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Gorkhas Edge Rhinos in NPL Thriller!
9 Nov
Summary
- Kathmandu Gorkhas secured a 10-run victory against Chitwan Rhinos in the Nepal Premier League.
- Rashid Khan's fifty and late hitting propelled Kathmandu to 180 for eight.
- Chitwan Rhinos fell short at 170 for seven despite Ravi Bopara's half-century.
In a tightly contested Nepal Premier League match, Kathmandu Gorkhas emerged victorious against Chitwan Rhinos, winning by a margin of 10 runs at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground. The Gorkhas set a challenging target of 181 runs.
Kathmandu's batting innings concluded at 180 for eight in their 20 overs. Key contributions came from Rashid Khan, who top-scored with 52 off 30 balls, and Sahan Arachchige, who added 33 off 20 deliveries. Captain Karan KC provided a late surge with a rapid 20 runs from just seven balls.
Chasing the target, the Chitwan Rhinos were restricted to 170 for seven in their allotted 20 overs. Ravi Bopara led the charge with a commendable 55 runs from 35 balls, supported by contributions from Dan Mousley and Kamil Mishara. However, the Gorkhas' bowlers managed to contain the scoring rate, securing the crucial win and two points.
Sahan Arachchige was instrumental with the ball for Kathmandu, taking two wickets for 37 runs. For Chitwan, Rijan Dhakal was particularly effective, claiming three wickets for 14 runs during Kathmandu's innings. The close encounter underscored the competitive nature of the Nepal Premier League.
