NPL,Biratnagar kings vs Janakpur Bolts Match Prediction, Preview players to Watch Out, Pitch Report

The Nepal Premier League (NPL) is set for another exciting clash as the in-form Biratnagar Kings  face the defending champions, Janakpur Bolts . This match brings together two teams in very different situations ,Biratnagar are flying high with confidence, while Janakpur are searching for their first win.

Biratnagar kings have made a perfect start to their NPL 2025 campaign. With two strong wins in their first two matches, they sit at the top of the points table.One of the biggest reasons for their success is their powerful batting line-up. Their top order features experienced international players like Martin Guptill and George Munsey, supported by  Lokesh Bam.

They have already scored over 220 runs in one game, showing just how dangerous they can be. Munsey has been scoring quickly, while Bam and Guptil consistency has provided stability. This combination allows Biratnagar to start aggressively and keep the momentum going through the innings,South African fast bowler Marchant de Lange adds real firepower to the team. His pace  make him a threat both at the start and in the death overs. While Sandeep Lamichhane provide more control in middle overs and put pressure on opposition.

On the other hand Janakpur Bolts the tournament has not started the way they hoped. The defending champions lost their first match and now need to bounce back quickly ,  Aasif Sheikh played anchor the innings rotate the strike smartly and punishing losse deliveries hold innings together of brilliant half century 54 runs off 41 deliveries in opening match, not get support from others, unable to put competitive total. while they have to step up other batters against this inform Kings and put competitive total on board.

While bowling lead by Kishore Mahto and Lalit Rajbanshi and Play crucial role in this game.

Biratnagar kings vs Janakpur Bolts Head to Head Records in NPL

Total matches played: 1

Janakpur Bolts won:1

Biratnagar kings won: 0

No Results: 0

Pitch Report

The Tribhuvan University Ground in Kirtipur has produced high scores and is generally a batting-friendly surface.  so the team winning the toss may choose to bowl , around 180-190 could be competitive total.

Probable playing XIs

Biratnagar kings

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

Janakpur Bolts

Aasif sheikh, Lahiru Milantha (wk), Anil Sah (c), Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton, Sanjay Krishnamurthi , Mayan yadav, Lahiru Samarakoon , Kishore Mahto, Rupesh Singh, Imran Tahir, Lalit Rajbanshi

Players to watch out

Martin Guptil

Marchant de Lange

Lokesh Bam

Aasif sheikh

Lalit Rajbanshi

Imran Tahir

Prediction

Biratnagar Kings enter this match as the clear favorites. Their form, confidence, and batting depth give them a strong advantage. While if Janakpur Bolts batting clicks then it could be close contest.