In an exciting encounter at Kirtipur on December 2, 2025, the Janakpur Bolts defeated the Chitwan Rhinos by 6 wickets, chasing down the target of 177 in 17.3 overs. Anil Sah was named Player of the Match for his explosive 61 off 36 balls, guiding his team to victory with a comfortable 15-ball margin.
Chitwan Rhinos, batting first, posted a total of 176/4 in 20 overs, with solid contributions from Dawid Malan (80), wicketkeeper batsman Arjun Saud (52) and captan Kushal Malla (30). However, the Bolts' chase was led by a well rounded performance from Maaz Sadaqat (63) and Aasif Sheikh (18), while Anil Sah's quickfire innings ensured they crossed the finish line with ease.
The match saw some tight bowling from the Bolts' bowlers, with Anil Sah (1/30) and Maaz Sadagat (1/23) playing pivotal roles in restricting the Rhinos' batting strength. Despite a late surge from Chitwan, the Bolts' chase was controlled and clinical.
Scorecard Summary - Chitwan vs Janakpur, NPL 2025 (20th Match, Kirtipur)
Chitwan Rhinos - Total: 176/4 (20 overs)
- Dowid Molan: 80 (54)
- Arjun Saud: 52 (39)
- Kushal Malla: 30 (14)
Janakpur Bowling:
- Maaz Sadaqat: 4/1/23/1
- Anil Sah: 4/0/30/1
- Rupesh Singh: 3/0/36/1
- Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton: 2/0/17/1
Janakpur Bolts - Total: 180/4 (17.3 overs)
- Maaz Sadaqat: 63 (30)
- Aasif Sheikh: 18 (18)
- Anil Sah: 61 (36)
- Aaditya Mahata: 18 (7)
Chitwan Bowling:
- Sohail Tanvir: 3.3/0/29/1
- Kamal Airee: 2/0/27/1
- Amar Routela: 2/0/19/1
Result: Janakpur Bolts won by 6 wickets with 15 balls remaining.
Player Of The Match : Anil Sah 61 (36) & 1/30
