Chitwan Rhinos are the pick in this Chitwan Rhinos vs Janakpur Bolts match prediction , with a 52% win probability against 48% for the Bolts. Janakpur arrive on three straight defeats (W W L L L) after being bowled out for 93 at Kirtipur, while Chitwan fell only 10 runs short chasing 181. Ravi Bopara and Sikandar Raza give CHR the sharper options, though the margin is thin. This preview covers the toss, pitch, weather, head-to-head record, squads and fantasy cricket tips for CHR vs JAB.
Chitwan Rhinos vs Janakpur Bolts | 25th Match | Nepal Premier League
BDT 4:45 PM / PKT 3:45 PM / INR 4:15 PM
Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur
Chitwan Rhinos – W A L W L, Janakpur Bolts – W W L L L
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Chitwan Rhinos are expected to win the toss and bat first. Chasing has been a losing job at Kirtipur lately: Chitwan themselves stalled on 170/7 after being set 181, and Janakpur were bowled out for 93 chasing 121. No pitch or dew details were supplied, but putting a target on the board looks the safer route.
No official pitch report had been issued when this was written. Recent scores here are all over the place: Kathmandu made 180/8 and Chitwan replied with 170/7, then Sudur Paschim made 120/9 and Janakpur folded for 93. The forecast totals of 170+ and 160+ sit between those extremes, which suggests a surface that can help batters and bowlers on different days.
This weather report is thin because no forecast, temperature or dew figures were supplied. Both recent Kirtipur matches were day-night games and both finished, with Janakpur bowled out in 19.5 overs. Chitwan’s form line does include an A, which usually marks an abandoned game, so a rain delay is not unthinkable. Dew could help chasers later in the evening, though the recent results point the other way.
Sikandar Raza captains Chitwan Rhinos, whose form reads W A L W L. On November 9 they chased 181 against Kathmandu Gorkhas and finished 170/7, losing by 10 runs. In this CHR vs JAB preview, Raza’s job is to turn that near miss into a first-innings platform.
Kamil Mishara is the key batter, but our pick for top run-scorer, most sixes and Player of the Match is Ravi Bopara. A first-innings 170+ is forecast, level with the 170/7 they reached last time. The squad also gets some added depth from Arjun Saud and Dan Mousley.
Rijan Dhakal is the key bowler, while Raza is tipped to take the most wickets, which gives the captain a double workload. Kushal Malla is the key all-rounder, and Bibek Yadav and Mousom Dhakal round out the options. No playing XI was confirmed.
Kamil Mishara, Arjun Saud, Ravi Bopara, Dan Mousley, Sikandar Raza, Kushal Malla, Bibek Yadav, Kamal Airee, Rijan Dhakal, Ranjit Kumar, Mousom Dhakal
Harmeet Singh captains Janakpur Bolts and is also the key bowler, so he carries both roles. The form line W W L L L shows a team that has lost three in a row, and the latest defeat was a 27-run loss to Sudur Paschim Royals on November 10 after a collapse to 93.
Aaditya Mahata is the key batter , with James Neesham our pick for top run-scorer and most sixes. A first-innings 160+ is forecast, a long way above the 93 they made last time, so the batting has plenty to prove. Harry Tector and Ryan Burl are in the squad.
Harmeet Singh is tipped as top wicket-taker, and Neesham is the key all-rounder, so he could matter with both bat and ball. Rahul Yadav and Lalit Rajbanshi are also available. Without a confirmed playing XI, the Bolts’ final balance is still open.
Anil Sah, Aaditya Mahata, Trit Raj Das, Harry Tector, Ryan Burl, Bishal Shusling, James Neesham, Harmeet Singh, Abhisekh Tiwari, Lalit Rajbanshi, Rahul Yadav
Chitwan Rhinos get our nod at 52%, while Janakpur Bolts sit at 48%. Chitwan have the steadier recent form and the stronger-looking top-order options, while Janakpur are coming off a heavy collapse. With one win each in the head-to-head, this is a narrow edge and not a lock. Can Raza’s Rhinos break the deadlock, or will Harmeet Singh’s Bolts bounce back? Follow JeetBuzz for match updates, stats and analysis.
What time does the Chitwan Rhinos vs Janakpur Bolts match start in IST?
The match starts at 4:15 PM IST on November 13, 2026.
Where can I watch the NPL 25th Match live in India?
The match is available to stream live on Sports Live Hub (SLH).
Who was Player of the Match in Chitwan Rhinos’ last game?
Kathmandu Gorkhas’ Rashid Khan won the award with 52 off 30 balls.
