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Biratnagar Kings Beat Pokhara Avengers by Four Wickets; Sandeep Lamichhane Takes Six

November 12, 2026

Kathmandu – Biratnagar Kings secured a convincing four-wicket victory over Pokhara Avengers in the Nepal Premier League (NPL).

Chasing a target of 133 runs set by Pokhara, Biratnagar reached 133 in 19.2 overs, losing six wickets in the process.

Basir Ahmed was the top scorer for Biratnagar with 37 runs, while Lokesh Bam contributed 33. Shaheen Jayasuriya remained unbeaten on 17, and Isuru Udana scored an unbeaten 25. Imran Sheikh added 10 runs.

Angelo Mathews scored eight runs, while Pratis GC and Charith Asalanka were dismissed without scoring.

For Pokhara, Kushal Bhurtel and Ramesh Mendis took two wickets each, while Bipin Khatri and Dhananjaya Lakshan claimed one wicket apiece.

Earlier, batting first after winning the toss at the Tribhuvan International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, Pokhara were bowled out for 132 runs in 17.5 overs.

Opening batter Yuvraj Samra delivered an outstanding performance, scoring 84 runs off 47 balls, including seven fours and five sixes.

Dhananjaya Lakshan added 22 runs, while Sunny BK contributed 12. The remaining batters failed to reach double figures.

Sandeep Lamichhane was the standout bowler for Biratnagar, taking six wickets for 27 runs in four overs. His impressive spell also included a hat-trick.

Angelo Mathews, Charith Asalanka and Rupesh Singh took one wicket each.

With this defeat, Pokhara Avengers have become the first team to be eliminated from the league stage. They have managed just one victory and suffered five defeats in their six matches.