Chitwan Rhinos vs Lumbini Lions Players and Prediction: Match 5 (NPL 2)

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Chitwan Rhinos vs Lumbini Lions Players and Prediction: Match 5 (NPL 2)

Chitwan Rhinos vs Lumbini Lions Players and Prediction: Match 5 (NPL 2)

NPL 2 Match 5 is going to happen between Chitwan Rhinos vs Lumbini Lions on November 20, 2025, at 4:00 PM. The match will take place at Kirtipur Cricket Ground. Both teams will be looking to win and start the tournament well, making it an exciting game for cricket fans. Lumbini Lions have a strong squad with players like Rohit Paudel, Sundeep Jora, and overseas stars like Gulbadin Naib and D’Arcy Short. Chitwan Rhinos also have a balanced team with Kushal Malla, Rijan Dhakal, and internationals like Ravi Bopara and Dawid Malan. Both teams have a chance to win, but Chitwan Rhinos’ experienced middle-order may give them a small advantage.

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Chitwan Rhinos Players

Lumbini Lions Players

1

Bipin Acharya

Aadil Khan

2

Ravi Bopara

batting allrounder

Tilak Bhandari

3

Deepak Bohara

Thomas Draca

4

Rijan Dhakal

bowler

Abhishesh Gautam

5

Gautam KC

Gulbadin Naib

batting allrounder

6

Dev Khanal

top-order batter

Durgesh Gupta

7

Ranjit Kumar

Sundeep Jora

middle-order batter

8

Kushal Malla

batting allrounder

Sumit Maharjan

top-order batter

9

Dawid Malan

top-order batter

Sher Malla

bowler

10

Alpesh Ramjani

allrounder

Dilip Nath

top-order batter

11

Bipin Rawal

Bishal Patel

12

Amar Routela

Rohit Paudel

batting allrounder

13

Arjun Saud

wicketkeeper batter

D'Arcy Short

opening batter

14

Sohail Tanvir

bowler

 

15

Saif Zaib

batting allrounder

 

 

Prediction of NPL 2 Match of Lumbini Lions vs Chitwan Rhinos

Both teams will be looking to win and get a good start in the tournament, making it an exciting game for cricket fans to watch. In their NPL 1 16th Match at Kirtipur on December 10, 2024, Chitwan Rhinos gave a competitive total, but Lumbini Lions fought back, showing resilience in both batting and bowling. Key players like Kushal Malla for Chitwan and Rohit Paudel for Lumbini starred in that match, making the contest thrilling. Talking about this year, Chitwan Rhinos have a strong squad with players like Ravi Bopara, Dawid Malan, and Deepak Bohara, providing depth in both batting and bowling. Meanwhile, Lumbini Lions have brought in talent like Gulbadin Naib, D’Arcy Short, and Sundeep Jora, combined with reliable local players, giving them flexibility and firepower. While both teams have quality players and international experience, Chitwan Rhinos vs Lumbini Lions is expected to be a tight contest, with Rhinos’ experienced lineup giving them a slight edge this season.

Conclusion

Match 5 of NPL 2 2025 between Chitwan Rhinos vs Lumbini Lions will be an exciting game. Chitwan Rhinos have many experienced players like Ravi Bopara and Kushal Malla, while Lumbini Lions have a strong mix of local and foreign players such as Rohit Paudel and Gulbadin Naib. Both teams can win, but Chitwan Rhinos’ experienced lineup gives them a small advantage. Fans can enjoy a fun and action-packed match at the Kirtipur Cricket Ground.

 

FAQS

Who has the better team?

Both teams are strong, but Chitwan Rhinos’ experienced players give them a slight edge.

Who is the owner of Chitwan Rhinos?

Chitwan Medical College is the owner of Chitwan Rhinos.

Who is the coach of Chitwan Rhinos?

Kalam Ali is the coach of  Chitwan Rhinos.

Who is the captain of Lumbini Lions?

Rohit Kumar Paudel is the captain of Lumbini Lions.

Lumbini Lions 2025 players list?

We have provided the players list at the beginning of this article.

 

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