Match 23 of the Nepal Premier League, 2024 will be played between Biratnagar Kings and Chitwan Rhinos (BK vs CWR). The match will be played at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur, on December 13 at 12:45 PM IST.

BK vs CWR (Biratnagar Kings vs Chitwan Rhinos), Match 23 - Match Information

Match: Biratnagar Kings vs Chitwan Rhinos, Match 23
Date: December 13, 2024
Time: 12:45 PM IST
Venue: Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur

BK vs CWR (Biratnagar Kings vs Chitwan Rhinos), Match 23 Preview

Biratnagar Kings have played 5 matches in the tournament and they are ranked eighth on the points table. Chitwan Rhinos have also played 5 matches and they are ranked third on the points table.

In the last match played by Biratnagar Kings against Pokhara Avengers, Biratnagar Kings tied with Pokhara Avengers (Pokhara Avengers won Super Over by 13 runs). The top fantasy player for Biratnagar Kings was Pratish GC who scored 139 fantasy points.

In their last match in this tournament against Lumbini Lions, Lumbini Lions beat Chitwan Rhinos by 33 runs. The top fantasy player for Chitwan Rhinos was Rijan Dhakal who scored 115 fantasy points.

BK vs CWR, Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The pitch at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground is balanced. The average 1st innings score in the last 20 matches is 137 runs.

Weather Report for Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur

The temperature will hover around 18°C with 27% humidity. Winds at a speed of 1.87 m/s are expected.

Pace or Spin?

The venue is suited for both pacers and spinners alike.

BK vs CWR Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Santosh Karki 5 74 18.5 0 - 10, 9, 11, 28, 16 -
Lokesh Bam 5 140 28 0 - 19, 71, 2, 5, 43 -
Martin Guptill 5 114 22.8 0 - 4, 28, 0, 55, 27 -
  1. Santosh Karki

    Santosh Karki is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 51 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches, Santosh Karki has scored 74 runs.

  2. Lokesh Bam

    Lokesh Bam is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. He has an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.8. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches, Lokesh Bam has scored 140 runs.

  3. Martin James Guptill

    Martin Guptill is a batter with an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.3 and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 114 runs.

BK vs CWR Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Sohail Tanvir 3 1 0.5 1 67 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 0, 0, 1, 0, 0
Ranjit Kumar 5 0 - 5 22.8 - 1, 1, 0, 1, 2
Chris Sole 3 23 11.5 2 29.5 0, 0, 0, 14, 9 2, 0, 0, 0, 0
  1. Sohail Tanvir

    Sohail Tanvir is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Sohail Tanvir has an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. He bowls left-arm medium-fast and in the last 3 matches, this player has taken 1 wicket at an average of 67. 

  2. Ranjit Kumar

    Ranjit Kumar can be a high-risk, high-returns pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. Ranjit Kumar bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the recently played 5 matches, he has taken 5 wickets at an average of 22.8. 

  3. Christopher Barclay Sole

    Chris Sole is a bowler with an average of 38 match fantasy points in the last 4 games, a fantasy rating of 7.5 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a right-arm fast-medium bowler and in the recent 3 matches, this player has taken 2 wickets at an average of 29.5. 

BK vs CWR Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Aqib Ilyas 3 23 11.5 1 65 0, 8, 15, 0, 0 1, 0, 0, 0, 0
Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton 3 17 8.5 2 20 0, 6, 2, 0, 9 0, 0, 0, 2, 0
Basir Ahamad 3 48 24 3 19.7 0, 8, 0, 40, 0 2, 0, 0, 0, 1
  1. Aqib Ilyas Sulehri

    Aqib Ilyas can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Aqib Ilyas is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, he has scored 23 runs. This player also bowls decently, bowling off-break and in recent matches, he has taken 1 wicket at an average of 65 per match. 

  2. Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton

    Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton is an all-rounder with an average of 49 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. This player is a left-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton has scored 17 runs. He also bowls decently, bowling leg-break and in recent matches, he has taken 2 wickets.

  3. Basir Ahamad

    Basir Ahamad is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. This player is a left-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, Basir Ahamad has scored 48 runs. He also bowls decently, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in recent matches, he has taken 3 wickets.

