KATHMANDU: Chitwan Rhinos defeated Janakpur Bolts by four wickets in the second match of the day in the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) T20 cricket tournament.
At the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, Chitwan chased down Janakpur’s target of 89 runs, scoring 89 for the loss of six wickets in 17.2 overs.
For Chitwan, David Malan top-scored with an unbeaten 35 runs, while Kushal Malla contributed 15, Ravi Bopara 13 and Kamil Misra 12.
For Janakpur, Rahul Yadav claimed three wickets, Lalit Narayan Rajbanshi took two, and Bishal Susling picked up one wicket.
Earlier, after winning the toss and electing to bat, Janakpur managed 88 runs for the loss of nine wickets in their allotted 20 overs.
Captain Harmit Singh scored 25 runs, while Bishal Susling made 15. Santosh Karki and Rahul Yadav contributed 10 runs each.
For Chitwan, Ranjit Kumar took three wickets. Captain Sikandar Raza and Kamil Misra claimed two wickets each, while Rejan Dhakal and Kamal Singh Airee took one wicket apiece.
With this victory, Chitwan have climbed to fourth place in the points table. They have won three of their six matches, lost two and shared points in one match that was abandoned due to rain.
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