Pokhara Avengers secured their first win of the Nepal Premier League 2026 season, beating Karnali Yaks by 63 runs in Match 19 at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur on Monday, 9 November. Yuvraj Samra starred with a century, scoring 102 off 48 balls as Pokhara posted 217 for 3 before bowling Karnali out for 154.

Samra was named Player of the Match for the innings that finally gave Pokhara their first points on the league table in their fifth match of the season.

Samra and Bhurtel set up the big total

Pokhara won the toss and elected to bat first. Samra led the way with 102 off 48 balls, hitting 10 fours and 6 sixes, while captain Kushal Bhurtel made 62 off 39 balls with seven sixes. Chamika Karunaratne finished the innings in style with an unbeaten 35 off just 11 balls, including three fours and three sixes.

Mahedi Hasan was the only other batter to reach double figures, making 5, as Pokhara finished on 217 for 3 in their 20 overs. Karnali captain Sompal Kami took 2 for 24 and Mark Watt claimed 1 for 34.

Karnali's chase falls apart

Chasing 218, Karnali lost four wickets during the powerplay and never recovered. Pawan Sarraf top-scored with 32 off 31 balls, while Ariful Islam made 24 off 13 and wicketkeeper Deepak Dumre hit 22 off just 7 balls. Captain Sompal Kami made 21 before being given out obstructing the field, and David Miller managed only 7.

Mahedi Hasan led Pokhara's bowling with 3 for 24, while Dhananjaya Lakshan took 2 for 24, Bhurtel claimed 2 for 39 and Bipin Khatri took 2 for 39. Karnali were bowled out for 154 in 18.3 overs.

What the result means

The win gives Pokhara their first points of the season after four straight defeats, although they remain almost out of the race for the playoffs. For Karnali, it is a third straight defeat after winning their first two matches, and their playoff hopes have taken a real dent.

Chitwan Rhinos face Kathmandu Gorkhas in the second match of the day at Kirtipur.

Match summary

Brief scores: Pokhara Avengers 217/3 in 20 overs (Samra 102, Bhurtel 62, Karunaratne 35 not out; Kami 2-24) beat Karnali Yaks 154 all out in 18.3 overs (Sarraf 32, Ariful 24, Dumre 22; Mahedi 3-24, Lakshan 2-24) by 63 runs. Player of the Match: Yuvraj Samra.

FAQs

Who won NPL Match 19?

Pokhara Avengers beat Karnali Yaks by 63 runs at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur on 9 November 2026.

How many runs did Yuvraj Samra score?

Yuvraj Samra scored 102 off 48 balls, with 10 fours and 6 sixes, and was named Player of the Match.

What were the scores in the match?

Pokhara Avengers made 217 for 3 in 20 overs. Karnali Yaks were bowled out for 154 in 18.3 overs.

Was this Pokhara's first win of the season?

Yes. It was Pokhara's first win in five matches in NPL 2026, giving them their first points on the league table.

How many matches have Karnali Yaks lost in a row now?

Three. Karnali won their first two matches of the season and have now lost three in a row.

Conclusion

Pokhara Avengers finally have a win to show for their season, and it came in style. Yuvraj Samra's 102 off 48 balls set up a total Karnali never looked like chasing, and a disciplined bowling effort — led by Mahedi Hasan's 3 for 24 — finished the job with 63 runs to spare. Karnali, meanwhile, need to stop the slide quickly, with three straight defeats now putting their playoff hopes in real danger.

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Sources: CricTracker — Pokhara Avengers vs Karnali Yaks, 19th Match, full scorecard • NepalViews — Pokhara finally win, Karnali's playoff hopes in jeopardy