Janakpur Bolts: Reigning Champions Ready for NPL 2025 Title Defence!

Published · By Kushma Thapa

The Janakpur Bolts are back for the 2025 Nepal Premier League (NPL) season, carrying the immense momentum of being the reigning champions of NPL Season 1 (2024)! The Bolts clinched the inaugural title, defeating Sudurpaschim Royals in the final, and are now driven to defend their crown.

2025 Squad Composition: Retentions and Reinforcements

As they embark on their title defence, the Janakpur Bolts, owned by Amit Shrestha (Bishal Cement Industries Pvt. Ltd.), have made strategic changes to their squad, combining stability with high-impact new recruits.

  • Retained Players: 7

    The team maintained a strong core by retaining 7 key players from their championship-winning 2024 roster, ensuring continuity. This group includes Marquee Player Aasif Sheikh and Captain Anil Kumar Sah.

  • New Local Players: 5

    5 new Nepali players were added to the squad, bolstering the local talent pool, including all-rounders and specialist batters.

  • New Foreign Players: 4

    The international contingent saw an overhaul, with 4 new foreign players joining, highlighted by world-class veterans like spinner Imran Tahir (South Africa) and pacer Wayne Parnell (South Africa), providing the team with fresh global experience.

Leadership and Home Base

The Janakpur Bolts are headquartered in the Janakpur region of Madhesh Province. Their home ground is the Shree Ram Janaki Int'l Cricket Stadium.

Key information about the team:

  • Current Champions: The Janakpur Bolts are the reigning champions of NPL Season 1 (2024).

  • Captain/Skipper: The team is led by Anil Kumar Sah.

  • Head Coach: The coach is the legendary West Indies batsman, Shivnarine Chanderpaul.

  • Auction Bid: The franchise secured its 2025 roster with an auction bid of रू2.05 crore (US$150,000).

  • Debut Season: The team made its Nepal Premier League (NPL) debut in 2024.

🔗 Roster and Schedule Information

For a complete look at the team's composition and their run of matches, please follow the links below: