Rijan Dhakal's 4-Wicket Haul Seals It for Chitwan Rhinos
Chitwan Rhinos have won by 30 runs. Chitwan Rhinos batted first and posted 151/6 in 20 overs. Pokhara Avengers, chasing 152, fell short at 121/10 in 19 overs.
Sikandar Raza was the standout in the first innings, scoring 37 off 16 balls (SR 231). 4 sixes and 2 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 44 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
Arjun Kumal fought hard with 45 off 44 balls, but it was not enough to haul Pokhara Avengers over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Rijan Dhakal delivered figures of 4/24 in 4 overs (Econ 6.0). A match-defining spell that tore through the batting order.
PA lead the series 14-1. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 17 of the first innings was the inflection point — 15 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
45 off 44 balls (SR 102), 3 fours, 1 sixes
4/24 in 4 overs (Econ: 6.00)
37 off 16 balls (SR 231), 2 fours, 4 sixes
Verdict
Chitwan Rhinos showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Pokhara Avengers came up short by 30 runs. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. PA lead the series 14-1. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.