Kathmandu Gurkhas (KMG) will take on Sudurpaschim Royals (SPR) in the 9th game of the Nepal Premier League, 2024. The match will be played at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur, on December 5 at 12:45 PM IST.

KMG vs SPR (Kathmandu Gurkhas vs Sudurpaschim Royals), Match 9 - Match Information

Match: Kathmandu Gurkhas vs Sudurpaschim Royals, Match 9
Date: December 5, 2024
Time: 12:45 PM IST
Venue: Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur

KMG vs SPR (Kathmandu Gurkhas vs Sudurpaschim Royals), Match 9 Preview

Kathmandu Gurkhas have played 2 matches in the tournament and they are ranked fourth on the points table. Sudurpaschim Royals have played 1 match and they are ranked third on the points table.

In the last match played by Kathmandu Gurkhas against Karnali Yaks, Kathmandu Gurkhas beat Karnali Yaks by 3 wickets. The top fantasy player for Kathmandu Gurkhas was Gerhard Erasmus who scored 105 fantasy points.

In their last match in this tournament against Biratnagar Kings, Sudurpaschim Royals beat Biratnagar Kings by 90 runs. The top fantasy player for Sudurpaschim Royals was Brandon McMullen who scored 103 fantasy points.

KMG vs SPR, 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 this venue in the last 20 matches is 168 runs.

Weather Report for Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur

The temperature is expected to be around 18°C with 48% humidity. Winds at a speed of 1.58 m/s are expected.

Pace or Spin?

The venue is suited for both pacers and spinners alike.

KMG vs SPR 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
Khadak Bohara 3 83 41.5 3 9.7 28, 0, 0, 7, 48 0, 0, 3, 0, 0
Sumit Maharjan 5 132 26.4 0 - 29, 52, 33, 5, 13 -
Shankar Rana 5 189 94.5 0 - 16, 27, 4, 51, 91 -
  1. Khadak Bahadur Bohara

    Khadak Bohara is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.6. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 3 matches, Khadak Bohara has scored 83 runs. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling left-arm fast and in recent matches, he has taken 3 wickets.

  2. Sumit Maharjan

    Sumit Maharjan can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 29 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.5. Sumit Maharjan is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, he has scored 132 runs.

  3. Shankar Rana

    Shankar Rana can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 48 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.3. Shankar Rana is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches, he has scored 189 runs.

KMG vs SPR 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 4 2 2 5 11.6 1, 0, 0, 0, 1 0, 3, 2, 0, 0
Scott Kuggeleijn 3 29 29 4 30 10, 0, 0, 19, 0 0, 3, 0, 0, 1
Naren Saud 3 6 2 5 11.6 0, 0, 0, 0, 6 0, 3, 0, 2, 0
  1. Shahab Alam

    Shahab Alam is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 51 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Shahab Alam bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the recent 4 matches, he has taken 5 wickets at an average of 11.6. 

  2. Scott Christopher Kuggeleijn

    Scott Kuggeleijn is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 4 games and a fantasy rating of 8.9. This player is a right-arm fast-medium bowler and in the recently played 3 matches, Scott Kuggeleijn has taken 4 wickets at an average of 30.

  3. Naren Saud

    Naren Saud is a bowler with an average of 52 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 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 5 wickets at an average of 11.6.

KMG vs SPR 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 15 7.5 3 14.7 4, 0, 0, 11, 0 0, 1, 0, 0, 2
Ishan Pandey 3 47 15.7 1 33 21, 0, 0, 0, 26 0, 1, 0, 0, 0
Rohan Mustafa 4 29 9.7 0 - 0, 0, 3, 13, 13 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
  1. Merwe Gerhard Erasmus

    Gerhard Erasmus can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Gerhard Erasmus has an average of 42 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, this player has scored 15 runs. Gerhard Erasmus can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling off-break and in recent matches, he has taken 3 wickets.

  2. Ishan Pandey

    Ishan Pandey is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 73 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. This player is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, Ishan Pandey has scored 47 runs. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling off-break and in recent matches, he has taken 1 wicket.

  3. Rohan Mustafa

    Rohan Mustafa is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 15 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.8. This player is a left-handed batter. In the last 4 matches, Rohan Mustafa has scored 29 runs.

KMG vs SPR 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
Abinash Bohara 4 0 0 3 15.3 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 3, 0, 0, 0, 0
Scott Kuggeleijn 3 29 29 4 30 10, 0, 0, 19, 0 0, 3, 0, 0, 1
Brandon McMullen 3 92 46 1 52 36, 0, 56, 0, 0 0, 1, 0, 0, 0
Shahab Alam 4 2 2 5 11.6 1, 0, 0, 0, 1 0, 3, 2, 0, 0
Daniel Douthwaite 3 21 - 2 35.5 19, 0, 0, 2, 0 0, 1, 0, 0, 1
Gerhard Erasmus 3 15 7.5 3 14.7 4, 0, 0, 11, 0 0, 1, 0, 0, 2

The top point-getters for Kathmandu Gurkhas are Shahab Alam with 96 match fantasy points, Daniel Douthwaite with 54 match fantasy points and Gerhard Erasmus with 44 match fantasy points.

The top point-getters for Sudurpaschim Royals are Abinash Bohara with 103 match fantasy points, Scott Kuggeleijn with 103 match fantasy points and Brandon McMullen with 103 match fantasy points.

KMG vs SPR 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
Shahab Alam 4 2 2 5 11.6 1, 0, 0, 0, 1 0, 3, 2, 0, 0
Gerhard Erasmus 3 15 7.5 3 14.7 4, 0, 0, 11, 0 0, 1, 0, 0, 2
Scott Kuggeleijn 3 29 29 4 30 10, 0, 0, 19, 0 0, 3, 0, 0, 1
Naren Saud 3 6 2 5 11.6 0, 0, 0, 0, 6 0, 3, 0, 2, 0
Ishan Pandey 3 47 15.7 1 33 21, 0, 0, 0, 26 0, 1, 0, 0, 0
  1. Shahab Alam

    Shahab Alam is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 51 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Shahab Alam bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the recent 4 matches, he has taken 5 wickets at an average of 11.6. 

  2. Merwe Gerhard Erasmus

    Gerhard Erasmus can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Gerhard Erasmus has an average of 42 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, this player has scored 15 runs. Gerhard Erasmus can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling off-break and in recent matches, he has taken 3 wickets.

  3. Scott Christopher Kuggeleijn

    Scott Kuggeleijn is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 4 games and a fantasy rating of 8.9. This player is a right-arm fast-medium bowler and in the recently played 3 matches, Scott Kuggeleijn has taken 4 wickets at an average of 30.

  4. Naren Saud

    Naren Saud is a bowler with an average of 52 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 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 5 wickets at an average of 11.6.

  5. Ishan Pandey

    Ishan Pandey is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 73 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. This player is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, Ishan Pandey has scored 47 runs. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling off-break and in recent matches, he has taken 1 wicket.

KMG vs SPR 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

Sudurpaschim Royals (SPR) Squad: 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, Naren Saud and Basanta Khatri

KMG vs SPR Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keeper: Raju Rijal

Batter: Amit Shrestha

All-Rounders: Gerhard Erasmus, Ishan Pandey, Rashid Khan, Daniel Douthwaite and Brandon McMullen

Bowlers: Shahab Alam, Scott Kuggeleijn, Naren Saud and Nathan Sowter

Captain: Raju Rijal

Vice-Captain: Scott Kuggeleijn

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