NPL victory for Chitwan Rhinos over Sudurpaschim Royals by 33 runs

Chitwan Rhinos given Sudurpaschim Royals there to begin with overcome in the Nepal Premier League (NPL) on Sunday, securing a 33-run victory in the second match of the day at Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground, Kirtipur.

Batting to begin with after winning the toss, Chitwan posted a competitive add up to of 164 runs for the loss of five wickets in their designated 20 overs. Opener Hassan Eisakhil driven the charge with a noteworthy 65 runs off 52 balls, crushing six fours and three sixes. Ravi Boparacontributed 36 runs off 18 balls, counting two sixes and two fours.

For Sudurpaschim, Scott Kuggeleijntook two wickets, whereas Dipendra Singh Airee, Brandon McMullen, and Saif Zaib each claimed one.

In answer, Sudurpaschim were bowled out for 131 runs in 18.2 overs. Ishan Pandey top-scored with 35 runs off 28 balls, hitting four fours and a six, sometime recently being caught off Amar Routela’s bowling. Contributions from Saif Zaib (18), Brandon McMullen (13), and Dilpreet Bajwa (12) fell brief as the batting lineup battled against Chitwan’s disciplined bowling attack.

Chitwan bowlers shared the spoils, taking two wickets, each were Kushal Malla, Jean Nicol Leask, Rijan Dhakal, and Amar Rautela. Sohail Tanvir and Ranjit Kumar contributed with one wicket each.

The win places Chitwan Rhinos in third position on the focuses table with six focuses from four matches, whereas Sudurpaschim Royals hold the moment spot due to a prevalent net run rate. Janakpur Bolts stay unbeaten at the beat with eight points.

In the prior coordinate, Janakpur Bolts barely crushed Lumbini Lions by one run in an exciting contest.

source: thekathmandupost.