The Nepal Premier League 2025 will see Chitwan Rhinos take on Karnali Yaks in the 2nd match on Tuesday, 18th November. 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 Karnali Yaks.
Chitwan Rhinos vs Karnali Yaks Props
Stats
- Ravi Bopara has scored 286 runs in his last 8 matches with an average of 40.86.
- William Bosisto has scored 194 runs in his last 7 matches with an average of 38.8.
Tribhuvan University Ground, Kirtipur - Pitch Report
The pitch at Tribhuvan University Ground in Kirtipur offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. Early on, its slightly slow nature assists spinners and disciplined pacers before settling into a reliable surface for batting. Across 48 T20 matches, teams batting first have won 25, while chasing sides have claimed 21, reflecting fairly even conditions.
The average first-innings score stands at 152, indicating a competitive total. On the other hand, teams batting second average 133, suggesting the pitch can slow down later and chasing pressure can impact scoring.
Chitwan Rhinos vs Karnali Yaks Head to Head
Karnali Yaks and Chitwan Rhinos have met twice in T20s. Both of the matches were won by Karnali Yaks.
- Matches Played: 2
- Chitwan Rhinos Won: 0
- Karnali Yaks Won: 2
Chitwan Rhinos vs Karnali Yaks Squads
Chitwan Rhinos Squad : Bipin Acharya, Ravi Bopara, Deepak Bohara, Rijan Dhakal, Gautam KC, Dev Khanal, Ranjit Kumar, Kushal Malla, Dawid Malan, Alpesh Ramjani, Bipin Rawal, Amar Routela, Arjun Saud, Sohail Tanvir, Saif Zaib.
Karnali Yaks Squad : William Bosisto, Deepak Dumre, Arjun Gharti, Gulsan Jha, Imran Sheikh, Yuvraj Khatri, Max O'Dowd, Dipendra Rawat, Pawan Sarraf, Bipin Sharma, Unish Singh, Sompal Kami, Mark Watt, Nandan Yadav.
Chitwan Rhinos vs Karnali Yaks Match Winner Prediction
With Karnali Yaks dominating both of their previous T20 meetings against Chitwan Rhinos, they enter this contest with a clear edge. Their 2-0 head-to-head record highlights superior balance, consistency and execution under pressure. Chitwan Rhinos, still searching for their first win against this opponent, will need a significantly improved all-round display to challenge Karnali Yaks's control. Based on current form and past encounters, Karnali Yaks remain the favourites to win this match.
Our Winner Prediction: Karnali Yaks to Win!
