Chitwan Rhinos clinched a thrilling 4-wicket win over Karnali Yaks in the second match of the NPL 2025 at Kirtipur on November 18. Batting first, Karnali posted 166/3, powered by a brilliant 90 from Priyank Panchal. In reply, Chitwan chased the target in 19.1 overs, with key contributions from Deepak Bohara (42) and a match-winning 52* from Ravi Bopara, who was named Player of the Match.
Scorecard Summary:
Karnali Yaks (NPL): 166/3 (20 overs)
- Priyank Panchal: 90 (48)
- Max O’Dowd: 36 (32)
- Pawan Sarraf: 27*
- Best Bowler (Chitwan): Ravi Bopara – 1/18
Chitwan Rhinos (NPL): 171/6 (19.1 overs)
- Ravi Bopara: 52* (36)
- Deepak Bohara: 42 (36)
- Saif Zaib: 38 (16)
- Best Bowler (Karnali): Sompal Kami – 2/25
Result: Chitwan Rhinos won by 4 wickets (with 5 balls remaining).
Player of the Match: Ravi Bopara.
