KATHMANDU: Chitwan Rhinos defeated Biratnagar Kings by eight runs in their opening match of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) at the TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur on Tuesday.
Chasing a target of 158 runs, Biratnagar were bowled out for 149 in 19.3 overs. Imran Sheikh scored 39 runs, Andre Russell made 33 off 17 balls, and Lokesh Bam contributed 26.
Kamal Airee led Chitwan’s bowling attack with four wickets, while Rijan Dhakal took two. Tom Taylor, Ranjit Kumar, Dan Mousley and Mausam Dhakal claimed one wicket each.
Earlier, Chitwan scored 157 for three in 20 overs after losing the toss. Dawid Malan top-scored with 70, while captain Ravi Bopara remained unbeaten on 32 and Dan Mousley on 29. Four Biratnagar bowlers took one wicket each.
