Kathmandu, Nov. 9 -- Kathmandu Gorkhas set Chitwan Rhinos a target of 181 runs in the second match of the Nepal Premier League (NPL) on Monday, scoring 180 for eight in their allotted 20 overs.

Invited to bat after Chitwan captain Sikandar Raza won the toss, Kathmandu recovered from an early collapse to post a competitive total at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur.

Kathmandu lost both openers, David Warner and Sahil Patel, for just 13 runs inside the first four overs. The pair had put on a 104-run opening partnership in their previous match against Lumbini Lions.

Australian batting star Warner was bowled by Kamal Singh Airee for one off six balls, while Patel scored eight off 12 deliveries before being d...