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Match Details
BK vs CWR, 2nd T20, NPL 2026 summary
BK
149-10(19.3)
Chitwan Rhinos won by 8 runs 🏆
CWR
(20.0)157-3
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P'ship : 0(0)
17:17
Chitwan Rhinos beat Biratnagar Kings by 8 runs | Match 2…
17:17Chitwan Rhinos beat Biratnagar Kings by 8 runs | Match 2…
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That's it from our live coverage of this fixture. This is Mohammad Anab signing off on behalf of my colleagues Abhishek Sharma and Paras Yadav. Cheers.
Today's action from NPL 2026 is not yet over as Karnali Yaks and Janakpur Bolts will lock horns against each other in the evening fixture. Famous overseas stars like Jimmy Neesham, Moeen Ali and Mark Watt will feature in that match.
A brilliant display of a never-give-up attitude was shown by Chitwan Rhinos as they snatched a win out of nowhere. A brilliant start to their campaign and credit must go to their pacers for bowling so well in the death overs. Biratnagar Kings will be going back to the drawing board to understand how they ended up on the losing side.
Ravi Bopara (Chitwan Rhinos Captain): "[About today's performance] Yeah, whenever I come here, something crazy happens in the games. Sometimes you get a really big score, sometimes you get bowled out for 80, like we saw yesterday, and sometimes you find yourself dead and buried before coming back to win the game. So, I'm very happy and delighted with the boys.
[Regarding rotating the bowling attack with spinners and seamers] Yeah, I think spin works up to a certain point in the game, but the seamers were very effective as well. The ball started keeping a little low. We saw that in the last six overs of each innings, when it became really difficult to hit the ball. The pitch slowed down, the ball got softer, and it became harder to hit. It's about getting those decisions right. Sometimes you can make the wrong call, and either the spinner or the seamer can go for a really big over, which can cost you the game. But that's the game."
[Regarding rotating the bowling attack with spinners and seamers] Yeah, I think spin works up to a certain point in the game, but the seamers were very effective as well. The ball started keeping a little low. We saw that in the last six overs of each innings, when it became really difficult to hit the ball. The pitch slowed down, the ball got softer, and it became harder to hit. It's about getting those decisions right. Sometimes you can make the wrong call, and either the spinner or the seamer can go for a really big over, which can cost you the game. But that's the game."
Sandeep Lamichhane (Biratnagar Kings Captain): "(On losing a match which they should have won) Of course, we were right in the game from the very first ball. Things went well with both the bowling and batting until the last few overs. But I guess that's why cricket is such a great game — there are so many things to discuss and learn from. I don't want to put pressure on anyone, but when we get back to the dressing room, we'll definitely have a chat about what happened.
(What went wrong in the end?) Of course. When you need 26 runs off 26 balls, that's a target you should be able to achieve on any day. But that's why you can't celebrate or relax until you've finished the game and crossed the line. I think that's an area we need to improve as a team. The batters who went in towards the end need to be a little smarter and understand what the situation demands of them."
(What went wrong in the end?) Of course. When you need 26 runs off 26 balls, that's a target you should be able to achieve on any day. But that's why you can't celebrate or relax until you've finished the game and crossed the line. I think that's an area we need to improve as a team. The batters who went in towards the end need to be a little smarter and understand what the situation demands of them."
Kamal Singh Airee (POTM): "[Plans discussed with the skipper] The discussion was simple. He told me to keep the ball on the base of the stumps. The pitch was very helpful for me, so that was the only plan.
[You have that odd ball that sometimes skids through the batter. Is that something you've worked on, or has it come naturally to you?] Yeah, I think the ball was reversing for me, so I tried to use that swing in my action."
[You have that odd ball that sometimes skids through the batter. Is that something you've worked on, or has it come naturally to you?] Yeah, I think the ball was reversing for me, so I tried to use that swing in my action."
Player of the Match: Kamal Singh Airee
Fours of the Match: Dawid Malan
Energetic Moment of the Match: Rijan Dhakal
Power Player of the Match: Dawid Malan
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