Dream11: BK vs KMG Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing 11 and Pitch Report for Nepal Premier League 2024, Match 26

The 26th match of the Nepal Premier League 2024 will see Kathmandu Gurkhas (KMG) squaring off against Biratnagar Kings (BK) at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur on Sunday, December 15. Ahead of this exciting match, here's all you need to know about the KMG vs BK Dream11 Prediction, today's playing 11s, fantasy cricket tips, best player picks and the pitch report.

Kathmandu Gurkhas have won three of their last six matches. They won their last match against Pokhara Avengers by six wickets. Biratnagar Kings, too, have won two of their last six matches. They won their last match of the tournament against Chitwan Rhinos by 51 runs.

These two teams have never played a head-to-head match. Both teams will be looking to win today's nail-biting match.

KMG vs BK Match Details

The 26th match of the Nepal Premier League 2024 will be played on December 15 at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. The game is set to take place at 8:45 AM IST. The live score & commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.

KMG vs BK, 26th Match

Date and Time: December 15, 2024, 8:45 AM IST

Venue: Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur

Pitch Report

The pitch at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur is good for both batters and bowlers. Team batting first should look to bowl first and make the best use of swing in initial overs. Fans can expect a good scoring match with wickets falling from both the ends. The last match played at this venue was between Janakpur Bolts and Chitwan Rhinos, where a total of 328 runs were scored at a loss of 15 wickets.

KMG vs BK Form Guide

KMG - W L W L W L

BK - W L L W L L

KMG vs BK Probable Playing XI

KMG Playing XI

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

BK Playing XI

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Lokesh Bam (wk), Dipak Bohara, Martin Guptill, Mrinal Gurung, Naren Bhatta, Basir Ahamad, Aqib Ilyas, Ismat Alam, Pratis GC, Firdosh Ansari, Anil Kharel, Chris Sole, Sandeep Lamichhane

KMG vs BK Dream11 Match Top Picks

Wicket-keeper

Lokesh Bahadur Bam

Lokesh Bahadur Bam is no doubt the best wicket-keeper pick for today's match. He is expected to bat in the top order and might bowl a few overs. He has smashed 123 runs and taken 1 wicket in the last six matches. Stephen Eskinazi is another good wicket-keeper option for today's nail-biting match.

Batters

Martin Guptill

Nicholas Kirton and Martin Guptill are the two best batter picks for today's Dream11 team. Martin Guptill is a hard hitter who can score a lot of runs at this venue. He has smashed 137 runs in the last six matches. Sumit Maharjan is another good batter for today's match.

All-rounders

Gerhard Merwe Erasmus

Gerhard Merwe Erasmus and Basir Ahmed are the best all-rounder picks for the Dream11 team. Both players are crucial for today's match. Gerhard Merwe Erasmus will bat in the top order and complete his quota of overs in today's match. He has smashed 98 runs and taken eight wickets in the last six matches. Pratis GC is another good all-rounder for today's match.

Bowlers

Karan KC

The top bowler picks for today's Dream11 team are Chris Sole and Karan KC. Both the bowlers can take a lot of wickets at this venue. Karan KC has an exceptional venue record and can once again take a lot of wickets. He has taken 11 wickets and smashed 51 runs in the last six matches. Shahab Alam is another good bowler for today's match.

KMG vs BK match captain and vice-captain choices

Gerhard Merwe Erasmus

Gerhard Merwe Erasmus is the most crucial pick from Kathmandu Gurkhas as the pitch is expected to support both bowlers and batters. He will bat in the top order and complete his quota of overs. He has smashed 98 runs and taken eight wickets in the last six matches.

Karan KC

Karan KC is another crucial pick from the Kathmandu Gurkhas squad. He is in top notch form and can once again perform well at this venue. He has already smashed 51 runs and taken 11 wickets in the last six matches.

5 Must-Picks for KMG vs BK, 26th Match

Gerhard Merwe Erasmus

Pratis GC

Basir Ahmed

Martin Guptill

Karan KC

Kathmandu Gurkhas vs Biratnagar Kings Match Expert Tips

As the pitch is expected to be good to be well-balanced, it is advisable to make a team keeping that in mind. Making hard hitters or all-rounders the captain or vice-captain is the best way to gain maximum points and win grand leagues in today's match.