Janakpur Bolts vs Kathmandu Gorkhas Live Score, Match 5, NPL 2026
Janakpur Bolts vs Kathmandu Gorkhas live score and ball-by-ball updates for Match 5 of NPL 2026 begin at 12:30 PM NST on Thursday, 29 October 2026 at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur. The full scorecard, commentary and squads are all in the match centre below, and the playing XIs are added as soon as they are confirmed at the toss.
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Janakpur Bolts vs Kathmandu Gorkhas Live Score
The 5th Match of the Nepal Premier League 2026 (Season 3) is Janakpur Bolts vs Kathmandu Gorkhas, scheduled for Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 12:30 PM NST. It is one of the 28 league-stage matches, the first game of a double-header, played at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur.
Janakpur Bolts have Neesham, Harmeet Singh, Iftikhar Ahmed and Moeen Ali among their overseas signings confirmed for Season 3, while Kathmandu Gorkhas have confirmed K.S. Bharat, Arachchige and Warner. Full squads and player profiles are on the Janakpur Bolts and Kathmandu Gorkhas team pages.
Players to watch: Neesham, Harmeet Singh, Iftikhar Ahmed and Moeen Ali for Janakpur Bolts; K for Kathmandu Gorkhas.
5th Match is one of 28 league-stage matches in NPL Season 3, which runs from October 26 to November 21, 2026 with eight franchises playing a single round-robin — seven league games each for Janakpur Bolts and Kathmandu Gorkhas. The top four teams on the points table advance to the playoffs, so every win and every net-run-rate swing in the league stage matters.
A win for either Janakpur Bolts or Kathmandu Gorkhas here is worth 2 points. In a round-robin this tight, results like 5th Match decide who reaches the playoffs — check the points table after the match for the updated standings.
Watch Janakpur Bolts vs Kathmandu Gorkhas live: NetTV streams every NPL match worldwide and Himalaya TV broadcasts in Nepal — see the streaming guide for all viewing options.
Janakpur Bolts Innings — Yet to bat
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yet to bat — playing XI confirmed after the toss. | ||||||
Extras: to be confirmed
Total: to be confirmed
Yet to bat: Playing XI confirmed after the toss.
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | NB | WD | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling figures will appear once play begins. | |||||||
Fall of wickets: to be confirmed
Kathmandu Gorkhas Innings — Yet to bat
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yet to bat — playing XI confirmed after the toss. | ||||||
Extras: to be confirmed
Total: to be confirmed
Yet to bat: Playing XI confirmed after the toss.
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | NB | WD | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling figures will appear once play begins. | |||||||
Fall of wickets: to be confirmed
Match Flow
Ball-by-ball match flow — every wicket, milestone and momentum shift — will appear here once the match begins.
The live score will appear here automatically once the match begins. No playing XI is published yet — the XI is confirmed after the toss.
Ball-by-ball commentary
Commentary begins at the toss on match day — about 30 minutes before the 12:30 PM NST start on Thursday, 29 October 2026. Ball-by-ball updates will run here during play, alongside the live score in the Scorecard tab and on the live scores page.
Overs
Over-by-over details will appear here once play begins on 29 October 2026.
| # | Team | P | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Biratnagar Kings | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2 |  Chitwan Rhinos | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 3 |  Janakpur Bolts | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 4 |  Karnali Yaks | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 5 |  Kathmandu Gorkhas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 6 |  Lumbini Lions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 7 |  Pokhara Avengers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 8 |  Sudurpaschim Royals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pre-season standings — no matches played yet. The table updates after every match. Full standings: NPL 2026 points table.
| Competition | Nepal Premier League Season 3 (NPL 2026) |
|---|---|
| Match | 5th Match — league stage |
| Date | Thursday, 29 October 2026 |
| Start time | 12:30 PM NST |
| Venue | Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur |
| Toss | To be announced |
| Umpires | To be announced |
| Watch live | NetTV (worldwide streaming) · Himalaya TV (Nepal) |
Janakpur Bolts squad
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
 Aaditya Mahata | Bowler |
 Aashutosh Pandey | — |
 Abhisekh Tiwari | Allrounder |
 Amar Singh Rautela | Bowling allrounder |
 Anil Kumar Sah | Wicket-keeper |
 Bikash Aagri | Bowler |
 Bishal Kumar Patel | Bowling allrounder |
 Bishal Susling | Allrounder |
| Harmeet Singh Captain | All-rounder |
| Iftikhar Ahmed | All-rounder |
| James Neesham | All-rounder |
| Moeen Ali | All-rounder |
 Lalit Narayan Rajbanshi | Bowler |
 Mayan Yadav | Batter |
 Rit Gautam | Batter |
 Santosh Karki | Wicketkeeper |
 Trit Raj Das | Batter |
Kathmandu Gorkhas squad
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
 Bhim Sharki | Batter |
| David Warner | Batter |
| Dayanand Mandal | Bowler |
| Dev Shah | — |
| KS Bharat | Wicketkeeper-batter |
 Karan KC Captain | Batter |
| Krishna Paudel | — |
 Mohammad Aadil Alam | All-rounder |
 Prashiddha Jaishi | Allrounder |
| Rashid Khan | Bowler |
| Sahan Arachchige | All-rounder |
| Sahil Patel | Wicketkeeper |
| Santosh Yadav | All-rounder |
 Shahab Alam | Batter |
| Sonu Devkota | Bowler |
 Suryanshu Koirala | Batter |
| William Giles Bosisto | Batsman |
Match stats
Top scorers, best bowling figures and the player of the match will appear here once play begins on 29 October 2026.
