NPL 2025 Match Result: Chitwan Rhinos vs Pokhara Avengers in Match 25

Published · By Kushma Thapa

Battle for Pride: Pokhara Avengers Seal Thrilling 8-Wicket Victory Over Chitwan Rhinos

The Pokhara Avengers produced a dominant display to down the Chitwan Rhinos by eight wickets with two balls to spare in a thrilling encounter on Saturday (Match 27). While the result had no bearing on the NPL 2025 playoffs, the win was crucial for the Avengers as it secured them a respectable 5th place finish in the final league standings.

The Rhinos, batting first, managed a modest 120/6, which proved to be insufficient against the Avengers' composed batting lineup.

The Avengers' chase was clinical, anchored by a commanding century partnership between their openers. Adam Rossington, the tournament's leading run-scorer, struck a brilliant 65 (off 48 balls), while Arjun Kumal supported him perfectly with an unbeaten 43 (off 53 balls). They reached 121/2, securing a convincing 8-wicket win.

Final League Stage Position

This victory moved the Pokhara Avengers to 6 points (3 wins from 7 matches), ensuring they finished ahead of the Chitwan Rhinos (4 points) and the other bottom-placed teams in the league.

The final non-playoff standings are:

  • 5th Place: Pokhara Avengers (6 Points)

  • 6th Place: Chitwan Rhinos (4 Points)

  • 7th Place: Karnali Yaks (2 Points - with one game remaining)

  • 8th Place: Janakpur Bolts (2 Points - with one game remaining)

Note: The final league match between Karnali Yaks and Janakpur Bolts on Sunday will only determine the final 7th and 8th positions, as both teams are mathematically eliminated and cannot overtake the Chitwan Rhinos.

The focus now remains firmly on the playoffs, with the finalized schedule confirmed:

  • Qualifier 1 (Dec 9): Sudurpaschim Royals (1st) vs. Biratnagar Kings (2nd)

  • Eliminator (Dec 10): Kathmandu Gorkhas (3rd) vs. Lumbini Lions (4th)