Sudurpaschim Royals vs Chitwan Rhinos: NPL 2026 Match 11 Preview
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Sudurpaschim Royals face Chitwan Rhinos in Match 11 of NPL 2026 on Monday, 2 November at 5:00 PM NPT (4:45 PM IST) at the TU Ground, Kirtipur. It is the second game of a double-header. Live score and the full scorecard: match page.
Form guide
| Team | 2026 so far | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Sudurpaschim Royals | L v Lumbini (87 all out), W v Pokhara by 6 wkts, L v Biratnagar by 35 runs (5 overs) | 2 |
| Chitwan Rhinos | W v Biratnagar by 8 runs, Lumbini match washed out | 3 |
Sudurpaschim: two-time finalists under pressure
Sudurpaschim topped the league in both 2024 and 2025 and lost both finals. This season has been uneven. They were bowled out for 87 by the defending champions in the opener, recovered to chase 146 against Pokhara with captain Dipendra Singh Airee making 51 off 36, then lost a five-over game to Biratnagar that started after 9 PM. Coach Misbah-ul-Haq has since defended the players’ objection to the wet outfield that night. Airee leads their batting with 79 runs. Anil Kharel has their wickets, 5 at 6.4 runs each, including 3 for 23 against Pokhara.
Chitwan: unbeaten but barely tested
Chitwan have played one completed match. In it, Dawid Malan, a late signing, made 70 off 50 balls in 157 for 3. Kamal Airee then took 4 for 26 to bowl Biratnagar out for 149. Their game against Lumbini was abandoned without a ball bowled. Captain Kushal Malla has not needed to bat yet, which makes the Rhinos’ middle order the unknown.
Players to watch
- Dipendra Singh Airee (SR): top scorer for his side and a useful off-spinner (2 wickets so far).
- Dawid Malan (CR): the highest score by an overseas batter in the first nine matches.
- Kamal Airee (CR): 4 for 26 in his only bowl of the season.
- Scott Kuggeleijn (SR): 28 off 6 balls in the five-over game, the kind of hitting Sudurpaschim have missed.
What is at stake
A Chitwan win takes them to five points and keeps them unbeaten. A Sudurpaschim win puts them on four and back in the top-four race after a slow start. See every team’s route to the top four on the playoff scenarios page and the live points table. Watching on TV or streaming? Our how to watch guide lists channels by country.
FAQ
What time is Sudurpaschim Royals vs Chitwan Rhinos?
5:00 PM Nepal Time (4:45 PM IST) on Monday, 2 November 2026, at the TU Ground in Kirtipur.
Who are the captains for Sudurpaschim v Chitwan?
Dipendra Singh Airee captains Sudurpaschim Royals and Kushal Malla captains Chitwan Rhinos.
How have Sudurpaschim Royals started NPL 2026?
One win from three: they lost to Lumbini Lions and Biratnagar Kings and beat Pokhara Avengers.
Are Chitwan Rhinos unbeaten in NPL 2026?
Yes, before Match 11: they beat Biratnagar Kings by 8 runs and their match against Lumbini Lions was washed out.
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