Chitwan Rhinos set Pokhara Avengers a target of 152 runs in the second match of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) at TU Ground after scoring 151 for six in their allotted 20 overs. Captain Sikandar Raza made 37 and Ravi Bopara added 35, with the pair sharing a 93-run partnership as Chitwan built its total. Pokhara began the chase needing 152 runs for victory and was seeking its first win of the season.
Chitwan build a competitive total
Chitwan batted first after losing the toss and finished its innings at 151 for six. Across 20 overs, that total equates to a scoring rate of 7.55 runs per over. The Rhinos’ innings was led by Raza and Bopara, whose contributions of 37 and 35 made them the side’s leading scorers in the match at the time the target was set.
The 93-run stand between the captain and Bopara was a central feature of Chitwan’s innings. Their partnership supplied a substantial share of the team’s total and gave the Rhinos a platform from which to reach 151. Chitwan lost six wickets during its 20 overs, but was able to complete its full allocation and leave Pokhara with a defined target to chase.
Raza’s 37 was the highest individual score for Chitwan, while Bopara’s 35 was the next-largest contribution. The figures underline how much of the innings’ scoring came from the two batters. With the total set, the focus shifted to whether Pokhara’s batting could produce the runs required within its own 20 overs.
Pokhara face a 152-run chase
Pokhara’s target is 152, one more than Chitwan’s completed total. The Avengers must reach that mark within their allotted overs to win the match. Their chase also carries added importance for a side looking for its first victory of the season, according to the match summary.
A total of 151 gives Pokhara a clear task: score at a rate of 7.6 runs per over across 20 overs to reach 152. That is the required overall pace, although the course of a chase can change as runs and wickets accumulate. Chitwan, meanwhile, will look to defend its total after restricting its innings to 151 for six.
Match context
The fixture is the second match of the NPL and is being played at TU Ground. Chitwan entered the second innings having made its total after batting first, while Pokhara took over with the opportunity to secure its first win of the season. The contest therefore moved from Chitwan’s partnership-led innings to a chase that would determine whether the Avengers could convert the target into a victory.
The Rhinos’ final score reflects a team effort anchored by the 93-run partnership between Raza and Bopara. For Pokhara, the challenge is to build its reply while keeping the required scoring rate within reach. With 152 runs to get, the result depends on how the Avengers negotiate the chase and whether Chitwan can defend the total it set at TU Ground.
