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| League | Nepal Premier League |
|---|---|
| Personnel | |
| Captain | Anil Sah |
| Coach | Pubudu Dassanayake |
| Owner | Dream Sports Pvt Ltd |
| Team information | |
| City | Janakpur, Nepal |
| Founded | 2024 |
| Home ground | Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground |
| Official website | Official website |
Janakpur Bolts is a professional franchise cricket team based in Janakpur, Nepal. The team competes in the Nepal Premier League (NPL), a professional Twenty20 cricket league organized by the Cricket Association of Nepal. The Bolts gained widespread recognition after winning the inaugural edition of the Nepal Premier League in December 2024.[1]
History
[edit]Janakpur Bolts was established in 2024 as one of the founding franchises of the Nepal Premier League.[2] The league was developed to promote franchise-based T20 cricket in Nepal, featuring teams representing various regions across the country. Janakpur Bolts represents the city of Janakpur, a historical and cultural hub in Province No. 2.[3]
2024 Nepal Premier League
[edit]The inaugural season of the Nepal Premier League took place from 30 November to 21 December 2024.[4] Janakpur Bolts qualified for the playoffs by finishing in the top four teams during the group stage.[5]
In the final held on 21 December 2024 at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, Janakpur Bolts defeated Sudurpaschim Royals by five wickets.[6] Chasing a target of 185 runs, Janakpur reached 185/5 with four balls remaining.[7] Sri Lankan cricketer Lahiru Milantha was named Player of the Match for his innings of 87 runs off 49 deliveries.[8] His partnership with Aasif Sheikh (33 runs off 19 balls) played a crucial role.[8] Bowlers Kishore Mahato and Mohammad Mohsin shared six wickets between them.[9]
Players
[edit]Janakpur Bolts assembled a squad comprising experienced domestic players and international talent. The team invested approximately NPR 79.25 lakhs in the player auction.[10]
Notable players in the 2024 season included Lahiru Milantha, James Neesham, Mohammad Mohsin, Aasif Sheikh, Kishore Mahato, and Lalit Rajbanshi.[11]
Team anthem
[edit]The official anthem of the Janakpur Bolts was released in 2025 by OD Music. Sung in the Maithili language, the song reflects the pride, identity, and enthusiasm of the Mithila region. Titled simply as the Janakpur Bolts Anthem, the track combines sports energy with local cultural motifs and is used during matches, fan interactions, and promotional events.
The lyrics were written by Ranzen Jha and Santosh Jha. The video is available on YouTube.
Lyrics
[edit]की जितै छी की सिखै छी
क्रिकेट छै त जिउवै छी
सुरुवे बल सा पिटै छी
भाई नै छै कोनो मिस हिटिङ
पिच पा अइबका टिकै छी
एबीडी हम 360
स्वीप बाहिर का सिक्स हिटिङ
पिच पा अइबका मिस्टर V
सारा रा रा
आलेउ मिथिला के शान
बोले सारा रा रा
हर मधेसी के जान
बोले सारा रा रा
बौआ जितबे तु केना
बोले सारा रा रा
छै जनकपुर के सेना
अइल बनी कप जिते
रे बौआ, सब जिते।
अइल बनी कप जिते
पूरा जग जितले
एलौ Janakpur Bolts (×8)
अइल बनी कप जिते
रे बौआ, सब जिते
पूरा जग जितले
सम्झला कि ना बौआ कि सम्झादी
Music video
[edit]
Honours
[edit]- Nepal Premier League
- Champions (1): 2024
Media Coverage
[edit]Janakpur Bolts' 2024 Nepal Premier League championship received extensive media coverage from major Nepali and international outlets.[12][13][14]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Janakpur Bolts crowned inaugural NPL champions". OnlineKhabar English. 2024-12-22. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
- ^ "NPL 2024 Teams Announced". Kathmandu Post. 2024-09-28. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
- ^ "Janakpur Bolts secure impressive win over Biratnagar in NPL". Kathmandu Post. 2024-11-30. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
- ^ "Nepal Premier League 2024-25 schedule". Nepal Premier League. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
- ^ "Janakpur Bolts reach NPL playoffs". OnlineKhabar English. 2024-12-18. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
- ^ "Janakpur Bolts win inaugural NPL final". OnlineKhabar English. 2024-12-22. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
- ^ "SPR vs JAB Cricket Scorecard, Final at Kirtipur, December 21, 2024". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
- ^ a b Cite error: The named reference
scorecardwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "Janakpur Bolts clinch NPL title". Kathmandu Post. 2024-12-22. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
- ^ "Janakpur Bolts full squad announced for NPL 2024". OnlineKhabar English. 2024-10-08. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
- ^ "Janakpur Bolts: Strengths and Weaknesses Analysis". Wicket Nepal. 2024-11-10. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
- ^ "NPL champions Janakpur Bolts receive grand welcome in hometown". MyRepublica. 2024-12-27. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
- ^ "PM Oli congratulates Janakpur Bolts for winning NPL title". MyRepublica. 2024-12-21. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
- ^ "Janakpur Bolts secure impressive win over Biratnagar in NPL". Kathmandu Post. 2024-11-30. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
External links
[edit]- Official Nepal Premier League website
- Official Janakpur Bolts website
- Janakpur Bolts win inaugural NPL title – CricNepal
- Janakpur Bolts shine in finals – OnlineKhabar
- Watch: Bolts winning moment – Sportskeeda
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