Chitwan Rhinos defeated Biratnagar Kings by eight runs in a dramatic Nepal Premier League 2026 encounter at Kirtipur on October 27.
Chitwan posted 157/3 from 20 overs before dismissing Biratnagar for 149 in 19.3 overs.
Kamal Airee Leads Remarkable Comeback
Dawid Malan anchored Chitwan’s innings with 70 from 50 deliveries, while Ravi Bopara contributed an unbeaten 32.
Biratnagar made a promising start to the chase.
Imran Sheikh scored 39 from 31 balls, while West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell struck 33 from 17 deliveries.
At 132/4 after 15.4 overs, Biratnagar appeared well placed to complete the chase.
However, Kamal Singh Airee produced an outstanding spell, taking four wickets for 26 runs.
Biratnagar lost their final six wickets for just 17 runs, allowing Chitwan to secure an eight-run victory.
The result gave Chitwan Rhinos a winning start to their NPL 2026 campaign.
