Sudurpaschim Royals Beat Pokhara Avengers by 6 Wickets in Nepal Premier League 2026

Sudurpaschim Royals secured a convincing six-wicket victory over Pokhara Avengers in Match 4 of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2026 at the TU International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday, October 28.

Chasing a target of 146 runs, Sudurpaschim Royals reached 148/4 in just 16.5 overs, winning the match with 19 balls remaining. Captain Dipendra Singh Airee led from the front with an unbeaten half-century, while Anil Kharel delivered an impressive bowling performance to restrict Pokhara Avengers to a manageable total.

The victory gave Sudurpaschim Royals an important result early in the tournament, while Pokhara Avengers were left to reflect on their batting performance and inability to defend their target.

Pokhara Avengers Post 145/7 in 20 Overs

After batting first, Pokhara Avengers finished their innings at 145/7 in 20 overs.

Arjun Gharti was the standout performer with the bat, scoring an unbeaten 40 runs off 25 balls. His innings helped Pokhara maintain a competitive total despite losing wickets at regular intervals.

Opener Mahedi Hasan also contributed with 32 runs off 21 balls, providing useful runs at the top of the order.

However, Sudurpaschim Royals maintained pressure through disciplined bowling and timely breakthroughs. Anil Kharel was particularly effective, finishing with figures of 3 wickets for 23 runs in three overs.

Pokhara's total of 145/7 gave them a target to defend, but Sudurpaschim's strong batting lineup proved difficult to contain.

Dipendra Singh Airee Leads Sudurpaschim's Successful Chase

Sudurpaschim Royals responded confidently in the run chase, reaching their target in 16.5 overs with six wickets in hand.

Captain Dipendra Singh Airee anchored the innings with an unbeaten 51 off 36 balls, guiding his team towards victory under pressure. He finished the match in style by hitting a six to seal the win.

Ishan Pandey also played a valuable role, scoring 37 runs off 31 balls to support the chase and keep Sudurpaschim on course.

The partnership and contributions from the middle order ensured that Sudurpaschim did not need to take unnecessary risks in the closing stages.

Reaching 148/4 with 19 balls remaining demonstrated the Royals' ability to control the chase and capitalise on scoring opportunities.

Anil Kharel's Bowling Performance Makes the Difference

While Airee's unbeaten half-century was crucial in the chase, Anil Kharel's bowling performance played an equally important role in Sudurpaschim's victory.

Kharel claimed three wickets for 23 runs in his three overs, disrupting Pokhara Avengers' batting lineup and preventing them from building a bigger total.

Dipendra Singh Airee also contributed with the ball, recording figures of 1/21 according to the supplied match information.

The combined bowling effort restricted Pokhara to 145 runs, allowing Sudurpaschim's batters to approach the target with confidence.

Pokhara Avengers Struggle to Defend Their Total

Despite useful contributions from Arjun Gharti and Mahedi Hasan, Pokhara Avengers could not prevent Sudurpaschim from completing the chase comfortably.

The Royals scored at a strong rate throughout their innings and required fewer than 17 overs to reach the target.

With Airee remaining unbeaten and Ishan Pandey contributing valuable runs, Pokhara's bowlers were unable to generate enough pressure or take the wickets needed to turn the match around.

The result highlights the importance of building a larger first-innings total and taking wickets at crucial moments in T20 cricket.

Sudurpaschim Royals vs Pokhara Avengers: Match Summary

• Tournament: Nepal Premier League 2026

• Match: Match 4 of 32

• Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026

• Venue: TU International Cricket Stadium, Nepal

• Pokhara Avengers: 145/7 in 20 overs

• Sudurpaschim Royals: 148/4 in 16.5 overs

• Result: Sudurpaschim Royals won by 6 wickets

• Winning margin: 19 balls remaining

Top Performers

• Dipendra Singh Airee: 51 not out off 36 balls

• Anil Kharel: 3 wickets for 23 runs in 3 overs

• Ishan Pandey: 37 runs off 31 balls

• Arjun Gharti: 40 not out off 25 balls

• Mahedi Hasan: 32 runs off 21 balls

Conclusion

Sudurpaschim Royals defeated Pokhara Avengers by six wickets in Match 4 of the Nepal Premier League 2026, producing a controlled performance with both bat and ball.

Anil Kharel's three-wicket haul restricted Pokhara to 145/7, before captain Dipendra Singh Airee's unbeaten 51 and Ishan Pandey's 37 guided the Royals to victory in 16.5 overs.

The result gives Sudurpaschim Royals valuable momentum in the early stages of the competition, while Pokhara Avengers will look to improve their performance in their upcoming matches.