Chitwan, who have collected four points from five games, must win today's game to qualify for the playoffs.
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Chitwan Rhinos will field first in the second match of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) cricket on Thursday. Chitwan captain Kushal Malla won the toss and invited Sudurpaschim Royals to bat at the Tribhuvan University Cricket International Ground, Kirtipur.
Sudurpaschim is at the top after winning its first 5 matches. If Sudurpaschim, which has already secured a place in the playoffs, defeats Chitwan to advance to Qualifier 1. Chitwan is under pressure to win this match and the match against Pokhara Avengers on Saturday to qualify for the playoffs.
Chitwan has included fast bowling duo Region Dhakal and George Scrimshaw in the team. This is the first match for Scrimshaw, who has played for England. He and Region will replace Sohail Tanbir and Saugat Dhakal.
Hikmat Mahara and Punit Mehera are making their debuts from Pokhara. Deepak Bohra will also be playing his first match in the Sudurpaschim jersey. They will replace Jas Brown, Milan Bohra and Hemant Dhami.
