Biratnagar Kings are our pick to beat Pokhara Avengers on Thursday, with a 53% win probability against 47% for the Avengers. The edge is thin. It rests on a 1-0 head-to-head record, a slightly better five-game run (two wins to one) and the pairing of Angelo Mathews and Andre Russell. This Biratnagar Kings vs Pokhara Avengers match prediction covers the toss, pitch and weather, squads and playing XI options, fantasy cricket tips and a full prediction table for the 22nd match of the Nepal Premier League at Kirtipur.
Biratnagar Kings vs Pokhara Avengers Match Details
Match | Biratnagar Kings vs Pokhara Avengers | 22nd Match | Nepal Premier League |
Date | 12/11/2026 (Thursday) |
Time | BDT 12:45 PM / PKT 11:45 AM / INR 12:15 PM |
Format | T20 |
Venue | Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur |
Recent performance | Biratnagar Kings – L L W W L, Pokhara Avengers – L L L L W |
BIK vs POA Nepal Premier League 2026: Live Streaming & Broadcast Info
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- Bangladesh: Star Sports Network (TV)
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- MENA: NetTV (Streaming)
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Biratnagar Kings vs Pokhara Avengers Toss Prediction
Biratnagar Kings look the likelier side to win the toss, and batting first is the expected call. Pokhara’s 217/3 at Kirtipur on November 9 shows a big total can be built and defended there. No pitch or dew report was confirmed at the time of writing, so treat this as a lean, not a lock. Heavy dew would make chasing easier and change the call.
Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur Pitch Report
Kirtipur has served up two very different scorecards this season. Biratnagar made only 83 in a day/night game on November 5, and Kathmandu chased it in 9.4 overs. Four days later Pokhara posted 217/3 and bowled Karnali out for 154 in 18.3 overs. No official pitch report is out yet, so this one reads the surface by results: it has rewarded bowlers in one game and batters in the other.
Weather Report
No temperature or dew figures were supplied for this fixture, so there is little to say with confidence. The 12:45 PM BDT start is a daytime one, which usually keeps dew out of the first innings. If the weather report changes that before the toss, a chase becomes more attractive and the bat-first lean above would need another look.
BIK vs POA Head-to-Head Records
Matches Played | 1 |
Biratnagar Kings Won | 1 |
Pokhara Avengers Won | 0 |
Tied | 0 |
No Result | 0 |
First-ever Fixture | November 18, 2025 |
Most-recent Fixture | November 18, 2025 |
Biratnagar Kings vs Pokhara Avengers Team Preview & Squads
Biratnagar Kings
Sandeep Lamichhane leads a side with two wins in its last five, and he needs a response to the nine-wicket loss against Kathmandu Gorkhas on November 5. Biratnagar scored 83 that day while Santosh Yadav took 3/11. Captaincy under that kind of pressure comes down to using the right bowler at the right moment.
Mathews is the batter everything hinges on, the steady hand who keeps the innings together. After an 83, this preview has to ask what else is behind him, because a team that needs 190+ to feel safe cannot lean on one man. Shubham Ranjane, Imran Sheikh, Lokesh Bam and Basir Ahamad are in the squad to share the load.
Aprajit Poudel is the key bowler, and Shehan Jayasuriya is our pick for most wickets. Andre Russell, the key all-rounder, can shift an innings with bat or ball, which is hard for any opponent to plan around.
Biratnagar Kings Squads
Shehan Jayasuriya, Lokesh Bam, Imran Sheikh, Basir Ahamad, Angelo Mathews, Narayan Joshi, Shubham Ranjane, Andre Russell, Rupesh Singh, Sandeep Lamichhane, Aprajit Poudel
Pokhara Avengers
Chamika Karunaratne captains a side that has won only one of its last five but arrives off the stronger result of the two teams: 217/3 and a 63-run win over Karnali Yaks on November 9. Karunaratne’s real question is whether that was a turnaround or a one-off.
Yuvraaj Samra is the reason the total existed, scoring 102 off 48 balls and taking Player of the Match. The worry for Pokhara is simple: can anyone else keep pace? Kushal Bhurtel is the likeliest answer, and he is our choice for top run-scorer and most sixes.
Mahedi Hasan is the key bowler and Bipin Khatri the key all-rounder, with Dhananjaya Lakshan tipped for the most wickets. The attack bundled Karnali out for 154 and will arrive with some belief, though it faces a better batting order this time.
Pokhara Avengers Squads
Yuvraaj Samra, Mahedi Hasan, Kushal Bhurtel, Sunny BK, Chamika Karunaratne, Kiran Thagunna, Arjun Kumal, Arjun Gharti, Dhananjaya Lakshan, Bipin Khatri, Bibek Magar
BIK vs POA Prediction
Event | Biratnagar Kings | Pokhara Avengers |
Toss Winner | Biratnagar Kings | – |
Player of the Match | Angelo Mathews | – |
Top Run Scorer | Angelo Mathews | Kushal Bhurtel |
Top Wicket Taker | Shehan Jayasuriya | Dhananjaya Lakshan |
Most Sixes | Angelo Mathews | Kushal Bhurtel |
Predicted Score | 190+ | 180+ |
Win Probability | 53% | 47% |
Biratnagar Kings vs Pokhara Avengers Winning Prediction
Our call is Biratnagar Kings at 53% over Pokhara Avengers at 47%, backed by the head-to-head lead, a marginally better recent run and Angelo Mathews and Andre Russell in the line-up. Pokhara’s 217/3 on November 9 says this is no walkover, and Yuvraaj Samra in that mood can undo any forecast. Who do you back, Mathews or Samra? Share your view in the comments below, and follow JeetBuzz for the latest updates, stats and breakdowns.
FAQ: Nepal Premier League 2026 22nd Match
What time does BIK vs POA start in IST?
The match starts at 12:15 PM IST on 12 November 2026.
Where can viewers in India watch the match?
The match is available to stream live on Sports Live Hub (SLH).
Who are the key all-rounders for each side?
Andre Russell for Biratnagar Kings and Bipin Khatri for Pokhara Avengers.