Kirtipur, Nov. 7 -- Pokhara Avengers won a match in the Nepal Premier League's last season, defeating Chitwan Rhinos by eight wickets in their final league-stage fixture.

On Friday though, the Avengers were handed their fourth consecutive loss of the NPL third season by Chitwan.

Pokhara started the season with a six-wicket loss against Sudurpaschim Royals, and were then defeated by Janakpur Bolts and Lumbini Lions.

The Avengers, starting without Shakib Al Hasan, won the toss and elected to field first. And they utilised the decision, allowing the Rhinos to put 151/6 on the scoreboard by the end of the first innings.

Chitwan had a good start with the bat as openers Arjun Saud and Dawid Malan built a 60-run partnership. When Saud (31 of...