Biratnagar Kings (BK) will take on Kathmandu Gurkhas (KMG) in the 26th game of the Nepal Premier League, 2024 at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur, on December 15 at 08:45 AM IST.
BK vs KMG (Biratnagar Kings vs Kathmandu Gurkhas), Match 26 - Match Information
Match: Biratnagar Kings vs Kathmandu Gurkhas, Match 26
Date: December 15, 2024
Time: 08:45 AM IST
Venue: Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur
BK vs KMG (Biratnagar Kings vs Kathmandu Gurkhas), Match 26 Preview
Biratnagar Kings have played 6 matches in the tournament and they are ranked sixth on the points table. Kathmandu Gurkhas have also played 6 matches and they are ranked fifth on the points table.
In the last match played by Biratnagar Kings against Chitwan Rhinos, Biratnagar Kings beat Chitwan Rhinos by 51 runs. The top fantasy player for Biratnagar Kings was Basir Ahamad who scored 155 fantasy points.
In their last match in this tournament against Pokhara Avengers, Kathmandu Gurkhas beat Pokhara Avengers by 6 wickets. The top fantasy player for Kathmandu Gurkhas was Rashid Khan who scored 114 fantasy points.
BK vs KMG, 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 135 runs. The team batting first has won 55% of its matches.
Weather Report for Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur
The temperature is expected to be around 18°C and humidity is expected to be around 37%. Winds at a speed of 1.67 m/s are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The venue is suited for both pacers and spinners alike.
BK vs KMG 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lokesh Bam | 4 | 116 | 29 | 1 | 8 | 0, 0, 26, 19, 71 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 |
| Martin Guptill | 5 | 82 | 16.4 | 0 | - | 45, 5, 4, 28, 0 | - |
| Michael Levitt | 4 | 40 | 13.3 | 1 | 45 | 0, 32, 8, 0, 0 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Lokesh Bam
Lokesh Bam is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 48 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 4 matches, Lokesh Bam has scored 116 runs. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling off-break and in recent matches, he has taken 1 wicket at an average of 8 per match.
- Martin James Guptill
Martin Guptill is a batter with an average of 31 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.6 and is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, this player has scored 82 runs.
- Michael Levitt
Michael Levitt can be a high-risk, high-returns pick for your Dream11 Team. Michael Levitt has an average of 35 match fantasy points in the last 5 games and a fantasy rating of 7.4. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 4 matches, this player has scored 40 runs. Michael Levitt is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm fast and in recent matches, he has taken 1 wicket at an average of 45 per match.
BK vs KMG 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shahab Alam | 3 | 16 | 16 | 1 | 44 | 0, 8, 0, 8, 0 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Chris Sole | 3 | 7 | 3.5 | 5 | 15.4 | 0, 7, 0, 0, 0 | 1, 0, 2, 2, 0 |
| Sandeep Lamichhane | 4 | 6 | - | 3 | 37 | 0, 0, 0, 6, 0 | 2, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
- Shahab Alam
Shahab Alam can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Shahab Alam has an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.6. He is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and in the recent 3 matches, this player has taken 1 wicket at an average of 44. Shahab Alam has done well against this opposition, taking 5 wickets in recent matches.
- Christopher Barclay Sole
Chris Sole is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Chris Sole has an average of 44 match fantasy points in the last 5 games and a fantasy rating of 7.8. He is a right-arm fast-medium bowler and in the last 3 matches, this player has taken 5 wickets at an average of 15.4.
- Sandeep Lamichhane
Sandeep Lamichhane is a bowler with an average of 42 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.6 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. This player bowls leg-break googly and in the recently played 4 matches, Sandeep Lamichhane has taken 3 wickets at an average of 37.
BK vs KMG 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 |
| Gerhard Erasmus | 3 | 46 | 23 | 2 | 17.5 | 0, 25, 20, 0, 1 | 1, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
| Basir Ahamad | 3 | 89 | - | 3 | 19.7 | 68, 0, 21, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 2 |
- Aqib Ilyas Sulehri
Aqib Ilyas can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Aqib Ilyas has an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, this player has scored 23 runs. Aqib Ilyas can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling off-break and in recent matches, he has taken 1 wicket at an average of 65 per match.
- Merwe Gerhard Erasmus
Gerhard Erasmus is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Gerhard Erasmus has an average of 51 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. He is a right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, this player has scored 46 runs. Gerhard Erasmus is also a handy bowler, bowling off-break and in recent matches, he has taken 2 wickets.
- Basir Ahamad
Basir Ahamad is an all-rounder with an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Basir Ahamad is a left-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, he has scored 89 runs. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in recent matches, he has taken 3 wickets.
