Match 20 of the Nepal Premier League, 2024 has Pokhara Avengers taking on Biratnagar Kings at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur, on December 12 at 08:45 AM IST.

PKA vs BK (Pokhara Avengers vs Biratnagar Kings), Match 20 - Match Information

Match: Pokhara Avengers vs Biratnagar Kings, Match 20
Date: December 12, 2024
Time: 08:45 AM IST
Venue: Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur

PKA vs BK (Pokhara Avengers vs Biratnagar Kings), Match 20 Preview

Pokhara Avengers have played 4 matches in the tournament and they are ranked seventh on the points table. Biratnagar Kings have also played 4 matches and they are ranked eighth on the points table.

Nepal Premier League, 2024 Points Table

The points table of Nepal Premier League, 2024. Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost and Net run-rate.

Team P W L Pts. NRR
SPR 5 4 1 8 +2.470
JKB 5 4 1 8 +0.225
CWR 5 3 2 6 +1.075
KNY 5 3 2 6 +0.062
LBL 5 1 4 2 -0.495
KMG 3 1 2 2 -1.505
PKA 4 1 3 2 -1.646
BK 4 1 3 2 -1.698

In the last match played by Pokhara Avengers against Karnali Yaks, Karnali Yaks beat Pokhara Avengers by 7 wickets. The top fantasy player for Pokhara Avengers was Bipin Khatri who scored 67 fantasy points.

In their last match in this tournament against Karnali Yaks, Karnali Yaks beat Biratnagar Kings by 7 runs. The top fantasy player for Biratnagar Kings was Pratish GC who scored 153 fantasy points.

PKA vs BK, 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 141 runs.

Weather Report for Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur

The temperature will hover around 19°C with 28% humidity. 2.05 m/s winds are expected.

Pace or Spin?

The venue is suited for both pacers and spinners alike.

PKA vs BK 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
Andries Gous 5 208 52 0 - 25, 104, 20, 21, 38 -
Kushal Bhurtel 3 16 8 2 21 10, 0, 6, 0, 0 0, 1, 0, 1, 0
Lokesh Bam 5 140 28 0 - 19, 71, 2, 5, 43 -
  1. Andries Gustav Stephanus Gous

    Andries Gous is a wicket-keeper with an average of 49 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.9 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 208 runs.

  2. Kushal Bhurtel

    Kushal Bhurtel is a batter with an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. Kushal Bhurtel is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, he has scored 16 runs. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling leg-break googly and in recent matches, he has taken 2 wickets.

  3. Lokesh Bam

    Lokesh Bam is a wicket-keeper with an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches, Lokesh Bam has scored 19, 71, 2, 5 and 43 runs.

PKA vs BK 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
Chris Sole 3 14 14 3 32 0, 0, 0, 14, 0 2, 0, 0, 0, 1
Sandeep Lamichhane 3 7 7 1 93 0, 6, 0, 1, 0 0, 0, 1, 0, 0
Sagar Dhakal 4 0 - 2 41.5 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 0, 1, 0, 0, 1
  1. Christopher Barclay Sole

    Chris Sole is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 38 match fantasy points in the last 4 games and a fantasy rating of 7.5. This player bowls right-arm fast-medium and in the last 3 matches, Chris Sole has taken 3 wickets at an average of 32. 

  2. Sandeep Lamichhane

    Sandeep Lamichhane is a bowler with an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.3 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Sandeep Lamichhane bowls leg-break googly and in the recent 3 matches he has taken 1 wicket at an average of 93. 

  3. Sagar Dhakal

    Sagar Dhakal is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 29 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.2. This player is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and in the last 4 matches, Sagar Dhakal has taken 2 wickets at an average of 41.5. 

PKA vs BK 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
Aqib Ilyas 3 23 11.5 1 65 0, 8, 15, 0, 0 1, 0, 0, 0, 0
Basir Ahamad 3 48 24 3 19.7 0, 8, 0, 40, 0 2, 0, 0, 0, 1
Bipin Khatri 3 11 11 4 9 10, 0, 0, 1, 0 0, 1, 2, 0, 1
  1. Aqib Ilyas Sulehri

    Aqib Ilyas is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Aqib Ilyas has an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, this player has scored 23 runs. Aqib Ilyas also bowls decently, bowling off-break and in recent matches, he has taken 1 wicket.

  2. Basir Ahamad

    Basir Ahamad can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Basir Ahamad has an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. He is a left-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, this player has scored 48 runs. Basir Ahamad also bowls decently, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in recent matches, he has taken 3 wickets. He has been successful against this team, taking 2 wickets in recent matches.

  3. Bipin Khatri

    Bipin Khatri is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 51 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. This player is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, Bipin Khatri has scored 11 runs. He also bowls decently, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in recent matches, he has taken 4 wickets. This player has done well against this opposition, taking 3 wickets in recent matches.

