Kathmandu Gurkhas vs Chitwan Rhinos, NPL, Today Match Prediction 02 December 2024

KMG vs CR Match Prediction & Analysis

It is the 2nd match in the Nepal Premier League 2024. Kathmandu Gurkhas will take on the Chitwan Rhinos as both teams begin their campaign. Being the first game, both teams will look to win and build momentum. The two sides have roped in quality players for this tournament, and they look to perform well in the game. 

Kathmandu Gurkhas have a strong batting lineup, with some of the biggest names in Nepal's cricket being part of the team. They also have a good bowling attack that has plenty of variety. Chitwan Rhinos lack strength in their bowling attack, and it will be interesting to see if they can overcome this challenge. 

RECENT PERFORMANCE

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HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Kathmandu Gurkhas Preview

Gerhard Erasmus will lead the team in this game, bringing a lot of experience to this team. The team has the right mix of young and experienced players, and Erasmus expects to get the best out of them. It is the season's first game, and the Kathmandu Gurkhas' skipper wants to make a confident start. 

The team will expect a good start at the top from Michael Levitt and Sumit Maharjan, as both are good stroke players. Shankar Rana, Rashid Khan, and Stephen Eskinazi must build partnerships in the middle order as they will face a strong bowling attack. Bhim Sharki and Karan KC strengthen the batting in the lower middle order and look to add quick runs. 

The team will expect a good show in this game from Dipesh Kandel and Michael Levitt with the new ball. Karan KC is an experienced bowler who will look to do well in the middle overs with Bhim Sharki. Krishna Karki and Shahab Alam will look to do well in the ing role in this game. 

Kathmandu Gurkhas Predicted Playing XI:

Gerhard Erasmus (c), Sumit Maharjan, Michael Levitt, Bhim Sharki, Karan KC, Shankar Rana, Stephen Eskinazi (wk), Rashid Khan, Krishna Karki, Shahab Alam, Dipesh Kandel

Kathmandu Gurkhas Actual Playing XI:

Bhim Sharki, Michael Levitt, Shankar Rana, Sumit Maharjan, Daniel Douthwaite, Dipesh Kandel, Gerhard Erasmus, Karan KC, Stephen Eskinazi, Rashid Khan, Shahab Alam

Chitwan Rhinos Preview

Kushal Malla and his team will face a tough challenge in this game. They are up against one of the strongest teams in the tournament and won't have all their overseas players available for the contest. The team expects a strong show from the key players in this game to make a winning start. 

Sharad Vesawkar and Rijan Dhakal must deliver a good start, as they will face a strong bowling attack. Bipin Rawal will have an important role at No. 3 and must build partnerships with Amar Singh Rautela and Rijan Dhakal. Kushal Malla will look to do well in the finishers' role with Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton. 

The team will need early wickets from Sohail Tanvir and Salahuddin Khan to put the Gurkhas under pressure. Gautam KC and Kushal Malla must bowl tight spells in the middle overs to put the team in a commanding position. The team also needs a good show from Ranjeet Kumar and Amar Singh Rautela. 

Chitwan Rhinos Predicted Playing XI:

Kushal Malla (c), Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Sohail Tanvir, Sharad Vesawkar, Rijan Dhakal, Bipin Rawal (wk), Amar Singh Rautela, Ranjeet Kumar, Gautam KC, Luc Benkenstein, Salahuddin Khan

Chitwan Rhinos Actual Playing XI:

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

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

We will have clear skies over Kirtipur. Batsmen can hit through the line on this track. Bowlers usually struggled on this track as there isn't much for them. The average first-innings score at the venue is 170 runs, and the team batting first will expect 190 runs. 

KMG vs CR 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 must bend their backs on this surface, but the spinners have earned rewards from the track. 

Toss: To Bowl

The wicket was challenging to bat on in the first game played. We saw the team chasing the score win by a big margin. The team winning the toss would like to take advantage of the conditions by bowling first.