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Pokhara Avengers Make a Comeback, Defeat Karnali Yaks by 63 Runs

November 9, 2026

Kathmandu – Pokhara Avengers secured their first victory of the ongoing Nepal Premier League (NPL) season, defeating Karnali Yaks by 63 runs in the first match of the day.

After winning the toss and electing to bat first at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, Pokhara posted an imposing total of 217 runs for the loss of three wickets in their allotted 20 overs.

Yuvraj Samra starred with the bat, scoring a magnificent century. He smashed 102 runs off just 48 balls, including 10 fours and six sixes. It was the first century of the ongoing season.

Captain Kushal Bhurtel also played an impressive innings, scoring 62 runs off 39 balls, including seven sixes. Captain Chamika Karunaratne remained unbeaten on 35 off just 11 deliveries, hitting three fours and three sixes.

For Karnali Yaks, Sompal Kami claimed two wickets, conceding 24 runs in his four overs, while Mark Watt took one wicket.

In reply, Karnali Yaks were bowled out for 154 runs in 18.3 overs, falling 63 runs short of the target of 218.

Pawan Sarraf was Karnali’s top scorer with 32 runs. Ariful Islam scored 24, Deepak Dumre made 22, captain Sompal Kami contributed 21, and Surya Tamang added 13 runs. The remaining batters failed to reach double figures.

For Pokhara Avengers, Mehedi Hasan led the bowling attack with three wickets. Dhananjaya Lakshan, Kushal Bhurtel and Bipin Khatri claimed two wickets each.