NPL 3: Dawid Malan’s half-century helps Chitwan Rhinos set 158-run target for Biratnagar Kings

Kathmandu, October 27

Dawid Malan’s half-century helped Chitwan Rhinos post 157 for three in 20 overs against Biratnagar Kings in the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground on Tuesday.

After losing the toss and being put in to bat, Chitwan set Biratnagar a target of 158 runs, with Malan scoring 70 off 51 balls, including five fours and five sixes. It was the first half-century of this year’s NPL.

Malan shared a 58-run opening partnership with Dev Khanal, who scored 12 off 15 balls before being dismissed.

Charith Asalanka gave Biratnagar their first breakthrough by dismissing wicketkeeper-batter Arjun Saud, who scored just three runs off nine balls.

Saud was caught by Biratnagar captain Sandeep Lamichhane off Angelo Mathews on the final ball of the 11th over.

Malan’s innings ended in the 13th over when he was dismissed by Andre Russell.

Chitwan captain Ravi Bopara and Dan Mousley then steadied the innings, adding an unbeaten 67-run partnership for the third wicket.

Bopara remained unbeaten on 32, while Mousley scored 29 not out to help Chitwan finish with a competitive total.

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