PKA vs KMG Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing 11 and Pitch Report for Nepal Premier League 2024, Match 24
The 24th match of the Nepal Premier League 2024 will see Kathmandu Gurkhas (KMG) squaring off against Pokhara Avengers (PKA) at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur on Saturday, December 14. Ahead of this exciting match, here's all you need to know about the KMG vs PKA Dream11 Prediction, today's playing 11s, fantasy cricket tips and the pitch report.
Kathmandu Gurkhas have won two of their last five matches. They lost their last match to Janakpur Bolts by 5 wickets. Pokhara Avengers, too, have two victories in five games. They won their last match against Biratnagar Kings in the super over.
These two teams have never played a head-to-head match. Both teams will be looking to win today's nail-biting match.
KMG vs PKA Match Details
The 24th match of the Nepal Premier League 2024 will be played on December 14 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.
KMG vs PKA, 24th Match
Date and Time: 14th 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 batting first should look to bowl first and make the best use of swing the initial overs.
Fans can expect a good scoring match with wickets falling from both ends. The last match played at this venue was between Biratnagar Kings and Chitwan Rhinos, where a total of 311 runs were scored at a loss of 11 wickets.
KMG vs PKA Form Guide
KMG - L W L W L
PKA - W L W L L
KMG vs PKA Probable Playing XI
KMG Playing XI
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Raju Rijal, Stephen Eskinazi (wk), Bhim Sharki, Sumit Maharjan, Michael Levitt, Shankar Rana, Gerhard Erasmus, Rashid Khan, Krishna Karki, Dipesh Kandel, Daniel Douthwaite, KC Karan (c), Shahab Alam
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, Akash Chand
KMG vs PKA Dream11 Match Top Picks
Wicket-keeper
Andries Gous
Andries Gous 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 smashed 188 runs in the last four matches. Stephen Eskinazi is another good wicket-keeper option for today's nail-biting match.
Batters
Kushal Bhurtel
Kushal Bhurtel and Dinesh Kharel are the two best batsmen picks for today's Dream11 team. Dinesh Kharel is a hard hitter who can score a lot of runs at this venue. He has smashed 109 runs and taken 1 wicket in the last five matches. Sumit Maharjan is another good batter for today's match.
All-rounders
Gerhard Merwe Erasmus
Gerhard Merwe Erasmus and Raymon Reifer are the best all-rounder picks for the Dream11 team. Both players are crucial for today's match. Gerhard Merwe Erasmus will bat in the top order and complete his quota of overs in today's match. He has smashed 73 runs and taken 7 wickets in the last five matches. Michael Leask is another good all-rounder for today's match.
Bowlers
Karan KC
The top bowler picks for today's Dream11 team are Bipin Khatri and Karan KC. Both the bowlers can take a lot of wickets at this venue. Karan KC has an exceptional venue record and can once again take a lot of wickets. He has taken 8 wickets and smashed 50 runs in the last five matches. Shahab Alam is another good bowler for today's match.
KMG vs PKA match captain and vice-captain choices
Gerhard Merwe Erasmus
Gerhard Merwe Erasmus is the most crucial pick from Kathmandu Gurkhas as the pitch is expected to support both bowlers and batters. He will bat in the top order and complete his quota of overs. He has smashed 73 runs and taken 7 wickets in the last five matches.
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 188 runs in the last five matches. He played a crucial innings of 104 runs in the match against Lumbini Lions.
5 Must-Picks for KMG vs PKA, 24th Match
Bipin Khatri
Andries Gous
Gerhard Merwe Erasmus
Raymon Reifer
Karan KC
Kathmandu Gurkhas 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.
Kathmandu Gurkhas vs Pokhara Avengers Dream11 Prediction Today, Head-to-head
Wicket-keeper: A Gous
Batters: K Bhurtel, D Kharel
All-rounders: M Leask, R Reifer, G Merwe Erasmus
Bowlers: B Khatri, S Dhakal, Karan KC, S Alam, D Kandel
Kathmandu Gurkhas vs Pokhara Avengers Dream11 Prediction Today, Grand League
Wicket-keeper: A Gous, S Eskinazi
Batters: K Bhurtel
All-rounders: D Douthwaite, R Reifer, G Merwe Erasmus
Bowlers: B Khatri, S Dhakal, Karan KC, S Alam, D Kandel