The 19th T20 match of the Nepal Premier League will air from Kirtipur, which is expected to be a face-off between the Kathmandu Gurkhas and the Lumbini Lions. The match will take place at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur on December 11, 2024, starting at 1:00 PM IST.
The Lumbini Lions had been struggling, and the Kathmandu Gurkhas will seek to make the most out of it by going all out with the batting lineup. Able potent lineup, they will aim to apply the pressure on the Lions’ bowlers and get well over 250.
On the other side, Lumbini Lions will go into today’s match with immense pressure to try to win the match in order to get their tournament going. It will have to look for good strategies to counteract the fact that the Gurkhas are a batsman side. The Lions will need their experienced players to set an example and, in the process, ensure that they deliver the needed victory. Since both teams want to clinch a win, this match will be a fierce one and will tighten the end.
Head-To-Head Records:
The Kathmandu Gurkhas and the Lumbini Lions are yet to play against each other for the first time in their next encounter. Therefore, the two teams have no record of how they fare against each other, having never met before.
Who will win the match?
Kathmandu Gurkhas have a slightly better-looking batting lineup and arriving at this event more recently than the comforts. However, the eagerness to end the losing streak could cause some extra pressure on the Lumbini Lions playing in the match. Inherent factors for a football match include team and players’ tactics, performance and the weather among others. Since the match is a nail biter it reduces the chances of getting a clear winner of the match. Gurkhas may have a smidge of edge owing to them, Lions, however, might cause everyone an upset.
Match Details:
Details: Kathmandu Gurkhas vs Lumbini Lions Match 19
Venue: Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur
Date and Time: 11 Dec – 01:00 PM
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