BK vs JKB Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing 11 and Pitch Report for Nepal Premier League 2024, 1st Match
The first match of the Nepal Premier League 2024 will see Biratnagar Kings (BK) squaring off against Janakpur Bolts (JKB) at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur on Saturday, November 30. Ahead of this match, here's all you need to know about the BK vs JKB Dream11 Prediction, today's playing 11s, fantasy cricket tips, best player picks, and the pitch report.
This is the inaugural season of the Nepal Premier League. Janakpur Bolts have a strong squad and are captained by Aasif Sheikh. Biratnagar Kings are captained by leg spinner Sandeep Lamicchane.
The two teams have never played a head-to-head match.
BK vs JKB Match Details
The first match of the Nepal Premier League 2024 will be played on November 30 at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. The game is set to take place at 1:30 PM IST. The live score & commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.
BK vs JKB, 1st Match
Date and Time: 30th November, 2024, 1:30 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. 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 scoring match with wickets falling from both ends.
BK vs JKB Form Guide
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BK vs JKB 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, Anil Kharel, Chris Sole, Kamal Khatri, Sandeep Lamichhane (c)
JKB Playing XI
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Aasif Sheikh (c & wk), Lahiru Milantha, Sohaib Maqsood, Tion Webster, Anil Sah, Aakash Tripathi, Jimmy Neesham, Rupesh Singh, Sher Malla, Mohammad Mohsin, Lalit Rajbanshi, Kishore Mahato, Hemant Dhami
BK vs JKB Dream11 Match Top Picks
Wicket-keeper
Aasif Sheikh
Aasif Sheikh is the best wicket-keeper pick for today's match. He is expected to bat in the top order. Lokesh Bahadur Bam is another good wicket-keeper option for today's match.
Batters
Martin Guptill
Anil Kumar Shah and Martin Guptill are the two best batsmen picks for today's Dream11 team. Guptill is a hard hitter who can score a lot of runs at this venue. Nicholas Kirton is another good batter pick for today's match.
All-rounders
Aaqib Ilyas Sulehri
Pratis GC and Aaqib Ilyas Sulehri are the best all-rounder picks for the Dream11 team. Ilyas Sulehri will bat in the top order and bowl a good number of overs in today's match. Ben Mike is another good all-rounder option for today's match.
Bowlers
Sandeep Lamicchane
The top bowler picks for today's Dream11 team are Sandeep Lamicchane and Mohammad Mohsin. Lamicchane has an exceptional venue record and can once again take a lot of wickets. Lalit Rajbanshi is another good bowler pick for today's match.
BK vs JKB match captain and vice-captain choices
Aaqib Ilyas Sulehri
Aaqib Ilyas Sulehri 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 bowl a good number of overs in today's match.
Sandeep Lamicchane
Sandeep Lamicchane is another important pick from the Biratnagar Kings squad. He is in top form and has been taking wickets in almost every domestic match. He can once again perform at this venue.
5 Must-Picks for BK vs JKB, 1st Match
Sandeep Lamicchane
Aasif Sheikh
Martin Guptill
Pratis GC
Lalit Rajbanshi
Biratnagar Kings vs Janakpur Bolts Match Expert Tips
As the pitch is expected to be 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 Janakpur Bolts Dream11 Prediction Today, Head-to-head
Wicket-keeper: A Sheikh
Batters: M Guptill, A Kumar Shah
All-rounders: A Ilyas Sulehri, B Mike, Pratis GC, B Ahmed
Bowlers: L Rajbanshi, C Sole, S Lamichhane, Mohammad Mohsin
Biratnagar Kings vs Janakpur Bolts Dream11 Prediction Today, Grand League
Wicket-keeper: A Sheikh
Batters: M Guptill, N Kirton
All-rounders: A Ilyas Sulehri, B Mike, Pratis GC, H Thaker
Bowlers: L Rajbanshi, Anil Kharel, S Lamichhane, Mohammad Mohsin