Kathmandu. Chitwan Rhinos defeated Pokhara Avengers by 30 runs in the second match of the ongoing Nepal Premier League (NPL) today.
Chasing a target of 152 runs, Pokhara was limited to 121 runs in 19 overs. Arjun Kumal top-scored with 45 runs but it was not enough to win. Rijan Dhakal took 4 wickets and Kamal Singh Airee took 3 wickets for Chitwan. Chitwan, who were invited to bat first after losing the toss, made 151 in 20 overs at the loss of 6 wickets.
Pokhara won the toss and elected to bowl. Skipper Sikandar Raja scored 37 runs, Ravi Bopara scored 35 runs and Arjun Saud scored 11 runs.
Skipper Chamika Karunatne, Kushal Bhurtel and Bipin Khatri took 2 wickets each. Pokhara’s playoff chances are slim after suffering their fourth consecutive defeat. Pokhara will have to rely on the results of other teams even if they win the remaining 3 matches. Chitwan is in the third position with five points from four matches. In the first match of the day, Sudurpaschim Royals defeated Karnali Yaks by 39 runs.
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