BK vs KMG 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 | 11 | - | 8 | 6.8 | 0, 4, 0, 0, 7 | 0, 0, 4, 4, 0 |
| Karan KC | 3 | 21 | 7 | 5 | 6.8 | 0, 1, 19, 0, 1 | 3, 0, 0, 2, 0 |
| Chris Sole | 3 | 7 | 3.5 | 5 | 15.4 | 0, 7, 0, 0, 0 | 1, 0, 2, 2, 0 |
| Gerhard Erasmus | 3 | 46 | 23 | 2 | 17.5 | 0, 25, 20, 0, 1 | 1, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
| Shahab Alam | 3 | 16 | 16 | 1 | 44 | 0, 8, 0, 8, 0 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Lokesh Bam | 4 | 116 | 29 | 1 | 8 | 0, 0, 26, 19, 71 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 |
The top point-getters for Biratnagar Kings are Pratish GC with 139 match fantasy points, Chris Sole with 71 match fantasy points and Lokesh Bam with 40 match fantasy points.
The top point-getters for Kathmandu Gurkhas are Karan KC with 85 match fantasy points, Gerhard Erasmus with 71 match fantasy points and Shahab Alam with 42 match fantasy points.
BK vs KMG 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerhard Erasmus | 3 | 46 | 23 | 2 | 17.5 | 0, 25, 20, 0, 1 | 1, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
| Aqib Ilyas | 3 | 23 | 11.5 | 1 | 65 | 0, 8, 15, 0, 0 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Shahab Alam | 3 | 16 | 16 | 1 | 44 | 0, 8, 0, 8, 0 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Basir Ahamad | 3 | 89 | - | 3 | 19.7 | 68, 0, 21, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 2 |
| Lokesh Bam | 4 | 116 | 29 | 1 | 8 | 0, 0, 26, 19, 71 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 |
- Merwe Gerhard Erasmus
Gerhard Erasmus is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Gerhard Erasmus has an average of 51 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. He is a right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, this player has scored 46 runs. Gerhard Erasmus is also a handy bowler, bowling off-break and in recent matches, he has taken 2 wickets.
- Aqib Ilyas Sulehri
Aqib Ilyas can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Aqib Ilyas has an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, this player has scored 23 runs. Aqib Ilyas can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling off-break and in recent matches, he has taken 1 wicket at an average of 65 per match.
- Shahab Alam
Shahab Alam can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Shahab Alam has an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.6. He is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and in the recent 3 matches, this player has taken 1 wicket at an average of 44. Shahab Alam has done well against this opposition, taking 5 wickets in recent matches.
- Basir Ahamad
Basir Ahamad is an all-rounder with an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Basir Ahamad is a left-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, he has scored 89 runs. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in recent matches, he has taken 3 wickets.
- Lokesh Bam
Lokesh Bam is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 48 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 4 matches, Lokesh Bam has scored 116 runs. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling off-break and in recent matches, he has taken 1 wicket at an average of 8 per match.
BK vs KMG Squad Information
Biratnagar Kings (BK) Squad: Martin Guptill, Rajesh Pulami, Jitendra Mukhiya, Chris Sole, Sandeep Lamichhane, Aqib Ilyas, Scott Edwards, 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
Kathmandu Gurkhas (KMG) Squad: Gerhard Erasmus, Krishna Karki, Stephen Eskinazi, Karan KC, Nathan Sowter, Raju Rijal, Shankar Rana, Daniel Douthwaite, Rashid Khan, Bhim Sharki, Shahab Alam, Sumit Maharjan, Dipesh Kandel, Michael Levitt, Pratik Shrestha, Krish Karki and Bibek KC
BK vs KMG Possible Playing XI
Biratnagar Kings (BK) Possible Playing XI: Lokesh Bam, Martin Guptill, Naren Bhatta, Nicholas Kirton, Dipak Bohara, Chris Sole, Subash Bhandari, Sandeep Lamichhane, Basir Ahamad, Aqib Ilyas and Pratish GC
Kathmandu Gurkhas (KMG) Possible Playing XI: Shankar Rana, Michael Levitt, Stephen Eskinazi, Bhim Sharki, Sumit Maharjan, Pratik Shrestha, Karan KC, Shahab Alam, Nathan Sowter, Gerhard Erasmus and Rashid Khan
BK vs KMG Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Lokesh Bam
Batters: Martin Guptill and Sumit Maharjan
All-Rounders: Aqib Ilyas, Gerhard Erasmus, Basir Ahamad and Michael Levitt
Bowlers: Shahab Alam, Chris Sole, Sandeep Lamichhane and Karan KC
Captain: Chris Sole
Vice-Captain: Sandeep Lamichhane
Photo credit: Imago
