KATHMANDU: The Chitwan Rhinos defeated Pokhara Avengers by 30 runs in the second match of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) on Friday.
Chasing a target of 152 runs, Pokhara managed 121 for nine in 20 overs. Arjun Kumal top-scored with 45 off 43 balls, while Yuvraj Sharma added 19. Rijan Dhakal took four wickets for Chitwan, while Kamal Airee claimed three.
Earlier, Chitwan posted 151 for six in 20 overs after being put in to bat at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. Sikandar Raza top-scored with 37 off 16 balls, followed by Ravi Bopara with 35 and Arjun Saud with 31.
The win lifted Chitwan to third place with five points from four matches, while Pokhara remained at the bottom after four consecutive defeats.
Earlier in the day, Sudurpaschim Royals beat Karnali Yaks by 39 runs.
