Biratnagar Kings vs Chitwan Rhinos playing XI for NPL 2026 Match 2: the probable lineups for Tuesday 27 October at 12:30 PM NST at the TU International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur, built from the confirmed Season 3 squads, with the final XIs confirmed after the toss.
Toss: To be announced. Status: Probable XI. The confirmed XIs come at the toss on Tuesday, shortly before the 12:30 PM start.
Match Details
| Match | Match 2, NPL Season 3 |
| Teams | Biratnagar Kings vs Chitwan Rhinos |
| Date | Tuesday, 27 October 2026 |
| Time | 12:30 PM NPT, 11:45 AM PKT, 12:15 PM IST |
| Venue | TU International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur |
| Toss | To be announced |
Biratnagar Kings Playing XI
Probable XI
| # | Player | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lokesh Bam | Wicketkeeper | (WK) |
| 2 | Charith Asalanka | Batter | overseas |
| 3 | Imran Shekh | Batter | |
| 4 | Andre Russell | All-rounder | overseas |
| 5 | Shubham Ranjane | All-rounder | overseas |
| 6 | Narayan Joshi | All-rounder | |
| 7 | Rupesh Kumar Singh | All-rounder | |
| 8 | Basir Ahamad | Bowler | |
| 9 | Sandeep Lamichhane | Bowler | (c) |
| 10 | Pratish GC | Bowler | |
| 11 | Subash Bhandari | Bowler |
Chitwan Rhinos Playing XI
Probable XI
| # | Player | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bipin Rawal | Wicketkeeper | (WK) |
| 2 | Dev Khanal | Batter | |
| 3 | Kushal Malla | All-rounder | (c) |
| 4 | Sikandar Raza | All-rounder | overseas |
| 5 | Ravi Bopara | All-rounder | overseas |
| 6 | Deepak Bohara | Batter | |
| 7 | Bibek Kumar Yadav | All-rounder | |
| 8 | Kaleem Sana | Bowler | overseas |
| 9 | Kamal Singh Airee | Bowler | |
| 10 | Rijan Dhakal | Bowler | |
| 11 | Mausam Dhakal | Bowler |
Impact Players and Substitutes
No Impact Player rule is officially confirmed for NPL Season 3, so there is no designated impact player.
Biratnagar bench: Dilsad Ali, Prajwal Thapa, Aprajit Poudel, Naren Saud, Pratik Shrestha, Sujan Thapaliya.
Chitwan bench: Arjun Saud, Ranjeet Kumar, Ashok Dhami, Gautam KC, Salahuddin Khan, Usama Mir.
Changes from Last Match
XI-level changes come only at the toss. Squad level: Biratnagar: Russell, Asalanka, Ranjane (overseas trio), Rupesh Kumar Singh (NPR 15 lakh auction buy); Chitwan: Raza, Bopara, Sana, Mir (overseas), Bibek Kumar Yadav (NPR 15 lakh auction buy), Sohail Tanvir (new coach).
Full Squads
Biratnagar Kings full squad (17 players)
Lokesh Bam, Charith Asalanka, Imran Shekh, Andre Russell, Shubham Ranjane, Narayan Joshi, Rupesh Kumar Singh, Basir Ahamad, Sandeep Lamichhane, Pratish GC, Subash Bhandari, Dilsad Ali, Prajwal Thapa, Aprajit Poudel, Naren Saud, Pratik Shrestha, Sujan Thapaliya
Chitwan Rhinos full squad (17 players)
Bipin Rawal, Dev Khanal, Kushal Malla, Sikandar Raza, Ravi Bopara, Deepak Bohara, Bibek Kumar Yadav, Kaleem Sana, Kamal Singh Airee, Rijan Dhakal, Mausam Dhakal, Arjun Saud, Ranjeet Kumar, Ashok Dhami, Gautam KC, Salahuddin Khan, Usama Mir
Biratnagar Kings vs Chitwan Rhinos Playing XI: Team News and Injury Updates
Lamichhane captains Biratnagar under head coach Dhammika Prasad, and Malla captains Chitwan under head coach Sohail Tanvir. No injury or unavailability is confirmed for either side. Each probable XI carries three overseas players: Russell, Asalanka, Ranjane (Biratnagar); Raza, Bopara, Sana (Chitwan). Maximum four overseas per XI. Ranjane (USA) gives Biratnagar an Associate player, and Sana (Canada) does the same for Chitwan. Usama Mir sits in Chitwan's wider squad as the fourth overseas option. The pair split their first two meetings 1–1: Biratnagar won by 51 runs on 13 December 2024 (181/5 against 130/6), and Chitwan won by 48 runs on 26 November 2025 (174/5 against 126 all out).
Pitch and Conditions
TU Ground, Kirtipur hosts all 32 Season 3 matches. No dependable par score exists (highest 220 for 6, lowest 51 all out). Tuesday's fixture is the day match of the double-header, starting at 12:30 PM NST. Watch it on Star Sports Select 2 / Select 2 HD (TV in India and South Asia), on FanCode in India (Tour Pass Rs 89), on NetTV worldwide, and on Himalaya Sports on Nepal TV. Full detail in our match preview, match prediction and live streaming.
Biratnagar Kings vs Chitwan Rhinos – Who will win?
2nd Match · 27 Oct | Tue · 12:30 PM NPT. Back your team — one vote per device, and you can switch any time.
Results are shared live with every fan. One vote per device.
FAQs
What is Biratnagar Kings vs Chitwan Rhinos’ playing XI for NPL 2026 Match 2?
Tables above. Lamichhane captains Biratnagar, Malla captains Chitwan. Confirmed XIs replace them after the toss.
Who won the toss?
Not yet. Toss: To be announced. The result updates here right after the toss.
Which overseas players are playing?
Russell, Asalanka, Ranjane (Biratnagar); Raza, Bopara, Sana (Chitwan). Maximum four overseas per XI.
Is any player injured or unavailable?
No injury or unavailability is confirmed for either side.
Who is the impact player?
No Impact Player rule is officially confirmed for NPL Season 3, so there is no designated impact player.
Comments