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Biratnagar Kings vs Chitwan Rhinos, NPL, Today Match Prediction
BK vs CR Win Probability
Toss Winner - Biratnagar Kings won the toss and choose to bowl first
Chitwan Rhinos beat Biratnagar Kings by 8 runs
Biratnagar Kings aim to build on last season’s Qualifier 2 finish
- Basir Ahamad scored 191 runs in eight matches for Biratnagar Kings last season.
- Ravi Bopara scored 237 runs in seven matches for Chitwan Rhinos during the 2025 season.
- Sandeep Lamichhane took 17 wickets in eight matches for Biratnagar Kings in the previous season.
Biratnagar Kings to win the match.
| Tournament: | Nepal Premier League 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Nepal, Nepal |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 24.9°C|Sunny |
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BK vs CR Live Prediction
BK vs CR Match Prediction & Analysis
Biratnagar Kings will meet Chitwan Rhinos in the 2nd Match of the Nepal Premier League 2026 at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur, on October 27.
Biratnagar Kings finished second in the league stage last season, winning five and losing two of their seven matches. They collected 10 points with a net run rate of +0.680 and advanced to Qualifier 2, where their campaign came to an end. Chitwan Rhinos, meanwhile, finished seventh with two wins and five defeats, earning four points with a net run rate of -0.611.
Biratnagar Kings have won two and lost three of their last five matches. Chitwan Rhinos have endured a tougher run, losing four of their last five matches and winning just once.
The head-to-head record between the two sides stands at 1-1, setting up an evenly poised contest as both teams begin their Nepal Premier League 2026 campaign.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
BK
L
L
W
L
W
BK
147/6 in 20.0 7.35
150/4 in 11.5 12.68
CR
L
L
L
L
W
CR
169/4 in 20.0 8.45
120/10 in 17.1 6.99
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 2 Matches
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Biratnagar Kings Preview
Biratnagar Kings ended their previous Nepal Premier League campaign with a 40-run defeat against Lumbini Lions in Qualifier 2 on December 11, 2025. They were bowled out for 94 while chasing a target of 135, bringing their playoff run to an end.
Basir Ahamad was one of Biratnagar's key contributors with the bat last season, scoring 191 runs in eight matches. Lokesh Bam also made 170 runs across eight matches, while Shubham Ranjane scored 87 runs in four appearances. These batters will be important in helping Biratnagar build a strong top and middle order.
Sandeep Lamichhane led the bowling attack with 17 wickets in eight matches, while Subash Bhandari claimed five wickets in three appearances. Shubham Ranjane also contributed five wickets in four matches.
Biratnagar Kings have a balanced squad with experienced international players and promising local talent. They will look to use that combination to make another strong push for the title.
Key Players: Basir Ahamad, Sandeep Lamichhane, Lokesh Bam
Biratnagar Kings Predicted Playing XI:
Lokesh Bam, Dilsad Ali, Charith Asalanka, Andre Russell, Shubham Ranjane, Basir Ahamad, Sujan Thapaliya, Sandeep Lamichhane, Narayan Joshi, Pratish GC, Naren Saud
Biratnagar Kings Actual Playing XI:
Lokesh Bam, Basir Ahmed, Pratish G C, Rupesh Singh, Naren Saud , Imran Sheikh , Sandeep Lamichhane, Andre Russell, Charith Asalanka, Shubham Ranjane, Angelo Mathews
Chitwan Rhinos Preview
Chitwan Rhinos ended their Nepal Premier League 2025 campaign with an eight-wicket defeat against Pokhara Avengers on December 6, 2025. Batting first, they managed 120/6 in 20 overs, but Pokhara chased down the target in 19.4 overs.
Ravi Bopara was their leading run-scorer last season, accumulating 237 runs in seven matches. Kushal Malla added 135 runs in seven matches, while Dev Khanal contributed 127 runs across six innings.
With the ball, Ranjit Kumar was among Chitwan's leading wicket-takers, claiming eight wickets in five matches. Kamal Singh Airee picked up five wickets in seven matches, while Rijan Dhakal took three wickets in five appearances. The bowling unit will need to deliver more consistent performances this season.
Chitwan Rhinos have a mix of experienced overseas players and domestic talent in their squad. The presence of Ravi Bopara, Sikandar Raza and Usama Mir offers experience across departments, while contributions from their Nepalese players will be equally important as they aim for an improved campaign.
Key Players: Ravi Bopara, Kushal Malla, Ranjit Kumar
Chitwan Rhinos Predicted Playing XI:
Kushal Malla, Deepak Bohara, Dev Khanal, Arjun Saud, Ravi Bopara, Sikandar Raza, Bibek Kumar Yadav, Salahuddin Khan, Kaleem Sana, Usama Mir, Ranjit Kumar
Chitwan Rhinos Actual Playing XI:
Dev Khanal, Arjun Saud, Bibek Yadav, Rijan Dhakal, Ranjeet Kumar, Kamal Singh, Mousom Dhakal, Ravi Bopara, Dawid Malan, Dan Mousley, Tom Taylor
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The weather in Kirtipur is expected to be sunny on Tuesday afternoon, with temperatures around 24°C. There is no chance of precipitation, while humidity is forecast at 55%, with light winds blowing at around 3 km/h. The clear and dry conditions should provide a good opportunity for an uninterrupted match.
BK vs CR Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
SwingSpin Bowling
High Turn
Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur, offers a fair contest between bat and ball, with batters enjoying a slight advantage early on. Bowlers tend to find more success as the match progresses, with the average wickets per innings rising from 5.69 in the first innings to 7.17 in the second. The average scores of 178.08 in the first innings and 168.75 in the second suggest a slight advantage for teams batting first.
Score Prediction
If Biratnagar Kings bat first: 150-160 runs
If Chitwan Rhinos bat first: 140-150 runs
Toss: To Bat
The average first-innings score of 178.08 compared to 168.75 in the second innings favours batting first. Teams batting first have won seven matches (53.8%) at the venue, compared to five wins (38.5%) for teams bowling first. The toss-winning captain is therefore likely to bat first.
Toss Prediction: Biratnagar Kings to win the toss.
BK vs CR
Winning Prediction
Biratnagar Kings enter the contest with a stronger record from the previous Nepal Premier League season. They finished second in the league stage with five wins from seven matches, collecting 10 points and reaching Qualifier 2. Although they have won two of their last five matches, their previous-season performance gives them a solid foundation heading into this fixture.
Chitwan Rhinos, on the other hand, finished seventh last season with two wins from seven matches. They have also won just one of their last five matches, making consistency a key concern. The head-to-head record stands at 1-1, but Biratnagar's stronger previous-season campaign gives them an edge going into the match.
Biratnagar Kings to win the match.
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