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CLAIM NOWToss Winner - Kathmandu Gurkhas won the toss and choose to bowl first
Kathmandu Gurkhas beat Biratnagar Kings by 1 wickets
Biratnagar Kings are aiming for second consecutive victory
Our prediction is for the Kathmandu Gurkhas to win
Tournament: | Nepal Premier League, 2024 |
Format: | t20 |
Venue: | Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Nepal, Nepal |
Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
Weather: | 14.9°C|Sunny |
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The Nepal Premier League is all set to entertain a crucial contest between Biratnagar Kings and Kathmandu Gurkhas. The two teams are separated by just two points coming into the match at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground. The two outfits have managed crucial victories in the recent game to come into the fixture with some degree of confidence. In the case of Biratnagar, it was a decent victory over Chitwan while Kathmandu Gurkhas were able to crush Pokhara by a significant margin. A victory in this game could push Kathmandu Gurkhas even to the second spot based on the Net Run Rate while Biratnagar Kings are hoping to close the gap on the former.
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Biratnagar Kings are coming into the game after dropping down to 6th in the standings following the recent loss against Pokhara Avengers. They did recover with a 51-run victory over Chitwan. But the team are still very close to the bottom of the table. Biratnagar Kings need to put up a string of victories to climb away from the bottom spots.
Lokesh Bam and Martin Guptill have been showing excellent form so far this season. They have been among the consistent players for the team for different reasons. The former has been able to come up with 116 runs from his four matches so far this season. Bam has also been quite useful with the ball with his off-break deliveries. Martin Guptill comes into the game with 82 runs from his five matches.
Chris Sole, though, will be the pick of the bowlers for Biratnagar Kings after averaging an impressive 15.4 from his three matches, which have yielded five wickets. Sandeep Lamichhane has played a crucial role as the captain after grabbing three wickets from his four matches.
Lokesh Bam, Martin Guptill, Dipak Bohara, Scott Edwards, Nicholas Kirton, Basir Ahamad, Rajesh Pulami, Chris Sole, Pratis GC, Sandeep Lamichhane (c), Subash Bhandari
Lokesh Bam, Nicholas Kirton, Rajesh Pulami, Basir Ahmed, Ismat Alam, Subash Bhandari , Dipak Bohara, Anil Kharel, Chris Sole, Sandeep Lamichhane, Scott Edwards
The big victory over Pokhara Avengers comes as a big relief for Kathmandu Gurkhas, who have been plagued with inconsistencies over the season. The team has alternated between victory and defeat in a string of matches. They are now looking to put together a sequence of consecutive victories for the first time this season. A victory in this match could help Kathmandu Gurkhas narrow the deficit and even jump into the top four.
Stephen Eskinazi is the top scorer for the team with 132 runs from his six innings at an average of 22. After playing a crucial role in the victory over Pokhara, Eskinazi is looking to build further. He was able to come up with his first half-century of the season – 60 runs from just 34 balls – in the last game.
Karan KC will be the key bowler for the team and he will be looking to add to his 11 wickets picked up so far from his six matches. Karan KC was instrumental in grabbing the lower order of Pokhara and preventing the team from putting together a decent total.
Stephen Eskinazi, Michael Levitt, Bhim Sharki, Gerhard Erasmus, Karan KC (c), Rashid Khan, Raju Rijal, Nathan Sowter, Pratik Shrestha, Shahab Alam, Dipesh Kandel
Daniel Douthwaite, Dipesh Kandel, Gerhard Erasmus, Karan KC, Pratik Shrestha, Stephen Eskinazi, Rashid Khan, Shahab Alam, Bhim Sharki, Michael Levitt, Shankar Rana
There is a very balanced pitch at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground. In the last 20 matches, the average first-innings score comes at 135 runs. The team batting first has been able to enjoy success in 55% of the games.
The Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground will continue to host the Nepal Premier League matches like the previous weeks. It is a ground with a balanced pitch and one that is likely to be better for spinners in the middle overs.
The team batting first has been able to enjoy success in 55% of the games. Due to the slight difficulty in setting a strong target, teams are likely to prefer to bowl first. The toss winner has had a success ratio of 40% in the final result.
Biratnagar Kings were able to pick up a crucial victory in the last match but they have struggled for consistency in the 2024 season. The team has just managed its second win of the season and it will take a staggering comeback to overcome Kathmandu Gurkhas, who look strong on paper in the batting and bowling departments.
Our prediction is for the Kathmandu Gurkhas to win
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