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Chitwan Rhinos Team: Squad, Results, Stats & Schedule
Chitwan Rhinos' complete NPL 2025 hub: the official 17-player Season 2 squad, every league score, Ravi Bopara's 237 runs, the joint eight-wicket leads of Sohail Tanvir and Ranjeet Kumar, Kushal Malla's captaincy, Kirtipur venue context, Chitwan Medical College ownership and the contrast with their 2024 Eliminator finish.
Bharatpur, Chitwan, Nepal
CHR
2024 NPL Eliminator · fourth in the inaugural season
- Captain
- Kushal Malla
- Head coach
- Kalam Ali
- Home
- TU Cricket Ground
- Founded
- 2024 · NPL founding franchise
Team overview
Chitwan Rhinos at a glance
Chitwan Rhinos are a Nepal Premier League franchise representing Chitwan. Chitwan Medical College acquired the team in September 2024, and the one-horned rhinoceros crest, grey-orange-black colours and Mr. Gaida mascot connect the identity to Chitwan National Park and the region.
The Rhinos finished seventh in NPL 2025 with two wins, five losses and four points. They beat Karnali Yaks by four wickets and Biratnagar Kings by 48 runs, but four consecutive defeats after the Biratnagar win ended their playoff challenge.
That was a step back from their inaugural 2024 campaign, when Chitwan finished fourth and reached the Eliminator before losing to Karnali Yaks by 21 runs. They have not yet won the NPL title.
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Two wins and seventh place
Chitwan's two league wins produced four points. The final loss to Pokhara confirmed their exit before the playoffs; no knockout match is added to this seven-game record.
Performance leaders
CHR's NPL 2025 team leaders
All figures come from Chitwan Rhinos' completed official Season 2 player feed. The all-rounder card is a transparent two-skill comparison, not a separate league award.
Ravi Bopara
Seven matches, average 33.85, strike rate 130.21 and three fifties
Kushal Malla
Captain's seven-match total at an average of 27.00
Sohail Tanvir
Five matches, average 15.75, economy 6.81 and best 4/25
Ranjeet Kumar
Five matches, average 14.50, economy 5.80 and best 5/21
Leading all-rounder116 runs · 5 wicketsSaif Zaib
The strongest balanced batting-and-bowling contribution
Dawid Malan
Chitwan's highest innings of Season 2
League record2 wins · 5 losses7th · 4 pts
Best bowlingRanjeet Kumar5/21
Highest team total176/4 vs Janakpur20 overs
Completed scores
All 7 Chitwan Rhinos scores in NPL 2025
The complete round-robin campaign is listed in match order. Chitwan finished seventh and did not enter the four-team playoffs.
| Result | Date | Opponent & venue | Scores | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W | Match 2 | Karnali YaksTU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | CHR 171/6 (19.1 overs)Karnali Yaks 166/3 (20 overs) | Won by 4 wickets |
| L | Match 5 | Lumbini LionsTU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | CHR 142/7 (20 overs)Lumbini Lions 146/4 (18.3 overs) | Lost by 6 wickets |
| W | Match 12 | Biratnagar KingsTU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | CHR 174/5 (20 overs)Biratnagar Kings 126 all out (16.5 overs) | Won by 48 runs |
| L | Match 15 | Kathmandu GorkhasTU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | CHR 89 all out (17.2 overs)Kathmandu Gorkhas 142 all out (19.4 overs) | Lost by 53 runs |
| L | Match 20 | Janakpur BoltsTU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | CHR 176/4 (20 overs)Janakpur Bolts 180/4 (17.3 overs) | Lost by 6 wickets |
| L | Match 24 | Sudur Paschim RoyalsTU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | CHR 120 all out (17.1 overs)Sudur Paschim Royals 169/4 (20 overs) | Lost by 49 runs |
| L | Match 27 | Pokhara AvengersTU Cricket Ground, Kirtipur | CHR 120/6 (20 overs)Pokhara Avengers 121/2 (19.4 overs) | Lost by 8 wickets |
Official Season 2 squad
Chitwan Rhinos NPL 2025 squad
The 17-player list comes from the franchise's Season 2 player API, which also publishes completed matches, runs, wickets and roles. It includes local talent-hunt addition Saugat Dhakal and the full overseas group. Spellings are normalized where the official feed contains obvious display inconsistencies.
