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BIK vs POA NPL 2026: Lamichhane 6/27 and Hat-Trick, Biratnagar Win

Published on November 12, 2026

Summary Overview: Biratnagar Kings beat Pokhara Avengers by 4 wickets in NPL 2026 match 22 at Kirtipur. Player of the Match Sandeep Lamichhane took 6 for 27, including a hat-trick, as Pokhara were bowled out for 132 despite Yuvraj Samra's 84 off 47. Isuru Udana's 25 not out off 12 finished the chase with four balls to spare.

Who won? Biratnagar Kings, by 4 wickets with four balls to spare at the TU International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur. Pokhara Avengers were bowled out for 132 in 17.5 overs, and Biratnagar reached 136 for 6 in 19.2 overs.

Who starred? Biratnagar captain Sandeep Lamichhane took 6 for 27 from four overs, including a hat-trick, and was named Player of the Match. Isuru Udana hit four fours and a six in 25 not out off 12 to finish the chase.

What about Pokhara? Yuvraj Samra followed his century against Karnali with 84 off 47, with seven fours and five sixes, out of Pokhara's 132. Kushal Bhurtel took 2 for 21 and Ramesh Mendis 2 for 29.

What does it mean? Biratnagar bounce back from their heavy defeat to Kathmandu. Pokhara could not follow up their first win of the season.

Match Report: Lamichhane's Magic Over

For readers new to cricket: in a T20 match, each team bats for up to 20 overs (an over is six legal deliveries). A hat-trick is when a bowler takes wickets with three balls in a row, one of the rarest feats in the game.

Pokhara's Innings: Samra Stands Alone

Pokhara captain Chamika Karunaratne won the toss and chose to bat. Angelo Mathews had Arjun Kumal (1) caught by Lokesh Bam, and Charith Asalanka trapped Kushal Bhurtel lbw for 0. Pokhara were 11 for 2 after two overs.

Yuvraj Samra fought back, and Pokhara made 46 for 2 in the powerplay, but Sandeep Lamichhane began to take control. He removed Arjun Gharti (5), then took two wickets in three balls in the 11th over, having Sunny BK (12) stumped by Bam and trapping Ramesh Mendis lbw for 0. Pokhara were 76 for 5.

Samra kept attacking, adding 46 off 23 balls with Dhananjaya Lakshan. Then came Lamichhane's 15th over. He had Samra caught by Isuru Udana for 84 off 47, trapped Karunaratne lbw first ball, and trapped Kiran Thagunna lbw first ball, completing a hat-trick. Pokhara had gone from 122 for 5 to 122 for 8 in three balls.

Lakshan (22 off 15) was run out by Basir Ahamad and Bam, and Rupesh Singh had Bipin Khatri caught by Lamichhane. Pokhara were all out for 132, losing their last five wickets for 10 runs. Lamichhane finished with 6 for 27.

Biratnagar's Chase: Udana Seals It

Bipin Khatri had Imran Sheikh (10) caught by Samra, and Mendis had Asalanka caught by Samra for 0. Biratnagar were 19 for 2 in the fourth over and 39 for 2 after the powerplay.

Lokesh Bam (33 off 27) and Basir Ahamad added 37, before Bhurtel bowled Bam. Lakshan had Mathews (8) caught by Karunaratne, and Mendis trapped Pratis GC lbw first ball, leaving Biratnagar 78 for 5. When Bhurtel bowled Basir for 37 off 39, Biratnagar were 105 for 6 and needed 28 from 19 balls.

Shehan Jayasuriya (17 not out) and Isuru Udana added an unbroken 31 off 15 balls. Udana hit four fours and a six in 25 not out off 12, and Biratnagar won with four balls to spare.

Turning Point: The Hat-Trick

At 122 for 5 in the 15th over, with Samra on 84 and more than five overs left, Pokhara were well placed. Lamichhane's hat-trick removed Samra and two new batters in three balls, and Pokhara added only 10 more runs.

