Chitwan set Pokhara 152-run target in must-win NPL clash

Summary

Chitwan Rhinos posted 151 for six and set Pokhara Avengers a target of 152 in a must-win Nepal Premier League match at the TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. Sikandar Raza and Ravi Bopara led the recovery with a 60-run stand after Chitwan had struggled early.

Key Points
  • Chitwan Rhinos scored 151 for six in 20 overs after choosing to bat first against Pokhara Avengers.
  • Sikandar Raza made 37 off 16 balls and Ravi Bopara scored 35 off 28, sharing a 60-run partnership for the fifth wicket.
  • Arjun Saud and Dawid Malan gave Chitwan a steady start with a 60-run opening stand before both were dismissed quickly.
  • Pokhara Avengers entered the match without a win, while Chitwan needed victory to improve its position in the Nepal Premier League.
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