JKB vs KY, 28th T20, Nepal Premier League 2025 takes place on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at 3:15 PM local time (4:45 PM IST) at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur.
This dead rubber pits two bottom-table teams against each other, both already eliminated from playoffs with just one win apiece from six games—Janakpur Bolts sitting eighth with a net run rate of -0.498, Karnali Yaks seventh at -0.434. For Janakpur, a thrilling chase of 177 against Chitwan Rhinos offered a glimpse of potential, but inconsistency has plagued them, especially after folding to 132/6 in their latest loss to Lumbini Lions.
Karnali Yaks started with promise but have slumped through four straight defeats, struggling to defend 149 and leaking 201 in recent outings, leaving their bowlers exposed and top order silent. Both sides chase pride and momentum here, with spin likely to dominate on a pitch offering average pace and batting conditions—early swing for quicks fades into grip for spinners, favoring totals around 145-165. Weather looks clear and dry, sunny spells with temperatures at 18-22°C and light evening breeze.
Head-to-Head
Janakpur Bolts hold a narrow edge in limited meetings, winning their sole NPL clash last season by 8 wickets chasing 142—Anil Kumar Sah’s unbeaten 62 steered a comfortable victory. Across all formats, they’ve met twice, with Janakpur unbeaten; no clear data on the last five due to sparse history, but Bolts’ dominance persists.
Nepal Premier League 2025 Live Streaming info
This setup ensures that cricket fans in India and Nepal have access to all the exciting matches of the inaugural NPL 2025 season, which runs from November 17 to December 15, 2025.
Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2025 live through various channels and streaming services:
The matches will be broadcast on the Star Sports Network. Viewers can tune in to specific Star Sports channels to catch the live action.
- India: FanCode is the official live-streaming partner. You can watch the matches online via the FanCode app or website by purchasing a pass.
- Nepal: Fans can watch the matches on the Action Sports HD YouTube channel and the DishHome Go app.
Live Streaming Info:
Star Sport will be live: JAB vs KAY
Live Score Info:
Cricket lovers can watch the Janakpur Bolts vs Karnali Yaks, 28th Match live score from this website: nplt20league.com
Janakpur Bolts vs Karnali Yaks,
Team Analysis: Janakpur Bolts
Janakpur’s strengths shine in spin with Imran Tahir and Lalit Rajbanshi troubling batsmen, backed by all-round firepower from Wayne Parnell and recent star Maaz Sadaqat, whose 63 off 30 powered their best chase. Weaknesses hit hard in the middle order, where collapses follow shaky starts from Aasif Sheikh, and untested locals falter under pressure—evident in low totals like 132 against Lumbini. Sangeeth Cooray’s all-round impact (45* and 3 wickets last game) and Anil Sah’s consistency offer hope, but partnerships remain elusive in a campaign of flashes amid five losses.
Team Analysis: Karnali Yaks
Karnali boasts overseas balance with Hussain Talat, Max O’Dowd, and Mark Watt, whose left-arm spin and top-order cameos provide rare sparks, alongside skipper Sompal Kami’s experience. Yet weaknesses abound: top-order frailty, no sustained partnerships, and bowlers lacking penetration—four losses highlight defenses crumbling and just 2 points from 6 games. Gulshan Jha’s bounce and Pawan Sarraf’s late hitting glimmer, but Najibullah Zadran’s silence and overall execution woes cap their threat.
Janakpur Bolts Probable XI: Maaz Sadaqat, Aasif Sheikh (wk), Anil Sah, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton (c), Aaditya Mahata, Mayan Yadav, Shubh Kansakar, Sangeeth Cooray, Sachin Bhatt, Rupesh Singh
Karnali Yaks Probable XI: Priyank Panchal, Mark Watt, Gulshan Jha, Pawan Sarraf, Najibullah Zadran, Sompal Kami (c), Jaykishan Kolsawala (wk), Dipendra Rawat, Unish Bikram Singh, Bipin Sharma, Nandan Yadav