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Janakpur Bolts Team: Squad, Results, Stats & Schedule
Janakpur Bolts' complete team hub: a 19-name NPL 2025 roster timeline combining the club directory with every documented participant, all seven scores, eighth-place finish, Sanjay Krishnamurthi and Sangeeth Cooray's team-leading figures, Shivnarine Chanderpaul's coaching role, Janakpur home-venue context and the full two-season story from inaugural champions to 2025 league-stage elimination.
Janakpur, Madhesh Province, Nepal
JAB
Inaugural NPL champions 2024 · 2025 league-stage finish · Madhesh Province franchise
- Captain
- Anil Kumar Sah
- Head coach
- Shivnarine Chanderpaul
- Home
- Shree Ram Janaki Stadium
- Founded
- 2024 · NPL founding franchise
Team overview
Janakpur Bolts at a glance
Janakpur Bolts represent Janakpur and Madhesh Province in the Nepal Premier League. Dream Sports Pvt. Ltd. acquired the founding franchise in 2024, and captain Anil Kumar Sah led it to the competition's first championship.
The Bolts finished second in the 2024 league table at 5–2, lost Qualifier 1, then beat Karnali Yaks in Qualifier 2 and Sudur Paschim Royals by five wickets in the final. Lahiru Milantha's 293 runs and Lalit Rajbanshi's 17 wickets were the leading tournament totals.
Their title defence ended in the 2025 league stage. Janakpur lost its first four matches, chased 177 against Chitwan Rhinos for its only win, then lost the final two fixtures to finish eighth with two points and a -0.458 net run rate.
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Eighth in NPL 2025 after a 1–6 campaign
Janakpur finished eighth in the completed league table with one win, six losses, two points and NRR -0.458. There was no playoff match, so the seven results below are the complete 2025 campaign.
Performance leaders
Janakpur Bolts' NPL 2025 team leaders
Figures cover all seven completed Janakpur matches in NPL 2025. Sangeeth Cooray is listed first among the joint wicket leaders because he took six wickets in three matches at the better average. The all-round card is a transparent runs-and-wickets comparison, not an official award.
Sanjay Krishnamurthi
Seven innings · average 27.83 · strike rate 127.48
Maaz Sadaqat
Five innings · strike rate 152.70
Sangeeth Cooray
Three matches · average 10.50; tied on wickets with Sanjay
Sanjay Krishnamurthi
Seven matches · 20.1 overs
Sanjay Krishnamurthi
Janakpur's leading two-skill aggregate across all seven matches
Maaz Sadaqat
30 balls against Chitwan Rhinos
2025 league stage1 win · 6 losses8th · 2 pts
Highest 2025 total180/4 vs Chitwan RhinosWon by 6 wickets
Two-season record8 wins · 9 losses1 title
Completed scores
All 7 Janakpur Bolts scores in NPL 2025
The complete title-defence campaign is listed in match order. Janakpur finished eighth and did not reach the playoffs; no unconfirmed future NPL fixture is presented as scheduled.
| Result | Date | Opponent & venue | Scores | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L | Match 1 | Kathmandu GorkhasTU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | JAB 130/6 (20 overs)Kathmandu Gorkhas 131/5 (18 overs) | Lost by 5 wickets |
| L | Match 9 | Biratnagar KingsTU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | JAB 126/9 (20 overs)Biratnagar Kings 135/7 (20 overs) | Lost by 9 runs |
| L | Match 14 | Pokhara AvengersTU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | JAB 128/8 (20 overs)Pokhara Avengers 155/6 (20 overs) | Lost by 27 runs |
| L | Match 18 | Sudur Paschim RoyalsTU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | JAB 145/8 (20 overs)Sudur Paschim Royals 148/4 (17.4 overs) | Lost by 6 wickets |
| W | Match 20 | Chitwan RhinosTU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | JAB 180/4 (17.3 overs)Chitwan Rhinos 176/4 (20 overs) | Won by 6 wickets |
| L | Match 25 | Lumbini LionsTU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | JAB 132/6 (20 overs)Lumbini Lions 136/6 (19.1 overs) | Lost by 4 wickets |
| L | Match 28 | Karnali YaksTU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | JAB 126/7 (20 overs)Karnali Yaks 129/9 (20 overs) | Lost by 3 runs |
NPL 2025 roster timeline
Janakpur Bolts NPL 2025 squad and season participants
The current official Janakpur squad directory names 18 players. Completed NPL scorecards also document Maaz Sadaqat in five matches, including the team's highest individual innings, so this 19-name timeline retains both the published club list and the additional actual participant. It does not imply all 19 were registered on the same date.
