Chitwan Rhinos (CWR) will be facing Karnali Yaks (KNY) in Match 29 of the Nepal Premier League, 2024 at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur on December 18 at 8:45 AM IST.

CWR vs KNY (Chitwan Rhinos vs Karnali Yaks), Eliminator - Match Information

Match: Chitwan Rhinos vs Karnali Yaks, Eliminator
Date: December 18, 2024
Time: 08:45 AM IST
Venue: Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur

CWR vs KNY (Chitwan Rhinos vs Karnali Yaks), Eliminator Preview

Chitwan Rhinos have played 7 matches in the tournament and they are ranked third on the points table. Karnali Yaks have also played 7 matches and they are ranked fourth on the points table.

Nepal Premier League, 2024 Points Table

The points table of Nepal Premier League, 2024. Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost and Net run-rate.

Team P W L Pts. NRR
SPR 7 6 1 12 +2.087
JKB 7 5 2 10 +0.164
CWR 7 4 3 8 +0.634
KNY 7 4 3 8 -0.184
KMG 7 4 3 8 -0.321
BK 7 2 5 4 -0.703
PKA 7 2 5 4 -1.332
LBL 7 1 6 2 -0.498

In their previous encounter in this series, Bipin Sharma was the Man of the Match. Ravi Bopara scored the highest fantasy points for Chitwan Rhinos with 117 match fantasy points while Bipin Sharma topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Karnali Yaks with 111 match fantasy points.

In the last match played by Chitwan Rhinos against Janakpur Bolts, Chitwan Rhinos beat Janakpur Bolts by 32 runs. The top fantasy player for Chitwan Rhinos was Kushal Malla who scored 177 fantasy points.

In their last match in this tournament against Sudurpaschim Royals, Sudurpaschim Royals beat Karnali Yaks by 6 wickets. The top fantasy player for Karnali Yaks was Sompal Kami who scored 50 fantasy points.

CWR vs KNY, 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 131 runs.

Weather Report for Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur

The temperature is expected to be around 20°C and humidity is expected to be around 34%. Winds at a speed of 1.94 m/s are expected.

Pace or Spin?

The spinners have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 67% of the total wickets at this venue. We would suggest that you pick as many spin bowlers as possible in your team. Based on the stats available, we predict that the pitch will continue to assist the spinners.

CWR vs KNY, Head-to-Head

In the only match played between these 2 teams, Karnali Yaks beat Chitwan Rhinos. The all-rounders of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.

CWR vs KNY 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
William Bosisto 3 60 30 7 11.6 16, 0, 44, 0, 0 0, 0, 0, 1, 6
Santosh Karki 5 72 14.4 0 - 14, 28, 10, 9, 11 -
Hassan Eisakhil 5 124 24.8 0 - 28, 5, 65, 14, 12 -
  1. William Giles Bosisto

    William Bosisto can be a high-risk, high-returns pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 89 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.2. This player is a right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, William Bosisto has scored 60 runs. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling off-break and in recent matches, he has taken 7 wickets. 

  2. Santosh Karki

    Santosh Karki is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick in your team. He has an average of 44 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.9. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches, Santosh Karki has scored 72 runs.

  3. Hassan Eisakhil

    Hassan Eisakhil is a batter with an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 6 games, a fantasy rating of 7.5 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 124 runs.

CWR vs KNY 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
Bipin Sharma 4 0 0 3 22.7 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 0, 1, 1, 1, 0
Nandan Yadav 3 0 0 2 22 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 0, 1, 0, 1, 0
Rijan Dhakal 4 15 - 9 13.4 0, 0, 0, 15, 0 2, 2, 3, 0, 2
  1. Bipin Prasad Sharma

    Bipin Sharma is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Bipin Sharma has an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 8 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. He is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and in the recent 4 matches, this player has taken 3 wickets at an average of 22.7. Bipin Sharma has a good record against this opponent, taking 3 wickets in recent matches. 

  2. Nandan Kumar Yadav

    Nandan Yadav is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Nandan Yadav has an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. He is a right-arm medium bowler and in the recent 3 matches, this player has taken 2 wickets at an average of 22. Nandan Yadav has done well against this opposition, taking 1 wicket in recent matches. 

  3. Rijan Dhakal

    Rijan Dhakal is a bowler with an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Rijan Dhakal bowls left-arm medium-fast and in the recent 4 matches, he has taken 9 wickets at an average of 13.4. 

CWR vs KNY 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
Kushal Malla 3 97 48.5 4 24 72, 0, 0, 25, 0 0, 2, 1, 0, 1
Amar Routela 4 54 27 1 35 0, 0, 42, 6, 6 1, 0, 0, 0, 0
Zeeshan Maqsood 3 31 31 2 18.5 30, 0, 0, 1, 0 0, 0, 2, 0, 0
  1. Kushal Malla

    Kushal Malla is an all-rounder with an average of 67 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, this player has scored 97 runs. Kushal Malla also bowls decently, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in recent matches, he has taken 4 wickets. He has been successful against this team, taking 1 wicket in recent matches. 

