The 22nd match of the Nepal Premier League 2024 will see the Karnali Yaks (KNY) lock horns with the Lumbini Lions (LBL) at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur on Friday, December 13. Ahead of this exciting match, here's all you need to know about the KNY vs LBL Dream11 Prediction, today's playing 11s, fantasy cricket tips, best player picks, and the pitch report.
The Yaks have won three of their last five matches. They won their last match against the Pokhara Avenger by seven wickets. The Lumbini Lions, on the other hand, have won one of their last six matches. They lost their last match of the tournament to the Kathmandu Gurkhas by 18 runs.
These two teams have never played a head-to-head match. Both teams will be looking to win today's nail-biting match.
KNY vs LBL Match Details
The 22nd match of the Nepal Premier League 2024 will be played on December 13 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.
KNY vs LBL, 22nd Match
Date and Time: 13 December 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. The team winning the toss 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 Kathmandu Gurkhas and Janakpur Bolts, where a total of 205 runs were scored at a loss of 15 wickets.
KNY vs LBL Form Guide
KNY - W W W L L
LBL - L W L L L
KNY vs LBL Probable Playing XI
KNY Playing XI
Shikhar Dhawan is unavailable
Sompal Kami (c), Babar Hayat, Zeeshan Maqsood, Gulshan Jha, Chadwick Walton (wk), Nandan Yadav, Bhuvan Karki, Paul Stirling, Rit Gautam, Dipendra Rawat, and William Bosisto.
LBL Playing XI
No injury updates
Rohit Kumar Paudel (c), Surya Tamang, Bibek Yadav, Sundeep Jora, Aashutosh Ghiraiya, Tilak Raj Bhandari, Abhishesh Gautam, Bikash Aagri, Unmukt Chand, Ben Cutting, and Tom Moores (wk).
KNY vs LBL Dream11 Match Top Picks
Wicket-keeper
Tom Moores
Tom Moores is no doubt the best wicketkeeper pick for today's match. He is expected to bat in the top order and perform the wicketkeeping duties for his team. He has already smashed 129 runs in the last six matches. Chadwick Walton is another good option for today's nail-biting match.
Batters
Sundeep Jora
Sundeep Jora and Dev Khanal are the two best batters for today's Dream11 team. Jora is a hard hitter who can score a lot of runs at this venue. He has smashed 96 runs in the last six matches. Babar Hayat is another good batter for today's nail-biting match.
All-rounders
Rohit Kumar Paudel
Rohit Kumar Paudel and William Bosisto are the best all-rounder picks for the Dream11 team. Both players are crucial for today's match. Rohit will bat in the top order and complete his quota of overs. He has smashed 269 runs and taken seven wickets in the last six matches. Bibek Kumar Yadav is another good all-rounder for today's match.
Bowlers
Saad Zafar
The top bowler picks for today's Dream11 team are Bipin Prasad and Saad Zafar. Both the bowlers can take a lot of wickets at this venue. Saad Zafar has an exceptional venue record and can once again take a lot of wickets. He has taken eight wickets and smashed 67 runs in the last six matches. Nandan Yadav is another good bowler for today's match.
KNY vs LBL match captain and vice-captain choices
Rohit Kumar Paudel
Rohit Kumar Paudel is the most crucial pick from Lumbini Lions as the pitch is expected to support both bowlers and batters. He will bat in the top order and bowl a good number of overs in today's match.
William Bosisto
William Bosisto is one of the most crucial picks from the Karnali Yaks squad. He is in top notch form and can once again perform well at this venue. He will bat in top order and complete his quota of overs. He has already picked up seven wickets and smashed 68 runs in the last three matches.
5 Must-Picks for KNY vs LBL, 22nd Match
Rohit Kumar Paudel
William Bosisto
Saad Zafar
Sundeep Jora
Bibek Kumar Yadav
Karnali Yaks vs Lumbini Lions Match Expert Tips
As the pitch is expected to be good and 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.
Karnali Yaks vs Lumbini Lions Dream11 Prediction Today, Head-to-head
Wicketkeepers: T Moores, C Walton
Batters: S Jora
All-rounders: B Kumar, R Kumar Paudel, W Bosisto, G Jha, Z Maqsood
Bowlers: B Prasad, N Yadav, S Zafar
Karnali Yaks vs Lumbini Lions Dream11 Prediction Today, Grand League
Wicketkeeper: C Walton
Batters: S Jora
All-rounders: B Kumar, R Kumar Paudel, W Bosisto, G Jha, A Gautam
Bowlers: B Prasad, N Yadav, S Zafar, R Simmonds
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