PKA vs BK 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
Andries Gous 5 208 52 0 - 25, 104, 20, 21, 38 -
Pratish GC 3 13 13 4 19 0, 7, 0, 6, 0 4, 0, 0, 0, 0
Dinesh Kharel 4 98 32.7 0 - 26, 61, 10, 1 -
Basir Ahamad 3 48 24 3 19.7 0, 8, 0, 40, 0 2, 0, 0, 0, 1
Chris Sole 3 14 14 3 32 0, 0, 0, 14, 0 2, 0, 0, 0, 1
Bipin Khatri 3 11 11 4 9 10, 0, 0, 1, 0 0, 1, 2, 0, 1

The top point-getters for Pokhara Avengers are Andries Gous with 162 match fantasy points, Dinesh Kharel with 87 match fantasy points and Bipin Khatri with 64 match fantasy points.

The top point-getters for Biratnagar Kings are Pratish GC with 153 match fantasy points, Basir Ahamad with 83 match fantasy points and Chris Sole with 80 match fantasy points.

PKA vs BK 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
Aqib Ilyas 3 23 11.5 1 65 0, 8, 15, 0, 0 1, 0, 0, 0, 0
Andries Gous 5 208 52 0 - 25, 104, 20, 21, 38 -
Basir Ahamad 3 48 24 3 19.7 0, 8, 0, 40, 0 2, 0, 0, 0, 1
Bipin Khatri 3 11 11 4 9 10, 0, 0, 1, 0 0, 1, 2, 0, 1
Kushal Bhurtel 3 16 8 2 21 10, 0, 6, 0, 0 0, 1, 0, 1, 0
  1. Aqib Ilyas Sulehri

    Aqib Ilyas is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Aqib Ilyas has an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, this player has scored 23 runs. Aqib Ilyas also bowls decently, bowling off-break and in recent matches, he has taken 1 wicket.

  2. Andries Gustav Stephanus Gous

    Andries Gous is a wicket-keeper with an average of 49 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.9 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 208 runs.

  3. Basir Ahamad

    Basir Ahamad can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Basir Ahamad has an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. He is a left-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, this player has scored 48 runs. Basir Ahamad also bowls decently, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in recent matches, he has taken 3 wickets. He has been successful against this team, taking 2 wickets in recent matches.

  4. Bipin Khatri

    Bipin Khatri is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 51 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. This player is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, Bipin Khatri has scored 11 runs. He also bowls decently, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in recent matches, he has taken 4 wickets. This player has done well against this opposition, taking 3 wickets in recent matches.

  5. Kushal Bhurtel

    Kushal Bhurtel is a batter with an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. Kushal Bhurtel is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, he has scored 16 runs. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling leg-break googly and in recent matches, he has taken 2 wickets.

PKA vs BK Squad Information

Biratnagar Kings (BK) Squad: Martin Guptill, Rajesh Pulami, Jitendra Mukhiya, Chris Sole, Sandeep Lamichhane, Aqib Ilyas, Nicholas Kirton, Anil Kharel, Pratish GC, Lokesh Bam, Firdosh Ansari, Ismat Alam, Dipak Bohara, Subash Bhandari, Kamal Khatri, Basir Ahamad, Mrinal Gurung and Naren Bhatta

Pokhara Avengers (PKA) Squad: Andries Gous, Raymon Reifer, Michael Leask, Matt Critchley, Kushal Bhurtel, Zen Malik, Dilip Nath, Bas de Leede, Trit Raj Das, Sagar Dhakal, Bipin Khatri, Narayan Joshi, Amrit Gurung, Sunam Gautam, Aakash Chand, Kiran Thagunna, Dinesh Kharel and Sudip Aryal

PKA vs BK Possible Playing XI

Biratnagar Kings (BK) Possible Playing XI: Martin Guptill, Lokesh Bam, Nicholas Kirton, Naren Bhatta, Dipak Bohara, Sandeep Lamichhane, Subash Bhandari, Chris Sole, Basir Ahamad, Aqib Ilyas and Pratish GC

Pokhara Avengers (PKA) Possible Playing XI: Kushal Bhurtel, Andries Gous, Dilip Nath, Dinesh Kharel, Bipin Khatri, Aakash Chand, Narayan Joshi, Sagar Dhakal, Michael Leask, Raymon Reifer and Matt Critchley

PKA vs BK Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keepers: Andries Gous and Lokesh Bam

Batter: Kiran Thagunna

All-Rounders: Aqib Ilyas and Basir Ahamad

Bowlers: Bipin Khatri, Chris Sole, Narayan Joshi, Sandeep Lamichhane, Sagar Dhakal and Aakash Chand

Captain: Aqib Ilyas

Vice-Captain: Narayan Joshi

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