Hong Kong will be up against Nepal in the second match of the Nepal T20I Tri-Series 2023 at the Mulpani Cricket Ground, Kathmandu on 19th October 2023 at 10:45 AM IST.
HK vs NEP (Hong Kong vs Nepal), Match 2 - Match Information
Match: Hong Kong vs Nepal, Match 2
Date: 19th October 2023
Time: 10:45 AM IST
Venue: Mulpani Cricket Ground, Kathmandu
HK vs NEP (Hong Kong vs Nepal), Match 2 Preview
Nepal have played 1 match in the series and they are currently ranked first on the points table, Hong Kong are playing their first game of this season. In their last 5 games, Hong Kong have won 2 games and lost 3.
Nepal T20I Tri-Series, 2023 Points Table
The points table of Nepal T20I Tri-Series, 2023. Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost, and Net run-rate.
| Team | P | W | L | Pts. | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEP | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +0.646 |
| HK | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| UAE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -0.646 |
Both teams last played against each other in Match 3 of the ACC Eastern Region T20 2020 where Haroon Arshad scored the highest fantasy points for Hong Kong with 179 match fantasy points while Kushal Malla topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Nepal with 82 match fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against the United Arab Emirates, Nepal beat the United Arab Emirates by 7 wickets. The top fantasy player for Nepal was Karan KC who scored 89 fantasy points.
HK vs NEP, Mulpani Cricket Ground, Kathmandu Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Mulpani Cricket Ground, Kathmandu is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 2 matches is 91 runs.
Weather Report for Mulpani Cricket Ground, Kathmandu
The emperature will hover around 18°C with 76% humidity. Winds at a speed of 0.96 m/s are expected. Light rain is forecasted which may affect playing conditions.
Pace or Spin?
The pacers have taken 100% of the total wickets at this venue. Hence picking up pacers for your fantasy team should be a good idea.
HK vs NEP, Head to Head
In the 5 matches played between these 2 teams, the bowlers of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.
HK vs NEP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rohit Paudel | 4 | 167 | 33.4 | 0 | 0 | 51, 0, 3, 52, 61 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Babar Hayat | 5 | 69 | 13.8 | 0 | 0 | 6, 0, 4, 29, 30 | - |
| Aasif Sheikh | 5 | 71 | 14.2 | 0 | 0 | 23, 10, 6, 16, 16 | - |
- Rohit Kumar Paudel
Rohit Paudel is a batter and has an average of 70 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 4 matches, this player has scored 167 runs averaging 33.4 per match.
- Babar Hayat
Babar Hayat is a batter and has an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.2 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. Babar Hayat is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches, he has scored 6, 0, 4, 29 and 30 runs averaging 13.8 per match.
- Aasif Sheikh
Aasif Sheikh can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 35 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 6.9. Aasif Sheikh is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches, he has scored 71 runs at an average of 14.2 per match.
HK vs NEP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ehsan Khan | 4 | 20 | 4 | 6 | 1.2 | 0, 0, 20, 0, 0 | 3, 1, 0, 1, 1 |
| Sagar Dhakal | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1.4 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 2, 2, 2, 1 |
| Nasrulla Rana | 3 | 36 | 7.2 | 5 | 1 | 0, 0, 0, 36, 0 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 4 |
- Ehsan Khan
Ehsan Khan is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 66 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.2. Ehsan Khan bowls off-break and in the recently played 4 matches, he has taken 3, 1, 0, 1 and 1 wickets at an average of 1.2.
- Sagar Dhakal
Sagar Dhakal is a bowler and has an average of 42 match fantasy points in the last 2 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and in the recent 4 matches, Sagar Dhakal has taken 0, 2, 2, 2, 1 wickets at an average of 1.4.
- Nasrulla Rana
Nasrulla Rana can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 68 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. This player is a right-arm medium-fast bowler and in the last 3 matches, Nasrulla Rana has taken 0, 0, 1, 0 and 4 wickets at an average of 1. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 2 wickets in the recent matches.
