Cricket Prediction | CHR vs KAG | Nepal Premier League 2025 | 15th Match | November 28 – Which Side Has the Edge?

CHR vs KAG Match Analysis

The 15th match of the Nepal Premier League will be held at the Kirtipur ground, with a day-night fixture set to begin at 3:30 PM local time. Both teams will look to consolidate their standings, making this a crucial mid-season clash.

Chitwan Rhinos have a balanced mix of experienced internationals and young talent, giving them depth in both batting and bowling. Dawid Malan and Ravi Bopara bring global experience, while Kushal Malla’s leadership provides energy and tactical awareness.

Kathmandu Gorkhas boast a strong, seasoned lineup with international and domestic players complementing each other. Karan KC and Gerhard Erasmus lead a side capable of putting up competitive totals.

Chitwan Rhinos vs Kathmandu Gorkhas Team Preview & Squads

Chitwan Rhinos

Kushal Malla leads CHR with aggressive intent and a calm demeanour under pressure. His ability to accelerate innings in the middle overs has often turned matches in Chitwan’s favour.

CHR have a strong top order with Dawid Malan and Ravi Bopara capable of anchoring or exploding as needed. The middle order, led by Kushal Malla and Deepak Bohara, adds balance, while finishing duties fall to Rijan Dhakal and Dev Khanal. This combination gives Chitwan flexibility in chasing or setting targets.

Chitwan’s bowling relies on Sohail Tanvir and Alpesh Ramjani as primary pacers, supported by spin options from Amar Routela and Dev Khanal. All-rounders like Dawid Malan and Ranjit Kumar can contribute crucial overs.

In their last outing against Lumbini Lions, Chitwan posted 142/7, but their bowlers struggled to defend the total. Lumbini chased down the target with 9 balls to spare, highlighting the Rhinos’ vulnerability in the death overs. Despite a competitive batting effort, the lack of penetration in bowling cost them the match.

Chitwan Rhinos Squads

Bipin Acharya, Ravi Bopara, Deepak Bohara, Rijan Dhakal, Gautam KC, Dev Khanal, Ranjit Kumar, Kushal Malla (c), Dawid Malan, Alpesh Ramjani, Bipin Rawal, Amar Routela, Arjun Saud (wk), Sohail Tanvir, Saif Zaib

Kathmandu Gorkhas

Gerhard Erasmus brings tactical nous and calm leadership to KAG. His ability to marshal bowlers and make clutch batting decisions has been pivotal. Erasmus inspires confidence in young players while ensuring the team maintains competitive discipline.

Kathmandu’s batting is bolstered by top-order solidity from Karan KC, Heinrich Klaasen, and Milind Kumar. They have experienced finishers in John Simpson and Ricardo Vasconcelos who can accelerate late in innings.

KAG bowling attack is anchored by Rashid Khan and Mohammad Aadil Alam, offering both spin and pace variety. Support from Krish Karki and Santosh Yadav adds balance, while Erasmus can contribute as a part-time bowler. Their bowling depth gives them an edge in controlling opposition scoring in the middle overs.

Kathmandu Gorkhas comfortably defeated Lumbini Lions, posting 157/8 and then restricting the opposition to 135, winning by 22 runs. Their bowlers executed plans perfectly, while the batting lineup showed resilience against early wickets. The win reflects the team’s ability to dominate both with bat and ball.

Kathmandu Gorkhas Squads

Gerhard Erasmus (c), Dipesh Kandel, Karan KC (c), Heinrich Klaasen, Krish Karki, Uttam Magar, Milind Kumar, Mohammad Aadil Alam, Rashid Khan, Santosh Yadav, Shahab Alam, Bhim Sharki, Pratik Shrestha, John Simpson, Sunny Patel, Tul Thapa, Aakash Tripathi, Ricardo Vasconcelos, Ben Charlesworth (wk)

CHR vs KAG Outfield Report

The Kirtipur pitch typically favours batsmen initially, offering true bounce and consistent pace. Spinners can extract turn in the middle overs, but early movement off the seam is minimal. The pitch tends to slow slightly in the second innings, making batting under lights more challenging.

The forecast predicts clear skies with temperatures around 22–24°C. Light evening dew could influence grip for spinners in the later stages. Moderate humidity levels should keep conditions comfortable for players and spectators alike.

Historically, a first-innings score of 160–170 is considered competitive at Kirtipur, while chasing sides can comfortably chase totals in the 140s. The lowest successful chase in recent seasons has been 135, showing moderate scoring consistency. Teams batting second often prefer calculated aggression to navigate the pitch’s slowdown after 10 overs.

Chitwan Rhinos vs Kathmandu Gorkhas Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

In their last five encounters, Kathmandu Gorkhas have edged Chitwan Rhinos with three wins to two. These matches have been closely contested, highlighting the evenly matched nature of the teams.

CHR vs KAG Prediction

According to cricket analysts Kathmandu Gorkhas have a 53% chance of Winning.

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