Biratnagar Kings posted 174/3 against Janakpur Bolts in Match 12 of NPL 2026 at TU International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur. The Bolts need 175 to win. Andre Russell made 52 off 29 balls, including five sixes. The Bolts had elected to field in the 12:30 PM NPT match.

Biratnagar’s innings

The Kings lost Shehan Jayasuriya early, with the first-wicket stand worth just 2 runs. Imran Sheikh and Lokesh Bam then rebuilt the innings with a second-wicket stand of 107 off 77 balls. Imran made 56 off 45 balls, and Bam made 50 off 40 balls.

Russell added 37 for the next wicket and then 28 in 13 balls with Shubham Ranjane in the closing overs. Of those runs, Russell scored 19 off 8 balls. Ranjane made 7 off 5.

The Kings hit 10 sixes and 11 fours in the innings, and Russell hit half of those sixes. Russell has been in form this tournament: he was Player of the Match in Match 8 with 29 off 10 balls and a wicket.

Bolts’ bowling

Abhishek Tiwari took 2/38 in four overs. Moeen Ali took 1/13 in two overs, the most economical figures of the innings. James Neesham went for 28 in two overs without a wicket. The Kings’ run rate was 8.70, and extras added 8.

What’s at stake

Biratnagar began the day with one win from three games: they lost to Chitwan Rhinos and Karnali Yaks and beat Sudurpaschim Royals in a rain-shortened match. Janakpur arrived with two wins from three, over Kathmandu Gurkhas and Pokhara Avengers.

Follow the chase on the live scorecard and the points table.

Both teams are back in action on November 5. Janakpur plays Lumbini Lions at 12:30 PM. Biratnagar play Kathmandu Gurkhas at 5:00 PM.