KATHMANDU: Janakpur Bolts elected to bat first after winning the toss against Chitwan Rhinos in the second match of the day in the Nepal Premier League (NPL) on Friday. The match is being held at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur and marks the 25th fixture of the ongoing season.
This match serves as the seventh and final league stage game for the Janakpur Bolts. With two wins and four losses from their previous six matches, the team currently holds four points and sits in sixth place in the points table. The outcome of this match is critical for Janakpur, as a defeat would eliminate their chances of advancing to the play-offs.
Meanwhile, the Chitwan Rhinos are playing their sixth match of the tournament. Having secured two wins and two losses from five games, with one match abandoned due to rain, the team currently holds five points and occupies the fifth position in the standings. Friday’s game is equally vital for Chitwan; a loss would significantly diminish their prospects of reaching the next round, although the team will still have one final match remaining in the league stage.
