Chitwan Rhinos beat Karnali Yaks by 4 wickets
Chitwan Rhinos kicked off their NPL 2025 campaign with style as they defeated Karnali Yaks by 4 wickets. Chitwan Rhinos secured comfortable victory against Yaks. Young opener Deepak Bohara gave some good momentum to the Rhinos innings before Ravi Bopara & Saif Zaib making it easy for Chitwan Rhinos. Ravi Bopara top-scored with a composed 52 off 35 balls, striking three fours and three sixes.
Saif Zaib was released by Sudurpaschim Royals despite of being Player of the tournament. Opener Deepak Bohora made 42 off 36 balls, while skipper Kushal Malla added 20 from 15 deliveries. Asked to bat first, Karnali Yaks posted the target of 167 in 20 overs. Despite of having some good opening and wicket in hand, they struggled at the end of the innings.