Kathmandu, Nov 9: Kathmandu Gorkhaz continued their impressive run in the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL), climbing to the top of the points table with a fourth consecutive victory. Kathmandu defeated Chitwan Rhinos by 10 runs in Monday evening’s match.
Chasing a target of 181 runs, Chitwan managed 170 for the loss of seven wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Ravi Bopara top-scored for Chitwan with a half-century, scoring 55 off 35 balls, including three sixes and two fours. Dan Mousley contributed 29 runs, while Kamil Mishra scored 28, Arjun Saud made 23 and Kushal Malla added 13.
For Kathmandu, Sahan Arachchige claimed two wickets, while Jahandad Khan, Karan KC, Santosh Yadav and Ganesh Gautam picked up one wicket each.
Earlier, after being put in to bat at the TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, Kathmandu posted 180 runs for the loss of eight wickets in 20 overs.
Rashid Khan led the batting effort with a half-century, scoring 52 off just 30 deliveries, including four sixes and two fours. Sahan Arachchige contributed 33 runs, while William Bosisto scored 27 and Karan KC added 20.
For Chitwan, Rijjan Dhakal was the leading wicket-taker with three wickets. Kamal Singh Airee and Sikandar Raza claimed two wickets each, while Dan Mousley took one.
With this victory, Kathmandu moved to the top of the points table with eight points from five matches, maintaining a perfect winning record. Chitwan, meanwhile, remain fourth with five points from five matches.
