Biratnagar Kings vs Janakpur Bolts, NPL, Today Match Prediction 30 November 2024

BK vs JKB Match Prediction & Analysis

It is the inaugural game of the Nepal Premier League 2024, where the Biratnagar Kings will be up against the Janakpur Bolts. Both teams will look to make a positive start in the tournament. There is a good mix of youngsters and overseas players in both camps, and they are looking to deliver a strong performance. 

Janakpur Bolts have a balanced batting lineup with much experience in the top and middle order. It will make the team confident heading into the contest. Biratnagar Kings have a strong bowling attack, but they lack experienced players in middle-order. There will be a few butterflies in both camps, and we expect a close contest.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

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HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Biratnagar Kings Preview

Sandeep Lamichhane is the marquee player for the team, and he will look to inspire the youngsters as they begin their campaign this season. The team has a strong batting lineup and a quality attack for the season, strengthened by their overseas players. Lamichhane would like a strong show from his players to set the tone for the rest of the tournament. 

Martin Guptill brings vast experience to this team and will look to deliver a strong start in the game alongside Dipak Bohara. Lokesh Bam, Nicholas Kirton, and Mrinal Gurung shall have an important role in the middle order for this team. The team also needs a good show in the lower middle order from Pratish GC and Subash Bhandari. 

Bowling is the team's strength, and they expect early strikes from Chris Sole and Jitendra Mukhiya in this game. Sandeep Lamichhane will look to use his experience and do well in the middle overs with Mrinal Gurung. Nicholas Kirton and Basir Ahamad will look to do well in the ing role.

Biratnagar Kings Predicted Playing XI:

Sandeep Lamichhane (c), Dipak Bohara (Wk), Lokesh Bam, Martin Guptill, Nicholas Kirton, Pratish GC, Chris Sole, Basir Ahamad, Subash Bhandari, Jitendra Mukhiya, Mrinal Gurung

Biratnagar Kings Actual Playing XI:

Lokesh Bam, Martin Guptill, Nicholas Kirton, Rajesh Pulami, Aaqib Ilyas, Basir Ahmed, Pratish G C, Anil Kharel, Chris Sole, Jitendra Mukhiya, Sandeep Lamichhane

Janakpur Bolts Preview

Aasif Sheikh brings a lot of experience to the team and will look to lead from the front in this game. The first game of such a tournament with a new group of players isn't easy. Aasif Sheikh will look to lead from the front and put up a strong show with his players to make a winning start. 

Aasif Sheikh will look to deliver a strong with Anil Kumar Sah in this game as they will be up against a good bowling attack. Lahiru Milantha will look to anchor the innings in the middle order with Harsh Thaker and Mohammad Mohsin. Lalit Rajbanshi and Ben Mike strengthen the batting lineup. 

Ben Mike is an experienced bowler and will look for early breakthroughs with the new ball alongside Kishore Mahato. Sohaib Maqsood and Rupesh K. Singh will look to do well in the middle overs. Lalit Rajbanshi and Aakash Tripathi will look to deliver in the ing role and keep the scoring rate under check.

Janakpur Bolts Predicted Playing XI:

Aasif Sheikh (c & wk), Anil Kumar Sah, Lahiru Milantha, Lalit Rajbanshi, Ben Mike, Harsh Thaker, Mohammad Mohsin, Aakash Tripathi, Sohaib Maqsood, Rupesh K. Singh, Kishore Mahato

Janakpur Bolts Actual Playing XI:

Anil Sah, Shubh Kansakar, Arniko Yadav, Lahiru Milantha, Kishore Mahato, Lalit Rajbanshi, Tul Bahadur Thapa, Aasif Sheikh, Mohammad Mohsin, Ben Mike, Harsh Thaker

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

We will have clear skies over Kirtipur. Batsmen do well on this wicket as the ball comes to the bat nicely. There is no room for the bowlers on this surface, and they must use their variations to do well. The average first-innings score at the venue is 170 runs, and the team batting first will expect 190 runs.

BK vs JKB 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 Bat

We have had high-scoring games at this venue in recent months. The wicket will be great to bat on at the start, but it slows down in the second half, making run chases difficult. The side that wins the toss would like to bat first.