Kathmandu, Dec. 2 -- Janakpur Bolts claimed their first win of the Nepal Premier League on Tuesday, defeating Chitwan Rhinos by six wickets after explosive half-centuries from Anil Sah and Maaz Sadaqat powered a successful chase of 177 at Kirtipur.

Sah struck 61 off 36 balls and Sadaqat smashed 63 off just 30 as Janakpur raced to 180-4 in 17.3 overs. The pair rescued the innings after Aasif Sheikh fell for 18, adding a brisk 79 from 37 balls to seize control of the match. Player of the match Sah hit four fours and three sixes, while Sadaqat lashed six fours and four sixes.

Janakpur made bold selection changes ahead of the fixture, dropping Lalit Rajbanshi and Kishore Mahato after poor returns earlier in the season. Sah and Sachin Bhatta...