Janakpur Bolts face Chitwan Rhinos in the 25th match of Nepal Premier League (NPL) Season 3 on Friday, 13 November 2026, at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur.
The match starts at 5:00 PM NPT / 4:45 PM IST / 4:15 PM PKT. The toss is at 4:30 PM NPT.
Janakpur is sixth on four points. This is their final league match, and only a win keeps their playoff hopes alive. Chitwan are fifth on five points, and a win would take them to seven points and into fourth place.
Match Preview
Janakpur have won two of their six matches and lost three in a row. Their last match was a 27-run defeat to Sudurpaschim Royals on 10 November 2026, when they were bowled out for 93 chasing 120. James Neesham top-scored with 20 off 25 balls, and Harmeet Singh took 4 for 17 in four overs.
Chitwan has won two of their five matches, with one no-result. Their last match was a 10-run defeat to Kathmandu Gurkhas on 9 November 2026, when they scored 170 for 7 chasing 181. Ravi Bopara made 55 off 35 balls, and Kamil Mishara and Arjun Saud added 48 runs for the first wicket.
2. Best Fantasy Picks
Top Picks
- Ravi Bopara (Chitwan): Chitwan's top run-scorer in the tournament, with 171 runs in four matches, at a strike rate of 132.6, with a highest score of 55. He made 55 off 35 balls in his last match.
- Harmeet Singh (Janakpur, captain): The tournament's leading wicket-taker, with 11 wickets in six innings, at an economy of 5.82, with best figures of 4 for 17. He took 4 for 17 against Sudurpaschim Royals in his last match.
- Rijan Dhakal (Chitwan): Chitwan's top wicket-taker, with 10 wickets in four innings, and the second-highest wicket-taker in the tournament.
- Trit Raj Das (Janakpur): 112 runs in six innings, with a highest score of 61, and named by CricketWorld as Janakpur's top batter pick for this match.
Captaincy Picks
- Sikandar Raza (Chitwan, captain): named by CricketWorld as Chitwan's top bowler pick for this match and a batting option in the middle order.
- James Neesham (Janakpur): top scorer for Janakpur in their last match, with 20 off 25 balls, and contributes with bat and ball.
- Saif Hassan (Janakpur): Janakpur's top run-scorer in the tournament, with 140 runs in four matches, at a strike rate of 115.7, with a highest score of 71. Selection risk: he was on the bench for Janakpur's last match, so only pick him if he returns to the XI at the toss.
- Kamil Mishara (Chitwan): opened the batting against Kathmandu Gurkhas and added 48 runs for the first wicket with Arjun Saud.
Differential Picks
Dream11 credits for this match are not verified, so these are called differential picks, not budget picks.
- Kamal Singh Airee (Chitwan): 9 wickets in three innings and fifth in the tournament's wicket-taking chart after Match 23.
- Rahul Yadav (Janakpur): 9 wickets in six innings for Janakpur, and a lower-order hitting option.
- Lalit Rajbanshi (Janakpur): took 1 for 24 in four overs against Sudurpaschim Royals and is a low-ownership bowling option.
3. Captain and Vice-Captain Choices
Small League
- Captain: Ravi Bopara
- Vice-Captain: Harmeet Singh
Grand League
- Captain: Harmeet Singh
- Vice-Captain: Sikandar Raza
Other vice-captain options: Rijan Dhakal, Trit Raj Das.
4. Dream11 Team
Dream11 Team 1 — Small League (2-3-4-2)
- Wicketkeepers: Arjun Saud, Anil Sah
- Batters: Ravi Bopara, Trit Raj Das, Kamil Mishara
- All-rounders: Harmeet Singh (C), Sikandar Raza, James Neesham, Dan Mousley
- Bowlers: Rijan Dhakal (VC), Rahul Yadav
Dream11 Team 2 — Grand League (1-3-4-3)
- Wicketkeeper: Arjun Saud
- Batters: Ravi Bopara (C), Trit Raj Das, Saif Hassan*
- All-rounders: Harmeet Singh, Sikandar Raza (VC), James Neesham, Kushal Malla
- Bowlers: Rijan Dhakal, Kamal Singh Airee, Lalit Rajbanshi
*Saif Hassan is only in Team 2 if he returns to the Janakpur XI at the toss. He was benched for Janakpur's last match.
Players to Avoid
- Parvez Hossain Emon (Janakpur): he has left to join Bangladesh A, according to the squad update on Gorkha Sports, so he is not available for selection. Do not pick him.
- Aaditya Mahata (Janakpur): bats low in the order and scored 10 off 11 balls in Janakpur's last match. He has limited fantasy value in the current XI.
Pick Ravi Bopara as captain in small leagues. He is the most consistent batter in this match, with 171 runs in four matches, and Chitwan's batting runs through him. In grand leagues, back Harmeet Singh as captain—he is the tournament's leading wicket-taker with 11 wickets, and Janakpur will need him to take wickets early if they are to defend a total or restrict Chitwan. Do not pick Saif Hassan in your main team unless he is named in the XI at the toss—he is Janakpur's top run-scorer, but he was benched for their last match.
Probable Playing XI
These are probable XIs, based on the teams' last matches. They are not confirmed. The confirmed XIs will be announced at the toss at 4:30 PM NPT on 13 November 2026.
Janakpur Bolts — Probable XI
Trit Raj Das, Harry Tector, Bishal Shusling, Anil Sah (wk), Ryan Burl, James Neesham, Abhisekh Tiwari, Harmeet Singh (C), Lalit Rajbanshi, Aaditya Mahata, Rahul Yadav
Chitwan Rhinos—Probable XI
Arjun Saud (wk), Kamil Mishara, Ravi Bopara, Sikandar Raza (C), Bibek Yadav, Kushal Malla, Dan Mousley, Ranjeet Kumar, Mousam Dhakal, Rijan Dhakal, Kamal Singh Airee
Kirtipur Pitch Report and Weather
Kirtipur's NPL 2026 averages, from CricketWorld's ground stats, are 157 for the first innings and 137 for the second innings.
The weather in Kirtipur on Friday, 13 November 2026 is forecast to be partly cloudy, with a high of 21°C during the day and a low of 10°C at night, and only a 10% chance of rain, according to weather.com, checked 12 November 2026. No rain interruption is expected. As an evening match, the temperature will fall through the game, from around 19°C at the start to around 16°C later in the evening.
The pitch has favored bowlers who hit the deck in the last two matches at Kirtipur—Sandeep Lamichhane took 6 for 27 in Match 22, and Scott Kuggeleijn took 3 for 13 in Match 21. Pick at least two frontline bowlers from each side in your team.
Head-to-Head Record
There has been no earlier meeting between these two teams in NPL Season 3. This is their first meeting in the tournament.
Overall, across all NPL seasons since 2024, the two teams have played two matches, with one win each, according to AIScore, updated 12 November 2026.
Janakpur's recent form: won 2 of their last 5, lost 3 in a row.
Chitwan's recent form: won 2 of their last 5, with one no-result.
Match Winner Prediction
Chitwan Rhinos, narrowly—on the strength of Ravi Bopara's form and their bowling attack, led by Rijan Dhakal and Kamal Singh Airee. But Janakpur have everything to play for in their final league match, and Harmeet Singh's 11 wickets make them dangerous if they bowl first. CricketWorld also predicts a Chitwan Rhinos win.
