NPL, Sudur Paschim Royals vs Janakpur Bolts Match Prediction, Preview, Players to Watch Out, Pitch Report

The Nepal Premier League (NPL) T20 stage is set for an exciting contest as the in-form Sudur Paschim Royal face  Janakpur Bolts . Sudur paschim Royals sitting top of the table and riding with high of confidence and momentum  while Janakpur Bolts struggled to find rhythm and desperately trying to revive their season.

The Sudur Paschim Royals have been the standout performers this season. They are the only unbeaten side so far, winning all four of their matches and sitting comfortably on top of the points table. Their victories have been convincing, showing their ability to dominate while batting first or chasing targets. In their most recent match, they easily hunted down a score against the Lumbini Lions, thanks to a brilliant unbeaten 69 from Binod Bhandari. With strong performances across departments, the Royals carry great confidence into this game and look determined to extend their winning streak.

Sudur Paschim Royals strength lies in their balanced squad. Captain Dipendra Singh Airee continues to play a major role with both bat and ball. Binod Bhandari is in excellent touch, scoring runs with consistency and guiding the batting order alongwith agressive josh Brown and Chris Lynn. In the bowling lineup, Harmeet Singh has been their standout performer. His clever use of spin has choked opposition batters and brought important breakthroughs.

On the other side Janakpur Bolts find themselves in an troubling situation.they have lost all three of their matches and are stuck at the bottom of the table. Their latest defeat to the Pokhara Avengers exposed their inconsistency once again. Although Wayne Parnell scored a fighting half-century, the rest of the batting lineup collapsed under pressure. With every match now crucial, the Bolts  need a win to keep their playoff hopes alive.

Aasif Sheikh, who was one of their main performers , needs to find his rhythm and give the team a solid start. Alongside Lahiru Milantha must convert his starts into match-winning scores. Wayne Parnell and Sanjay Krishnamurthi their all-round ability remains crucial and Skipper Anil Sah struggled to find rhythm so far , must have to step up.In Bowling kishore Mahato and Lalit Rajbanshi lead the attack get support from all rounder have to take early wickets and put under pressure.

Head to Head Records in NPL

Total matches played:3

Janakpur Bolts won : 1

Sudur Paschim Royals won: 2

Pitch Report

The match will be played at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. This venue usually provides a fair contest between bat and ball. As the match progress spinners play crucial role,Recent games have shown that batting is often the better option. A around 165-175 should be competitive on this pitch.

Probable playing XIs 

Sudur Paschim Royals

Josh Brown, Binod Bhandari (wk), Chris Lynn, Harmeet Singh, Aarif Sheikh, Ishan Pandey, Dipendra Singh Airee (c), Scott kuggeleijn, Hemant Dhami, Abinash Bohra, Naren Saud

Janakpur Bolts

Maaz Sadaqat, Aasif sheikh (wk), Shubh Kansakar, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Anil Sah (wk), Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Mayan yadav, Rupesh Singh , Lalit Rajbanshi, Kishore Mahto, Wayne Parnell

Player to watch out 

Binod Bhandari : has been the standout performer with the bat. He is currently the team’s top run-scorer, having made 123 runs in 4 matches and average of 41.00 and a strike rate of 116.04.   Bhandari  ability to stay calm, guide the innings, and accelerate when needed makes him one of the Royals most reliable players this season.

 Wayne Parnell : remains another key player. After his recent fighting fifty,  and provide stability with the bat but also for impact with the ball,he will crucial for the team.

Harmeet Singh : The off-spinner is leading the team wicket chart with 9 wickets in 4 matches. His discipline and  variations make him a major threat in the middle overs, often breaking partnerships at crucial moments.

Dipendra Singh Airee: Royals skipper has been brilliant throughout,with the bat and ball,his ability to change game quickly with his all round ability which makes him important for the team.

Match Prediction

Sudur Paschim Royals are Favourites because of their all round brilliance throughout, Janakpur Bolts are lack of consistency in batting order but if his batters click and put competitive total or in chase ,sobit could be close contest.