KATHMANDU, Nov 26: Chitwan Rhinos’ experienced foreign recruit Ravi Bopara hammered a brilliant half-century against Biratnagar Kings in the ongoing Nepal Premier League (NPL).
Coming in after early wickets and mounting pressure, Bopara steadied the innings with aggressive batting. He reached his 50 off just 29 balls, hitting 2 fours and 3 sixes, and maintained a strike rate of 172.41. Dominating the Biratnagar bowlers, he guided Chitwan towards a stronger position.
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Earlier, Saif Zaib scored 32 and Dev Khanal added 28 before getting out. Despite Biratnagar captain Sandeep Lamichhane picking two wickets in the middle overs, Bopara held the innings together.
As of 17.3 overs, Chitwan are 146 for 4, with Bopara unbeaten on 50 and captain Kushal Malla batting on 11.
