PKA vs JKB Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing 11 and Pitch Report for Nepal Premier League 2024, Match 8
The eighth match of the Nepal Premier League 2024 will see the Janakpur Bolts (JKB) go up against the Pokhara Avengers (PKA) at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur on Thursday, December 5. Ahead of the nail-biting encounter, here's all you need to know about the JKB vs PKA 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. The Bolts have won both of their last two matches. They won their first match against the Kathmandu Gurkhas by five wickets. The Pokhara Avengers, on the other hand, lost their last match to the Chitwan Rhinos by 87 runs.
These two teams have never played against each other. Both teams will be looking to win today's nail-biting match.
JKB vs PKA Match Details
The eighth match of the Nepal Premier League 2024 will be played on December 5 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.
JKB vs PKA, 8th Match
Date and Time: 5 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 Lumbini Lions and Biratnagar Kings, where a total of 384 runs were scored at a loss of 15 wickets.
JKB vs PKA Form Guide
JKB - W W
PKA - L
JKB vs PKA Probable Playing XI
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, and Ben Mike.
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.
JKB vs PKA Dream11 Match Top Picks
Wicket-keeper
Lahiru Milantha
Lahiru Milantha is undoubtedly the best wicket-keeper 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 99 runs in the last two matches. Asif Sheikh is another good wicketkeeper option for today's nail-biting match.
Batters
Anil Kumar Sah
Anil Kumar Sah and Kushal Bhurtel are the two best batters for today's Dream11 team. Anil Kumar Sah is a hard hitter who can score a lot of runs at this venue. He has smashed 67 runs in the last two matches. Raymon Reifer is another good batter for today's match.
All-rounders
Jimmy Neesham
Jimmy Neesham and Bas de Leede are the best all-rounder picks for the Dream11 team. Jimmy Neesham will bat in the top order and complete his quota of overs in today's match. He smashed 16 runs and took one wicket in the last match. Harsh Thaker is another good all-rounder for today's match.
Bowlers
Lalit Rajbanshi
The top bowler picks for today's Dream11 team are Mohammad Mohsin and Lalit Rajbanshi. Both the bowlers can take a lot of wickets at this venue. Lalit Rajbanshi has an exceptional venue record and can once again take a lot of wickets. He has already taken four wickets in the last two matches. Narayan Joshi is another good bowler for today's match.
JKB vs PKA match captain and vice-captain choices
Bas de Leede
Bas de Leede is the most crucial pick from Pokhara Avengers as the pitch is expected to support both bowlers and batters. He will bat in the top order and complete his quota of overs in today's match. He picked up two wickets in the last match.
Jimmy Neesham
Jimmy Neesham is one of the most crucial picks from the Janakpur Bolts squad. He is in top notch form and taking wickets in almost every domestic match. He can once again perform at this venue.
5 Must-Picks for JKB vs PKA, 8th Match
Bas de Leede
Jimmy Neesham
Anil Kumar Sah
Harsh Thaker
Lalit Rajbanshi
Janakpur Bolts vs Pokhara Avengers Match Expert Tips
As the pitch is expected to be good to be 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.
Janakpur Bolts vs Pokhara Avengers Dream11 Prediction Today, Head-to-head
Wicketkeeper: L Milantha
Batters: K Bhurtel, R Reifer, A Kumar Sah
All-rounders: B de Leede, M Critchley, B Khatri, J Neesham, H Thaker
Bowlers: M Mohsin, K Rajbanshi
Janakpur Bolts vs Pokhara Avengers Dream11 Prediction Today, Grand League
Wicketkeeper: L Milantha
Batters: R Reifer, A Kumar Sah
All-rounders: B de Leede, B Khatri, J Neesham, H Thaker
Bowlers: M Mohsin, K Rajbanshi, K Mahato, N Joshi