The eagerly awaited match between Rhinos and Gorkhas in the Nepal Premier League 2025 is going to be the highlight of the 15th match-up of the tournament, which is being held today.
Kirtipur’s TU International Cricket Ground, the site of many dramatic NPL clashes, is where the match will take place. It has made a name for itself among the top cricketing venues, offering a wonderful opportunity for the playing of top-class cricket.
The mid-tournament clash between the two sides is going to be very competitive, and both teams have their own ways of winning. This will not only be a point but also a chance for the Rhinos and Gorkhas to keep their game up and to keep it coming their way.
Head-to-Head Record in T20Is
- Matches Played: 1
- Chitwan Rhinos Won: 1
- Kathmandu Gorkhas Won: 0
Match Details
Details: Chitwan Rhinos vs Kathmandu Gorkhas, 15th Match
Venue: Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur
Date and Time: 28NOV–11:00AM
Pitch Report
Chitwan Rhinos’ Strengths
Chitwan Rhinos maintain third position with two impressive wins, demonstrating consistency and tactical excellence. Ravi Bopara’s commanding 183 runs showcase their batting depth and aggressive intent. His recent 65-run blitz against Biratnagar exemplifies their ability to post formidable totals. Ranjit Kumar’s five-wicket haul reveals exceptional bowling prowess, triggering crucial middle-order collapses when required.
Chitwan Rhinos’ Weaknesses
Despite their third-place finish, Chitwan suffered one loss revealing occasional batting vulnerabilities. Their top order occasionally falters with quick dismissals, as seen with Deepak Bohara’s failure against Biratnagar. Dependence on individual brilliance from Bopara poses risks when he underperforms. Inconsistent bowling partnerships beyond Ranjit Kumar could expose gaps during tight contests against formidable batting lineups.
Kathmandu Gorkhas’ Strengths
Kathmandu Gorkhas occupy the fourth position with a balanced two-win, two-loss record, indicating competitive mettle. Aakash Tripathi’s steady 105 runs provide a reliable batting foundation and opening stability. Milind Kumar’s impressive seven-wicket tally demonstrates sustained bowling excellence and match-winning ability. Their recent 22-run victory against Lumbini showcased effective death-overs execution and controlled bowling strategy throughout competitions.
Kathmandu Gorkhas’ Weaknesses
Ben Charlesworth’s duck against Lumbini exposes fragility in opening combinations, destabilizing early momentum. Over-reliance on Tripathi and lower-middle-order contributions indicates top-order inconsistency issues. They’ve suffered two losses, suggesting vulnerability against quality attacks and competitive franchises. Occasional lapses in death-overs bowling and ineffective powerplay execution remain concerning areas requiring improvement.
Predicted Playing 11s
Kathmandu Gorkhas: Karan KC (c), Ben Charlesworth, Gerhard Erasmus, Rashid Khan, Sunny Patel, Dipesh Kandel, Uttam Magar (wk), Milind Kumar, Bhim Sharki, Natarajan Shah, Aakash Tripathi
Chitwan Rhinos: Kushal Malla (c), Bipin Rawal (wk), Ravi Bopara, Deepak Bohara, Gautam KC, Rijan Dhakal, Dev Khanal, Sohail Tanvir, Kamal Singh Airee, Saif Zaib, Arjun Saud.
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