Dream11: JKB vs KNY Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing XIs and Pitch Report for Nepal Premier League 2024, Qualifier 2

JKB vs KNY Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing XIs and Pitch Report for Nepal Premier League 2024, Qualifier 2

By Ishaan Mahajan

Modified Dec 19, 2024 02:59 IST

The second qualifier of the Nepal Premier League 2024 will see Janakpur Bolts (JKB) squaring off against Karnali Yaks (KNY) at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur on Thursday, December 19. Here's all you need to know about the JKB vs KNY Dream11 Prediction, playing XIs, fantasy cricket tips, best player picks and pitch report.

Janakpur Bolts have won five of their seven group games. They lost the first Qualifier to Sudurpaschim Royals by eight wickets. Karnali Yaks, meanwhile, have won four of their seven matches. They won the Eliminator against Chitwan Rhinos by 21 runs.

The two teams have played one head-to-head match, with Janakpur winning by eight wickets.

JKB vs KNY Match Details

The second qualifier of the Nepal Premier League 2024 will be played on December 19 at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur at 12:45 p.m. IST. The live score and commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.

Match: JKB vs KNY, 2nd Qualifier Match

Date and Time: December 19, 2024; 12:45 p.m. IST

Venue: Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur

Pitch Report

The pitch at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur is good for both batters and bowlers. The team winning the toss should look to bowl first and make the best use of swing in the initial overs. Fans can expect a good match with wickets falling from both the ends. The last match here between Sudurpaschim Royals and Janakpur Bolts saw 280 runs scored for the loss of 11 wickets.

JKB vs KNY Form Guide

JKB - Won five of their last eight matches

KNY - Won five of their last eight matches

JKB vs KNY Probable Playing XIs

JKB

No injury update

Jimmy Neesham, Aasif Sheikh, Lahiru Milantha (wk), Harsh Thaker, Lalit Rajbanshi, Mohammad Mohsin, Shubh Kansakar, Akash Tripathi, Kishore Mahato, Arniko Yadav, Ben Mike

KNY

No injury update

Sompal Kami (c), Arjun Gharti, Zeeshan Maqsood, Gulshan Jha, Chadwick Walton (wk), Nandan Yadav, Bipin Prasad, Rit Gautam, William Bosisto, Jaykishan Kolsawala, Dev Khanal

JKB vs KNY Dream11 Match Top Picks

Wicketkeeper

Chadwick Walton

Walton is the best wicketkeeper pick. He's expected to bat in the top order. Lahiru Milantha is another good option. He smashed 75 against Biratnagar Kings.

Batters

Dev Khanal

Khanal and Shubh Kansakar are the two best batter picks. Dev Khanal is a hard hitter. Rit Gautam is another good option.

All-rounders

William Bosisto

Harsh Thaker and Bosisto are the best all-rounder picks. Bosisto bats in the top order and bowls. He has scored 180 runs and taken eight wickets in six matches. Jimmy Neesham is another good option.

Bowlers

Lalit Rajbanshi

The top bowler picks are Lalit Rajbanshi and Bipin Prasad. Lalit Rajbanshi has taken 14 wickets in eight matches. Nandan Yadav is another good option.

JKB vs KNY match captain and vice-captain choices

William Bosisto

Bosisto is the most crucial pick from Karnali Yal, as the pitch is expected to support batters. He bats in the top order and is in top form. He has scored 180 runs and taken eight wickets in six matches.

Lalit Rajbanshi

Rajbanshi is one of the most crucial picks from Janakpur Bolts. He's in top form and can perform well with the ball. He has taken 14 wickets in eight matches.

Five must-picks for JKB vs KNY, 2nd Qualifier Match

Harsh Thaker

Lalit Rajbanshi

William Bosisto

Jimmy Neesham

Zeeshan Maqsood

Janakpur Bolts vs Karnali Yaks Match Expert Tips

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