The 13th match of the Nepal Premier League 2024 will see the Biratnagar Kings (BK) go up against the Karnali Yaks (KNY) at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur on Saturday, December 7. Ahead of the exciting match, here's all you need to know about the BK vs KNY Dream11 Prediction, today's playing 11s, fantasy cricket tips, best player picks, and the pitch report.
The Kings have won one of their last three matches. They won their last match against the Lumbini Lions by two wickets. The Karnali Yaks, too, have won one of their last three matches. They won their last match against the Chitwan Rhinos by six wickets.
The two teams have never faced each other in the tournament before. Both teams will be looking to win today's match.
BK vs KNY Match Details
The 13th match of the Nepal Premier League 2024 will be played on December 7 at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. The game is set to take place at 12:45 PM IST. The live score & commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.
BK vs KNY, 13th Match
Date and Time: 7 December 2024, 12:45 PM 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. Teams 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 the Lumbini Lions and the Pokhara Avengers, where a total of 346 runs were scored at a loss of five wickets.
BK vs KNY Form Guide
BK - W L L
KNY - W L L
BK vs KNY Probable Playing XI
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, and Sandeep Lamichhane.
KNY Playing XI
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Sompal Kami (c), Shikhar Dhawan, Babar Hayat, Zeeshan Maqsood, Gulshan Jha, Chadwick Walton (wk), Nandan Yadav, Bhuvan Karki, Paul Stirling, Rit Gautam, and Dipendra Rawat.
BK vs KNY Dream11 Match Top Picks
Wicket-keeper
Lokesh Bahadur Bam
Lokesh Bahadur Bam is undoubtedly the best wicketkeeper pick for today's match. He is expected to bat in the top order and perform the wicket-keeping duties for his team. He smashed 71 runs in the last match. Chadwick Walton is another good wicketkeeper option for today's match.
Batters
Shikhar Dhawan
Martin Guptill and Shikhar Dhawan are the two best batters for today's Dream11 team. Dhawan is a hard hitter who can score a lot of runs at this venue. He has smashed 131 runs in the last three matches. Nicholas Kirton is another good batter for today's match.
All-rounders
Zeeshan Maqsood
Zeeshan Maqsood and Basir Ahmed are the best all-rounder picks for the Dream11 team. Zeeshan Maqsood will bat in the top order and bowl a good number of overs in today's match. He has smashed 26 runs and taken four wickets in the last three matches. Gulshan Jha is another good all-rounder for today's match.
Bowlers
Anil Kharel
The top bowler picks for today's Dream11 team are Anil Kharel and Sandeep Lamichhane. Both the bowlers can take a lot of wickets at this venue. Anil Kharel has already picked up three wickets in the last three matches. Chris Sole is another good bowler for today's match.
BK vs KNY match captain and vice-captain choices
Shikhar Dhawan
Shikhar Dhawan is the most crucial pick from Karnali Yaks as the pitch is expected to support batters. He will bat in the top order and is in top-notch form. He is expected to play a crucial role in today's match. He has already smashed 131 runs in the last three matches.
Martin Guptill
Martin Guptill is one of the best picks from the Biratnagar Kings squad. He is in top notch form and can perform well with the bat once again. He has smashed 83 runs in the last three matches, including a half century in the first match.
5 Must-Picks for BK vs KNY, 13th Match
Shikhar Dhawan
Martin Guptill
Abhinash Bohara
Zeeshan Maqsood
Basir Ahmed
Biratnagar Kings vs Karnali Yaks 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.
Biratnagar Kings vs Karnali Yaks Dream11 Prediction Today, Head-to-head
Wicketkeeper: L Bahadur Bam
Batters: M Guptill, S Dhawan
All-rounders: Z Maqsood, G Jha, S Kami, Pratis GC, B Ahmed
Bowlers: C Sole, S Lamichhane, A Kharel
Biratnagar Kings vs Karnali Yaks Dream11 Prediction Today, Grand League
Wicketkeepers: L Bahadur Bam, C Walton
Batters: M Guptill, S Dhawan
All-rounders: Z Maqsood, G Jha, S Kami, I Alam, B Ahmed
Bowlers: B Prasad, A Kharel
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