Pokhara stun defending champions Janakpur for first win
Summary
Pokhara Avengers secured their first Nepal Premier League win by defeating defending champions Janakpur Bolts by 25 runs at the TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur.
Key Points
- Pokhara Avengers defeated the defending champions Janakpur Bolts by 25 runs to register their first win in the Nepal Premier League.
- Janakpur Bolts lost their third consecutive match, jeopardizing their playoff chances with four matches remaining.
- Pokhara posted 155–6 batting first, with Sumit Verma scoring an unbeaten 50 and Tritraj Das making 28 before a run out.
- Janakpur played in pink jerseys to promote maternal respect, while Pokhara wore green jerseys to highlight Himalayan rivers and environmental conservation.
