Janakpur Bolts will be up against the Sudurpaschim Royals in the 18th match of the Nepal Premier League, 2024. The match will be played at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur, on December 11, 2024, at 08:45 AM IST.

JKB vs SPR (Janakpur Bolts vs Sudurpaschim Royals), Match 18 - Match Information

Match: Janakpur Bolts vs Sudurpaschim Royals, Match 18
Date: December 11, 2024
Time: 08:45 AM IST
Venue: Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur

JKB vs SPR (Janakpur Bolts vs Sudurpaschim Royals), Match 18 Preview

Janakpur Bolts have played 4 matches in the series and will be looking to strengthen their hold of the top spot, while Sudurpaschim Royals have also played 4 matches in the series, and they are currently ranked second on the points table.

In the last match played by Janakpur Bolts against Lumbini Lions, Janakpur Bolts beat Lumbini Lions by 1 run. The top fantasy player for Janakpur Bolts was Harsh Thaker, who scored 158 fantasy points.

In their last match in this series against Chitwan Rhinos, Chitwan Rhinos beat Sudurpaschim Royals by 33 runs. The top fantasy player for Sudurpaschim Royals was Scott Kuggeleijn, who scored 93 fantasy points.

JKB vs SPR, Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The pitch at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur, is balanced, offering decent assistance to both batters and bowlers. The average first-innings score in the last 20 matches at this venue is 151 runs. The team winning the toss may choose to bat or bowl, depending on today's ground conditions.

Weather Report for Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur

Temperature is expected to be around 17 °C, and humidity is expected to be around 34%. 1.22 m/s winds are expected.

Pace or Spin?

The venue is suited for both Pacers and Spinners alike.

JKB vs SPR Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks

  1. Bamunugama Koralalage Eshan Lahiru Milantha
    Lahiru Milantha is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. This player is a top-order, left-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches, Lahiru Milantha has scored 173 runs at an average of 43.3 per match.
  2. Saif Ali Zaib
    Saif Zaib can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 52 match fantasy points in the last 7 games and a fantasy rating of 8. This player is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, Saif Zaib has scored 119 runs. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling slow left-arm orthodox, and in the recent matches has taken 4 wickets.
  3. Dilpreet Singh Bajwa
    Dilpreet Bajwa is a high-risk, high-returns player for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.8. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, Dilpreet Bajwa has scored 106 runs.He is also a handy bowler, bowling off-break, and in the recent matches has taken 2 wickets. 

JKB vs SPR Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks

  1. Naren Saud
    Naren Saud is a bowler with an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6, and is a high-risk, high-returns player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler, and in the recently played 4 matches, Naren Saud has taken 5 wickets.
  2. Scott Christopher Kuggeleijn
    Scott Kuggeleijn is a bowler with an average of 66 match fantasy points in the last 7 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4, and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Scott Kuggeleijn bowls right-arm fast medium, and in the recent 3 matches he has taken 4 wickets. This player also bats decently and in the last few matches has scored 34 runs. 
  3. Kishore Mahato
    Kishore Mahato is a bowler with an average of 31 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8, and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a right-arm fast medium bowler, and in the recent 5 matches, Kishore Mahato has taken 5 wickets.

JKB vs SPR Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks

  1. Harsh Thaker
    Harsh Thaker is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Harsh Thaker has an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.9. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, this player has scored 14 runs. Harsh Thaker can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling off-break, and in the recent matches has taken 6 wickets.
  2. James Douglas Sheahan Neesham
    James Neesham is a high-risk, high-returns player for your Fantasy Team. James Neesham has an average of 51 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. He is a left-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, this player has scored 41 runs. James Neesham is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium fast, and in the recent matches has taken 3 wickets.
  3. Dipendra Singh Airee
    Dipendra Singh Airee is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Dipendra Singh Airee has an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. He is a right-handed batter. In the last 4 matches, this player has scored 140 runs. Dipendra Singh Airee is also a handy bowler, bowling off-break, and in the recent matches has taken 1 wicket.

JKB vs SPR Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match

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 Sudurpaschim Royals are Scott Kuggeleijn with 93 match fantasy points. Saif Zaib with 54 match fantasy points and Ishan Pandey with 49 match fantasy points.

JKB vs SPR Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

  1. Harsh Thaker
    Harsh Thaker is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Harsh Thaker has an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.9. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, this player has scored 14 runs. Harsh Thaker is also a handy bowler, bowling off-break, and in the recent matches has taken 6 wickets.
  2. Bamunugama Koralalage Eshan Lahiru Milantha
    Lahiru Milantha is a wicket-keeper with an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7, and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Lahiru Milantha is a top-order, left-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches, he has scored 173 runs.
  3. Naren Saud
    Naren Saud is a bowler with an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6, and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler, and in the recently played 4 matches, Naren Saud has taken 5 wickets.
  4. James Douglas Sheahan Neesham
    James Neesham is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick in your team. James Neesham has an average of 51 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. He is a left-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, this player has scored 41 runs. James Neesham also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium fast, and in the recent matches has taken 3 wickets.
  5. Scott Christopher Kuggeleijn
    Scott Kuggeleijn can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Scott Kuggeleijn has an average of 66 match fantasy points in the last 7 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. He bowls right-arm fast medium, and in the recently played 3 matches, this player has taken 4 wickets. Scott Kuggeleijn also bats decently and in the recently played matches has scored 34 runs.

JKB vs SPR 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

Sudurpaschim Royals (SPR) Squad: Harmeet Singh, Scott Kuggeleijn, Rohan Mustafa, Binod Bhandari, Naresh Budayair, Saif Zaib, Aarif Sheikh, Dipendra Singh Airee, Ishan Pandey, Abinash Bohara, Amit Shrestha, Khadak Bohara, Bhojraj Bhatta, Arjun Kumal, Brandon McMullen, Dilpreet Bajwa, Naren Saud and Basanta Khatri

JKB vs SPR Possible Playing XI

Janakpur Bolts (JKB) Possible Playing XI: Lahiru Milantha, Anil Sah, Aasif Sheikh, Shubh Kansakar, Lalit Rajbanshi, Mohammad Mohsin, Sher Malla, Kishore Mahato, Hemant Dhami, Harsh Thaker and James Neesham

Sudurpaschim Royals (SPR) Possible Playing XI: Dilpreet Bajwa, Saif Zaib, Binod Bhandari, Naresh Budayair, Scott Kuggeleijn, Naren Saud, Abinash Bohara, Brandon McMullen, Dipendra Singh Airee, Ishan Pandey and Aarif Sheikh

JKB vs SPR Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keepers: Lahiru Milantha and Aasif Sheikh

Batter: Anil Sah

All-Rounders: Harsh Thaker, James Neesham, Ishan Pandey and Brandon McMullen

Bowlers: Naren Saud, Scott Kuggeleijn, Kishore Mahato and Lalit Rajbanshi

Captain: Naren Saud

Vice-Captain: Aasif Sheikh

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