NPL: Kathmandu beat Chitwan by 10 runs for fourth straight win, top table

In the Nepal Premier League (NPL), Kathmandu Gorkhas secured their fourth consecutive win by beating Chitwan Rhinos by 10 runs.

Batting first after losing the toss on Monday at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, Kathmandu scored 180 for 8. Opener David Warner was out for just 1 run.

With both openers gone for 13 runs, Rashid Khan steadied the innings with 52 off 30 balls, his second half-century of the season. Sahan Arachchige added 33 and William Bosisto 27, while captain Karan KC contributed 20 runs with three sixes.

Chitwan's Rizan Dhakal took 3 wickets for 14 runs in 4 overs. In reply, Chitwan were restricted to 170 for 7. Ravi Bopara top-scored with 55 off 35 balls. Ganesh Gautam, making his NPL debut in this match, took the wicket of Chitwan captain Sikandar Raza.

With the win, Kathmandu moved to the top of the table with 8 points from 5 matches. Lumbini Lions are second with 7 points, while Chitwan are fourth with 5 points.

Coach Sharad Vesawkar said the team's balance and Warner's experience made the win easier, while Bopara said the match slipped away after Chitwan lost wickets in a row while well placed.