Kathmandu. In Siddharth Bank Nepal Premier League (NPL), Chitwan Rhinos won a thrilling victory over Biratnagar Kings.
In the match on Tuesday, Chitwan Rhinos defeated Biratnagar Kings by 8 runs.
Chasing the target of 158 runs given by Chitwan at the Trivi Cricket Ground, Biratnagar was bowled out for 149 runs in 19.3 overs. Imran Sheikh scored 39 runs and Lokesh Bam scored 26 runs for Biratnagar. Andre Russell added 33 runs in 17 balls.
Kamal Airi of Chitwan took the most 4 wickets. Rijan Dhakal took 2 wickets while Tom Taylor, Ranjith Kumar, Dan Mauzli and Mausum Dhakal took 1 wicket each.
Chitwan, who lost the toss and batted first, scored 157 runs after losing 3 wickets in the allotted 20 overs. Chitwan’s David Malan scored the highest 70 runs. Ravi Bopara remained unbeaten on 32 and Dan Mauzli on 29 runs. Four bowlers from Biratnagar took 1 wicket each.