Trit Raj Das's 61 Fires Janakpur Bolts to Victory
Janakpur Bolts
147/7 (20)
Pokhara Avengers
138/9 (20)
Janakpur Bolts won by 9 runs
View full scorecard →Janakpur Bolts have won by 9 runs. Janakpur Bolts batted first and posted 147/7 in 20 overs. Pokhara Avengers, chasing 148, fell short at 138/9 in 20 overs.
Trit Raj Das was the standout in the first innings, scoring 61 off 55 balls (SR 111). 2 sixes and 7 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 45 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
Kushal Bhurtel fought hard with 35 off 24 balls, but it was not enough to haul Pokhara Avengers over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Moeen Ali delivered figures of 3/13 in 4 overs (Econ 3.3). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
PA lead the series 14-1. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 15 of the first innings was the inflection point — 17 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
61 off 55 balls (SR 111), 7 fours, 2 sixes
3/13 in 4 overs (Econ: 3.25)
35 off 24 balls (SR 146), 5 fours, 0 sixes
Verdict
Janakpur Bolts showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Pokhara Avengers came up short by 9 runs. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. PA lead the series 14-1. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.