Dream11: PKA vs BK Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing 11 and Pitch Report for Nepal Premier League 2024, Match 20

The 20th match of the Nepal Premier League 2024 will see the Biratnagar Kings (BK) square off against the Pokhara Avengers (PKA) at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur on Thursday, December 12. Ahead of this match, here's all you need to know about the BK vs PKA Dream11 Prediction, today's playing 11s, fantasy cricket tips, best player picks, and the pitch report.

The Kings have won one of their last four matches. They lost their last match to the Karnali Yaks by seven runs. The Pokhara Avengers, too, have won one of their last four matches. They lost their last match the Yaks by seven wickets.

The two teams have never played against each other. Both teams will be looking to win today's nail-biting match.

BK vs PKA Match Details

The 20th match of the Nepal Premier League 2024 will be played on December 12 at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. The game is set to begin at 8:45 AM IST. The live score & commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.

BK vs PKA, 20th Match

Date and Time: 12 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 the Kathmandu Gurkhas and the Lions, where a total of 188 runs were scored at a loss of 20 wickets.

BK vs PKA Form Guide

BK - L W L L

PKA - L W L L

BK vs PKA 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.

PKA Playing XI

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Dilip Nath (wk), Kushal Bhurtel (c), Raymon Reifer, Kiran Thagunna, Bas de Leede, Bipin Khatri, Matt Critchley, Michael Leask, Sagar Dhakal, Narayan Joshi, and Akash Chand.

BK vs PKA Dream11 Match Top Picks

Wicket-keeper

Andries Gous

Andries Gous is 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 smashed 149 runs in the last three matches. Lokesh Bahadur Bam is another good wicketkeeper option for today's nail-biting match.

Batters

Martin Guptill

Kushal Bhurtel and Martin Guptill are the two best batters to pick for today's Dream11 team. Guptill is a hard hitter who can score a lot of runs at this venue. He smashed 55 runs in the first match against the Janakpur Bolts. Dinesh Kharel is another good batter for today's match.

All-rounders

Basir Ahmed

Pratis GC and Basir Ahmed are the best all-rounder picks for the Dream11 team. Both players are crucial for today's match. Pratis will bat in the top order and complete his quota of overs in today's match. He has smashed 16 runs and taken five wickets in the last four matches. Matt Critchley is another good all-rounder for today's match.

Bowlers

Bipin Khatri

The top bowler picks for today's Dream11 team are Bipin Khatri and Chris Sole. Both the bowlers can take a lot of wickets at this venue. Bipin has an exceptional venue record and can once again take a lot of wickets. He has taken six wickets in the last four matches. Sandeep Lamichhane is another good bowler for today's match.

BK vs PKA match captain and vice-captain choices

Pratis GC

Pratis GC is the most crucial pick from Biratnagar Kings as the pitch is expected to support both bowlers and batters. He will bat in the top order and complete his quota of overs.

Andries Gous

Andries Gous is one of the most crucial picks from the Pokhara Avengers squad. He is in top notch form and can once again perform well at this venue. He has already smashed 149 runs in the last three matches. He played a crucial innings of 104 runs in the match against the Lumbini Lions.

5 Must-Picks for BK vs PKA, 20th Match

Bipin Khatri

Andries Gous

Pratis GC

Basir Ahmed

Martin Guptill

Biratnagar Kings vs Pokhara Avengers 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.