Pokhara Avengers vs. Sudur Paschim Royals: The Pokhara Avengers face the in-form Sudur Paschim Royals in a crucial clash at Kirtipur. With playoff spots on the line, the Avengers, currently struggling near the bottom of the table, need a win to stay relevant. The Royals, on the other hand, are flying high in second place and will look to solidify their dominance.
Pitch Report
The Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground has favored bowlers in recent matches. The average first-innings score is 135 runs, with spinners dominating due to the slow and turning track. Seamers, however, also find assistance in the early overs. Teams batting first have won 60% of the games here recently, so the toss-winning captain might choose to set a target.
Form Guide
Pokhara Avengers
Recent Matches: L, T (Super Over W), L, W, L
- The Avengers have been inconsistent, with only 2 wins in their 6 matches. Their bowling has struggled, while their batting lineup has shown flashes of brilliance.
Sudur Paschim Royals
Recent Matches: W, W, W, L, W
- The Royals have been dominant, with 4 wins in 5 matches. Their all-round performances and strong bowling unit have been key to their success.
Standings
- Pokhara Avengers: 7th place (2 wins, 4 losses, NRR: -1.524)
- Sudur Paschim Royals: 2nd place (4 wins, 1 loss, NRR: +2.470)
Key Players
Pokhara Avengers
- Andries Gous: Top-order batter and wicket-keeper with 205 runs in the last 5 matches. A key anchor for their batting.
- Kushal Bhurtel: The captain has shown promise as a batter and part-time bowler.
- Sagar Dhakal: Slow left-arm spinner, critical for exploiting the turning pitch.
Sudur Paschim Royals
- Dipendra Singh Airee: The captain and middle-order batter who leads by example.
- Scott Kuggeleijn: The Kiwi pacer brings aggression and experience to the Royals’ bowling attack.
- Saif Zaib: An all-rounder capable of changing games with both bat and ball.
Pokhara Avengers vs. Sudur Paschim Royals Playing XIs
Pokhara Avengers
- Dinesh Kharel
- Andries Gous (WK)
- Kushal Bhurtel (C)
- Zen Malik
- Dilip Nath
- Michael Leask
- Narayan Joshi
- Raymon Reifer
- Bipin Khatri
- Akash Chand
- Sagar Dhakal
Sudur Paschim Royals
- Binod Bhandari (WK)
- Saif Zaib
- Brandon McMullen
- Dipendra Singh Airee (C)
- Ishan Pandey
- Dilpreet Bajwa
- Md Aarif Sheikh
- Naresh Budayair / Basant Khatri
- Abinash Bohara
- Scott Kuggeleijn
- Naren Saud
Pokhara Avengers vs. Sudur Paschim Royals Prediction
The Royals come into the match as clear favorites given their form and superior NRR. However, the Avengers have potential match-winners in Andries Gous and Sagar Dhakal, who could spring a surprise if they fire. Expect the Royals to prevail, but a tight contest might be on the cards.
Prediction: Sudur Paschim Royals to win.
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