Sudurpaschim Royals (SPR) will lock horns with Janakpur Bolts (JKB) in the 30th game of the Nepal Premier League, 2024 at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur on December 18 at 12:45 PM IST.
SPR vs JKB (Sudurpaschim Royals vs Janakpur Bolts), Qualifier 1 - Match Information
Match: Sudurpaschim Royals vs Janakpur Bolts, Qualifier 1
Date: December 18, 2024
Time: 12:45 PM IST
Venue: Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur
SPR vs JKB (Sudurpaschim Royals vs Janakpur Bolts), Qualifier 1 Preview
Sudurpaschim Royals have played 7 matches in the tournament and will be looking to strengthen their hold of the top spot. Janakpur Bolts have also played 7 matches and are ranked second 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 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 12 | +2.087 |
| JKB | 7 | 5 | 2 | 10 | +0.164 |
| CWR | 7 | 4 | 3 | 8 | +0.634 |
| KNY | 7 | 4 | 3 | 8 | -0.184 |
| KMG | 7 | 4 | 3 | 8 | -0.321 |
| BK | 7 | 2 | 5 | 4 | -0.703 |
| PKA | 7 | 2 | 5 | 4 | -1.332 |
| LBL | 7 | 1 | 6 | 2 | -0.498 |
In their previous encounter in this tournament, Ishan Pandey was the Man of the Match. Harmeet Singh scored the highest fantasy points for Sudurpaschim Royals with 93 match fantasy points while Kishore Mahato topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Janakpur Bolts with 120 match fantasy points.
In the last match played by Sudurpaschim Royals against Karnali Yaks, Sudurpaschim Royals beat Karnali Yaks by 6 wickets. The top fantasy player for Sudurpaschim Royals was Dipendra Singh Airee who scored 128 fantasy points.
In their last match in this tournament against Chitwan Rhinos, Chitwan Rhinos beat Janakpur Bolts by 32 runs. The top fantasy player for Janakpur Bolts was James Neesham who scored 119 fantasy points.
SPR vs JKB, 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 131 runs.
Weather Report for Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur
The temperature will hover around 20°C with 36% humidity. 1.99 m/s winds are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The spinners have been successful at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground. They have taken 67% of the total wickets. We would suggest that you pick as many spin bowlers as possible in your team. Based on the stats available, we predict that the pitch will continue to assist the spinners.
SPR vs JKB, Head-to-Head
In the only match played between these 2 teams, Sudurpaschim Royals beat Janakpur Bolts. Janakpur Bolts' bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while the all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for Sudurpaschim Royals.
SPR vs JKB 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saif Zaib | 3 | 20 | 10 | 3 | 7.7 | 0, 11, 9, 0, 21 | 1, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
| Lahiru Milantha | 5 | 93 | 18.6 | 0 | - | 1, 16, 7, 24, 45 | - |
| Anil Sah | 5 | 65 | 13 | 0 | - | 8, 11, 0, 45, 1 | - |
- Saif Ali Zaib
Saif Zaib is a batter with an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. He is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, this player has scored 41 runs. Saif Zaib also bowls decently, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in recent matches, he has taken 3 wickets at an average of 7.7 per match. He has a good record against this opponent, taking 1 wicket in recent matches.
- Bamunugama Koralalage Eshan Lahiru Milantha
Lahiru Milantha is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.4. This player is a top-order, left-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches, Lahiru Milantha has scored 93 runs.
- Anil Kumar Sah
Anil Sah can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 42 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.2. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches, Anil Sah has scored 65 runs.
SPR vs JKB 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Kuggeleijn | 3 | 9 | 4.5 | 8 | 5.9 | 0, 2, 0, 7, 0 | 2, 0, 5, 0, 1 |
| Lalit Rajbanshi | 3 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 10.2 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 4 | 0, 2, 3, 0, 0 |
| Kishore Mahato | 3 | 4 | - | 5 | 17.8 | 0, 4, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 1, 4, 0 |
- Scott Christopher Kuggeleijn
Scott Kuggeleijn can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 76 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.3. This player is a right-arm fast-medium bowler and in the recent 3 matches, Scott Kuggeleijn has taken 8 wickets at an average of 5.9.
- Lalit Narayan Rajbanshi
Lalit Rajbanshi can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Lalit Rajbanshi has an average of 62 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. He is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and in the recently played 3 matches, this player has taken 5 wickets at an average of 10.2.
- Kishore Mahato
Kishore Mahato is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. Kishore Mahato bowls right-arm fast-medium and in the last 3 matches, he has taken 5 wickets at an average of 17.8. This player has done well against this opposition, taking 4 wickets in recent matches.
SPR vs JKB 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ishan Pandey | 4 | 65 | 32.5 | 2 | 9.5 | 38, 10, 17, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 2, 0 |
| Harmeet Singh | 3 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 6.4 | 0, 13, 0, 1, 0 | 3, 0, 2, 0, 2 |
| Harsh Thaker | 3 | 36 | 18 | 2 | 18 | 0, 6, 25, 0, 5 | 1, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
- Ishan Pandey
Ishan Pandey is an all-rounder with an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.5 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a left-handed batter. In the last 4 matches, Ishan Pandey has scored 65 runs. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling off-break and in recent matches, he has taken 2 wickets at an average of 9.5 per match. This player has been successful against this team, taking 2 wickets in recent matches.
