Janakpur Bolts (JKB) will lock horns with Karnali Yaks (KNY) in the 31st game of the Nepal Premier League, 2024. The match will be played at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur on December 19 at 12:15 PM IST.

JKB vs KNY (Janakpur Bolts vs Karnali Yaks), Qualifier 2 - Match Information

Match: Janakpur Bolts vs Karnali Yaks, Qualifier 2
Date: December 19, 2024
Time: 12:15 PM IST
Venue: Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur

JKB vs KNY (Janakpur Bolts vs Karnali Yaks), Qualifier 2 Preview

In their previous encounter in this series, Anil Sah was the Man of the Match. He scored the highest fantasy points for Janakpur Bolts with 88 match fantasy points while Gulshan Jha topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Karnali Yaks with 53 match fantasy points.

In the last match played by Janakpur Bolts against Sudurpaschim Royals, Sudurpaschim Royals beat Janakpur Bolts by 8 wickets. The top fantasy player for Janakpur Bolts was James Neesham who scored 84 fantasy points.

In their last match in this tournament against Chitwan Rhinos, Karnali Yaks beat Chitwan Rhinos by 21 runs. The top fantasy player for Karnali Yaks was Zeeshan Maqsood who scored 110 fantasy points.

JKB 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 132 runs.

Weather Report for Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur

The temperature is expected to be around 19°C with 42% humidity. Winds at a speed of 1.59 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.

JKB vs KNY, Head-to-Head

In the only match played between these 2 teams, Karnali Yaks lost against Janakpur Bolts. Janakpur Bolts' bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while the all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for Karnali Yaks.

JKB 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
Jaykishan Kolsawala 5 151 30.2 0 - 53, 42, 13, 30, 13 -
Anil Sah 5 65 13 0 - 8, 11, 0, 45, 1 -
Lahiru Milantha 5 60 12 0 - 12, 1, 16, 7, 24 -
  1. Jaykishan Anilbhai Kolsawala

    Jaykishan Kolsawala can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 46 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.9. This player is a top-order left-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches, Jaykishan Kolsawala has scored 53, 42, 13, 30 and 13 runs.

  2. Anil Kumar Sah

    Anil Sah is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 42 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.5. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, Anil Sah has scored 65 runs.

  3. Bamunugama Koralalage Eshan Lahiru Milantha

    Lahiru Milantha is a wicket-keeper with an average of 39 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.4 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top-order, left-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 60 runs.

JKB 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
Lalit Rajbanshi 4 0 0 6 14.7 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 1, 2, 0, 3, 0
Kishore Mahato 3 6 6 2 34 2, 0, 0, 4, 0 0, 1, 0, 0, 1
Sompal Kami 3 18 9 3 14 0, 0, 11, 0, 7 0, 2, 0, 1, 0
  1. Lalit Narayan Rajbanshi

    Lalit Rajbanshi is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Lalit Rajbanshi has an average of 62 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. He bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the last 4 matches, this player has taken 6 wickets at an average of 14.7. Lalit Rajbanshi has done well against this opposition, taking 1 wicket in recent matches.

  2. Kishore Mahato

    Kishore Mahato is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Kishore Mahato has an average of 42 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.8. He is a right-arm fast-medium bowler and in the recent 3 matches, this player has taken 2 wickets at an average of 34. Kishore Mahato has been successful against this team, taking 1 wicket in recent matches. 

  3. Sompal Kami

    Sompal Kami is a bowler with an average of 49 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Sompal Kami bowls right-arm fast-medium and in the recently played 3 matches, he has taken 3 wickets at an average of 14. 

JKB 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
William Bosisto 3 112 37.3 0 - 52, 0, 16, 0, 44 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
James Neesham 3 110 55 1 72 45, 0, 0, 65, 0 0, 0, 1, 0, 0
Harsh Thaker 3 43 21.5 1 38 12, 0, 0, 6, 25 0, 0, 1, 0, 0
  1. William Giles Bosisto

    William Bosisto is an all-rounder with an average of 92 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.5 and is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. He is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, this player has scored 112 runs.

