NPL Biratnagar kings vs Kathmandu Gorkhas Match Prediction, Preview Players to Watch Out

The Nepal Premier League (NPL) gears up for one of its early-season blockbusters as the in-form Biratnagar Kings against  Kathmandu Gorkhas  at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. With the Kings riding high on confidence and the Gorkhas eager to bounce back from their latest setback.

The Biratnagar Kings come into this match soaring on confidence after an emphatic 53-run victory in their opening fixture. Their batting unit was explosive, posting a mammoth 220/6, a total few would have predicted at this venue. The opening pair, featuring the dynamic Lokesh Bam (72 off 48) and the Veteran New Zealand international star, Martin Guptill (61 off 35), laid a spectacular foundation. Their bowling, spearheaded by the skipper Sandeep Lamichhane, who conceded a miserly 18 runs while taking two wickets, then comfortably defended the total.

In contrast, the Kathmandu Gorkhas journey has been a rollercoaster. They kicked off with a solid win but stumbled in their previous game, failing to chase a modest target of 148 runs against Sudur paschim Royals, ultimately being bowled out for 118. The Gorkhas bowling unit, however, has been efficient, with the impressive Milind Kumar being a standout performer topping the league  wicket charts early on. Their concern lies firmly with their top and middle-order inconsistency, which needs a swift remedy to challenge the Kings.

Head to Head Records

Biratnagar kings and Kathmandu Gorkhas  have met just once in the NPL, and the Gorkhas clinched that encounter by a single wicket. A thrilling finish that still lingers in memory.

Pitch Report

The Tribhuvan University Ground pitch has generally been a good batting surface, with an average first-innings score around the 180 mark this season. teams bowling first have had more success lately, suggesting that the skipper who wins the toss will likely elect to field to take advantage of the conditions under lights.

Probable playing XIs

Biratnagar kings

Lokesh Bam(wk), Martin Guptil, George Munsey, Shubham Ranjane, Basir Ahamad, Narayan Joshi, ,  Sandeep Lamichhane (c),Pratis Gc, Surya Tamang, Marchant de Lange , Naren Bhatta

Kathmandu Gorkhas

Akash Tripathi , Ben Charlesworth, Bhim Sharki, Santosh Yadav, John Simpson (wk), Milind Kumar, Mohammad Adil Alam, Rashid Khan, Sunny Patel, Karan kc(c), Shahab Alam

Player to watch out

Martin Guptil

Lokesh Bam

Sandeep Lamichhane

Karan kc

Milind Kumar

Ben Charlesworth

Prediction

Biratnagar Kings enter as strong favourites. Their batting is firing, and their bowling looks disciplined and impactful. While Kathmandu Gorkhas of their batting clicks then win.