Batters
Wicketkeeper-batters
All-Rounders
All-RounderSaif ZaibBowlers
Competition record
League and season history
Chitwan have played both NPL seasons: a 2024 Eliminator finish followed by seventh place in 2025. They are distinct from similarly named local cricket clubs, so only the CAN-operated Nepal Premier League record is included.
| Season | Finish | Record | Top scorer | Most wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7th | 2 wins · 5 losses | Ravi Bopara · 237 | Sohail Tanvir / Ranjeet Kumar · 8 |
| 2024 | 4th · Eliminator | 4 wins · 4 losses overall | Ravi Bopara · 286 | Sohail Tanvir · 14 |
Team operations
CHR coaching and support staff
Kalam Ali
Led the Season 2 group; the franchise feed itself does not publish a wider coaching directory.
Kushal Malla
Captained all seven league matches and scored 135 runs.
Aayush Neupane
Named by the club on its official identity and community page.
Home venue
Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground
Kirtipur, NepalChitwan represent Bharatpur and the wider Chitwan region, but all 32 NPL 2025 matches were staged at TU Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. The Rhinos therefore had no separate home-ground fixture in the completed season.
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Latest CHR updates
Official club and CAN updates covering the completed Season 2 exit, Ranjeet Kumar's best spell and the inaugural Eliminator finish.
Result · 06 Dec 2025
Pokhara defeat confirms Chitwan's Season 2 exit
Read at Cricket Association of Nepal ↗Performance · 26 Nov 2025Ranjeet Kumar's five-for powers a 48-run win
Read at Cricket Association of Nepal ↗History · 18 Dec 2024Rhinos end inaugural season in fourth place
Read at Chitwan Rhinos ↗Official destinations
CHR website and social handles
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Reader questions
Chitwan Rhinos FAQ
Who captained Chitwan Rhinos in NPL 2025?
Nepal all-rounder Kushal Malla captained the Rhinos throughout Season 2.
Who coached Chitwan Rhinos in NPL 2025?
Kalam Ali was listed as the Season 2 head coach. Chitwan's own player feed does not publish a wider coaching directory.
Who scored the most Chitwan runs in 2025?
Ravi Bopara led the Rhinos with 237 runs, including three fifties.
Who took the most Chitwan wickets in 2025?
Sohail Tanvir and Ranjeet Kumar finished joint top with eight wickets each; Ranjeet had the better average and best figures of 5/21.
Who was Chitwan's leading all-rounder?
Saif Zaib combined 116 runs with five wickets, the strongest balanced two-skill contribution.
Where did Chitwan Rhinos play NPL 2025 matches?
All seven matches were at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur because the full tournament used one venue.
Who owns Chitwan Rhinos?
Chitwan Medical College owns the franchise after acquiring the rights in September 2024.
Have Chitwan Rhinos won the NPL?
No. Their best finish is fourth place and the Eliminator in the inaugural 2024 season.
References
Sources for this team page
Updated 2026-08-09. The franchise website/API and CAN lead for the final roster, player leaders, ownership, identity, venue and 2025 record. The official feed does not expose a 2025 staff directory, so Kalam Ali's head-coach listing is treated as season-specific rather than a permanent current appointment. No 2026 squad or fixtures are presented.
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Chitwan RhinosOfficial Season 2 squad and completed player statistics feed
Open ↗02Chitwan RhinosOwnership, identity, colours, chairman and Bharatpur base
Open ↗03Cricket Association of NepalOfficial NPL 2025 competition, venue and format
Open ↗04Cricket Association of NepalFinal league exit and four-point total
Open ↗05Chitwan RhinosOfficial 2024 fourth-place match report
Open ↗06Public Service Broadcasting Nepal2024 Eliminator score and result
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