Kushal Malla (C)
Batting All-rounder
Chitwan Rhinos
Franchise: Chitwan Rhinos
League: Nepal Premier League (NPL)
Founded: 2024
Owner: Chitwan Rhinos Franchise
Head Coach: Kalam Ali
Captain: Kushal Malla
Primary Venue: Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur
Tagline: “Fear the Charge”
Official Website: chitwanrhinos.com
About Chitwan Rhinos
Chitwan Rhinos are a professional T20 franchise competing in the Nepal Premier League, representing the cricket-loving region of Chitwan. Built for NPL Season 2, the Rhinos bring together a mix of Nepal’s brightest talents and experienced international stars.
The team is led by explosive all-rounder Kushal Malla, with experienced overseas performers like Dawid Malan, Ravi Bopara and Sohail Tanvir providing world-class quality. With powerful batting, clever spin options and left-arm pace, Chitwan Rhinos are designed to be a genuine title contender in NPL 2025.
Chitwan Rhinos Squad – NPL 2025
Full squad for the Nepal Premier League 2025 season.
Bipin Acharya
All-rounder
Kamal Singh Airee
Bowler
Deepak Bohara
Batter
Ravi Bopara
Batting All-rounder
Rijan Dhakal
Bowler
Saugat Dhakal
Bowler
Gautam KC
Bowler
Dev Khanal
Top-order Batter
Ranjeet Kumar
Bowler
Dawid Malan
Top-order Batter (Overseas)
Alpesh Ramjani
All-rounder
Amar Routela
Bowler
Arjun Saud (WK)
Wicketkeeper-Batter
Bipin Rawal
Wicketkeeper-Batter
Saif Zaib
Batting All-rounder (Overseas)
Sohail Tanvir
Left-arm Fast Bowler (Overseas)
*Squad based on official Nepal Premier League 2025 squad lists.
Recent Performance
In the 2025 Nepal Premier League, Chitwan Rhinos have built a reputation as a dangerous unit, powered by the explosive hitting of Kushal Malla, the experience of Ravi Bopara and Dawid Malan, and the cutting edge of Sohail Tanvir with the ball.
With multiple all-rounders and a strong middle order, Rhinos are capable of both defending low totals and chasing big scores. For live scores, detailed stats, and match highlights, follow official NPL platforms and major cricket websites.