Karnali Yaks vs Janakpur Bolts Live Score, Match 3, NPL 2026
Karnali Yaks vs Janakpur Bolts live score and ball-by-ball updates for Match 3 of NPL 2026 begin at 5:00 PM NST on Tuesday, 27 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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Karnali Yaks vs Janakpur Bolts Live Score
Janakpur Bolts, the Season 1 champions, lead this head-to-head 2–1 — including a two-wicket win in the Season 1 Qualifier 2 on their way to the title. Karnali Yaks won the most recent meeting, though, edging home by 3 runs on 7 December 2025. Both sides open their Season 3 campaigns in this game.
Captains: Sompal Kami (Karnali Yaks) and Harmeet Singh (Janakpur Bolts). Head coaches: Gyanendra Malla and Shivnarine Chanderpaul.
Players to watch: Mark Watt and Akbar Ali for Karnali Yaks; Jimmy Neesham, Moeen Ali and Iftikhar Ahmed for Janakpur Bolts.
Karnali Yaks 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
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
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 5:00 PM NST start on Tuesday, 27 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 27 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 | 3rd Match — league stage |
| Date | Tuesday, 27 October 2026 |
| Start time | 5:00 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) |
Karnali Yaks squad
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Akbar Ali | Wicketkeeper-batter |
 Bipin Prasad Sharma | Bowler |
 Deepak Dumre | Wicket-keeper |
| Dipendra Rawat | Allrounder |
 Diwan Pun | Allrounder |
 Gulshan Kumar Jha | All-rounder |
| Mark Watt | Bowler |
 Nandan Yadav | Bowler |
| Pawan Sarraf | Batter |
| Sachin Sharma | Batter |
| Shubh Kansakar | Batter |
 Sompal Kami Captain | Bowler |
| Surya Tamang | Bowler |
 Unish Bikram Singh Thakuri | Batter |
| Yuvraj Khatri | Bowler |
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 |
Match stats
Top scorers, best bowling figures and the player of the match will appear here once play begins on 27 October 2026.
Karnali Yaks vs Janakpur Bolts Preview
These sides have met three times, and the last two meetings were thrillers. Janakpur Bolts chased down 119 with two wickets to spare in the Season 1 Qualifier 2 on 19 December 2024, and Karnali Yaks defended 129/9 to win by 3 runs in Season 2 on 7 December 2025. Janakpur also won the first meeting between the sides, by 8 wickets in Season 1.
Two points go to the winner, and with only the top four of eight reaching the playoffs, net run rate can matter just as much as the result in a single round-robin. Browse all NPL 2026 match previews and match predictions.
Venue: Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur
Every NPL Season 3 fixture is played at the TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, the home of international cricket in Nepal. For the 3rd Match on Tuesday, 27 October 2026 (5:00 PM NST), arrive early — entry and ticket details are on the NPL tickets page, and the venue guide has directions and match-day information.
FAQs
When is Karnali Yaks vs Janakpur Bolts?
The 3rd Match of NPL 2026, Karnali Yaks vs Janakpur Bolts, is scheduled for Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 5:00 PM NST. It is the second game of a double-header on Tuesday.
Where is Karnali Yaks vs Janakpur Bolts 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 Karnali Yaks vs Janakpur Bolts live?
NetTV streams Karnali Yaks vs Janakpur Bolts — and every other NPL match — worldwide, and Himalaya TV broadcasts the tournament in Nepal. The 27 October matchday live streaming guide lists all official viewing options.
When are the playing XIs announced?
Playing XIs are confirmed after the toss on match day, about 30 minutes before the first ball. The predicted playing XIs for every match are collected in the playing XI hub, and the scorecard on this page fills in once the XIs are confirmed at the toss.
Conclusion
Karnali Yaks vs Janakpur Bolts at the TU Cricket Ground in Kirtipur on Tuesday, 27 October 2026 carries two league points and an early say in the Season 3 playoff race. Follow the Karnali Yaks vs Janakpur Bolts live score ball by ball in the match centre above, and check the points table after the match for the updated standings.
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