Kathmandu Gurkhas will be up against the Lumbini Lions in the 19th 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 12:45 PM IST.

KMG vs LBL (Kathmandu Gurkhas vs Lumbini Lions), Match 19 - Match Information

Match: Kathmandu Gurkhas vs Lumbini Lions, Match 19
Date: December 11, 2024
Time: 12:45 PM IST
Venue: Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur

KMG vs LBL (Kathmandu Gurkhas vs Lumbini Lions), Match 19 Preview

Kathmandu Gurkhas have played 3 matches in the series, and they are currently ranked sixth on the points table, while Lumbini Lions have played 4 matches in the series, and they are currently ranked eighth on the points table.

In the last match played by Kathmandu Gurkhas 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.

In their last match in this series against Janakpur Bolts, Janakpur Bolts beat Lumbini Lions by 1 run. The top fantasy player for Lumbini Lions was Rohit Paudel, who scored 116 fantasy points.

KMG vs LBL, 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 the conditions today.

Weather Report for Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur

Temperature will hover around 17 °C, and humidity is expected to be around 37%. Winds at a speed of 1.92 m/s are expected.

Pace or Spin?

The venue is suited for both Pacers and Spinners alike.

KMG vs LBL Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks

  1. Rohit Kumar Paudel
    Rohit Paudel is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. He has an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.4. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, Rohit Paudel has scored 135 runs. He also bowls decently, bowling off-break, and in the recent matches has taken 3 wickets.
  2. Michael Levitt
    Michael Levitt is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 38 match fantasy points in the last 3 games and a fantasy rating of 7.8. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 4 matches, Michael Levitt has scored 54 runs.
  3. Sumit Maharjan
    Sumit Maharjan can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Sumit Maharjan has an average of 32 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.6. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, this player has scored 168 runs. 

KMG vs LBL Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks

  1. Shahab Alam
    Shahab Alam is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Shahab Alam has an average of 49 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. He is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler, and in the recent 3 matches this player has taken 1 wicket. 
  2. Durgesh Gupta
    Durgesh Gupta is a bowler with an average of 28 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. This player bowls left-arm medium fast
  3. Nathan Adam Sowter
    Nathan Sowter is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. Nathan Sowter has an average of 25 match fantasy points in the last 2 games and a fantasy rating of 7.4. He is a leg-break bowler, and in the recently played 4 matches, this player has taken 3 wickets.

KMG vs LBL Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks

  1. 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 also bowls decently, bowling off-break, and in the recent matches has taken 3 wickets. 
  2. Saad Bin Zafar
    Saad Bin Zafar is an all-rounder with an average of 24 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.1, and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler, and in the recent 3 matches, this player has taken 2 wickets. 
  3. Bibek Kumar Yadav
    Bibek Yadav is an all-rounder with an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.4, and is a high-risk, high-returns player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, Bibek Yadav has scored 79 runs. He is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium, and in the recent matches has taken 1 wicket.

KMG vs LBL Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match

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.

The top point-getters for Lumbini Lions are Rohit Paudel with 116 match fantasy points. Abhishek Gautam with 87 match fantasy points and Saad Bin Zafar with 76 match fantasy points.

KMG vs LBL Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

  1. Merwe Gerhard Erasmus
    Gerhard Erasmus 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 10. This player is a right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, Gerhard Erasmus has scored 52 runs. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling off-break, and in the recent matches has taken 3 wickets. 
  2. Shahab Alam
    Shahab Alam can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 49 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. This player is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler, and in the recently played 3 matches, Shahab Alam has taken 1 wicket.
  3. Rohit Kumar Paudel
    Rohit Paudel is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick in your team. Rohit Paudel has an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.4. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, this player has scored 135 runs. Rohit Paudel is also a handy bowler, bowling off-break, and in the recent matches has taken 3 wickets.
  4. Durgesh Gupta
    Durgesh Gupta can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. Durgesh Gupta has an average of 28 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. He is a left-arm medium fast bowler
  5. Saad Bin Zafar
    Saad Bin Zafar is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 24 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. Saad Bin Zafar is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler, and in the recent 3 matches he has taken 2 wickets.

KMG vs LBL Squad Information

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

Lumbini Lions (LBL) Squad: Ben Cutting, Unmukt Chand, Saad Bin Zafar, Tom Moores, Rohit Paudel, Sundeep Jora, Surya Tamang, Tilak Bhandari, Durgesh Gupta, Bibek Yadav, Ramon Simmonds, Bikash Aagri, Arjun Saud, Dinesh Adhikari, Abhishek Gautam, Aashutosh Ghiraiya and Arif Khan

KMG vs LBL Possible Playing XI

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

Lumbini Lions (LBL) Possible Playing XI: Rohit Paudel, Sundeep Jora, Arjun Saud, Tom Moores, Aashutosh Ghiraiya, Abhishek Gautam, Durgesh Gupta, Ramon Simmonds, Bibek Yadav, Ben Cutting and Saad Bin Zafar

KMG vs LBL Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keeper: Arjun Saud

Batters: Sundeep Jora and Ben Cutting

All-Rounders: Gerhard Erasmus, Rohit Paudel and Michael Levitt

Bowlers: Shahab Alam, Durgesh Gupta, Saad Bin Zafar, Nathan Sowter and Surya Tamang

Captain: Surya Tamang

Vice-Captain: Michael Levitt

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