Pokhara Avengers to face Sudurpaschim Royals in NPL clash on Wednesday

Kathmandu, October 28, 2026 — Pokhara Avengers will face Sudurpaschim Royals in the Nepal Premier League (NPL) at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur on Wednesday, with the match scheduled to begin at 5 PM.

The fixture will mark the start of Pokhara’s campaign in this season’s tournament, while Sudurpaschim will play their second match. Sudurpaschim lost their opening game to Lumbini Lions by seven wickets and will be seeking their first win. Pokhara will aim to begin their campaign with a victory.

Sudurpaschim struggled in their first match, scoring 87 runs in 17.2 overs. Captain Dipendra Singh Airee was their leading scorer with 27 runs. Lumbini chased down the target in 9.5 overs, losing three wickets.

Pokhara, led by captain Kushal Bhurtel, will look to make a winning start. Their squad includes Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan and Sri Lankan players Chamika Karunaratne and Dhananjaya Lakshan.

Sudurpaschim are captained by Dipendra Singh Airee. Their squad also features Scotland’s Brandon McMullen and New Zealand’s Scott Kuggeleijn.

Eight teams are competing in this season’s NPL, with the final scheduled for November 21.