Chitwan Rhinos will be playing against Pokhara Avengers in the 27th match of the Nepal Premier League 2025, which is a very important match for both teams as they are the weakest teams of the tournament and now battling for their survival. Chitwan’s batting line-up is led by Ravi Bopara with 236 runs, while Adam Rossington of Pokhara Avengers shines with his individual performance by being the highest run-scorer of the tournament with 258 runs.
Dhananjaya Lakshan’s seven wickets along with Ranjit Kumar’s eight scalps provide bowling strength to their sides. A close match is expected where the early partnerships of batting and the tight bowling could be the factors deciding the outcome.
Head-to-Head Record in T20Is
- Matches Played: 1
- Chitwan Rhinos Won: 1
- Pokhara Avengers Won: 0
Match Details
Details: Chitwan Rhinos vs Pokhara Avengers, 27th Match
Venue: Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur
Date and Time:6 DEC–03:00 PM
Pitch Report
At Kirtipur, the toss favors the bowlers, especially the seamers, who take full advantage of the little moisture in the soil that only slightly makes the ball move. A batsman properly equipped can still get runs for his team, and the total score will be pretty. The average score in the first innings for this ground is 150 which is also the minimum expected score for this match.
Pokhara Avengers’ Strengths
Pokhara Avengers possess explosive batting firepower through Adam Rossington, who leads with 258 runs—the tournament’s highest individual tally. Rishi Dhawan’s aggressive middle-order hitting (54 off 31 balls) provides valuable acceleration. Dhananjaya Lakshan’s seven wickets offer bowling support. Their attacking approach, despite a struggling campaign, demonstrates capability to score big against quality opposition when needed.
Pokhara Avengers’ Weaknesses
Pokhara Avengers’ fifth-place position with only two wins reveals consistent vulnerability. Early-order collapses persist, as seen against Kathmandu Gorkhas when key batsmen Rossington and Bhurtel fell cheaply. Over-reliance on individual performances limits team depth. Their four losses indicate struggles against strong bowling attacks and inability to build winning momentum despite possessing talented individual players capable of match-winning contributions.
Chitwan Rhinos’ Strengths
Chitwan Rhinos depend heavily on Ravi Bopara, whose 236 runs anchor their batting lineup. Ranjit Kumar’s eight wickets demonstrate bowling capabilities in the death overs and tight situations. Their two wins showcase they can compete effectively when both batting and bowling units click together. The team possesses experienced players capable of delivering under pressure despite recent setbacks.
Chitwan Rhinos’ Weaknesses
Chitwan Rhinos’ sixth-place standing with two wins reflects alarming inconsistency throughout the tournament. Catastrophic early collapses plague their innings—losing three wickets quickly against Sudurpaschim Royals. Limited batting depth beyond Bopara creates compounding problems when top order fails. Four losses demonstrate inability to handle quality opposition bowling and lack resilience needed to mount successful comebacks during crucial moments.
Predicted Playing 11s
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.
Pokhara Avengers: Kushal Bhurtel (c), Aakash Chand, Sandeep Chhetri, Trit Raj Das, Sagar Dhakal, Dinesh Kharel, Bipin Khatri, Arjun Kumal, Krishna Poudel, Raymon Reifer, Adam Rossington (wk), Kiran Thagunna, Abhisekh Tiwari
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