Kathmandu, November 13
Chitwan Rhinos defeated Janakpur Bolts by four wickets in the Nepal Premier League (NPL), eliminating Janakpur from the playoff race alongside Karnali Yaks and Pokhara Avengers.
Chasing a modest target of 89 runs, Chitwan reached 92/6 in 17.2 overs, securing the victory with 16 balls to spare.
Dawid Malan top-scored for Chitwan with an unbeaten 35 off 39 balls, while Kushal Malla contributed 15 runs and Ravi Bopara scored 13. Kamal Airee remained unbeaten on seven.
Janakpur’s Rahul Yadav was the pick of the bowlers, taking three wickets for 19 runs in three overs. Lalit Rajbanshi claimed two wickets, while Bishal Shusling took one.
Earlier, Janakpur struggled against Chitwan’s bowling attack and managed only 88/9 in their 20 overs.
Harmeet Singh top-scored with 25 off 25 balls, while Bishal Shusling added 15 and Santosh Karki scored 10. Rahul Yadav remained unbeaten on 10.
Chitwan’s Ranjit Kumar delivered an outstanding spell, taking three wickets for just two runs in three overs. Sikandar Raza and Kamil Mishara claimed two wickets each, while Rijan Dhakal and Kamal Airee took one apiece.
The defeat ends Janakpur’s hopes of reaching the playoffs. They join Karnali Yaks and Pokhara Avengers, who have also been eliminated from the playoff race.
