Pokhara Avengers Squad 2026 — NPL Season 3
Pokhara Avengers is a team of the Nepal Premier League representing Gandaki Province. Kushal Bhurtel is the captain of the Pokhara Avengers. The squad is focused on batting-and-allround-attack with national and overseas players making it one of the strong team of the NPL 2026.
Pokhara Avengers Squad 2026
| Player | Role | Type | Auction Price (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kushal Bhurtel | Batter | Retained (Marquee Player) | N/A |
| Aakash Chand | Bowler | Retained | |
| Arjun Gharti | Wicketkeeper | Auctioned | 15 Lakhs |
| Arjun Kumal | Wicketkeeper | Retained | |
| Bibek Kumar Rana Magar | Batter | Auctioned | 2.75 Lakhs |
| Bipin Acharya | Allrounder | Auctioned | 2 Lakhs |
| Bipin Khatri | Bowler | Retained | |
| Dinesh Kharel | Batter | Retained | |
| Kiran Thagunna | Batter | Retained | |
| Pratik Pokharel | Batter | Auctioned | 2 Lakhs |
| Sagar Dhakal | Bowler | Retained | |
| Shakib Al Hasan | Allrounder | Overseas | |
| Sudip Aryal | Bowler | Auctioned | 3 Lakhs |
| Sunny BK | Batter | Auctioned | 2 Lakhs |
Retained Players
Pokhara Avengers team retained Kushal Bhurtel, Arjun Kumal, Dinesh Kharel, Bipin Khatri, Aakash Chand, Kiran Thagunna and Sagar Dhakal to the NPL Season 3.
Released Players
N/A
Pokhara Avengers Auction Buys 2026
| Player | Role | Category | Base Price | Sold For (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arjun Gharti | Wicketkeeper | A | 10 Lakhs | 15 Lakhs |
| Sudip Aryal | Bowler | C | 2 Lakhs | 3 Lakhs |
| Bibek Kumar Rana Magar | Batter | C | 2 Lakhs | 2.75 Lakhs |
| Bipin Acharya | Allrounder | C | 2 Lakhs | 2 Lakhs |
| Pratik Pokharel | Batter | C | 2 Lakhs | 2 Lakhs |
| Sunny BK | Batter | C | 2 Lakhs | 2 Lakhs |
Pokhara Avengers Schedule 2026
| Date | Opponent | Time (NPT) |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 28 Oct | Sudurpaschim Royals | 4:30 PM |
| Sun 1 Nov | Janakpur Bolts | 4:30 PM |
| Tue 3 Nov | Lumbini Lions | 4:30 PM |
| Fri 6 Nov | Chitwan Rhinos | 4:30 PM |
| Mon 9 Nov | Karnali Yaks | 12:30 PM |
| Thu 12 Nov | Biratnagar Kings | 12:30 PM |
| Sun 15 Nov | Kathmandu Gorkhas | 4:30 PM |
Pokhara Avengers in Previous Seasons
Pokhara Avengers have played a total of 14 matches in previous seasons, out of which they have won 5 matches and lost 9 matches. The all-time win percentage of Pokhara Avengers in NPL is 35.7%. The team have already signed popular overseas players in the previous seasons, including Dhananjaya Lakshan, Adam Rossington, Raymon Reiger, Anderson Phillip, Andries Gous, Bas de Leede, Matt Critchley and Michael Leask.
Key Players to Watch
The key players to watch for Pokhara Avengers in the NPL Season 3 will be Kushal Bhurtel, Shakib Al Hasan and Arjun Kumal.
Pokhara Avengers FAQ
Who is the captain of Pokhara Avengers in NPL 2026?
Kushal Bhurtel is the captain of Pokhara Avengers in NPL 2026.
Which players did Pokhara Avengers retain for NPL 2026?
Pokhara Avengers — retained players (NPL Season 3):
- Kushal Bhurtel
- Arjun Kumal
- Dinesh Kharel
- Bipin Khatri
- Aakash Chand
- Kiran Thagunna
- Sagar Dhakal
Who did Pokhara Avengers sign at the NPL 2026 auction?
Auction signings: Arjun Gharti, Sudip Aryal, Bibek Kumar Rana Magar, Bipin Acharya, Pratik Pokharel and Sunny BK.
Has Pokhara Avengers ever won the NPL?
Pokhara Avengers have not won the Nepal Premier League (NPL) yet.