- Harmeet Singh Baddhan
Harmeet Singh is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.5. Harmeet Singh is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, he has scored 14 runs. This player can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in recent matches, he has taken 7 wickets.
- Harsh Thaker
Harsh Thaker can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 62 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. Harsh Thaker is a right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, he has scored 36 runs. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling off-break and in recent matches, he has taken 2 wickets. Harsh Thaker has a good record against this opponent, taking 1 wicket in recent matches.
SPR vs JKB 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dipendra Singh Airee | 3 | 58 | 19.3 | 2 | 19 | 0, 38, 20, 0, 0 | 2, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| James Neesham | 3 | 92 | 46 | 1 | 59 | 0, 65, 0, 27, 0 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Harmeet Singh | 3 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 6.4 | 0, 13, 0, 1, 0 | 3, 0, 2, 0, 2 |
| Lalit Rajbanshi | 3 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 10.2 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 4 | 0, 2, 3, 0, 0 |
| Scott Kuggeleijn | 3 | 9 | 4.5 | 8 | 5.9 | 0, 2, 0, 7, 0 | 2, 0, 5, 0, 1 |
| Mohammad Mohsin | 3 | 29 | 14.5 | 3 | 14.7 | 0, 13, 0, 13, 3 | 1, 0, 2, 0, 0 |
The top point-getters for Sudurpaschim Royals are Dipendra Singh Airee with 128 match fantasy points, Harmeet Singh with 97 match fantasy points and Scott Kuggeleijn with 62 match fantasy points.
The top point-getters for Janakpur Bolts are James Neesham with 119 match fantasy points, Lalit Rajbanshi with 84 match fantasy points and Mohammad Mohsin with 52 match fantasy points.
SPR vs JKB 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ishan Pandey | 4 | 65 | 32.5 | 2 | 9.5 | 38, 10, 17, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 2, 0 |
| Harmeet Singh | 3 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 6.4 | 0, 13, 0, 1, 0 | 3, 0, 2, 0, 2 |
| Scott Kuggeleijn | 3 | 9 | 4.5 | 8 | 5.9 | 0, 2, 0, 7, 0 | 2, 0, 5, 0, 1 |
| Harsh Thaker | 3 | 36 | 18 | 2 | 18 | 0, 6, 25, 0, 5 | 1, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
| Saif Zaib | 3 | 20 | 10 | 3 | 7.7 | 0, 11, 9, 0, 21 | 1, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
- Ishan Pandey
Ishan Pandey is an all-rounder with an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.5 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a left-handed batter. In the last 4 matches, Ishan Pandey has scored 65 runs. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling off-break and in recent matches, he has taken 2 wickets at an average of 9.5 per match. This player has been successful against this team, taking 2 wickets in recent matches.
- Harmeet Singh Baddhan
Harmeet Singh is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.5. Harmeet Singh is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, he has scored 14 runs. This player can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in recent matches, he has taken 7 wickets.
- Scott Christopher Kuggeleijn
Scott Kuggeleijn can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 76 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.3. This player is a right-arm fast-medium bowler and in the recent 3 matches, Scott Kuggeleijn has taken 8 wickets at an average of 5.9.
- Harsh Thaker
Harsh Thaker can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 62 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. Harsh Thaker is a right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, he has scored 36 runs. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling off-break and in recent matches, he has taken 2 wickets. Harsh Thaker has a good record against this opponent, taking 1 wicket in recent matches.
- Saif Ali Zaib
Saif Zaib is a batter with an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. He is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, this player has scored 41 runs. Saif Zaib also bowls decently, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in recent matches, he has taken 3 wickets at an average of 7.7 per match. He has a good record against this opponent, taking 1 wicket in recent matches.
SPR vs JKB 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
SPR vs JKB Possible Playing XI
Janakpur Bolts (JKB) Possible Playing XI: Lahiru Milantha, Anil Sah, Aasif Sheikh, Shubh Kansakar, Lalit Rajbanshi, Mohammad Mohsin, Kishore Mahato, Sher Malla, Harsh Thaker, James Neesham and Arniko Yadav
Sudurpaschim Royals (SPR) Possible Playing XI: Saif Zaib, Binod Bhandari, Naresh Budayair, Scott Kuggeleijn, Naren Saud, Abinash Bohara, Dipendra Singh Airee, Brandon McMullen, Harmeet Singh, Ishan Pandey and Aarif Sheikh
SPR vs JKB Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Aasif Sheikh
Batters: Ishan Pandey and Aarif Sheikh
All-Rounders: Harsh Thaker, Saif Zaib, James Neesham, Dipendra Singh Airee and Brandon McMullen
Bowlers: Harmeet Singh, Scott Kuggeleijn and Kishore Mahato
Captain: Harmeet Singh
Vice-Captain: Brandon McMullen
Photo credit: Imago
