The 14th match of the Nepal Premier League 2025 showcases a very important confrontation between Janakpur Bolts and Pokhara Avengers. The match is very important for both teams, as they will be fighting not only for the points but also for their position in the tournament. The match will take place at 3:45 PM IST on the grounds of Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, which is a very good reason to watch the match.
After all, the teams are placed at the bottom of the table, and thus, the face-off is a perfect chance for either side to turn things around for them. Janakpur Bolts and Pokhara Avengers will be highly motivated and determined to win, and thus, get the ball rolling. The battle is going to be full of fire, and the teams are going to play very well since both teams want to be higher up the tournament table and be able to show their talents during the match.
Janakpur Bolts vs Pokhara Avengers Head-to-Head Record in T20Is
- Matches Played: 1
- Janakpur Bolts Won: 1
- Pokhara Avengers Won: 0
Match Details
Details: Janakpur Bolts vs Pokhara Avengers, 14th Match
Venue: Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur
Date and Time: 27NOV–3:45PM
Pitch Report
Janakpur Bolts’ Strengths
Aasif Sheikh leads Janakpur’s batting with 67 runs, providing stability in the top order. Lahiru Milantha’s opening partnership contributions and Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton’s boundary-hitting ability demonstrate attacking prowess. Sangeeth Cooray’s bowling experience adds credibility to their attack. Their aggressive batting approach shows promise during chase sequences when momentum shifts favorably.
Janakpur Bolts’ Weaknesses
Positioned seventh with two consecutive losses, Janakpur struggles with consistency and wins. Middle-order batsmen repeatedly throw wickets away carelessly after getting solid starts. Aasif Sheikh’s dismissal after reaching 13 exemplifies wasted opportunities during crucial phases. Over-reliance on lower-order batsmen like Eaton indicates fragility. Vulnerability to quality bowling, particularly Sandeep Lamichhane’s death-over expertise, exposes significant gaps in their game strategy.
Pokhara Avengers’ Strengths
Kushal Bhurtel’s commanding 112 runs establish him as Pokhara’s premier batsman with consistent scoring ability. Jimmy Neesham’s three-wicket haul showcases bowling capability across formats. Bhurtel and Neesham’s fighting partnership of 53 and 47 runs demonstrates resilience during challenging chases. Their aggressive intent prevents teams from dominating completely despite losing positions.
Pokhara Avengers’ Weaknesses
Bottom-placed Pokhara Avengers have lost both matches, highlighting serious tournament struggles. Early wicket collapses of key players like Dinesh Kharel, Adam Rossington, and Kiran Thagunna destabilize their innings. Conceding 193 runs reveals bowling vulnerabilities against quality batting attacks. Lack of finishing prowess and inability to chase substantial targets consistently indicate fundamental weaknesses in match execution and decision-making.
Predicted Playing 11s
Janakpur Bolts: Aasif Sheikh (c, wk), Anil Kumar Sah, Lahiru Milanth, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Imran Tahir, Wayne Parnell, Lalit Rajbanshi, Kishore Mahato, Shubh Kansakar, Mayan Yadav, Sachin Bhatt
Pokhara Avengers: Kushal Bhurtel (c), Aakash Chand, Sandeep Chhetri, Trit Raj Das, Sagar Dhakal, Dinesh Kharel, Bipin Khatri, Arjun Kumal, Krishna Poudel, Raymon Reifer, Adam Rossington (wk), Kiran Thagunna, Abhisekh Tiwari
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