Stat Corner

Top Performers

Player	Team	Performance
Sandeep Lamichhane (c)	Biratnagar Kings	6 for 27 (4 overs), including a hat-trick, plus a catch, Player of the Match
Isuru Udana	Biratnagar Kings	*25 (12)**, 4 fours, 1 six, plus a catch
Basir Ahamad	Biratnagar Kings	37 (39), 2 fours, 2 sixes, plus a run-out
Lokesh Bam (wk)	Biratnagar Kings	33 (27), 2 fours, 2 sixes, plus a catch and a stumping
Shehan Jayasuriya	Biratnagar Kings	17* (14), 2 fours
Yuvraj Samra	Pokhara Avengers	84 (47), 7 fours, 5 sixes, plus two catches
Kushal Bhurtel	Pokhara Avengers	2 for 21 (4 overs, 1 maiden)
Ramesh Mendis	Pokhara Avengers	2 for 29 (4 overs)
Dhananjaya Lakshan	Pokhara Avengers	22 (15), and 1 for 35

* not out

How the Game Turned

Moment	Score
Pokhara's early wickets	11 for 2 (1.6 overs)
Pokhara's powerplay	46 for 2 (6 overs)
Lamichhane's two in three balls	76 for 3 to 76 for 5 (10.4 overs)
Samra and Lakshan stand	46 off 23 balls for the 6th wicket
Lamichhane's hat-trick	122 for 5 to 122 for 8 (14.5 overs)
Pokhara all out	132 (17.5 overs)
Biratnagar's powerplay	39 for 2 (6 overs)
Biratnagar wobble	78 for 5 (13.3 overs)
Jayasuriya and Udana stand	31* off 15 balls
Biratnagar win	136 for 6 (19.2 overs)

Powerplay Comparison

Team	First 6 overs
Pokhara Avengers	46 for 2
Biratnagar Kings	39 for 2

Playing XIs

Team	Playing XI
Biratnagar Kings	Shehan Jayasuriya, Lokesh Bam (wk), Imran Sheikh, Basir Ahamad, Angelo Mathews, Charith Asalanka, Pratis GC, Isuru Udana, Rupesh Singh, Sandeep Lamichhane (c), Aprajit Poudel
Pokhara Avengers	Yuvraj Samra, Arjun Kumal, Kushal Bhurtel, Sunny BK, Chamika Karunaratne (c), Kiran Thagunna, Ramesh Mendis, Arjun Gharti (wk), Dhananjaya Lakshan, Bipin Khatri, Sagar Dhakal

Changes: Biratnagar brought in Charith Asalanka, Pratis GC and Isuru Udana for Andre Russell, Shubham Ranjane and Narayan Joshi. Pokhara brought in Ramesh Mendis and Sagar Dhakal for Mahedi Hasan and Bibek Magar.

What's Next

Match	Date	Fixture	Nepal (NPT)	UTC	IST	PKT	ET
23rd Match	Thu, Nov 12	Karnali Yaks vs Lumbini Lions	5:00 PM	11:15	4:45 PM	4:15 PM	6:15 AM
24th Match	Fri, Nov 13	Kathmandu Gurkhas vs Sudurpaschim Royals	12:30 PM	06:45	12:15 PM	11:45 AM	1:45 AM
25th Match	Fri, Nov 13	Janakpur Bolts vs Chitwan Rhinos	5:00 PM	11:15	4:45 PM	4:15 PM	6:15 AM
26th Match	Sat, Nov 14	Biratnagar Kings vs Lumbini Lions	5:00 PM	11:15	4:45 PM	4:15 PM	6:15 AM
28th Match	Sun, Nov 15	Pokhara Avengers vs Kathmandu Gurkhas	5:00 PM	11:15	4:45 PM	4:15 PM	6:15 AM

All matches at the TU International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur. NPT is Nepal Time (UTC+5:45). ET is US Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5). Times are from the official schedule and may change.