Karnali Yaks will begin their Nepal Premier League campaign on Sunday at 1:15 PM NPT, taking on Janakpur Bolts at the TU International Cricket Ground. The Bolts, fresh from an impressive eight-wicket victory over Biratnagar Kings on Saturday, will aim to maintain their momentum in this encounter.
Janakpur Bolts: Riding on Momentum
Janakpur’s comprehensive win against the Kings showcased their strength across all departments. Their spinners were particularly impressive, taking six wickets collectively. Lalit Rajbanshi led the charge with three wickets, while Harsh Thaker and Mohsin Mohammad chipped in with two and one, respectively.
In the chase, Janakpur’s batting was dominant, with Lahiru Milantha and Harsh Thaker forging an unbeaten 116-run partnership to secure the victory. Their sharp fielding added to their standout performance. Buoyed by this start, the Bolts are likely to field an unchanged XI against the Yaks.
Karnali Yaks are set to kick off their league journey with high expectations from fans. All eyes will be on Shikhar Dhawan, the star player, who visited the ground on Saturday and will play his first match in Nepal. Karnali also boasts a formidable bowling lineup with Nepal’s top pacers, Sompal Kami and Gulshan Jha. Gulshan, in particular, has been in exceptional form with both bat and ball recently.
The batting unit will be anchored by Dev Khanal, who impressed with a half-century in a practice match against Kathmandu Gurkhas. Overseas stars Hussain Talat, Zeeshan Maqsood, and Babar Hayat are expected to join Dhawan in the XI, adding depth to the side.
Karnali Yaks Probable XI:
1. Shikhar Dhawan
2. Rit Gautam
3. Babar Hayat
4. Dev Khanal
5. Hussain Talat
6. Gulshan Jha
7. Zeeshan Maqsood
8. Sompal Kami
9. Nandan Yadav
10. Mousam Dhakal
11. Dipendra Rawat
Live-streaming Details:
The match will be broadcast live on Star Sports globally, FanCode in India, and Action Sports on YouTube in Nepal. Fans in Nepal can also watch it via the Dish Home Go OTT app.
The clash promises an exciting contest between a confident Janakpur Bolts and a team filled with talent Karnali Yaks.
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