KATHMANDU, Dec 14: Chitwan Rhinos have set a target of 181 runs against Janakpur Bolts in the ongoing 25th match of the inaugural season of Nepal Premier League (NPL).
For the Rhinos, captain Kushal Malla scored a quickfire 72 runs off 41 balls, smashing seven sixes and three fours. English allrounder Ravi Bopara scored 44 runs off 32 hitting five fours and a six. Opening batsman Hassan Eisakhil scored 28 runs off 19 balls hitting four fours and a six while Santosh Karki scored 14 runs off 12 balls.
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From the Bolts’ bowling front, slow bowler Lalit Rajbanshi claimed two wickets and maintained a miserly economy of 2.75 runs per over in his allotted four overs while also delivering two maiden overs. Harsh Thaker, James Neesham, and Mohammad Mohsin took one wicket apiece.
If Rhinos win the match, they will have a foot on the play off spot with eight points. Bolts are already qualified for the playoffs of the NPL, having secured ten points in six matches.
