Janakpur collapse against Chitwan in must-win match

Janakpur Bolts produced a disappointing batting display against Chitwan Rhinos in the second Nepal Premier League match on Friday, managing just 88 for nine in their allotted 20 overs after winning the toss and opting to bat. Needing a victory to keep their slim playoff hopes alive, the first-season champions struggled against Chitwan's bowlers. Trit Raj Das was the first to go, scoring five off nine balls before falling to Ranjit Kumar.

Chitwan captain Sikandar Raza then bowled out his fellow Zimbabwean Ryan Burl for six to claim the second wicket. Left-arm spinner Ranjit Kumar tightened Chitwan's grip on the match by dismissing openers Santosh Karki and Harry Tector. Playing his first match of the tournament, Santosh scored 10 off 11 balls, including a six, while Tector was dismissed without scoring.

Bishal Sushling made 15 off 13 balls, hitting a four and a six. But Jimmy Neesham was dismissed for a duck and Abhishek Tiwari fell for four, leaving Janakpur struggling at 62 for seven. Aditya Mahata was also dismissed for four after facing 26 deliveries.