  2. Amar Singh Routela

    Amar Routela is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 36 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. This player is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 4 matches, Amar Routela has scored 54 runs. He is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium and in recent matches, he has taken 1 wicket at an average of 35 per match. 

  3. Zeeshan Maqsood

    Zeeshan Maqsood is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.3. This player bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the recently played 3 matches, Zeeshan Maqsood has taken 2 wickets at an average of 18.5. He also bats decently and in recent matches, he has scored 31 runs. This player has a good record against this opponent, taking 2 wickets in recent matches.

CWR vs KNY 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
Kushal Malla 3 97 48.5 4 24 72, 0, 0, 25, 0 0, 2, 1, 0, 1
Rijan Dhakal 4 15 - 9 13.4 0, 0, 0, 15, 0 2, 2, 3, 0, 2
Sohail Tanvir 3 6 - 3 27.7 5, 0, 0, 1, 0 0, 2, 1, 0, 0
Sompal Kami 3 18 9 3 23.3 11, 0, 7, 0, 0 0, 1, 0, 1, 1
Zeeshan Maqsood 3 31 31 2 18.5 30, 0, 0, 1, 0 0, 0, 2, 0, 0
Bipin Sharma 4 0 0 3 22.7 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 0, 1, 1, 1, 0

The top point-getters for Chitwan Rhinos are Kushal Malla with 177 match fantasy points, Rijan Dhakal with 90 match fantasy points and Sohail Tanvir with 80 match fantasy points.

The top point-getters for Karnali Yaks are Sompal Kami with 50 match fantasy points, Zeeshan Maqsood with 48 match fantasy points and Bipin Sharma with 47 match fantasy points.

CWR vs KNY 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
William Bosisto 3 60 30 7 11.6 16, 0, 44, 0, 0 0, 0, 0, 1, 6
Bipin Sharma 4 0 0 3 22.7 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 0, 1, 1, 1, 0
Kushal Malla 3 97 48.5 4 24 72, 0, 0, 25, 0 0, 2, 1, 0, 1
Nandan Yadav 3 0 0 2 22 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 0, 1, 0, 1, 0
Amar Routela 4 54 27 1 35 0, 0, 42, 6, 6 1, 0, 0, 0, 0
  1. William Giles Bosisto

    William Bosisto can be a high-risk, high-returns pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 89 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.2. This player is a right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, William Bosisto has scored 60 runs. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling off-break and in recent matches, he has taken 7 wickets. 

  2. Bipin Prasad Sharma

    Bipin Sharma is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Bipin Sharma has an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 8 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. He is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and in the recent 4 matches, this player has taken 3 wickets at an average of 22.7. Bipin Sharma has a good record against this opponent, taking 3 wickets in recent matches. 

  3. Kushal Malla

    Kushal Malla is an all-rounder with an average of 67 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, this player has scored 97 runs. Kushal Malla also bowls decently, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in recent matches, he has taken 4 wickets. He has been successful against this team, taking 1 wicket in recent matches. 

  4. Nandan Kumar Yadav

    Nandan Yadav is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Nandan Yadav has an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. He is a right-arm medium bowler and in the recent 3 matches, this player has taken 2 wickets at an average of 22. Nandan Yadav has done well against this opposition, taking 1 wicket in recent matches. 

  5. Amar Singh Routela

    Amar Routela is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 36 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. This player is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 4 matches, Amar Routela has scored 54 runs. He is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium and in recent matches, he has taken 1 wicket at an average of 35 per match. 

CWR vs KNY Squad Information

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

Karnali Yaks (KNY) Squad: Paul Stirling, Chadwick Walton, William Bosisto, Babar Hayat, Hussain Talat, Sompal Kami, Bhuvan Karki, Zeeshan Maqsood, Rit Gautam, Nandan Yadav, Dipendra Rawat, Dev Khanal, Deepak Dumre, Unish Singh, Gulshan Jha, Mousom Dhakal, Arjun Gharti and Bipin Sharma

CWR vs KNY Possible Playing XI

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

Karnali Yaks (KNY) Possible Playing XI: William Bosisto, Babar Hayat, Chadwick Walton, Arjun Gharti, Rit Gautam, Bipin Sharma, Nandan Yadav, Zeeshan Maqsood, Sompal Kami, Gulshan Jha and Dev Khanal

CWR vs KNY Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keepers: Santosh Karki and Arjun Gharti

Batter: Deepak Bohara

All-Rounders: William Bosisto, Basil Hameed and Zeeshan Maqsood

Bowlers: Bipin Sharma, Nandan Yadav, Amar Routela, Sohail Tanvir and Ranjit Kumar

Captain: Amar Routela

Vice-Captain: Arjun Gharti

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