SPR vs BK, NPL 2024: Dream11 Prediction for 4th Match [Source: @Kiwiscricketfan, @ragav_x/x.com]
The Sudurpaschim Royals (SPR) will take on the Biratnagar Kings (BK) in the fourth match of the inaugural season of Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2024. This match will be played at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, Nepal on Tuesday, December 03rd at 8:45 AM IST.
Ahead of the game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, the top player picks, the fantasy cricket tips, the pitch report and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.
SPR vs BK NPL 2024 Preview
The league phase of Nepal Premier League will see all the eight teams do battle in single round-robin format. Each team will play seven matches in the league phase with the top four earning a spot in the first-ever NPL Playoffs. The NPL Playoffs will be similar to the many other T20 leagues across the world, including the Indian Premier League, where the top four on the points table after the league phase will clash in four matches to determine the winner. In the Playoffs, the top two on the NPL 2024 Points Table will clash in Qualifier 1 with the winner earning a direct entry into the final, while the loser will take on the winner of the Eliminator contest between the third and fourth placed teams in the Qualifier 2.
Several international cricket stars will be playing with the local talents of Nepal cricket. This also includes the likes of the former India opener, Shikhar Dhawan, New Zealand's Martin Guptill and James Neesham.
Notably, there are eight teams which will be clashing in the inaugural edition of the league Janakpur Bolts, Karnali Yaks, Kathmandu Gurkhas, Chitwan Rhinos, Sudurpaschim Royals, Biratnagar Kings, Pokhara Avengers, and Lumbini Lions, respectively.
The Sudurpaschim Royals, led by Nepal's star player Dipendra Singh Airee, have some renowned players in their squad like Rohan Mustafa, Scott Kuggeleijn, Saif Zaib, and Brandon McMullen.
On the other hand, talented young spin bowler from Nepal, Sandeep Lamichhane, will be leading Biratnagar King in this tournament. Global cricket stars Martin Guptill and Nicholas Kirton will be part of their squad this season.
SPR vs BK Head-to-Head Record
Sudurpaschim Royals and Biratnagar King will be facing each other for the first time through the upcoming Nepal Premier League 2024 match.
SPR vs BK NPL 2024 Weather And Pitch Report
Factors | Expected Conditions |
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Weather | Hazy sunshine |
Pitch | Batting friendly |
Weather - According to AccuWeather, the weather will be sunny with little cloud and there is absolutely no chance of rainfall in Kirtipur on December 3rd. The temperature will be in-between 23°C-6°C.
Pitch Report - The surface at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground favours batsmen, as indicated by the first-inning average total of 154 from the recent T20 matches. The Pacers are expected to do a good job here early in the game, but the game is expected to be dominated by the batters. Teams will prefer to chase the total after winning the toss as per the records.
Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur - Record of Chasing Teams
Only two matches have been played at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in NPL 2024 so far, and the chasing team have won both the games. Whoever wins the toss may just go with fielding first on this ground.
SPR vs BK Fantasy Cricket Players Stats
Players | Tournament Stats | Fantasy Points |
---|---|---|
Martin Guptill | 55 Runs in 1 Match | 76 |
Pratish GC | 1 Wicket in 1 Match | 41 |
Chris Sole | 1 Wicket in 1 Match | 39 |
Hot Picks for SPR vs BK Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips
Players | Roles |
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Sudurpaschim Royals | |
Dipendra Singh Airee | All-rounder |
Rohan Mustafa | All-rounder |
Brandon McMullen | All-rounder |
Biratnagar King | |
Martin Guptill | Batter |
Sandeep Lamichhane | Bowler |
Nicholas Kirton | Batter |
SPR vs BK NPL 2024 Captain and Vice-captain
Contests | Captain | Vice-captain |
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Small League Contests | Rohan Mustafa | Nicholas Kirton |
Head to Head Contests | Martin Guptill | Sandeep Lamichhane |
Grand League Contests | Martin Guptill | Dipendra Singh Airee |
SPR vs BK NPL 2024 Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
Wicketkeeper: Lokesh Bam, Binod Bhandari
Batters: Martin Guptill, Saif Zaib, Naresh Budhayer
All-rounders: Dipendra Singh Airee, Rohan Mustafa, Pratish GC, Aqib Ilyas
Bowlers: Sandeep Lamichhane, Scott Kuggeleijn
Captain: Rohan Mustafa
Vice-captain: Nicholas Kirton
SPR vs BK NPL 2024 Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues
Wicketkeeper: Lokesh Bam
Batters: Nicholas Kirton, Saif Zaib, Martin Guptill
All-rounders: Dipendra Singh Airee, Brandon McMullen, Aqib Ilyas, Arif Sheikh
Bowlers: Sandeep Lamichhane, Chris Sole, Scott Kuggeleijn
Captain: Martin Guptill
Vice-captain: Dipendra Singh Airee
SPR vs BK NPL 2024 Expert Advice
Given the playing conditions and the expected team combinations of the two sides, a 2-3-4-2 or 1-3-4-3 combination will be ideal for the game.