolts won chasing against Kathmandu Gorkhas on 29 October 2026.

Chitwan's route is the one they took against Biratnagar: a big innings from Dawid Malan and a total that Kamal Airee and the attack can defend. Their 157 for 3 on 27 October 2026 was enough by 8 runs.

Lumbini's route runs through their bowlers. Their attack set up the 7-wicket win in the 26 October 2026 opener, and early wickets would leave Chitwan chasing the game.

Chitwan Rhinos vs Lumbini Lions prediction: Lumbini narrowly, with the toss as the angle

Our AI model makes Lumbini Lions 52% favourites for the 7th Match at Kirtipur. Both prices sit below our fair odds, so the match-winner market is fairly priced, and the angle is the toss, where we expect the toss winner to field first (70%).