Chitwan Rhinos
Chitwan Rhinos Season 3 Players
NPL Season 3
Chitwan Rhinos
13 confirmed players: 7 retained, 6 bought in auction
Auction spend: NPR NaN lakh • Purse left: NPR NaN lakh
The Chitwan Rhinos are a franchise cricket team in Nepal’s Premier League (NPL), representing the Chitwan region in central Nepal. Known for their aggressive playing style and strong team spirit, they are one of the most popular teams in the league.
Founded in 2022, the team has quickly built a strong fanbase and continues to improve each season. Owned by Chitwan Medical College, the Rhinos play their home matches at the Gautam Buddha International Cricket Stadium, with several games also held at Tribhuvan University Ground in Kathmandu.
Chitwan Rhinos 2026 Squad
All-rounders
NPL 2026 Season 3 squad status
Chitwan Rhinos retained core and auction buys
Only confirmed retained players and July 6, 2026 auction buys are shown here, so older squad names stay out of the team page.
Retained core
- Kushal MallaMarquee
- Rijan Dhakal
- Deepak Bohara
- Ranjeet Kumar
- Kamal Singh Airee
- Dev Khanal
- Arjun Saud
Auction buys
6 players bought on July 6, 2026
Source status
Retained list + completed auction tracker
Auction buys with confirmed prices
Confirmed squad list
Chitwan Rhinos Confirmed Season 3 Squad
Only players retained before the auction or bought in the July 6, 2026 auction are included.
Updated from Kathmandu Post retained-player report and Cricnepal's completed NPL Season 3 auction tracker.
Probable Playing XI 2026
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Key Players
Chitwan Rhinos’ core is built around Kushal Malla, with strong support from experienced all-rounders like Ravi Bopara and Saif Zaib. The squad also gets balance from international batting and bowling options such as Dawid Malan and Sohail Tanvir.
Key Players To Watch
| Player | Role | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Kushal Malla | Captain – All-rounder | Nepal |
| Dawid Malan | Batsman | England |
| Ravi Bopara | All-rounder | England |
| Sohail Tanvir | Bowler | Pakistan |
| Arjun Saud | Wicketkeeper | Nepal |
| Kamal Singh Airee | Bowler | Nepal |
| Dev Khanal | Top-order batsman | Nepal |
| Saif Zaib | All-rounder | England |
Team Stats & Record
Chitwan Rhinos have shown mixed form in the Nepal Premier League, finishing the 2025 league stage with 7 matches, 2 wins, and 5 losses (4 points).
| Stat | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 6 |
| Wins | 2 |
| Losses | 4 |
| Highest Team Score | 180 |
| Top Run Scorer | N/A |
| Top Wicket Taker | N/A |
Team Record
Their broader team records show a highest team score of 180 and 11 matches in the available all-time DT20 statistics, with 1601 total runs scored across those matches.
Recent results also include a strong win against Biratnagar Kings and a close loss to Kathmandu Gorkhas in the 2025 season.
Chitwan Rhinos NPL Schedule
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