Janakpur Bolts

The Janakpur Bolts are a professional cricket franchise based in Janakpur, Madhesh Province, competing in Nepal’s Premier League (NPL). They represent one of the most popular teams in the league and have quickly built a strong reputation in Nepal’s cricket scene.

Founded in 2024 with the start of the NPL, the team was created to showcase talent from Madhesh Province by combining local and international players. From the beginning, the Bolts focused on building a balanced and competitive squad, which helped them achieve early success, including becoming champions in their debut season.

The team is owned by Dream Sports Pvt Ltd and plays its home matches at Ram Janaki Cricket Ground in Janakpur.

Probable Playing XI 2026

N/A

Key Players

Janakpur Bolts’ core is built around Aasif Sheikh, Anil Sah, and Lalit Rajbanshi, with strong support from impactful players like Kishore Mahato and Lahiru Milantha. The squad also gets balance from overseas presence, such as Jimmy Neesham.

Key Players To Watch

Lahiru Milantha (Wicketkeeper-batsman – Sri Lanka)
Lalit Rajbanshi (Bowler – Nepal)
James Neesham (All-rounder – New Zealand)
Aasif Sheikh (Wicketkeeper-batsman – Nepal)
Anil Sah (Batsman – Nepal)
Sandeep Jora (Batsman – Nepal)
Mohammad Mohsin (Bowler – Pakistan)
Rohit Paudel (All-rounder – Nepal)

Team Stats & Record

Stat	Detail
Total Matches	17
Wins	8
Losses	9
Highest Team Score	185/5 vs Sudurpaschim Royals
Top Run Scorer	Sanjay Krishnamurthi – 167 runs
Top Wicket Taker	Dhirendra Chand – 6 wkts

Team Record
Janakpur Bolts have an all-time record of 17 matches, with 8 wins and 9 losses. Their best team total listed in the available stats is 185/5 against Sudurpaschim Royals, and their 2025 season snapshot shows a difficult run with 1 win from 7 matches

Match Schedule 2026