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Sudur Paschim Royals beat Chitwan Rhinos by five wickets in Kirtipur

Sudur Paschim Royals chased down 130 with 20 balls to spare, Brandon McMullen top-scoring with 43 off 21 balls.

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Sudur Paschim Royals beat Chitwan Rhinos by five wickets with 20 balls remaining in the 11th match of the Nepal Premier League, played at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur.

Sudur Paschim Royals won the toss and chose to field first. Chitwan Rhinos were held to 129 for 6 in their 20 overs, with Ravi Bopara making 49 off 40 balls and Sikandar Raza scoring 15. Scott Kuggeleijn took two wickets, while Hemant Dhami and Dipendra Singh Airee took one each.

Chasing 130, Sudur Paschim Royals reached 131 for 5 in 16.4 overs. Brandon McMullen led the way with 43 off 21 balls, including six fours and two sixes. Ishan Pandey made 25 and Sherfane Rutherford finished unbeaten on 21 off 15 balls, while Aarif Sheikh was not out on 20.

Ranjit Kumar was the most successful bowler for Chitwan Rhinos with three wickets for 28 runs. McMullen was named Player of the Match.

The result gives Sudur Paschim Royals two points, while Chitwan Rhinos have none.