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Pokhara Avengers Team: Squad, Results, Stats & Schedule
Pokhara Avengers' complete team hub: 13 confirmed Nepali players retained or bought for Season 3; every score from the improved 2025 campaign; Adam Rossington's league-leading 323 runs, Dhananjaya Lakshan's ten wickets and leading two-skill return; Kushal Bhurtel's captaincy; Rajiv Kumar's current staff; Pokhara's Kaski ground project and the actual Kirtipur match venue; official club channels; and separate 2024 and 2025 season records.
Pokhara and Gandaki Province, Nepal
PA
Nepal Premier League · fifth in 2025 after improving from seventh in 2024
- Captain
- Kushal Bhurtel · marquee player and 2025 captain
- Head coach
- Rajiv Kumar · current official team listing
- Home
- Kaski Cricket Ground
- Founded
- 2024 · inaugural Nepal Premier League franchise
Team overview
Pokhara Avengers at a glance
Pokhara Avengers represent Pokhara and Gandaki Province in the Nepal Premier League. The club identifies Nepal T. Twenty Cricket Pvt. Ltd. as owner and has competed in both NPL seasons held so far.
The 2025 side recovered from two opening defeats to finish fifth with three wins, four losses, six points and NRR -0.179. Wins over Janakpur Bolts, Karnali Yaks and Chitwan Rhinos were not enough for the playoffs, but improved on the seventh-place 2024 debut.
Adam Rossington led the entire 2025 NPL with 323 runs in seven matches, including 108 not out against Karnali. Dhananjaya Lakshan joined late and took ten wickets in only three matches at 6.70, the highest Pokhara wicket total for the season.
Lakshan also scored 53 runs, making 53 runs and ten wickets the strongest documented two-skill return. James Neesham contributed 99 runs and five wickets; the page labels these as transparent team comparisons, not official all-rounder awards.
Season 3 preparation is tracked separately. The club's seven retained names and six completed domestic auction buys are current; no fixture dates or incomplete overseas roster are presented as final.
Completed5th
Fifth in NPL 2025; Season 3 squad building underway
Completed 2025 record: fifth with three wins, four losses, six points and NRR -0.179. The 2026 fixture list and final overseas group were still pending.
Performance leaders
Pokhara Avengers' NPL 2025 team leaders
The completed 2025 player ledger covers all seven matches. Rossington led the entire league in runs; Lakshan led Pokhara's wickets despite playing only the final three games. All-round cards are transparent runs-and-wickets comparisons, not official awards.
Adam Rossington
Seven matches · average 53.83 · strike rate 150.9 · one hundred and two fifties · NPL run leader
Kushal Bhurtel
Seven-match campaign · two fifties · also five wickets
Dhananjaya Lakshan
Three matches · average 6.70 · economy 5.73 · best 4/16
Bipin Khatri
2025 campaign · best 4/15
Dhananjaya Lakshan
Three matches · batting average 53.00 · team-leading wickets
James Neesham
Four matches · batting strike rate 162.3
2025 finish3 wins · 4 losses5th · 6 pts
Highest total201/2 vs Karnali Yaks+34 runs
Best chase121/2 vs Chitwan Rhinos8-wicket win
Completed scores
All 7 Pokhara Avengers scores in NPL 2025
The full league-stage record is three wins and four losses. Pokhara finished fifth and did not enter the playoffs; all matches were played at the centralized Kirtipur venue.
| Result | Date | Opponent & venue | Scores | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L | Match League · Match 3 | Biratnagar KingsTU International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | PA 167 all out (18.5 overs)Biratnagar Kings 220/6 (20 overs) | Lost by 53 runs |
| L | Match League · Match 6 | Sudurpaschim RoyalsTU International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | PA 175/8 (20 overs)Sudurpaschim Royals 193/7 (20 overs) | Lost by 18 runs |
| W | Match League · Match 14 | Janakpur BoltsTU International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | PA 155/6 (20 overs)Janakpur Bolts 130/8 (20 overs) | Won by 25 runs |
| L | Match League · Match 17 | Lumbini LionsTU International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | PA 150/5 (20 overs)Lumbini Lions 151/7 (19.4 overs) | Lost by 3 wickets |
| W | Match League · Match 21 | Karnali YaksTU International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | PA 201/2 (20 overs)Karnali Yaks 167 all out (19 overs) | Won by 34 runs |
| L | Match League · Match 23 | Kathmandu GorkhasTU International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | PA 152 all out (20 overs)Kathmandu Gorkhas 165/8 (20 overs) | Lost by 13 runs |
| W | Match League · Match 27 | Chitwan RhinosTU International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | PA 121/2 (19.4 overs)Chitwan Rhinos 120/6 (20 overs) | Won by 8 wickets |
Confirmed Season 3 domestic squad tracker
Pokhara Avengers confirmed 2026 domestic squad
Seven retained players published by the club and six July 2026 auction additions are shown. Overseas recruitment and the final Season 3 registration were not complete at this update, so no unconfirmed foreign names are inserted. The completed 2025 campaign roster remains documented in the history and sources instead of being mislabeled as current.