  2. James Douglas Sheahan Neesham

    James Neesham is an all-rounder with an average of 53 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. James Neesham is a left-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, he has scored 110 runs. This player also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium-fast and in recent matches, he has taken 1 wicket at an average of 72 per match. James Neesham has been successful against this team, taking 1 wicket in recent matches. 

  3. Harsh Thaker

    Harsh Thaker is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Harsh Thaker has an average of 62 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. He is a right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, this player has scored 43 runs. Harsh Thaker can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling off-break and in recent matches, he has taken 1 wicket. He has done well against this opposition, taking 1 wicket in recent matches.

JKB 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
Zeeshan Maqsood 3 45 22.5 3 13.3 14, 0, 30, 0, 1 0, 3, 0, 0, 0
James Neesham 3 110 55 1 72 45, 0, 0, 65, 0 0, 0, 1, 0, 0
William Bosisto 3 112 37.3 0 - 52, 0, 16, 0, 44 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
Nandan Yadav 3 0 0 4 18 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 2, 0, 1, 0, 1
Kishore Mahato 3 6 6 2 34 2, 0, 0, 4, 0 0, 1, 0, 0, 1
Shubh Kansakar 5 68 17 0 - 26, 15, 5, 0, 22 -

The top point-getters for Janakpur Bolts are James Neesham with 84 match fantasy points, Kishore Mahato with 37 match fantasy points and Shubh Kansakar with 34 match fantasy points.

The top point-getters for Karnali Yaks are Zeeshan Maqsood with 110 match fantasy points, William Bosisto with 75 match fantasy points and Nandan Yadav with 72 match fantasy points.

JKB 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 3 112 37.3 0 - 52, 0, 16, 0, 44 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
James Neesham 3 110 55 1 72 45, 0, 0, 65, 0 0, 0, 1, 0, 0
Jaykishan Kolsawala 5 151 30.2 0 - 53, 42, 13, 30, 13 -
Harsh Thaker 3 43 21.5 1 38 12, 0, 0, 6, 25 0, 0, 1, 0, 0
Lalit Rajbanshi 4 0 0 6 14.7 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 1, 2, 0, 3, 0
  1. William Giles Bosisto

    William Bosisto is an all-rounder with an average of 92 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.5 and is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. He is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, this player has scored 112 runs.

  2. James Douglas Sheahan Neesham

    James Neesham is an all-rounder with an average of 53 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. James Neesham is a left-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, he has scored 110 runs. This player also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium-fast and in recent matches, he has taken 1 wicket at an average of 72 per match. James Neesham has been successful against this team, taking 1 wicket in recent matches. 

  3. Jaykishan Anilbhai Kolsawala

    Jaykishan Kolsawala can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 46 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.9. This player is a top-order left-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches, Jaykishan Kolsawala has scored 53, 42, 13, 30 and 13 runs.

  4. Harsh Thaker

    Harsh Thaker is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Harsh Thaker has an average of 62 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. He is a right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, this player has scored 43 runs. Harsh Thaker can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling off-break and in recent matches, he has taken 1 wicket. He has done well against this opposition, taking 1 wicket in recent matches.

  5. Lalit Narayan Rajbanshi

    Lalit Rajbanshi is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Lalit Rajbanshi has an average of 62 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. He bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the last 4 matches, this player has taken 6 wickets at an average of 14.7. Lalit Rajbanshi has done well against this opposition, taking 1 wicket in recent matches.

JKB vs KNY 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

Karnali Yaks (KNY) Squad: Paul Stirling, Chadwick Walton, Jaykishan Kolsawala, 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

JKB vs KNY Possible Playing XI

Janakpur Bolts (JKB) Possible Playing XI: Lahiru Milantha, Aasif Sheikh, Shubh Kansakar, Lalit Rajbanshi, Mohammad Mohsin, Kishore Mahato, Sher Malla, Harsh Thaker, James Neesham, Aakash Tripathi and Arniko Yadav

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

JKB vs KNY Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keepers: Jaykishan Kolsawala and Lahiru Milantha

Batter: Anil Sah

All-Rounders: William Bosisto, James Neesham and Harsh Thaker

Bowlers: Lalit Rajbanshi, Kishore Mahato, Sompal Kami, Bipin Sharma and Mohammad Mohsin

Captain: Jaykishan Kolsawala

Vice-Captain: Kishore Mahato

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