Janakpur Bolts will be up against Kathmandu Gurkhas in Match 21 of the Nepal Premier League, 2024 at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur, on December 12 at 12:45 PM IST.
JKB vs KMG (Janakpur Bolts vs Kathmandu Gurkhas), Match 21 - Match Information
Match: Janakpur Bolts vs Kathmandu Gurkhas, Match 21
Date: December 12, 2024
Time: 12:45 PM IST
Venue: Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur
JKB vs KMG (Janakpur Bolts vs Kathmandu Gurkhas), Match 21 Preview
Janakpur Bolts have played 5 matches in the tournament and they are ranked second on the points table. Kathmandu Gurkhas have played 3 matches and they are ranked sixth 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 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 8 | +2.470 |
| JKB | 5 | 4 | 1 | 8 | +0.225 |
| CWR | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 | +1.075 |
| KNY | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 | +0.062 |
| LBL | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 | -0.495 |
| KMG | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -1.505 |
| PKA | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -1.646 |
| BK | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -1.698 |
In the last match played by Janakpur Bolts against Sudurpaschim Royals, Sudurpaschim Royals beat Janakpur Bolts by 72 runs. The top fantasy player for Janakpur Bolts was Kishore Mahato who scored 120 fantasy points.
In their last match in this tournament against Sudurpaschim Royals, Sudurpaschim Royals beat Kathmandu Gurkhas by 73 runs. The top fantasy player for Kathmandu Gurkhas was Rashid Khan who scored 76 fantasy points.
JKB 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 at the venue in the last 20 matches is 141 runs. The team batting first has won 50% of its matches.
Weather Report for Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur
The temperature will hover around 18°C with 35% humidity. 2.33 m/s winds are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The venue is suited for both pacers and spinners alike.
JKB 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lahiru Milantha | 5 | 175 | 43.8 | 0 | - | 7, 24, 45, 24, 75 | - |
| Anil Sah | 5 | 113 | 28.3 | 0 | - | 0, 45, 1, 62, 5 | - |
| Michael Levitt | 4 | 54 | 13.5 | 0 | - | 0, 5, 22, 25, 2 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Bamunugama Koralalage Eshan Lahiru Milantha
Lahiru Milantha can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 44 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9. This player is a top-order, left-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches, Lahiru Milantha has scored 7, 24, 45, 24 and 75 runs averaging 43.8 per match.
- Anil Kumar Sah
Anil Sah is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.6. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, Anil Sah has scored 113 runs.
- Michael Levitt
Michael Levitt is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. He has an average of 38 match fantasy points in the last 3 games and a fantasy rating of 7.3. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 4 matches, Michael Levitt has scored 54 runs.
JKB 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 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 38 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 1 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Kishore Mahato | 4 | 0 | - | 7 | 17.1 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 4, 0, 1, 1, 1 |
| Lalit Rajbanshi | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 19 | 0, 4, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 3 |
- Shahab Alam
Shahab Alam is a bowler with an average of 49 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.4 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Shahab Alam is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and in the recently played 3 matches, he has taken 1 wicket at an average of 38.
- Kishore Mahato
Kishore Mahato is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 40 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. This player is a right-arm fast-medium bowler and in the last 4 matches, Kishore Mahato has taken 7 wickets at an average of 17.1.
- Lalit Narayan Rajbanshi
Lalit Rajbanshi is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Lalit Rajbanshi has an average of 42 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.7. He is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and in the recent 3 matches, this player has taken 4 wickets at an average of 19.
JKB 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerhard Erasmus | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 3 | 12.7 | 0, 10, 38, 0, 4 | 1, 0, 0, 2, 0 |
| Harsh Thaker | 3 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 7.7 | 0, 5, 1, 0, 0 | 1, 0, 0, 5, 0 |
| James Neesham | 3 | 45 | 22.5 | 0 | - | 0, 4, 1, 0, 40 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Merwe Gerhard Erasmus
Gerhard Erasmus is an all-rounder with an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, Gerhard Erasmus has scored 52 runs. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling off-break and in recent matches, he has taken 3 wickets.
- Harsh Thaker
Harsh Thaker is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.2. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, Harsh Thaker has scored 6 runs. He also bowls decently, bowling off-break and in recent matches, he has taken 6 wickets at an average of 7.7 per match.
- James Douglas Sheahan Neesham
James Neesham is an all-rounder with an average of 52 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8 and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a left-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, this player has scored 45 runs.
