NPL: Rashid's half-century powers Kathmandu Gorkhas to 180, set Chitwan 181 to win

Kathmandu Gorkhas set Chitwan Rhinos a target of 181 runs in Monday's second match of the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL). Batting first after losing the toss at the TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, Kathmandu scored 180 for the loss of 8 wickets in their allotted 20 overs.

Chitwan had won the toss and chosen to field first. Kathmandu lost 2 wickets with just 13 runs on the board. Star batter David Warner was bowled for just 1 run, while Sahil Patel was also dismissed cheaply. A partnership between Bosisto and Rashid Khan then steadied the innings, taking Kathmandu to 83 for 3 in 10 overs.

Rashid Khan completed his half-century, scoring 51 runs off 28 balls with the help of 2 fours and 4 sixes. It was his second half-century in the NPL. Kathmandu lost their fifth wicket soon after he was dismissed following his fifty.

For Chitwan, Rijan Dhakal took 3 wickets while Kamal Airee picked up 2. Chasing the target, Chitwan have begun their reply.