Pokhara Avengers defeated Janakpur Bolts by 25 runs in the 14th match of the Nepal Premier League on November 27, 2025, at Kirtipur. Pokhara posted a total of 155/6 in their allotted 20 overs, with Sumet Verma's standout performance (50* off 29 balls) leading them to a competitive total. Janakpur Bolts could only manage 130/8 in response, despite Wayne Parnell’s 50 runs off 38 balls. Sumeet Verma’s all-around effort earned him the Player of the Match award, having also taken 2 wickets for 19 runs.
Key performances included Adam Rossington (24), Dinesh Kharel (38), and crucial bowling figures from Bipin Khatri and Sumeet Verma for Pokhara. Pokhara’s victory was driven by a balanced team effort with both bat and ball firing on the day.
Pokhara Avengers vs Janakpur Bolts - Scorecard Summary (NPL, Nov 27, 2025, Kirtipur)
Pokhara Avengers (155/6 in 20 overs)
- Dinesh Kharel (38 off 38 balls)
- Adam Rossington (24 off 17 balls)
- Sumeet Verma (50* off 29 balls)
- Trit Raj Das (29 off 28 balls)
Janakpur Bolts Bowling:
- Lalit Rajbansi (4/0/40/1)
- Sanjay Krishnamurthi (4/0/21/3)
- Anil Sah (2/0/8/1)
Janakpur Bolts (130/8 in 20 overs)
- Maaz Sadaqat (20 off 14 balls)
- Sanjay Krishnamurthi (25 off 20 balls)
- Wayne Parnell (50 off 38 balls)
- Lalit Rajbanshi (109 off 11 balls)
Pokhara Avengers Bowling:
- Bipin Khatri (4/0/15/4)
- Sumeet Verma (3/0/19/2)
- Kushal Bhurtel (4/0/28/1)
Result: Pokhara Avengers won by 25 runs.
Player of the Match: Sumet Verma (Pokhara Avengers) for his all-round performance (50* and 2/19).