Batters
Wicketkeeper-batters
WK-BatterLahiru MilanthaAll-Rounders
Bowlers
Competition record
League and season history
Janakpur Bolts have played in both completed Nepal Premier League seasons and do not enter another league under this team identity. JB Bruges is described by its own site as an international franchise arm, but it is a separate team and its EUT20 records are not combined with Janakpur's NPL record.
| Season | Finish | Record | Top scorer | Most wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 · NPL Season 2 | 8th · league stage | 1 win · 6 losses | Sanjay Krishnamurthi · 167 | Sangeeth Cooray / Sanjay · 6 |
| 2024 · NPL Season 1 | Champions · 2nd league | 7 wins · 3 losses overall | Lahiru Milantha · 293 | Lalit Rajbanshi · 17 |
Team operations
JAB coaching and support staff
Shivnarine Chanderpaul
The West Indies great replaced title-winning coach Pubudu Dassanayake before the second NPL season.
Anil Kumar Sah
Continued as captain after leading Janakpur to the inaugural title; he scored 73 runs and took four wickets in six 2025 matches.
Pubudu Dassanayake
Coached the Bolts through their 7–3 inaugural championship campaign before the 2025 change.
Home venue
Shree Ram Janaki International Cricket Stadium
Janakpur, NepalJanakpur's official club profile identifies Shree Ram Janaki International Cricket Stadium as its home ground. The completed 2025 NPL itself remained centralized: all seven Bolts fixtures, like every tournament match, were played at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. The page therefore separates franchise home identity from the season's actual venue allocation.
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Latest JAB updates
The club website leads for Janakpur's identity, squad and match-centre record. Completed scorecards and the CAN competition archive provide the final scores and table; dated reporting documents the 2025 coaching change.
Match centre · 07 Dec 2025
Karnali edge Janakpur by three runs in the Bolts' season finale
Read at Janakpur Bolts ↗Scorecard · 02 Dec 2025Anil Sah's 61 helps Janakpur chase 177 for their first win
Read at Cricbuzz ↗Coach update · 11 Nov 2025Shivnarine Chanderpaul arrives to lead the title defence
Read at The Kathmandu Post ↗Championship · 21 Dec 2024Janakpur become the inaugural NPL champions
Read at Janakpur Bolts ↗Official destinations
JAB website and social handles
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Reader questions
Janakpur Bolts FAQ
Where did Janakpur Bolts finish in NPL 2025?
Janakpur finished eighth with one win, six losses, two points and a -0.458 net run rate, so the defending champions did not reach the playoffs.
Have Janakpur Bolts won the Nepal Premier League?
Yes. Janakpur beat Sudur Paschim Royals by five wickets in the 2024 final to become the inaugural NPL champions.
Who scored the most runs for Janakpur in NPL 2025?
Sanjay Krishnamurthi led the Bolts with 167 runs in seven innings at an average of 27.83.
Who took the most wickets for Janakpur Bolts in 2025?
Sangeeth Cooray and Sanjay Krishnamurthi took six wickets each. Cooray reached the total in three matches at an average of 10.50.
Who was Janakpur's leading all-rounder in 2025?
On a transparent runs-and-wickets comparison, Sanjay Krishnamurthi led with 167 runs and six wickets.
Who captains and coaches Janakpur Bolts?
Anil Kumar Sah captained the 2025 side and Shivnarine Chanderpaul was head coach after replacing 2024 title-winning coach Pubudu Dassanayake.
What is Janakpur Bolts' home stadium?
The club identifies Shree Ram Janaki International Cricket Stadium in Janakpur as its home ground, but all seven 2025 NPL matches were played at TU Cricket Ground in Kirtipur.
Who owns Janakpur Bolts?
Dream Sports Pvt. Ltd. owns the franchise.
Why are 19 players shown in the 2025 roster timeline?
The club's current directory names 18 players, while completed scorecards also record Maaz Sadaqat in five matches. The timeline preserves both records without claiming one simultaneous registration list.
Do Janakpur Bolts play in another league?
Janakpur Bolts compete in the Nepal Premier League. JB Bruges is a separate international franchise arm, so its EUT20 results are not merged into Janakpur's team record.
What are Janakpur Bolts' official handles?
The club's destinations are boltsjanakpur.com, Janakpur Bolts on Facebook, @JanakpurBolts on X, and @janakpurbolts on Instagram, with an official YouTube channel.
References
Sources for this team page
Updated 2026-08-09. Janakpur's official site leads for the current directory, ownership and venue identity; the completed CAN, Cricbuzz and ESPNcricinfo records supply season results and statistics. Historical leaders and the coaching change are supported by dated Kathmandu Post reporting.
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Janakpur BoltsOfficial current squad directory and player roles
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Open ↗03Cricket Association of NepalOfficial Nepal Premier League competition and venue hub
Open ↗04CricbuzzAll seven completed 2025 scores, table and team-filtered player totals
Open ↗05ESPNcricinfoComplete ten-match 2024 championship record
Open ↗06The Kathmandu Post2024 leading scorer and joint-leading wicket taker totals
Open ↗07The Kathmandu PostShivnarine Chanderpaul's 2025 head-coach appointment
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