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CLAIM NOWBiratnagar Kings vs Chitwan Rhinos, NPL, Today Match Prediction 13 December 2024
BK vs CR Win Probability
Toss Winner - Biratnagar Kings won the toss and choose to bat first
Biratnagar Kings beat Chitwan Rhinos by 51 runs
Chitwan Rhinos eye consistency against bottom-placed Biratnagar
- Biratnagar Kings are struggling with the bat
- Rhinos have lost 2 of their last 3 matches
- Kings look threatening with the ball
Chitwan Rhinos to win
| Tournament: | Nepal Premier League, 2024 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Nepal, Nepal |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 17.3°C|Mist |
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BK vs CR Match Prediction & Analysis
The Nepal Premier League 2024 has reached its business end with the Rhinos and Kings playing each other in their last league stage game in Kirtipur. The Kings have nothing to lose but they could spoil Rhions’ chances of reaching the playoffs.
Chitwan Rhinos must win this game to stay alive in the competition and a big win would help them with the NRR too. They are already ahead of the 4th and 5th placed teams in NRR. A win here would cement their playoff spot.
Biratnagar Kings are in fine touch with the ball. They will pose a tough challenge to the inconsistent Rhinos. Though the Kings have some experienced big-hitting overseas players, they have failed to get going in their recent outings.
For the Rhinos, their overreliance on a few in-form players like Bopara has hurt their winning chances. Can the Rhinos bounce back in this all-important game?
RECENT PERFORMANCE
BK
L L W L L
BK
182/7 in 20.0 9.1
NPL
Sudurpaschim Royals beat Biratnagar Kings by 90 runs
92/10 in 16.1 5.69
CR
L W L W W
CR
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 0 Matches
TEAMS PREVIEW
Biratnagar Kings Preview
Biratnagar Kings were brilliant with the ball in the last game as they tied with Pokhara Avengers while defending a low total of 139 runs. However, the Kings lost in the super over.
Though skipper Sandeep Lamicchane is the star player in this side, others have dominated in the bowling department. Pratish GC and Chris Sole are the key wicket-takers in the squad.
They look promising and have been consistently delivering wickets for the Kings. Basir Ahamad is another key bowler who can bowl tight economies and pick up a wicket or two.
Biratnagar’s strength lies in their bowling. They have struggled to reach 140 in their last outings. Before the tied match in the last game, the Kings had lost while chasing a small target of 134 runs.
Nicholas Kirton was the top scorer with 40 off 39 balls at number 5 as the Kings finished with 126 for 8 in that run chase. Martin Guptill, Scott Edwards, and Nicholas Kirton are the star players in this lineup expected to deliver big for Biratnagar Kings.
Basir Ahamad is also handy in the lower order and can score some crucial runs at the death.
Biratnagar Kings Predicted Playing XI:
Lokesh Bam, Martin Guptill, Naren Bhatta, Scott Edwards (wk), Nicholas Kirton, Basir Ahamad, Chris Sole, Dipak Bohara, Pratish GC, Sandeep Lamichhane (c), Anil Kharel
Biratnagar Kings Key Players From Previous Game Of Nepal Premier League, 2024
Biratnagar Kings Actual Playing XI:
Lokesh Bam, Martin Guptill, Nicholas Kirton, Rajesh Pulami, Basir Ahmed, Pratish G C, Subash Bhandari , Dipak Bohara, Chris Sole, Sandeep Lamichhane, Scott Edwards
Chitwan Rhinos Preview
Chitwan Rhinos lost their last match while chasing a 168-run target. A couple of their bowlers were a bit too expensive in their short spells allowing the opposition to post a competitive total.
Bopara can deliver breakthroughs and economical spells. He is also crucial in the middle order with the bat. However, this dependency on one player has hurt the Rhinos and they need to find other match-winners soon.
Bopara did not bowl in the last game and was out cheaply. No one else in the middle order stepped up to lead the Rhinos. Luc Benkenstein was off to a decent start at number 4 but failed to convert it into a match-winning knock.
Skipper Kushal Malla is a handy batter at number 6 and should step up and be a match-finisher for the team. Bipin Rawal and Santosh Karki are some top-order players who are out of form and struggling to find the rhythm.
The Rhinos tried promoting Sohail Tanvir to number 3 as a pinch hitter but he failed to deliver. There are plenty of batting issues for Chitwan Rhinos to sort out going ahead.
Sohail Tanvir, Rijan Dhakal, and skipper Kushal Malla are the key bowlers who have been among the top wicket-takers for the side.
Chitwan Rhinos Predicted Playing XI:
Santosh Khatri, Hassan Eisakhil, Bipin Rawal (wk), Kushal Malla (c), Ravi Bopara, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Amar Routela, Rijan Dhakal, Ranjit Kumar, Deepak Bohara, Sohail Tanvir
Chitwan Rhinos Key Players From Previous Game Of Nepal Premier League, 2024
Chitwan Rhinos Actual Playing XI:
Amar Routela, Ravi Bopara, Bipin Rawal, Santosh Karki, Ranjit Kumar, Rijan Dhakal, Deepak Bohara , Hassan Eisakhil, Kushal Malla, Sohail Tanvir, Basil Hameed
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
It will be clear and sunny in Kritipur on the match day with a high of 19 degrees Celsius. It should be a great day for cricket without any interruptions and we expect a close contest between the two sides.
BK vs CR Pitch Report
It is a balanced wicket with some help for the bowlers. There have been some high-scores recently but the bowlers have enjoyed the upper hand in most outings. The average 1st innings score in the last 10 T20s is 135 runs at this venue in Kirtipur. We reckon anything over 165 will be a match-winning total in this game.
Toss: To Bowl
Teams batting first have won 8 of the last 10 matches at this venue in the Nepal Premier League 2024. We reckon both teams will be looking to bat first given their lack of consistency and form. They are in no position to chase down anything competitive at this point and will be relying on their bowlers to win the game for them.
BK vs CR
Winning Prediction
Biratnagar Kings have some quality bowlers who have been consistent and look threatening. Chitwan Rhinos can put the Kings on the backfoot if they win the toss and bowl first. Toss will be a key factor in this match given that neither team has any reliable players in the batting lineup. However, Chitwan Rhinos seem to have a slight edge and hence will start as favorites in our match prediction.
Chitwan Rhinos to win
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