Kathmandu Gurkhas Set 181-Run Target for Chitwan Rhinos in Nepal Premier League

The Kathmandu Gurkhas scored 180 for eight in their allotted 20 overs, setting the Chitwan Rhinos a target of 181 runs during Monday's Nepal Premier League match.

After losing the toss and being sent in to bat first at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, Kathmandu suffered a shaky start that saw them reduced to 13 for two in just 3.5 overs following the early dismissals of openers David Warner and Sahil Patel.

However, Rashid Khan orchestrated a vital recovery for the batting side, top-scoring with an impressive 52 runs off 30 deliveries, which featured two boundaries and four maximums.

Rashid shared a productive 62-run partnership with William Bosisto, who contributed 27 runs, and subsequently added another 53 runs alongside Sahan Arachchige, who chipped in with 33 runs.

Late-inning heroics from captain Karan KC further boosted the total, as he smashed 20 runs off just seven balls, including three towering sixes.

On the bowling side, Chitwan's Rijan Dhakal delivered an economical and destructive spell, capturing three wickets while conceding only 14 runs across his four overs.

Additional bowling contributions for Chitwan included captain Sikandar Raza and Kamal Singh Airee, who picked up two wickets each, while Dan Mousley chipped in with a single dismissal.

The ongoing Nepal Premier League features eight competitive teams playing seven matches each during the league stage, with the top four spots securing advancement to the playoffs.