Kushal Bhurtel (C)
Top-order Batter
Pokhara Avengers
Franchise: Pokhara Avengers
Base: Pokhara, Gandaki Province, Nepal
League: Nepal Premier League (NPL)
Founded: 2024
Captain: Kushal Bhurtel
Head Coach: Rajiv Kumar
Home Venue: Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur
Tagline: “Avengers Assemble in Pokhara”
Official Website: pokharaavengers.com
About Pokhara Avengers
Pokhara Avengers are a professional T20 franchise representing the scenic city of Pokhara in the Nepal Premier League. The team brings the energy of Gandaki Province onto the field, backed by a passionate fan base and a modern franchise setup.
Led by dynamic opener Kushal Bhurtel and guided by head coach Rajiv Kumar, the Avengers combine explosive top-order batting, multi-dimensional all-rounders, and a strong pace–spin bowling unit, making them one of the most entertaining sides in NPL 2025.
Pokhara Avengers Squad – NPL 2025
Official Pokhara Avengers squad for the Nepal Premier League 2025 season.
Kiran Thagunna
Batter
Dinesh Kharel
Batter
Trit Raj Das
Batter
Jason Roy
Opening Batter (Overseas)
Arjun Kumal
Batter
Sandeep Chettri
Batter
Rohit Chand
Batter
Bipin Khatri
All-rounder
Dan Douthwaite
All-rounder (Overseas)
Abhishek Tiwari
All-rounder
Sumeet Verma
All-rounder
Adam Rossington
Wicketkeeper-Batter
Sagar Dhakal
Bowler
Aakash Chand
Bowler
Matt Taylor
Bowler (Overseas)
Raymon Reifer
All-rounder (Overseas)
James Neesham
Batting All-rounder (Overseas)
*Squad based on official Nepal Premier League 2025 squad lists and Pokhara Avengers announcements.
Recent Performance
In the 2025 Nepal Premier League, Pokhara Avengers have built a high-profile squad featuring overseas stars like Jason Roy, James Neesham, Dan Douthwaite, Raymon Reifer and Adam Rossington, backed by core Nepali talents including captain Kushal Bhurtel, Bipin Khatri and Sagar Dhakal.
The Avengers are pushing for a playoff spot with an aggressive, attacking style of T20 cricket. For live scores, ball-by-ball commentary, and detailed statistics, follow official NPL platforms and major cricket portals.