Biratnagar Kings made the history while playing against Pokhara Avengers as they scored 1st 200+ score in Nepal Premier League. They become the first team to reach 200 run mark. Biratnagar Kings scored 220 for 6 wicket in 20 over while playing against Pokhara Avengers. They completely outnumbered Pokhara Avengers as they destroyed their bowling lineup and scored 220 run in 20 over. For Biratnagar Kings, Lokesh Bam scored 72 of 48 balls and Martin Guptill scored 61 of 35 balls. Bashir Ahmed and Subham Ranjane accelerate the inning with some big hit at the end of the innings.

Now, Pokhara Avengers needs 221 run in 20 over to win.

Biratnagar Kings is led by Sandeep Lamichhane, This year, Biratnagar kings has bought some of the sensation player like Faf Du Plessis and Martin Guptill.

Biratnagar Kings Fixtures For NPL 2025

Match 3 – Biratnagar Kings vs Pokhara Avengers (18 Nov)

Match 8 – Biratnagar Kings vs Kathmandu Gorkhas (22 Nov)

Match 9 – Biratnagar Kings vs Janakpur Bolts (24 Nov)

Match 12 – Biratnagar Kings vs Chitwan Rhinos (26 Nov)

Match 16 – Biratnagar Kings vs Karnali Yaks (28 Nov)

Match 22 – Biratnagar Kings vs Lumbini Lions (3 Dec)

Match 26 – Biratnagar Kings vs Sudurpaschim Royals (6 Dec)

Biratnagar Kings Full Team Squad For NPL 2025

Retained

• Sandeep Lamichhane (C)
• Lokesh Bam (WK)
• Pratis G.C.
• Bashir Ahmad
• Subash Bhandari
• Naren Bhatta

Auction

• Surya Tamang
• Narayan Joshi
• Sahil Patel (WK)
• Shankar Rana
• Shrawan Kisku

Foreign

• Faf du Plessis
• Martin Guptill
• Marchant de Lange
• Sam Heazlett
• George Munsey
• Shubham Ranjane

Talent Hunt

Ayush Neupane (LAFB)

Second season of Nepal Premier League is heating up as Franchise teams are gearing up with big players. Biratnagar Kings is in doing some massive shakeup as they signed South African Legend Faf du Plessis for the upcoming season of the Siddhartha Bank NPL, powered by Ncell. The former South Africa captain has played for his country in over 300 international matches. The former South Africa captain has more than 11,000 runs across formats in his name. He is considered as one of the great player of modern day cricket.  Biratnagar Kings confirmed the signing of South African legend through its official Facebook page. NPL 2025 is already vibe with international signing.

Race for the NPL 2025 is heating up as Scotland’s star opener George Munsey will play from Biratnagar Kings in the upcoming Nepal Premier League 2025.
The 32 year old left-hander is known for his attacking batting style. He plays in the opening position for the team.

George Munsey Joins Biratnagar Kings for NPL 2025

George Munsey Stats

• He has played 81 T20Is for Scotland, scoring 2,302 runs with 2 centuries and 13 fifties.
• Munsey has featured in 102 T20 matches, accumulating 2,648 runs.
• Team: Dubai Capitals, Karachi Kings, Chennai Braves, Brampton Wolves, and Sylhet Strikers.

]]> https://nepalpremierleague.com/george-munsey-joins-biratnagar-kings-for-npl-2025/feed/ 0 4856 https://nepalpremierleague.com/kevin-obrien-is-ahead-coach-of-biratnagar-kings-npl-2024/ https://nepalpremierleague.com/kevin-obrien-is-ahead-coach-of-biratnagar-kings-npl-2024/#respond Thu, 10 Oct 2024 13:51:18 +0000 https://nepalpremierleague.com/?p=4582 Kevin O’Brien appointed as head coach of Biratnagar Kings. Yes you heard it right. Former Irish international player has joined the NPL franchise team from biratnagar as a head coach for the NPL 2024 season. Owned by the ex Nepali Cricket player Paras Luniya, Biratnagar Kings is excited to welcome Irish legend to their team and looking forward for the amazing partnership.
Kevin O’Brien was one of the eleven cricketers to play in Ireland’s first ever Test match. He played first test match of the country against Pakistan, in May 2018. He also scored the first Test century for Ireland men’s cricket in his debut match. He has 1000 runs and 100 wickets in ODIs. O’Brien also hold the record of third fastest century in 50-over World Cup.

O’Brien made his Ireland debut in an ODI against England in 2006.

