Chitwan Rhinos vs Pokhara Avengers, NPL, Today Match Prediction 03 December 2024

CR vs PKA Match Prediction & Analysis

It is the 5th game in the Nepal Premier League 2024. Chitwan Rhinos will look to build on its momentum as they take on the Pokhara Avengers. The Chitwan Rhinos defeated the Kathmandu Gurkhas in their first game, and the team expects a strong show from them. The Pokhara Avengers will begin their campaign and look for a positive start. 

The Chitwan Rhinos looked clinical in their opening game. They have a strong bowling attack, and the batting lineup has also earned praise The Pokhara Avengers have strength in their batting but lack it in their bowling attack. It will be a close contest, and it remains to be seen which team emerges as the winner. 

RECENT PERFORMANCE

CR

W

KMG

111/9 in 20.0 5.55

NPL

Chitwan Rhinos beat Kathmandu Gurkhas by 5 wickets 02 Dec 2024

CR

114/5 in 17.1 6.64

PKA

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Chitwan Rhinos Preview

Kushal Malla's team has gotten a good start in the season. They defeated the Kathmandu Gurkhas. It was a strong show from their bowlers, followed by a strong show from the batting lineup. The team will look to build on this momentum and move up on the points table with another win. 

Hassan Eisakhil and Deepak Bohara didn't have a good outing in the last game, and the team expects a strong start from the pair. Luc Benkenstein, Kushal Malla, and Ravi Bopara are good hitters in the middle, and the team needs partnerships between the trio. Santosh Karki and Sharad Vesawkar add depth to this batting lineup. 

It was an excellent show from the bowling attack in the last game. The team expects good spells with the new ball from Rijan Dhakal and Sohail Tanvir. Kushal Malla and Ravi Bopara have a lot of experience, and the team expects wickets from them in the middle overs. Amar Routela and Benkenstein complete a strong attack for the team.

Chitwan Rhinos Predicted Playing XI:

Kushal Malla (c), Hassan Eisakhil, Deepak Bohara, Luc Benkenstein, Ravi Bopara, Santosh Karki, Sharad Vesawkar, Bipin Rawal (wk), Amar Routela, Rijan Dhakal, Sohail Tanvir

Chitwan Rhinos Actual Playing XI:

Luc Benkenstein, Ravi Bopara, Bipin Rawal, Santosh Karki, Rijan Dhakal, Deepak Bohara , Hassan Eisakhil, Kushal Malla, Sharad Vesawkar, Amar Routela, Sohail Tanvir

Pokhara Avengers Preview

Kushal Bhurtel and his team will begin their campaign in this game. They are up against a strong side and need to play well in the game. Bhurtel is an experienced player who will look to lead from the front. The team has a strong batting lineup and shall look to take advantage of it. 

Andries Gous and Dinesh Kharel must deliver a good start as they will face a bowling attack high on confidence. Kushal Bhurtel must anchor the innings in the middle order with Dilip Nath and Sunam Gautam. Bas De Leede, Raymon Reifer, and Michael Leask add depth to the batting. 

Bipin Khatri and Akash Chand are promising bowlers, and the team expects early wickets to gain an advantage. Raymon Reifer and Narayan Joshi will look to keep the scoring under check in the middle overs. The team would also like a good show from Bas De Leede and Michael Leask in the ing role.

Pokhara Avengers Predicted Playing XI:

Kushal Bhurtel (c), Andries Gous (wk), Sunam Gautam, Dinesh Kharel, Bas De Leede, Michael Leask, Dilip Nath, Narayan Joshi, Raymon Reifer, Bipin Khatri, Akash Chand

Pokhara Avengers Actual Playing XI:

Kiran Thagunna , Kushal Bhurtel, Dilip Nath, Bipin Khatri, Sagar Dhakal, Bas de Leede, Matt Critchley, Michael Leask, Narayan Joshi, Raymon Reifer, Dinesh Kharel

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

We expect clear skies over Kirtipur. The wicket was difficult in the early overs as the bowlers could not move the ball. Batsmen have to play cautiously on this surface to win the game. The average first-innings score this season is 127 runs, and the team batting first will be happy with 160 runs.

CR vs PKA Pitch Report

Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur, is a large ground. The wicket is good for batting as the ball comes to the bat nicely. Fast bowlers do well on this track with the new ball. Spinners are successful on this track when the wicket is dry. 

Toss: To Bowl

In the first three games, the team chasing the score has won comfortably. It is challenging to bat first as bowlers can move the ball in the early overs. The team winning the toss would look to bowl first in this game.