Nepal (NEP) will be playing against Hong Kong (HK) in the 3rd game of the Nepal T20I Tri-Series 2023 at the Mulpani Cricket Ground, Kathmandu on October 21 at 10:45 AM IST.

NEP vs HK (Nepal vs Hong Kong), Match 3 - Match Information

Match: Nepal vs Hong Kong, Match 3
Date: October 21, 2023
Time: 10:45 AM IST
Venue: Mulpani Cricket Ground, Kathmandu

NEP vs HK (Nepal vs Hong Kong), Match 3 Preview

Nepal have played 2 matches in the series and will be looking to strengthen their hold on the top spot, while Hong Kong have played 1 match in the series and they are currently ranked third on the points table.

Nepal T20I Tri-Series 2023 Points Table

The points table of Nepal T20I Tri-Series 2023. Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost and Net run-rate.

Team P W L Pts. NRR
Nepal 2 2 0 4 +1.589
United Arab Emirates 1 0 1 0 -0.646
Hong Kong 1 0 1 0 -2.457

In their previous encounter in this series, Karan KC was the Man of the Match and Karan KC scored the highest fantasy points for Nepal with 142 match fantasy points while Ehsan Khan topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Hong Kong with 117 match fantasy points.

NEP vs HK, Mulpani Cricket Ground, Kathmandu Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The pitch at the Mulpani Cricket Ground, Kathmandu is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 3 matches is 91 runs.

Weather Report for Mulpani Cricket Ground, Kathmandu

The temperature is expected to be around 22°C and humidity is expected to be around 53%. Winds at a speed of 0.56 m/s are expected.

Pace or Spin?

The pacers have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 75% of the total wickets at this venue. We would suggest that you pick as many pace bowlers as possible in your team. 

NEP vs HK, Head-to-Head

In the 6 matches played between these 2 teams, the bowlers of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.

NEP vs HK 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
Rohit Paudel 4 131 26.2 0 0 25, 51, 0, 3, 52 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
Aasif Sheikh 5 97 19.4 0 0 42, 23, 10, 6, 16 -
Babar Hayat 5 44 8.8 0 0 5, 6, 0, 4, 29 -
  1. Rohit Kumar Paudel

    Rohit Paudel is a batter and has an average of 64 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a right-handed batter. In the last 4 matches, this player has scored 25, 51, 0, 3 and 52 runs at an average of 26.2 per match.

  2. Aasif Sheikh

    Aasif Sheikh is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Aasif Sheikh has an average of 39 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.2. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches, this player has scored 97 runs at an average of 19.4 per match.

  3. Babar Hayat

    Babar Hayat is a batter and has an average of 40 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 6.9 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Babar Hayat is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, he has scored 44 runs at an average of 8.8 per match.

NEP vs HK 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
Ehsan Khan 4 24 4.8 7 1.4 4, 0, 0, 0, 20 0, 3, 3, 1, 0
Nasrulla Rana 3 36 7.2 5 1 0, 0, 0, 36, 0 0, 0, 1, 0, 4
Abinash Bohara 4 0 0 9 1.8 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 2, 1, 0, 0, 6
  1. Ehsan Khan

    Ehsan Khan is a bowler and has an average of 71 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player bowls off-break and in the recently played 4 matches, Ehsan Khan has taken 7 wickets at an average of 1.4. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 3, 2, 0 and 1 wickets in the recent matches.

  2. Nasrulla Rana

    Nasrulla Rana is a bowler and has an average of 68 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. This player bowls right-arm medium fast and in the recent 3 matches, Nasrulla Rana has taken 0, 0, 1, 0 and 4 wickets at an average of 1. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 2 wickets in the recent matches.

  3. Abinash Bohara

    Abinash Bohara can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 64 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. Abinash Bohara bowls right-arm medium and in the recently played 4 matches he has taken 2, 1, 0, 0 and 6 wickets at an average of 1.8. This player has been very successful at this venue as in the last 4 matches Abinash Bohara played here, he has taken 2 and 1 wickets.

NEP vs HK 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
Yasim Murtaza 3 49 9.8 5 1 36, 0, 0, 13, 0 0, 1, 1, 0, 3
Karan KC 4 18 3.6 9 1.8 0, 0, 0, 18, 0 4, 3, 0, 0, 2
Kushal Malla 3 41 8.2 1 0.2 0, 1, 0, 11, 29 1, 0, 0, 0, 0
  1. Yasim Murtaza

    Yasim Murtaza can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 85 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. This player is a top-order batter who bats left-handed. In the last 3 matches, Yasim Murtaza has scored 36, 0, 0, 13 and 0 runs at an average of 9.8 per match.

