NPL 2024: Chitwan Rhinos show how it's done in the powerplay

Chitwan Rhinos were once again in the thick of things in the powerplay, picking up three more wickets in the phase. This time, they did so against the Biratnagar Kings at the TU Cricket Ground. Rijan Dhakal stepped up to the plate again, picking up two wickets in his first over, as he did in the previous game against the Lumbini Lions, to become the joint-highest wicket-taker in the Nepal Premier League (NPL).

Sohail Tanvir, who has had a mixed tournament so far, too, chipped in with Scott Edwards' vital wicket. The Rhinos had picked up three wickets in the first 10 balls of the match and once again set themselves a wonderful platform in the powerplay. 

Here's a closer look at how they have fared in the powerplay:

The Rhinos have picked up the most wickets in the powerplay in the NPL this season

Most team wickets in powerplay in NPL 2024

Chitwan Rhinos 18

Sudurpaschim Royals 16

Karnali Province 12

Lumbini Lions 10

Kahmandu Gurkhas 10

Pokhara Avengers 10

Biratnagar Kings 9

Janakpur Bolts 8

Left-arm pacers Rijan Dhakal and Sohail Tanvir have picked up the most wickets in the powerplay this season.

Most wickets for a bowler in powerplay in NPL 2024

Rijan Dhakal 8

Sohail Tanvir 7

Brandon McMullen 6

Bipin Khatri 6

Scott Kuggeleijn 4

The duo have also bowled the most dots in the phase.

Most dot balls bowled in powerplay in NPL 2024

Sohail Tanvir 57 (15 overs)

Rijan Dhakal 47 (13 overs)

Lalit Rajbanshi 46 (12 overs)

Bipin Khatri 45 (12 overs)

Sompal Kami 43 (12 overs)

The Rhinos have failed to pick up a wicket only once in the powerplay. 

Opposition scores in powerplay vs Rhinos

Kathmandu Gurkhas 39/4

Pokhara Avengers 16/6 

Karnali Province 32/0

Sudurpaschim Royals 48/3

Lumbini Lions 33/2

Biratnagar Kings 32/3

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