Janakpur Bolts vs Kathmandu Gorkhas Preview
The 5th Match of the Nepal Premier League 2026 (Season 3) is Janakpur Bolts vs Kathmandu Gorkhas, scheduled for Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 12:30 PM NST. It is one of the 28 league-stage matches, the first game of a double-header, played at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur.
Janakpur Bolts have Neesham, Harmeet Singh, Iftikhar Ahmed and Moeen Ali among their overseas signings confirmed for Season 3, while Kathmandu Gorkhas have confirmed K.S. Bharat, Arachchige and Warner. Full squads and player profiles are on the Janakpur Bolts and Kathmandu Gorkhas team pages.
Players to watch: Neesham, Harmeet Singh, Iftikhar Ahmed and Moeen Ali for Janakpur Bolts; K for Kathmandu Gorkhas.
5th Match is one of 28 league-stage matches in NPL Season 3, which runs from October 26 to November 21, 2026 with eight franchises playing a single round-robin — seven league games each for Janakpur Bolts and Kathmandu Gorkhas. The top four teams on the points table advance to the playoffs, so every win and every net-run-rate swing in the league stage matters.
A win for either Janakpur Bolts or Kathmandu Gorkhas here is worth 2 points. In a round-robin this tight, results like 5th Match decide who reaches the playoffs — check the points table after the match for the updated standings.
Watch Janakpur Bolts vs Kathmandu Gorkhas live: NetTV streams every NPL match worldwide and Himalaya TV broadcasts in Nepal — see the streaming guide for all viewing options.
Venue: Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur
Every NPL Season 3 fixture — including the 5th Match, Janakpur Bolts vs Kathmandu Gorkhas — is played at the TU International Cricket Stadium in Kirtipur, the home of international cricket in Nepal. All 28 league-stage matches and the four playoff fixtures of the 2026 season are staged at this single venue.
For 5th Match on Thursday, 29 October 2026 (12:30 PM NST), arrive early — gates typically open well before the first ball, and double-header days draw the biggest crowds. Entry and ticket details are on the NPL tickets page, and the venue guide has directions and match-day information.
FAQs
When is Janakpur Bolts vs Kathmandu Gorkhas?
The 5th Match of NPL 2026, Janakpur Bolts vs Kathmandu Gorkhas, is scheduled for Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 12:30 PM NST. It is the first game of a double-header on Thursday.
Where is Janakpur Bolts vs Kathmandu Gorkhas being played?
At the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. All 28 league-stage matches of NPL Season 3 are played at this venue.
Where can I watch Janakpur Bolts vs Kathmandu Gorkhas live?
NetTV streams Janakpur Bolts vs Kathmandu Gorkhas — and every other NPL match — worldwide, and Himalaya TV broadcasts the tournament in Nepal. The streaming guide on this site lists all official viewing options.
Where do I find the live score?
On this page — the match centre at the top updates automatically during the game with the live score, and the full scorecard fills in ball by ball. You can also follow every game on the NPL live scores hub.
Is Janakpur Bolts vs Kathmandu Gorkhas a double-header?
Yes. Thursday is a double-header day: this is the first game, starting at 12:30 PM NST.
What does this result mean for the points table?
A win is worth 2 points, and net run rate settles ties — in a single round-robin every result reshapes the race for the four playoff spots. The points table is updated after each match.
How can I buy tickets for Janakpur Bolts vs Kathmandu Gorkhas?
Through the official ticket channels listed on the NPL tickets page. Double-header and weekend games tend to sell out first, so book early.
When are the playing XIs announced?
Playing XIs are confirmed after the toss on match day, about 30 minutes before the first ball. Nothing is published before that — the scorecard on this page fills in once play begins.
Conclusion
Thursday, 29 October 2026 at Kirtipur is where Janakpur Bolts vs Kathmandu Gorkhas fight for two points that could decide a playoff place come November. Ball-by-ball Janakpur Bolts vs Kathmandu Gorkhas live score coverage runs on this page, with live video on NetTV and TV coverage on Himalaya Sports in Nepal.
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