NPL 2026: Janakpur defeat Pokhara by 9 runs
Summary
Janakpur Bolts beat Pokhara Avengers by 9 runs in the Nepal Premier League at TU International Cricket Stadium, Kirtipur. Janakpur posted 147/7 and then held Pokhara to 138/9 to move up to second in the points table.
Key Points
- Janakpur Bolts defeated Pokhara Avengers by 9 runs in the Nepal Premier League match in Kirtipur.
- Janakpur scored 147 for 7, led by Trit Raj Das's 61 off 55 balls and useful cameos from Abhishek Tiwari and Moeen Ali.
- Pokhara could only reach 138 for 9 despite captain Kushal Bhurtel's 35, with Janakpur's bowlers led by Moeen Ali's 3 wickets.
- The win lifted Janakpur to second place in the points table, while Pokhara stayed seventh after two defeats.
