Lumbini Lions Win Toss, Elect to Field First Against Chitwan Rhinos in NPL Match

The National Professional League (NPL) features a match today between the Lumbini Lions and the Chitwan Rhinos. The Lumbini Lions won the toss and have elected to field first against the Chitwan Rhinos. This decision immediately paid off for Lumbini, which secured the first wicket of the match on only the second ball of the opening over.

Lumbini bowler Ruben Trumpelmann dismissed Chitwan’s David Malan with the second delivery. The Chitwan Rhinos are aiming to maintain their momentum after winning their first game against the Karnali Yaks by four wickets, as they seek a spot in the playoffs. Conversely, the Lumbini Lions are focused on securing a positive start to their campaign.

The Chitwan Rhinos reached the playoffs in the previous NPL season, while the Lumbini Lions struggled, winning only one of their seven matches. However, the Lions did secure a 33-run victory over the Rhinos during the league stage of the last edition. Today’s game sets the stage for the Chitwan Rhinos to seek revenge for that past defeat, while the Lumbini Lions look to repeat their success.