Kathmandu: Biratnagar Kings defeated Chitwan Rhinos by 51 runs in the Nepal Premier League (NPL) with Basir Ahmed’s all-round performance.
This is Biratnagar’s second win in NPL. After this victory, Biratnagar, who has collected 4 points from 6 games, has maintained a slight chance of the playoffs.
Biratnagar won the toss and scored 181 runs after losing 5 wickets in 20 overs. Basir Ahmed of Biratnagar scored 68 not out, Martin Guptill scored 45, Rajesh Pulami scored 33 not out.
Region Dhakal of Chitwan took 2 wickets. In NPL, Chitwan is at the fourth position in the table with 6 points in 5 games. Biratnagar is at the bottom with 2 points from 5 matches.
This is Chitwan’s third loss in 6 games and Chitwan’s campaign to reach the playoffs has suffered a major setback. With 6 points from 6 games, Chitwan remains in fourth place.
Chitwan will now face Janakpur Bolts, who have qualified for the playoffs on Saturday, in the final match of the league.
Bashir, who performed all-round in Biratnagar’s victory, made a half-century with the bat and took 1 wicket with economical bowling.
| Pos | Team | P | W | L | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Sudurpaschim Royals | 7 | 6 | 1 | 12 | 1.414 |
| 2 |  Janakpur Bolts | 7 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 0.736 |
| 3 |  Chitwan Rhinos | 7 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 0.065 |
| 4 |  Kathmandu Gurkhas | 7 | 4 | 3 | 8 | -0.098 |
| 5 |  Karnali Yaks | 7 | 4 | 3 | 8 | -0.388 |
| 6 |  Biratnagar Kings | 7 | 2 | 5 | 4 | -0.513 |
| 7 |  Pokhara Avengers | 7 | 2 | 5 | 4 | -0.625 |
| 8 |  Lumbini Lions | 7 | 1 | 6 | 2 | -0.541 |
