In the second matchup of the Nepal Premier League 2025, Chitwan Rhinos and Karnali Yaks will meet at the Tribhuvan University Ground in Kirtipur. Chitwan Rhinos, after a knockout exit last season, are looking for a new beginning and a fresh start. Karnali Yaks, on the other hand, are celebrating their fourth-place finish in the NPL 2024 standings, where they had a similar record of wins and losses as their adversaries.
Karnali Yaks are slightly favoured because they had a perfect record against Chitwan Rhinos last season, winning both encounters. Their batting order is quite strong, plus international players like Max O’Dowd and Mark Watt are contributing to their advantage. Chitwan Rhinos captain Kushal Malla has also recently brought in Dawid Malan and Ravi Bopara, increasing their batting resources.
The match is going to be a battle of tactics, as both teams are looking to get off to a good start for the season.
Match Details
- Venue: Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur
- Format: Twenty20 (T20)
- Match: 2 of Nepal Premier League 2025
Chitwan Rhinos vs Karnali Yaks Head-to-Head Record in T20Is
| Match Played | 2 |
| Won by Chitwan Rhinos | 0 |
| Won by Karnali Yaks | 2 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
Pitch Report
The Kirtipur ground is recognized to support bowlers, especially the pacers, who take advantage of the movement due to the wetness of the pitch. However, the bowlers easily score runs if they are patient and spend some time at the crease. The average score for the first batting side at this place is 150, which is probably going to be increased in this game.
Who will win the match?
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