  2. Karan KC

    Karan KC can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 71 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.4. This player is a right-arm fast bowler and in the recent 4 matches, Karan KC has taken 9 wickets at an average of 1.8. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 4, 0, 0, 4 and 0 wickets in the recent matches. This player has had a good time at this venue as in the recent 4 matches Karan KC played here, he has taken 4, 3 wickets.

  3. Kushal Malla

    Kushal Malla is an all-rounder and has an average of 65 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, this player has scored 41 runs averaging 8.2 per match.

NEP vs HK 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
Karan KC 4 18 3.6 9 1.8 0, 0, 0, 18, 0 4, 3, 0, 0, 2
Ehsan Khan 4 24 4.8 7 1.4 4, 0, 0, 0, 20 0, 3, 3, 1, 0
Sompal Kami 4 8 1.6 4 0.8 0, 0, 0, 7, 1 2, 1, 1, 0, 0
Yasim Murtaza 3 49 9.8 5 1 36, 0, 0, 13, 0 0, 1, 1, 0, 3
Aasif Sheikh 5 97 19.4 0 0 42, 23, 10, 6, 16 -
Zeeshan Ali 5 136 27.2 0 0 17, 14, 28, 70, 7 -

The top point-getters for Nepal are Karan KC with 142 match fantasy points, Sompal Kami with 76 match fantasy points and Aasif Sheikh with 64 match fantasy points.

The top point-getters for Hong Kong are Ehsan Khan with 117 match fantasy points, Yasim Murtaza with 73 match fantasy points and Zeeshan Ali with 31 match fantasy points.

NEP vs HK 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
Ehsan Khan 4 24 4.8 7 1.4 4, 0, 0, 0, 20 0, 3, 3, 1, 0
Yasim Murtaza 3 49 9.8 5 1 36, 0, 0, 13, 0 0, 1, 1, 0, 3
Karan KC 4 18 3.6 9 1.8 0, 0, 0, 18, 0 4, 3, 0, 0, 2
Rohit Paudel 4 131 26.2 0 0 25, 51, 0, 3, 52 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
Kushal Malla 3 41 8.2 1 0.2 0, 1, 0, 11, 29 1, 0, 0, 0, 0
  1. Ehsan Khan

    Ehsan Khan is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. Ehsan Khan has an average of 71 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. He is an off-break bowler and in the last 4 matches, this player has taken 0, 3, 3, 1 and 0 wickets at an average of 1.4. Ehsan Khan has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 3, 2, 0 and 1 wickets in the recent matches.

  2. Yasim Murtaza

    Yasim Murtaza can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 85 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. This player is a top-order batter who bats left-handed. In the recent 3 matches, Yasim Murtaza has scored 49 runs averaging 9.8 per match.

  3. Karan KC

    Karan KC is an all-rounder and has an average of 71 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.4 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He bowls right-arm fast and in the last 4 matches, this player has taken 9 wickets at an average of 1.8. Karan KC has a very good record against this opponent, taking 4, 0, 0, 4 and 0 wickets in the recent matches. He has a good record at this venue as in the last 4 matches this player played here, he has taken 7 wickets.

  4. Rohit Kumar Paudel

    Rohit Paudel is a batter and has an average of 64 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Rohit Paudel is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 4 matches, he has scored 25, 51, 0, 3 and 52 runs at an average of 26.2 per match.

  5. Kushal Malla

    Kushal Malla is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 65 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. Kushal Malla is a top-order batter who bats left-handed. In the recent 3 matches, he has scored 0, 1, 0, 11 and 29 runs averaging 8.2 per match.

NEP vs HK Squad Information

Hong Kong (HK) Squad: Aizaz Khan, Nizakat Khan, Zeeshan Ali, Yasim Murtaza, Ehsan Khan, Martin Coetzee, Babar Hayat, Anshuman Rath, Haroon Arshad, Scott McKechnie, Raag Kapur, Adit Gorawara, Nasrulla Rana, Mohammad Ghazanfar and Ayush Shukla.

Nepal (NEP) Squad: Lalit Rajbanshi, Binod Bhandari, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Dipendra Singh Airee, Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh, Rohit Paudel, Sagar Dhakal, Sundeep Jora, Surya Tamang, Abinash Bohara, Kushal Malla, Pratish GC, Lokesh Bam, Bibek Yadav, Gulsan Jha and Mousom Dhakal.

NEP vs HK Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keeper: Scott McKechnie

Batter: Rohit Paudel

All-Rounders: Yasim Murtaza, Kushal Malla, Nizakat Khan and Haroon Arshad

Bowlers: Ehsan Khan, Karan KC, Abinash Bohara, Sompal Kami and Ayush Shukla

Captain: Rohit Paudel

Vice-Captain: Sompal Kami

Photo credit: Alamy