NPL, Janakpur Bolts vs Chitwan Rhinos Match Preview, Prediction, Pitch Report, players to Watch Out

The Nepal Premier League (NPL) another exciting clash Janakpur Bolts vs Chitwan Rhinos at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kritipur. Chitwan Rhinos sitting on fourth in table, will aim to more strengthen their playoffs spot, while Janakpur Bolts sitting bottom of the table and already out of tournament still looking for get first win.

The Chitwan Rhinos are stuck in the middle half of the points table. They have shown flashes of brilliance but top order have struggled with consistency throughout the tournament. In their  four  matches, they have managed  two win and two lose , which has kept them floating around the mid-table zone. For them, this match is extremely important because a win will push them closer to the to playoffs.

On the other side Janakpur Bolts . They are currently sitting at the bottom of the points table, having lost all four matches and already out of the the tournament . The biggest concern for them has been their batting unit, which has repeatedly failed to put up competitive totals.

Head to Head Records in NPL

Total matches played : 1

Chitwan Rhinos won : 1

Janakpur Bolts won : 0

Pitch Report 

The Tribhuvan University pitch offers balanced contest between bat and ball, pacers gets some early movement with new ball as the game progresses spinners comes into play find some grip and turn, and get batting friendly condition while in last 4 games all won by batting second, around 160-170 total is highly competitive on this surface, teams winning the toss and preferred to bowl first.

Probable playing XIs

Chitwan Rhinos

Deepak Bohara, Dawid Malan, Dev khanal, Ravi Bhopara, Saif Zaib, kushal Malla (c),Arjun Saud (wk), Sohail Tanvir, Kamal Singh Airee, Raijan Dhakal, Ranjit Kumar

Janakpur Bolts

Maaz Sadaqat, Aasif Sheikh(wk), Mayan yadav, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Anil Sah (c), Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Subh Kansakar, Wayne Parnell, Lalit Rajbanshi, Kishore Mahto, Rupesh Singh

Players to Watch Out

Ravi Bopara :  is the most reliable batsman for the Rhinos. The experienced English player has been scoring runs consistently this season. He has made 204 runs in 4 matches with a strong strike rate of  134.21. He has also smashed 11 sixes and top scorer of the tournament, showing his power-hitting ability and provide stability in middle order makes him vital for chitwan rhinos .

Ranjit Kumar :  has been a standout  bowler for the Rhinos he has played only 2 matches, he has already taken 7 wickets, including a brilliant spell of 5/21. His strike rate of 7 ,With his ability to break partnerships at crucial moments, he is a major threat for Janakpur Bolts.

Sanjay Krishnamurthi : has been the most dependable player for the struggling Janakpur Bolts. He is their top scorer with 97 runs and is also their leading wicket-taker with 5 wickets using his off-spin. His half-century in the previous match highlights his ability to stay calm under pressure. his ability to change the game quickly with both bat and bowl which makes him important players for Janakpur Bolts.

Lalit Rajbanshi :  is a key spinner for the Bolts, He is known for his tight, economical bowling. Last season, he was one of the highest wicket-takers with 17 wickets. His accuracy and control in the middle overs, take wickets .that’s makes him players to watch out for chitwan Rhinos.

Match Prediction

The Chitwan Rhinos enter this match as the slight favorites. Their consistency, powered by the explosive batting of saif Zaib and the reliable foundation set by Ravi Bopara, gives them a decisive edge. Furthermore, their bowling unit, featuring Sohail Tanvir and Ranjit Kumar, appears better equipped to handle the pressure in the death overs. If Janakpur Bolts batting clicks then Janakpur.