KATHMANDU: Chitwan Rhinos set a target of 152 runs for Pokhara Avengers in their Nepal Premier League (NPL) match. Batting first after losing the toss at the Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, Chitwan posted a total of 151 runs for the loss of 6 wickets.
For Chitwan, Arjun Saud contributed 31 runs, while Dawid Malan added 28. After finding themselves in a difficult position at 86 runs for 4 wickets, captain Sikandar Raza and Ravi Bopara stabilized the innings. The pair shared a 60-run partnership for the fifth wicket. Bopara was dismissed after scoring 35 runs, and Raza finished with 37.
Pokhara’s bowling attack managed to restrict the scoring, with Kushal Bhurtel, Bipin Khatri, and Chamika Karunaratne taking 2 wickets each.
Both teams are currently at the bottom of the league standings. Chitwan has 3 points from three matches, while Pokhara is yet to secure a point in the tournament. Pokhara is set to begin its run chase shortly.