HK vs NEP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasim Murtaza | 3 | 23 | 4.6 | 4 | 0.8 | 0, 13, 0, 1, 9 | 1, 0, 3, 0, 0 |
| Karan KC | 4 | 18 | 3.6 | 6 | 1.2 | 0, 0, 18, 0, 0 | 3, 0, 0, 2, 1 |
| Aizaz Khan | 3 | 28 | 5.6 | 1 | 0.2 | 22, 0, 5, 0, 1 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 |
- Yasim Murtaza
Yasim Murtaza can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 85 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.9. Yasim Murtaza is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, he has scored 23 runs averaging 4.6 per match.
- Karan KC
Karan KC can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 70 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.2. Karan KC bowls right-arm fast and in the recently played 4 matches, he has taken 6 wickets at an average of 1.2.
- Aizaz Mohammad Khan
Aizaz Khan is an all-rounder and has an average of 66 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a top order opening right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, Aizaz Khan has scored 22, 0, 5, 0, 1 runs at an average of 5.6 per match.
HK vs NEP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasim Murtaza | 3 | 23 | 4.6 | 4 | 0.8 | 0, 13, 0, 1, 9 | 1, 0, 3, 0, 0 |
| Ehsan Khan | 4 | 20 | 4 | 6 | 1.2 | 0, 0, 20, 0, 0 | 3, 1, 0, 1, 1 |
| Karan KC | 4 | 18 | 3.6 | 6 | 1.2 | 0, 0, 18, 0, 0 | 3, 0, 0, 2, 1 |
| Sagar Dhakal | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1.4 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 2, 2, 2, 1 |
| Aizaz Khan | 3 | 28 | 5.6 | 1 | 0.2 | 22, 0, 5, 0, 1 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 |
- Yasim Murtaza
Yasim Murtaza is an all-rounder and has an average of 85 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.9 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He is a top-order opening left-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, this player has scored 23 runs at an average of 4.6 per match.
- Ehsan Khan
Ehsan Khan is a bowler and has an average of 66 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.2 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Ehsan Khan is an off-break Bowler and in the recently played 4 matches, he has taken 6 wickets at an average of 1.2.
- Karan KC
Karan KC is an all-rounder and has an average of 70 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.2 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a right-arm fast Bowler and in the recent 4 matches, Karan KC has taken 3, 0, 0, 2, 1 wickets at an average of 1.2.
- Sagar Dhakal
Sagar Dhakal is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 42 match fantasy points in the last 2 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. This player is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and in the recent 4 matches, Sagar Dhakal has taken 0, 2, 2, 2, 1 wickets at an average of 1.4.
- Aizaz Mohammad Khan
Aizaz Khan can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 66 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. This player is a top-order opening batter, bats right-handed. In the last 3 matches Aizaz Khan has scored 28 runs at an average of 5.6 per match.
HK vs NEP Squad Information
Hong Kong (HK) Squad: Aizaz Khan, Nizakat Khan, Zeeshan Ali, Yasim Murtaza, Ehsan Khan, Martin Coetzee, Babar Hayat, Anshuman Rath, Haroon Arshad, Scott McKechnie, Raag Kapur, Adit Gorawara, Nasrulla Rana, Mohammad Ghazanfar and Ayush Shukla.
Nepal (NEP) Squad: Lalit Rajbanshi, Binod Bhandari, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Dipendra Singh Airee, Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh, Rohit Paudel, Sagar Dhakal, Sundeep Jora, Surya Tamang, Abinash Bohara, Kushal Malla, Pratish GC, Lokesh Bam, Bibek Yadav, Gulsan Jha and Mousom Dhakal.
HK vs NEP Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Binod Bhandari
Batters: Rohit Paudel and Kushal Bhurtel
All-Rounders: Yasim Murtaza, Karan KC, Nizakat Khan, Haroon Arshad and Bibek Yadav
Bowlers: Ehsan Khan, Sagar Dhakal and Nasrulla Rana
Captain: Nizakat Khan
Vice-Captain: Ehsan Khan
Photo credit: Alamy
