JKB vs SPR Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing 11 and Pitch Report for Nepal Premier League 2024, Match 18
The 18th match of the Nepal Premier League 2024 will see Sudurpaschim Royals (SPR) squaring off against Janakpur Bolts (JKB) at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur on Wednesday, December 11. Ahead of this exciting match, here's all you need to know about the SPR vs JKB Dream11 Prediction, today's playing 11s, fantasy cricket tips, best player picks and the pitch report.
Sudurpaschim Royals have won one of their last four matches. They lost their last match of the tournament to Chitwan Rhinos by 33 runs. Janakpur Bolts, on the other hand, have won all of their last four matches. They won their last match against Lumbini Lions by 1 run.
These two teams have never played a head-to-head match. Both teams will be looking to win today's nail-biting match.
SPR vs JKB Match Details
The 18th match of the Nepal Premier League 2024 will be played on December 11 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.
SPR vs JKB, 18th Match
Date and Time: 11 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. 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 Karnali Yaks and Pokhara Avengers, where a total of 209 runs were scored at a loss of 13 wickets.
SPR vs JKB Form Guide
SPR - L W W W
JKB - W W W W
SPR vs JKB Probable Playing XI
SPR Playing XI
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Binod Bhandari (wk), Aarif Sheikh, Amit Shrestha, Naresh Budayair, Arjun Kumal, Saif Zaib, Khadak Bohara, Ishan Pandey, Basant Khatri, Rohan Mustafa, Scott Kuggeleijn, Brandon McMullen, Dipendra Singh Airee
JKB Playing XI
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Anil Kumar Sah (c), Aasif Sheikh, Lahiru Milantha (wk), Harsh Thaker, Lalit Rajbanshi, Mohammad Mohsin, Shubh Kansakar, Tul Thapa, Kishore Mahato, Arniko Yadav, Ben Mike
SPR vs JKB Dream11 Match Top Picks
Wicket-keeper
Lahiru Milantha
Lahiru Milantha is no doubt the best wicket-keeper pick for today's match. He is expected to bat in the top order and perform the wicket-keeping duties for his team. He has already smashed 168 runs in the last four matches. Binod Bhandari is another good wicket-keeper option for today's nail-biting match.
Batters
Saif Zaib
Anil Kumar Sah and Saif Zaib are the two best batters to pick for today's Dream11 team. Saif Zaib is a hard hitter who can score a lot of runs at this venue. He has smashed 133 runs and taken 6 wickets in the last four matches. Arif Sheikh is another good batter for today's match.
All-rounders
Brandon McMullen
Harsh Thaker and Brandon McMullen are the best all-rounder picks for the Dream11 team. Both players are crucial for today's match. Brandon McMullen will bat in the middle order and complete his quota of overs in today's match. He has smashed 125 runs and taken 6 wickets in the last four matches. Jimmy Neesham is another good all-rounder for today's match.
Bowlers
Scott Kuggeleijn
The top bowler picks for today's Dream11 team are Lalit Rajbanshi and Scott Kuggeleijn. Both the bowlers can take a lot of wickets at this venue. Scott Kuggeleijn has an exceptional venue record and can once again take a lot of wickets. He has taken 7 wickets and smashed 44 runs in the last four matches. Abhinash Bohara is another good bowler for today's match.
SPR vs JKB match captain and vice-captain choices
Brandon McMullen
Brandon McMullen is the most crucial pick from Sudurpaschim Royals as the pitch is expected to support both bowlers and batters. He will bat in the middle order and complete his quota of overs in today's match. He has smashed 125 runs and taken 6 wickets in the last four matches.
Saif Zaib
Saif Zaib is one of the most crucial picks from the Sudurpaschim Royals squad. He is in top notch form and can once again perform well at this venue. He has already smashed 133 runs and taken 6 wickets in the last four matches of the tournament.
5 Must-Picks for SPR vs JKB, 18th Match
Scott Kuggeleijn
Brandon McMullen
Jimmy Neesham
Harsh Thaker
Saif Zaib
Sudurpaschim Royals vs Janakpur Bolts 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.
Sudurpaschim Royals vs Janakpur Bolts Dream11 Prediction Today, Head-to-head
Wicketkeepers: L Milantha, B Bhandari
Batters: S Zaib, A Kumar Sah
All-rounders: D Singh Airee, B McMullen, J Neesham, H Thaker
Bowlers: L Rajbanshi, A Bohara, S Kuggeleijn
Sudurpaschim Royals vs Janakpur Bolts Dream11 Prediction Today, Grand League
Wicketkeeper: L Milantha
Batters: S Zaib
All-rounders: D Singh Airee, B McMullen, J Neesham, H Thaker
Bowlers: L Rajbanshi, A Bohara, S Kuggeleijn, Mohammad Mohsin, N Saud