Karnali Yaks defeated Janakpur Bolts by 19 runs in the third match of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2026 at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur on October 27.
Unish Thakuri delivered an impressive bowling performance, claiming three wickets for 22 runs to earn the Player of the Match award.
Ariful Islam Leads Karnali Yaks to 132/9
After Janakpur Bolts won the toss and elected to field, Karnali Yaks struggled early, losing three wickets for 37 runs inside six overs.
Ariful Islam top-scored with 43 off 29 balls, including four sixes, while Pawan Sarraf contributed 37 from 37 deliveries.
Despite losing wickets regularly, Karnali reached 132/9 in 20 overs.
Janakpur’s Harmeet Singh claimed 3/22, while Moeen Ali and Rahul Yadav picked up two wickets each.
Unish Thakuri and Hussain Talat Seal Karnali Victory
Chasing 133, Janakpur Bolts lost early wickets and struggled to build partnerships.
Abhisekh Tiwari top-scored with 20 runs, while Moeen Ali and Harmeet Singh contributed 19 each.
Karnali’s bowlers maintained control throughout the innings.
Unish Thakuri returned figures of 3/22, while Pakistan all-rounder Hussain Talat claimed 3/26. Nandan Yadav added two wickets for 13 runs.
Janakpur were eventually dismissed for 113 in 19.3 overs, handing Karnali a 19-run victory.
The result highlighted Karnali’s disciplined bowling effort as they successfully defended a modest total.
Janakpur Bolts vs Karnali Yaks: NPL 2026 Match Summary
| Match Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Nepal Premier League 2026 |
| Match | Janakpur Bolts vs Karnali Yaks, Match 3 |
| Date | October 27, 2026 |
| Venue | Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur |
| Toss | Janakpur Bolts elected to field |
| Karnali Yaks | 132/9 (20 overs) |
| Janakpur Bolts | 113 all out (19.3 overs) |
| Result | Karnali Yaks won by 19 runs |
| Player of the Match | Unish Thakuri (3/22) |
Top Performers
| Player | Team | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Ariful Islam | Karnali Yaks | 43 (29) |
| Pawan Sarraf | Karnali Yaks | 37 (37) |
| Unish Thakuri | Karnali Yaks | 3/22 |
| Hussain Talat | Karnali Yaks | 3/26 |
| Harmeet Singh | Janakpur Bolts | 3/22 |
| Abhisekh Tiwari | Janakpur Bolts | 20 (17) |