Batters
Wicketkeeper-batters
All-Rounders
Bowlers
Competition record
League and season history
Pokhara Avengers compete in Nepal's franchise-based Nepal Premier League. Gandaki Province's domestic side is a separate team; provincial tournament records are not mixed into this NPL page.
| Season | Finish | Record | Top scorer | Most wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 · Season 2 | 5th · league stage | 3 wins · 4 losses | Adam Rossington · 323 | Dhananjaya Lakshan · 10 |
| 2024 · Season 1 | 7th · league stage | 2 wins · 5 losses | Andries Gous · 224 | Bipin Khatri · 9 |
Team operations
PA coaching and support staff
Rajiv Kumar
Current head coach on the official club team page and coach for the completed 2025 squad.
Kushal Bhurtel
Led the 2025 campaign and remains in the retained Season 3 core.
Rijan Prajoo
Current official supporting-staff listing.
Kiran SJB Rana
Current official supporting-staff listing.
Kiran Bhattarai
Current official supporting-staff listing.
Jonty Rhodes
Appointment announced by the club during Season 3 preparation.
Home venue
Kaski Cricket Ground
Pokhara, NepalThe franchise is developing its Pokhara identity around Kaski Cricket Ground and announced an Avengers dugout there. All seven 2025 NPL matches were actually played at TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur; this page keeps the home-city project separate from the centralized competition venue.
Open the official venue source ↗Team news
Latest PA updates
The update feed separates current Season 3 recruitment from completed 2025 results. Official club and CAN items lead; unconfirmed overseas rumours are excluded.
Squad · 09 Aug 2026
Sudip Aryal joins Pokhara Avengers through talent hunt
Read at Pokhara Avengers ↗Staff · 09 Aug 2026Jonty Rhodes appointed advisor and consultant
Read at Pokhara Avengers ↗Auction · 06 Jul 2026Season 3 domestic auction adds six players
Read at NPL team tracker ↗Retentions · 20 Jun 2026Seven-player Pokhara core retained for Season 3
Read at The Kathmandu Post ↗Match report · 06 Dec 2025Avengers end 2025 with eight-wicket Chitwan win
Read at Cricket Association of Nepal ↗Match report · 02 Dec 2025Rossington's 108 not out powers 201/2
Read at Cricnepal ↗Official destinations
PA website and social handles
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Reader questions
Pokhara Avengers FAQ
Where did Pokhara Avengers finish in NPL 2025?
They finished fifth with three wins, four losses, six points and NRR -0.179, missing the playoffs.
What was Pokhara Avengers' complete 2025 record?
Seven matches: wins over Janakpur Bolts, Karnali Yaks and Chitwan Rhinos, and four losses.
Who scored the most runs for Pokhara in 2025?
Adam Rossington scored 323 runs in seven matches and led the entire tournament.
Who took the most Pokhara wickets?
Dhananjaya Lakshan took ten wickets in only three matches, including 4/16.
Who was Pokhara's leading all-round contributor?
Lakshan combined 53 runs with ten wickets. This is a team comparison, not an official award.
Who captained Pokhara Avengers?
Kushal Bhurtel captained the 2025 side and remains the franchise's marquee retained player.
Who coaches Pokhara Avengers?
Rajiv Kumar is the current official head coach, with Rijan Prajoo listed as assistant coach.
Why are only 13 current players shown?
They are the confirmed retained and July 2026 domestic-auction group. The final overseas squad was not yet published.
Where do Pokhara Avengers play home matches?
The club is building its Pokhara base around Kaski Cricket Ground, while every 2025 NPL game was centrally staged at TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur.
Have Pokhara Avengers won the NPL?
No. They finished seventh in 2024 and fifth in 2025.
What is Pokhara's highest NPL total?
201/2 against Karnali Yaks in 2025, powered by Adam Rossington's unbeaten 108.
Is the 2026 schedule available?
No official Season 3 fixture list had been published by this update.
Who owns Pokhara Avengers?
The official club site identifies Nepal T. Twenty Cricket Pvt. Ltd. as owner.
Are Pokhara Avengers and Gandaki Province the same team?
No. Pokhara Avengers are an NPL franchise; Gandaki Province is a separate domestic representative side.
References
Sources for this team page
Updated 2026-08-10. Official club and CAN pages establish identity, staff and the final 2025 result; Cricnepal, ESPN and season scorecards establish the complete campaign and player totals. Season 3 is deliberately limited to confirmed domestic names while schedule and overseas recruitment remain pending.
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Pokhara AvengersOfficial current players, ownership and club identity
Open ↗02Pokhara AvengersOfficial 2025 results ledger
Open ↗03Cricket Association of NepalFinal 2025 result, record and Lakshan wicket tally
Open ↗04CricnepalComplete 2025 squad and Rajiv Kumar coaching record
Open ↗05Cricnepal2025 tournament batting and bowling leaders
Open ↗06CricnepalAll seven 2025 scorecards and results
Open ↗07The Kathmandu PostOfficially announced Season 3 retained core
Open ↗08NPL team trackerCompleted July 2026 auction additions and prices
Open ↗09ESPNFinal 2025 table, points and net run rate
Open ↗10StatsNPLSeparated 2024 and 2025 player aggregates
Open ↗11The Kathmandu Post2024 super-over win over Biratnagar
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