The Nepal Premier League 2025 will see Chitwan Rhinos take on Janakpur Bolts in the 20th match on Tuesday, 2nd December. The contest will be played at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur at 11:30 AM IST. Ahead of this clash, here’s a look at the pitch report, head to head record, key props, squads and match winner prediction for Chitwan Rhinos vs Janakpur Bolts.
Chitwan Rhinos vs Janakpur Bolts Props
Stats
- Ravi Bopara has scored 428 runs in his last 10 matches with an average of 47.56.
- Lahiru Milantha has scored 155 runs in his last 8 matches with an average of 19.38.
Tribhuvan University Ground, Kirtipur - Pitch Report
The pitch at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground offers early assistance to bowlers, with pacers getting swing and bounce. However, the conditions gradually ease out for batters, who benefit from the surface’s consistent bounce as the innings progresses. Spinners also find grip later in the game. With an average first-innings score of 154 this season, matches remain competitive. The teams batting first have won 9 games and those chasing have won 10.
CWR vs JKB Head to Head
Janakpur Bolts and Chitwan Rhinos have met in a single T20. Here, Chitwan Rhinos emerged victorious.
- Matches Played: 1
- Chitwan Rhinos Won: 1
- Janakpur Bolts Won: 0
Chitwan Rhinos vs Janakpur Bolts Squads
Chitwan Rhinos Squad : Deepak Bohara, Dawid Malan, Dev Khanal, Saif Zaib, Ravi Bopara, Kushal Malla(c), Amar Routela, Arjun Saud(w), Sohail Tanvir, Kamal Singh Airee, Ranjit Kumar, Bipin Acharya, Gautam KC, Rijan Dhakal, Bipin Rawal, Alpesh Ramjani.
Janakpur Bolts Squad : Bikash Aagri, Aasif Sheikh, Imran Tahir, Shubh Kansakar, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Aaditya Mahata, Kishore Mahato, Mayan Yadav, Lahiru Milantha, Wayne Parnell, Lalit Rajbanshi, Sachin Bhatt, Anil Sah, Tul Bahadur Thapa.
Chitwan Rhinos vs Janakpur Bolts Match Winner Prediction
Chitwan Rhinos hold the advantage in this contest and are the favoured side. They have managed to win 2 of their last 5 matches, which is still a better run compared to Janakpur Bolts, who could secure just one win. The Rhinos also sit in a stronger position on the points table at 4th place, while the Bolts remain at the bottom with continued struggles. Considering their relatively better form and higher standings, we favour Chitwan Rhinos to win this matchup.
Our Winner Prediction: Chitwan Rhinos to Win!
