Pokhara Avengers vs Sudurpaschim Royals Live Score, Match 4, NPL 2026
Pokhara Avengers vs Sudurpaschim Royals live score and ball-by-ball updates for Match 4 of NPL 2026 begin at 5:00 PM NST on Wednesday, 28 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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Pokhara Avengers vs Sudurpaschim Royals Live Score
Sudurpaschim Royals have won both previous meetings between these sides, and they arrive as the league's most consistent team — runners-up in both seasons, with the most wins in league history (14). Pokhara Avengers, playing their first match of the season, are still chasing a first playoff appearance and a first win over the Royals. It is Sudurpaschim's second match of the opening week.
Captains: Kushal Bhurtel (Pokhara Avengers) and Dipendra Singh Airee (Sudurpaschim Royals). Head coaches: Ajantha Mendis and Misbah-ul-Haq.
Players to watch: Shakib Al Hasan and Dhananjaya Lakshan for Pokhara Avengers; Saif Ali Zaib, Scott Kuggeleijn and Brandon McMullen for Sudurpaschim Royals.
Pokhara Avengers 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
Sudurpaschim Royals 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 Wednesday, 28 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 28 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 | 4th Match — league stage |
| Date | Wednesday, 28 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) |
Pokhara Avengers squad
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
 Aakash Chand | Batter |
 Arjun Gharti | Wicketkeeper |
 Arjun Kumal | Batter |
 Bibek Kumar Rana Magar | Batter |
| Bipin Acharya | Allrounder |
 Bipin Khatri | Batter |
| Chamika Karunaratne | Bowling all-rounder |
| Dhananjaya Lakshan | All-rounder |
 Dinesh Kharel | Batter |
| Mahedi Hasan | All-rounder |
 Kiran Thagunna | Batter |
 Kushal Bhurtel Captain | Batter |
 Pratik Pokharel | Bowler |
 Sagar Dhakal | Bowler |
 Shakib Al Hasan | All-rounder |
 Sudip Aryal | Bowler |
| Sunny BK | — |
Sudurpaschim Royals squad
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
 Aarif Sheikh | Batter |
 Abinash Bohara | Bowler |
 Anil Kharel | Bowler |
| Ayub Chand | — |
 Binod Bhandari | Wicket-keeper |
| Brandon McMullen | All-rounder |
 Dipak Bohara | Wicketkeeper |
 Dipendra Singh Airee Captain | All-rounder |
 Hemant Dhami | Bowler |
 Hikmat Mahara | — |
 Ishan Pandey | Batter |
 Milan Bohara | Allrounder |
 Sachin Bhatta | Bowler |
| Saif Ali Zaib | All-rounder |
| Scott Kuggeleijn | Bowling all-rounder |
 Tek Rawat | Wicketkeeper |
Match stats
Top scorers, best bowling figures and the player of the match will appear here once play begins on 28 October 2026.
Pokhara Avengers vs Sudurpaschim Royals Preview
Sudurpaschim Royals have had the better of this fixture in both seasons: 153/7 was enough for a 5-run win in Season 1 on 15 December 2024, and 193/7 set up an 18-run win in Season 2 on 21 November 2025, when Pokhara Avengers fell short at 175/8. Pokhara have strengthened since — Shakib Al Hasan is with them for the full season — and this is their first chance to turn the fixture around.
Pokhara finished fifth in Season 2 and seventh in Season 1, so a win over the two-time runners-up would be a statement start. 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 4th Match on Wednesday, 28 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 Pokhara Avengers vs Sudurpaschim Royals?
The 4th Match of NPL 2026, Pokhara Avengers vs Sudurpaschim Royals, is scheduled for Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 5:00 PM NST. It is the only match on Wednesday.
Where is Pokhara Avengers vs Sudurpaschim Royals 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 Pokhara Avengers vs Sudurpaschim Royals live?
NetTV streams Pokhara Avengers vs Sudurpaschim Royals — and every other NPL match — worldwide, and Himalaya TV broadcasts the tournament in Nepal. The 28 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
Pokhara Avengers vs Sudurpaschim Royals at the TU Cricket Ground in Kirtipur on Wednesday, 28 October 2026 carries two league points and an early say in the Season 3 playoff race. Follow the Pokhara Avengers vs Sudurpaschim Royals 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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