JKB 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harsh Thaker | 3 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 7.7 | 0, 5, 1, 0, 0 | 1, 0, 0, 5, 0 |
| Rashid Khan | 3 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 24 | 0, 2, 0, 0, 4 | 2, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Anil Sah | 5 | 113 | 28.3 | 0 | - | 0, 45, 1, 62, 5 | - |
| Stephen Eskinazi | 5 | 87 | 17.4 | 0 | - | 37, 3, 2, 23, 22 | - |
| Gerhard Erasmus | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 3 | 12.7 | 0, 10, 38, 0, 4 | 1, 0, 0, 2, 0 |
| Aasif Sheikh | 5 | 89 | 17.8 | 0 | - | 4, 16, 33, 36, 0 | - |
The top point-getters for Janakpur Bolts are Harsh Thaker with 158 match fantasy points, Anil Sah with 62 match fantasy points and Aasif Sheikh with 44 match fantasy points.
The top point-getters for Kathmandu Gurkhas are Rashid Khan with 76 match fantasy points, Stephen Eskinazi with 52 match fantasy points and Gerhard Erasmus with 48 match fantasy points.
JKB 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 | 52 | 17.3 | 3 | 12.7 | 0, 10, 38, 0, 4 | 1, 0, 0, 2, 0 |
| Shahab Alam | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 38 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 1 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Harsh Thaker | 3 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 7.7 | 0, 5, 1, 0, 0 | 1, 0, 0, 5, 0 |
| Lahiru Milantha | 5 | 175 | 43.8 | 0 | - | 7, 24, 45, 24, 75 | - |
| James Neesham | 3 | 45 | 22.5 | 0 | - | 0, 4, 1, 0, 40 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Merwe Gerhard Erasmus
Gerhard Erasmus is an all-rounder with an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, Gerhard Erasmus has scored 52 runs. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling off-break and in recent matches, he has taken 3 wickets.
- Shahab Alam
Shahab Alam is a bowler with an average of 49 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.4 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Shahab Alam is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and in the recently played 3 matches, he has taken 1 wicket at an average of 38.
- Harsh Thaker
Harsh Thaker is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.2. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, Harsh Thaker has scored 6 runs. He also bowls decently, bowling off-break and in recent matches, he has taken 6 wickets at an average of 7.7 per match.
- Bamunugama Koralalage Eshan Lahiru Milantha
Lahiru Milantha can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 44 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9. This player is a top-order, left-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches, Lahiru Milantha has scored 7, 24, 45, 24 and 75 runs averaging 43.8 per match.
- James Douglas Sheahan Neesham
James Neesham is an all-rounder with an average of 52 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8 and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a left-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, this player has scored 45 runs.
JKB vs KMG Squad Information
Janakpur Bolts (JKB) Squad: James Neesham, Lalit Rajbanshi, Sohaib Maqsood, Lahiru Milantha, Mohammad Mohsin, Harsh Thaker, Aasif Sheikh, Tion Webster, Anil Sah, Ben Mike, Kishore Mahato, Sher Malla, Hemant Dhami, Bishal Sushling, Tul Bahadur Thapa, Joshua Tromp, Aakash Tripathi, Arniko Yadav, Rupesh Singh and Shubh Kansakar
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
JKB vs KMG Possible Playing XI
Janakpur Bolts (JKB) Possible Playing XI: Lahiru Milantha, Anil Sah, Aasif Sheikh, Shubh Kansakar, Lalit Rajbanshi, Kishore Mahato, Sher Malla, Mohammad Mohsin, Hemant Dhami, Harsh Thaker and James Neesham
Kathmandu Gurkhas (KMG) Possible Playing XI: Shankar Rana, Michael Levitt, Sumit Maharjan, Bhim Sharki, Stephen Eskinazi, Pratik Shrestha, Shahab Alam, Karan KC, Nathan Sowter, Gerhard Erasmus and Rashid Khan
JKB vs KMG Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Lahiru Milantha and Stephen Eskinazi
Batter: Shubh Kansakar
All-Rounders: Gerhard Erasmus, Harsh Thaker, James Neesham and Michael Levitt
Bowlers: Shahab Alam, Kishore Mahato, Nathan Sowter and Hemant Dhami
Captain: Lahiru Milantha
Vice-Captain: Shahab Alam
Photo credit: Imago