BK vs CWR Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Pratish GC 3 13 13 4 19 0, 7, 0, 6, 0 4, 0, 0, 0, 0
Rijan Dhakal 4 15 - 8 13.4 0, 15, 0, 0, 0 3, 0, 2, 0, 3
Basir Ahamad 3 48 24 3 19.7 0, 8, 0, 40, 0 2, 0, 0, 0, 1
Chris Sole 3 23 11.5 2 29.5 0, 0, 0, 14, 9 2, 0, 0, 0, 0
Kushal Malla 3 56 18.7 3 20 0, 20, 13, 0, 23 1, 0, 0, 2, 0
Ranjit Kumar 5 0 - 5 22.8 - 1, 1, 0, 1, 2

The top point-getters for Biratnagar Kings are Pratish GC with 153 match fantasy points, Basir Ahamad with 83 match fantasy points and Chris Sole with 80 match fantasy points.

The top point-getters for Chitwan Rhinos are Rijan Dhakal with 115 match fantasy points, Kushal Malla with 58 match fantasy points and Ranjit Kumar with 31 match fantasy points.

BK vs CWR Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Aqib Ilyas 3 23 11.5 1 65 0, 8, 15, 0, 0 1, 0, 0, 0, 0
Sohail Tanvir 3 1 0.5 1 67 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 0, 0, 1, 0, 0
Santosh Karki 5 74 18.5 0 - 10, 9, 11, 28, 16 -
Ranjit Kumar 5 0 - 5 22.8 - 1, 1, 0, 1, 2
Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton 3 17 8.5 2 20 0, 6, 2, 0, 9 0, 0, 0, 2, 0
  1. Aqib Ilyas Sulehri

    Aqib Ilyas can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Aqib Ilyas is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, he has scored 23 runs. This player also bowls decently, bowling off-break and in recent matches, he has taken 1 wicket at an average of 65 per match. 

  2. Sohail Tanvir

    Sohail Tanvir is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Sohail Tanvir has an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. He bowls left-arm medium-fast and in the last 3 matches, this player has taken 1 wicket at an average of 67. 

  3. Santosh Karki

    Santosh Karki is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 51 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches, Santosh Karki has scored 74 runs.

  4. Ranjit Kumar

    Ranjit Kumar can be a high-risk, high-returns pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. Ranjit Kumar bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the recently played 5 matches, he has taken 5 wickets at an average of 22.8. 

  5. Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton

    Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton is an all-rounder with an average of 49 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. This player is a left-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton has scored 17 runs. He also bowls decently, bowling leg-break and in recent matches, he has taken 2 wickets.

BK vs CWR Squad Information

Biratnagar Kings (BK) Squad: Martin Guptill, Rajesh Pulami, Jitendra Mukhiya, Chris Sole, Sandeep Lamichhane, Aqib Ilyas, Nicholas Kirton, Anil Kharel, Pratish GC, Lokesh Bam, Firdosh Ansari, Ismat Alam, Dipak Bohara, Subash Bhandari, Kamal Khatri, Basir Ahamad, Mrinal Gurung and Naren Bhatta

Chitwan Rhinos (CWR) Squad: Ravi Bopara, Sohail Tanvir, Sharad Vesawkar, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Dipesh Shrestha, Kushal Malla, Amar Routela, Gautam KC, Bipin Rawal, Luc Benkenstein, Rijan Dhakal, Santosh Karki, Hassan Eisakhil, Deepak Bohara, Ranjit Kumar, Nar Sarki, Manish Pun and Salahuddin Khan

BK vs CWR Possible Playing XI

Biratnagar Kings (BK) Possible Playing XI: Martin Guptill, Lokesh Bam, Nicholas Kirton, Naren Bhatta, Dipak Bohara, Sandeep Lamichhane, Subash Bhandari, Chris Sole, Basir Ahamad, Aqib Ilyas and Pratish GC

Chitwan Rhinos (CWR) Possible Playing XI: Santosh Karki, Hassan Eisakhil, Bipin Rawal, Ranjit Kumar, Sohail Tanvir, Rijan Dhakal, Kushal Malla, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Ravi Bopara, Deepak Bohara and Amar Routela

BK vs CWR Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keepers: Santosh Karki and Bipin Rawal

Batter: Deepak Bohara

All-Rounders: Aqib Ilyas, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Basir Ahamad and Ravi Bopara

Bowlers: Sohail Tanvir, Amar Routela, Sandeep Lamichhane and Rijan Dhakal

Captain: Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton

Vice-Captain: Sohail Tanvir

Photo credit: Imago