Chitwan Rhinos and Karnali Yaks are set for a blockbuster clash when they meet in the second match of the CSA T20 Challenge 2025 tournament on Tuesday at Tribhuvan University Ground in Kirtipur. Chitwan Rhinos Chitwan Rhinos will look to start fresh in the new season of the Nepal Premier League after a disappointing exit from the knockout last year. They had lost to Karnali Yaks by 21 runs in the Eliminator 1 match. They finished third on the NPL 2024 points table with 4 victories and 3 defeats in their 7 league games. The team features some of the promising veteran talents, including former English all-rounder Ravi Bopara, Dawid Malan, and former Pakistani bowler Sohail Tanvir. Karnali Yaks Karnali Yaks finished fourth in the NPL 2024 leaderboard with the same number of victories and defeats as their opponents in their 7 games last season. They had a disappointing defeat against Janakpur Bolts in the Qualifier match. With a fresh season and a squad that comprises young and experienced talent, they will aim to bounce back and stamp their authority this season. The squad features Max O'Dowd, William Bosisto, and Mark Watt. CHR vs KAY T20 Match Details CHR vs KAY T20 NPL Match Details Match Chitwan Rhinos vs Karnali Yaks 2nd T20 Match Date and Time Tuesday, November 18; 11:30 a.m. IST Venue Tribhuvan University Ground, Kirtipur Broadcasting and live streaming TV - Star Sports Select 1; Live Stream - FanCode CHR vs KAY T20 Pitch Report The surface at Kirtipur is known for helping bowlers, particularly seamers, who benefit from extra movement due to the moisture on the pitch. Despite the bowling-friendly conditions, batsmen can pile up good runs if they spend some good time at the crease. The average first innings total at this venue is 150, which is likely to go higher in this match. CHR vs KAY T20 Weather Report The weather is expected to remain clear and warm throughout the match, with no to little chances of rain predicted. The temperature is likely to be around 26-20°C. CHR vs KAY Head-to-Head Records CHR vs KAY head-to-head (in T20s) Match Played 2 Won by Chitwan Rhinos 0 Won by Karnali Yaks 2 Tied 0 No Result 0 CHR vs KAY T20 Probable XI Chitwan Rhinos: Kushal Malla, Saif Zaib, Alpesh Ramjani, Rijan Dhakal, Bipin Rawal, Dev Khanal, Bipin Acharya, Ravi Bopara, Dawid Malan, Arjun Saud, Sohail Tanvir Karnali Yaks: Sompal Kami, Mark Watt, Nandan Yadav, Gulshan Kumar Jha, William Bosisto, Yuvraj Khatri, Pawan Sarraf, Max O'Dowd, Bipin Sharma, Dipendra Rawat, Arjun Gharti Players To Watch Out For In the CHR vs KAY NPL T20 Match Ravi Bopara | Chitwan Rhinos: The former English all-rounder and right-hand batter contributes well from his batting and bowling. His power-hitting ability has been commendable, especially in this format. He has shown his ability in different T20 leagues across the world. In 494 T20 matches in his career so far, he has scored 9948 runs and also taken 292 wickets. Sompal Kami | Karnali Yaks: This 29-year-old right-hand batter is one of the best in-form players in this format for the Karnali team. He has played 99 T20 matches so far in his career and has scored 382 runs and taken 84 wickets. He is one player to watch out for. CHR vs KAY T20 Toss Prediction Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue In the last three T20 matches played at this venue from the last NPL season, the teams that won the toss have opted to bowl twice and bat once. Advantages of Batting First on This Pitch The team batting first at this venue has won 25 out of the total 47 matches played here, while the teams batting second have won 18 games. This trend suggests that teams should prefer to bat first and focus on posting a challenging total on the scoreboard. CHR vs KAY Today's Match Scenario Scenario 1 Toss Winner: Chitwan Rhinos (opts to bat first) Power-Play Score: 40-42 CHR Total: 155-165 Match Winner: Chitwan Rhinos Scenario 2 Toss Winner: Karnali Yaks (opts to bat first) Power-Play Score: 45-52 KAY Total: 175-185 Match Winner: Karnali Yaks Who will win today's CHR vs KAY T20 match? Karnali Yaks are likely to win this match. They have dominantly registered victories in both face-offs against Chitwan Rhinos and will look to carry their momentum in this season as well. Moreover, they have a better squad as compared to Karnali Yak.