Karnali Yaks vs Chitwan Rhinos, NPL, Today Match Prediction 06 December 2024

KNY vs CR Match Prediction & Analysis

The Nepal Premier League 2024 has had a good start. The Karnali Yaks will look for a strong comeback as they take on the Chitwan Rhinos in the 10th game. The Karnali Yaks went down against the Kathmandu Gurkhas and are struggling with form. The Chitwan Rhinos defeated the Pokhara Avengers in the last game and shall aim to build on the momentum. 

The Chitwan Rhinos have dominated their opponents in both games, and the side has its bowling attack in good form. It is a must-win game for the Karnali Yaks, with back-to-back losses in the tournament. The Yaks have their backs against the wall, and it will be interesting to see if they can deliver the goods.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

KNY

L L

KNY

149/5 in 20.0 7.45

NPL

Kathmandu Gurkhas beat Karnali Yaks by 3 wickets 04 Dec 2024

KMG

153/7 in 19.3 7.85

JKB

142/2 in 15.1 9.36

NPL

Janakpur Bolts beat Karnali Yaks by 8 wickets 02 Dec 2024

KNY

141/7 in 20.0 7.05

CR

W W

CR

161/7 in 20.0 8.05

NPL

Chitwan Rhinos beat Pokhara Avengers by 87 runs 03 Dec 2024

PKA

74/10 in 13.2 5.55

KMG

111/9 in 20.0 5.55

NPL

Chitwan Rhinos beat Kathmandu Gurkhas by 5 wickets 02 Dec 2024

CR

114/5 in 17.1 6.64

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Karnali Yaks Preview

Sompal Kami and his men will be under pressure heading into this contest. They have lost two games in a row and went down against the Kathmandu Gurkhas in the last game by 3 wickets. Key players haven't been at their best, and the side will look to bounce back with a strong show in this game. 

Shikhar Dhawan played well in the last game, and the team expects him to deliver an electrifying start with Dev Khanal. Chadwick Walton must play aggressively in the middle order and add runs with Babar Hayat and Gulshan Jha. Zeeshan Maqsood and Arjun Gharti strengthen the batting and must add quick runs in the lower middle order. 

The bowling attack struggled in the last game, and the team will need early wickets from Sompal Kami and Nandan Yadav. Zeeshan Maqsood and Gulshan Jha will look to bowl tight overs and trouble the Rhinos' batsmen. Bipin Sharma and Bhuvan Karki look forward to performing well in the ing role. 

Karnali Yaks Predicted Playing XI:

Sompal Kami (c), Dev Khanal, Shikhar Dhawan, Chadwick Walton (wk), Babar Hayat, Gulshan Jha, Arjun Gharti, Zeeshan Maqsood, Nandan Yadav, Bipin Sharma, Bhuvan Karki

Karnali Yaks Actual Playing XI:

Dev Khanal, Shikhar Dhawan, Bipin Prasad Sharma, Gulsan Jha, Zeeshan Maqsood, Arjun Ghatri, Chadwick Walton, Nandan Yadav, Sompal Kami, Unish Singh, William Bosisto

Chitwan Rhinos Preview

Kushal Malla's team will be confident heading into this contest. They have won both games and come here with a win over the Pokhara Avengers by 87 runs. The bowling attack is in good form, and Malla would like to take his team to another win and strengthen their position on the points table.

Hassan Eisakhil and Deepak Bohara have struggled in both games, and the team expects a strong start from their openers. The middle order is in good form, and the team expects runs from Luc Benkenstein, Kushal Malla, and Ravi Bopara. Sharad Vesawkar and Santosh Karki add firepower to the lower middle order. 

Sohail Tanvir is in excellent form, and he will look to put the team in a comfortable position with early wickets along with Rijan Dhakal. Luc Benkenstein and Kushal Malla will look to bowl tight spells in the middle overs. Deepak Bohara and Amar Routela strengthen this bowling attack. 

Chitwan Rhinos Predicted Playing XI:

Kushal Malla (c), Hassan Eisakhil, Deepak Bohara, Luc Benkenstein, Ravi Bopara, Santosh Karki, Sharad Vesawkar, Bipin Rawal (wk), Amar Routela, Rijan Dhakal, Sohail Tanvir

Chitwan Rhinos Actual Playing XI:

Kushal Malla, Sharad Vesawkar, Amar Routela, Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Luc Benkenstein, Ravi Bopara, Bipin Rawal, Santosh Karki, Rijan Dhakal, Deepak Bohara , Sohail Tanvir

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

We expect clear skies over Kirtipur. The wicket has troubled the batters as the ball is moving a lot. Batsmen have to play with caution on this surface to win the game. The average first-innings score this season is 132 runs, and the team batting first will be happy with 160 runs.

KNY vs CR Pitch Report

Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur, is a large ground. The wicket is good for batting as the ball comes to the bat nicely. Fast bowlers do well on this track with the new ball. Spinners are successful on this track when the wicket is dry.

Toss: To Bowl

The team chasing the score in the first six games has won comfortably four times. It is challenging to bat first as the conditions favor bowlers in the first innings. The team winning the toss would look to bowl first in this game.