Biratnagar Kings bowling first against Chitwan Rhinos
A win today would significantly strengthen Biratnagar’s chances of securing a playoff berth.
KATHMANDU: Biratnagar Kings and Chitwan Rhinos are facing off in Wednesday’s marquee match of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2025 at the TU Cricket Ground.
Biratnagar won the toss and opted to field first, inviting Chitwan to bat.
Biratnagar’s Playing XI: Patish GC, Lokesh Bam, Basir Ahmad, Sandeep Lamichhane (captain), Surya Tamang, Naren Bhatta, Narayan Joshi, Shubham Ranjane, George Munsey, Samuel Heazlett, Marchant de Lange.
Chitwan’s Playing XI: Kushal Malla (captain), Ranjit Kumar, Dev Khanal, Arjun Saud, Amar Singh Rautela, Deepak Bohara, Kamalsingh Airee, Dawid Malan, Ravi Bopara, Saif Zaib, Sohail Tanvir.
Biratnagar, riding high with three consecutive wins, have accumulated six points and are chasing the top spot on the points table, currently held by Sudurpaschim Royals, who also have six points.
A win today would significantly strengthen Biratnagar’s chances of securing a playoff berth.
Biratnagar’s victories so far include dominant performances against Pokhara Avengers (by 53 runs), Kathmandu Gorkhas (by 5 wickets), and Janakpur Bolts (by 9 runs).
Chitwan Rhinos, meanwhile, sit fifth with two points from two matches.
They began their campaign with a four-wicket win over Karnali Yaks but were defeated by Lumbini Lions by six wickets in their second outing.
In their previous NPL meeting last season, Biratnagar had convincingly beaten Chitwan by 51 runs.
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