Kathmandu, November 9, 2026 — Pokhara Avengers registered their first victory of the 2026 Nepal Premier League (NPL), defeating Karnali Yaks by 63 runs in the tournament's 19th match at the TU International Cricket Ground on Monday.
Defending a target of 218 runs, Pokhara restricted Karnali to 154 in 18.3 overs to secure a comprehensive victory and end their four-match losing streak.
Karnali struggled to maintain momentum during the chase, losing wickets at regular intervals. Pawan Sarraf top-scored with 32 runs, while Ariful Islam contributed 24 and Deepak Dumre added 22.
Pokhara's bowling attack was led by Mehedi Hasan, who claimed three wickets. Dhananjaya Lakshan, Kushal Bhurtel and Bipin Khatri picked up two wickets each to dismantle Karnali's batting lineup.
Earlier, Pokhara produced an impressive batting performance after being put in to bat, scoring 217 for three in their allotted 20 overs.
Yuvraj Samra was the standout performer, smashing 102 runs off 48 deliveries. His innings included 10 fours and six sixes, making him the first centurion of the 2026 NPL season.
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Kushal Bhurtel provided strong support with 62 runs from 39 balls, while captain Chamika Karunaratne delivered a late flourish, remaining unbeaten on 35 off just 11 deliveries.
Samra and Bhurtel's partnership helped Pokhara build a commanding total before Karunaratne's aggressive finish pushed the score beyond 200.
The victory marks an important turnaround for Pokhara, who had lost their first four matches of the competition. Karnali Yaks, meanwhile, remain on four points after five matches.