Biratnagar Kings Team Player For NPL 2024

Marquee Player: Sandeep Lamichhane

1. Lokesh Bam (NRs 1,500,000) – Category A
2. Pratish GC (NRs 1,500,000) – Category A
3. Bashir Ahmad (NRs 1,000,000) – Category B
4. Anil Kharel (NRs 500,000) – Category C
5. Rajesh Pulami Magar (NRs 500,000) – Category C
6. Jitendra Kumar Mukhiya (NRs 500,000) – Category C
7. Dipak Bohara (NRs 500,000) – Category C
8. Subhash Bhandari (NRs 250,000) – Category D
9. Naren Bhatta (NRs 200,000) – Category D
10. Mrinal Gurung (NRs 200,000) – Category D

Nepal Premier League 2024 Teams And Squads

1. Biratnagar Kings:

Sandeep Lamichhane (Marquee Player), Lokesh Bam, Pratish GC, Bashir Ahmad, Rajesh Pulami Magar, Jitendra Kumar Mukhiya, Anil Kharel, Dipak Bohara, Subhash Bhandari, Naren Bhatta, Mrinal Gurung

2. Chitwan Rhinos:

Kushal Malla (Marquee Player), Rijan Dhakal, Kamal Singh Airee, Sharad Vesawkar, Bipin Rawal, Santosh Karki, Dipesh Shrestha, Amar Singh Rautela, Deepak Bohara, Ranjeet Kumar, Gautam KC

3. Janakpur Bolts:

Aasif Sheikh (marquee Player), Lalit Rajbanshi, Anil Kumar Sah, Rupesh K Singh, Kishor Mahato, Aakash Tripathi, Shubh Kansakar, Sher Malla, Hemant Dhami, Arniko Prasad Yadav, Tul Bahadur Thapa Magar

4. Karnali Yaks:

Sompal Kami (marquee Player), Gulshan Kumar Jha, Nandan Yadav, Mausam Dhakal, Arjun Gharti, Dev Khanal, Rit Gautam, Bhuban Karki, Dipendra Rawat, Dipak Dumre, Unish Bikram Singh Thakuri

5. Kathmandu Gurkhas:

Karan KC (marquee Player), Shahab Alam, Bhim Sharki, Rashid Khan, Shankar Rana, Dipesh Prasad Kandel, Sumit Maharjan, Krishna Karki, Bibek KC, Pratik Shrestha, Raju Rizal

6. Lumbini Lions:

Rohit Kumar Paudel (marquee Player), Surya Tamang, Bibek Yadav, Sundeep Jora, Aashutosh Ghiraiya, Tilak Raj Bhandari, Durgesh Gupta, Arjun Saud, Dinesh Adhikari, Abhishesh Gautam, Bikash Aagri

7. Pokhara Avengers:

Kushal Bhurtel (marquee Player), Sagar Dhakal, Akash Chand, Kiran Kumar Thagunna, Narayan Joshi, Bipin Khatri, Dilip Nath, Trit Raj Das, Sunam Gautam, Dinesh Kharel, Amrit Gurung

8. Sudurpaschim Royals:

Dipendra Singh Airee (marquee Player), Md Aarif Sheikh, Abinash Bohara, Binod Bhandari, Ishan Pandey, Arjun Kumal, Khadak Bahadur Bohara, Naresh Budhayer, Bhoj Raj Bhatta, Amit Shrestha, Naren Saud

Let’s have a look into the full squad of Biratnagar Kings after the auction.

Biratnagar Kings Full Squad : NPL 2024

Marquee Player: Sandeep Lamichhane

Head Coach: Kevin O’Brien (Ireland)

Total Spent: NRs 6,650,000
Sold Players:

1. Lokesh Bam (NRs 1,500,000) – Category A
2. Pratish GC (NRs 1,500,000) – Category A
3. Bashir Ahmad (NRs 1,000,000) – Category B
4. Rajesh Pulami Magar (NRs 500,000) – Category C
5. Jitendra Kumar Mukhiya (NRs 500,000) – Category C
6. Anil Kharel (NRs 500,000) – Category C
7. Dipak Bohara (NRs 500,000) – Category C
8. Subhash Bhandari (NRs 250,000) – Category D
9. Naren Bhatta (NRs 200,000) – Category D
10. Mrinal Gurung (NRs 200,000) – Category D

Foreign Players: Chris Sole, Martin Guptill, Nicholas Kirton, Aqib Ilyas, Ismat Alam