Janakpur Bolts Squad 2026 — NPL Season 3
Janakpur Bolts is a team of the Nepal Premier League representing Lumbini Province. Rohit Paudel is the captain of the Janakpur Bolts. The squad is powered with middle-order attack with national players making it one of the deserving title competitor of the NPL 2026, after winning the NPL 2025 trophy.
Janakpur Bolts Squad 2026
| Player | Role | Type | Auction Price (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harmeet Singh | All-rounder | Overseas (Captain) | N/A |
| Aaditya Mahata | Batsman | Retained | |
| Aashutosh Pandey | Batsman | Auctioned | 2 Lakhs |
| Abhisekh Tiwari | All-rounder | Auctioned | 5 Lakhs |
| Amar Singh Rautela | N/A | Auctioned | 5 Lakhs |
| Anil Sah | Wicket Keeper | Retained (Marquee Player) | |
| Bikash Aagri | Bowler | Retained | |
| Bishal Patel | All-rounder | Auctioned | 5 Lakhs |
| Bishal Shusling | All-rounder | Auctioned | 2 Lakhs |
| Lalit Rajbanshi | Bowler | Retained | |
| Mayan Yadav | Batsman | Retained | |
| Rit Gautam | Batsman | Auctioned | 4.25 Lakhs |
| Santosh Karki | Wicket Keeper | Auctioned | 3 Lakhs |
| Trit Raj Das | Batsman | Auctioned | 15 Lakhs |
Retained Players
Janakpur Bolts team retained Anil Sah, Lalit Naryan Rajbanshi, Bikash Aagri, Mayan Yadav and Aditya Mehta to the NPL Season 3.
Released Players
Janakpur Bolts’ released players list includes Aasif Sheikh, Kishor Mahato, Pappu Yadav, Rupesh Singh, Sachin Bhatta, Shubh Kansakar and Tul Thapa.
Janakpur Bolts Auction Buys 2026
| Player | Role | Category | Base Price | Sold For (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trit Raj Das | Wicket Keeper | A | 10 Lakhs | 15 Lakhs |
| Abhisekh Tiwari | Bowler | B | 5 Lakhs | 5 Lakhs |
| Amar Singh Rautela | Batsman | B | 5 Lakhs | 5 Lakhs |
| Bishal Kumar Patel | Bowler | B | 5 Lakhs | 5 Lakhs |
| Rit Gautam | Bowler | C | 2 Lakhs | 4.25 Lakhs |
| Santosh Karki | All rounder | C | 2 Lakhs | 3 Lakhs |
| Aashutosh Pandey | Batsman | C | 2 Lakhs | 2 Lakhs |
| Bishal Susling | All-rounder | C | 2 Lakhs | 2 Lakhs |
Janakpur Bolts Schedule 2026
| Date | Opponent | Time (NPT) |
|---|---|---|
| Tue 27 Oct | Karnali Yaks | 4:30 PM |
| Thu 29 Oct | Kathmandu Gorkhas | 12:30 PM |
| Sun 1 Nov | Pokhara Avengers | 4:30 PM |
| Tue 3 Nov | Biratnagar Kings | 12:30 PM |
| Thu 5 Nov | Lumbini Lions | 12:30 PM |
| Tue 10 Nov | Sudurpaschim Royals | 4:30 PM |
| Fri 13 Nov | Chitwan Rhinos | 4:30 PM |
Janakpur Bolts in Previous Seasons
Janakpur Bolts have played a total of 17 matches in previous seasons, out of which they have won 8 matches and lost 9 matches. The all-time win percentage of Janakpur Bolts in NPL is 47.1%. The team have already signed popular overseas players in the previous seasons, including Imran Tahir, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Lahiru Milantha, Lahiru Samarakoon, Maaz Sadaqat, Wayne Parnell, Harsh Thaker, James Neesham, Ben Mike,Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Sangeeth Cooray Joshua Tromp, Sohaib Maqsood and Mohammad Mohsin.
Key Players to Watch
The key players to watch for Janakpur Bolts in the NPL Season 3 will be the all-rounder and skipper Harmeet Singh along with Lalit Rajbanshi, Anil Sah, Rit Gautam, Trit Raj Das and Mayan Yadav.
Janakpur Bolts FAQ
Who is the captain of Janakpur Bolts in NPL 2026?
Harmeet Singh is the captain of Janakpur Bolts in NPL 2026.
Which players did Janakpur Bolts retain for NPL 2026?
Janakpur Bolts — retained players (NPL Season 3):
- Aaditya Mahata
- Anil Kumar Sah
- Lalit Narayan Rajbanshi
- Mayan Yadav
- Aadity Mahata
- Bikash Aagri
Who did Janakpur Bolts sign at the NPL 2026 auction?
Auction signings: Trit Raj Das, Abhisekh Tiwari, Amar Singh Rautela, Bishal Kumar Patel, Rit Gautam, Santosh Karki, Aashutosh Pandey, Bishal Susling
Has Janakpur Bolts ever won the NPL?
Janakpur Bolts have won the first edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL 2024) till now.