The Pokhara Avengers claimed their first victory of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2025 season by defeating the Janakpur Bolts by 25 runs in Match 14 at the TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur on Thursday, November 27, 2025.
Key Match Highlights:
- Toss: Pokhara Avengers won the toss and elected to bat first.
- Pokhara Avengers Innings: Pokhara posted a competitive total of 155 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in their allotted 20 overs.
- The innings was anchored by a superb half-century from Sumit Verma, who scored 50 runs off 29 balls* (2 fours, 4 sixes).
- A vital 72-run partnership for the fifth wicket between Sumit Verma and Tritraj Das (29 runs) rescued the innings after a middle-order collapse.
- Opener Dinesh Kharel also contributed with 38 runs.
- Janakpur spinner Sanjay Krishnamurthi was the pick of the bowlers, taking 3 wickets for just 21 runs.
- Janakpur Bolts Innings: Chasing a target of 156, the Janakpur Bolts’ batting order struggled against a disciplined bowling attack and were restricted to 130 for 8 in 20 overs.
- Wayne Parnell provided a late fight with 48 runs off 35 balls, but lacked support from the other end.
- The Pokhara Avengers’ bowling attack was spearheaded by Bipin Khatri, who picked up 4 wickets for 15 runs in his four overs.
- Sumeet Verma also contributed with the ball, taking 2 wickets to cap off an excellent all-round performance.
The victory marks a crucial two points for the Pokhara Avengers, lifting them from the bottom of the table, while the Janakpur Bolts remain winless this season.
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