The Nepal Premier League 2025 will see a fantastic fight between the Pokhara Avengers and the Kathmandu Gorkhas in the 23rd match of the tournament. Both teams will be keen to win the match and thus improve their standings in the league table.
This match is bound to be very close as both franchises have got the talented players who can give the winning team a good performance. The Pokhara Avengers and Kathmandu Gorkhas are always fighting and this is the reason why their clashes are already considered a treat for the cricket lovers around the world.
It is very hard to pick a winner between the Pokhara Avengers and the Kathmandu Gorkhas because of the potential and current form of both teams. The result will be determined by a number of factors, such as batting, bowling, and fielding.
Head-to-Head Record in T20Is
- Matches Played: 1
- Pokhara Avengers Won: 0
- Kathmandu Gorkhas Won: 1
Match Details
Details: Pokhara Avengers vs Kathmandu Gorkhas , 23rd Match
Venue: Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur
Date and Time: 4 DEC–11:00AM
Pitch Report
The bowlers at Kirtipur are able to benefit from the pitch, particularly the seam bowlers who are able to utilize the small amount of moisture from the soil, which causes the ball to move slightly. However, a properly equipped batsman can still put up a good score for his side and the final score will be pleasant. The average first innings score for this ground is 150 which is also the minimum expected for this match.
Pokhara Avengers’ Strengths
Pokhara Avengers demonstrated explosive batting prowess against Karnali Yaks, posting 201 runs. Adam Rossington’s 108 runs showcases elite batting capability and match-winning potential. Jason Roy’s supporting contribution and Bipin Khatri’s six-wicket haul provide balanced team composition essential for tournament success and playoff qualification chances.
Pokhara Avengers’ Weaknesses
Despite recent victory, Pokhara Avengers occupy fourth position with only two wins from five matches, indicating inconsistent performance. Their middle-order stability remains questionable beyond top-order performers. Bowling vulnerabilities emerge when Khatri underperforms, creating pressure on support bowlers during crucial chase situations against aggressive opponents.
Kathmandu Gorkhas’ Strengths
Kathmandu Gorkhas, firmly positioned at second place with four victories demonstrate consistent excellence throughout the tournament. John Simpson and Gerhard Erasmus provide reliable middle-order batting firepower. Milind Kumar’s ten-wicket tally anchors bowling attack effectively. Their composed chase against Karnali Yaks showcases match-winning temperament and ability to execute pressure situations successfully.
Kathmandu Gorkhas’ Weaknesses
Early-order instability occasionally undermines Kathmandu Gorkhas’ chase phases, losing crucial wickets unnecessarily. Over-reliance on middle-order batsmen Simpson and Erasmus creates top-order vulnerability. Bowling depth beyond Kumar occasionally struggles against explosive batting lineups, potentially exposing defensive weaknesses during critical match situations.
Predicted Playing 11s
Pokhara Avengers: Kushal Bhurtel (c), Aakash Chand, Sandeep Chhetri, Trit Raj Das, Sagar Dhakal, Dinesh Kharel, Bipin Khatri, Arjun Kumal, Krishna Poudel, Raymon Reifer, Adam Rossington (wk), Kiran Thagunna, Abhisekh Tiwari
Kathmandu Gorkhas: Karan KC (c), Ben Charlesworth, Gerhard Erasmus, Rashid Khan, Sunny Patel, Dipesh Kandel, Uttam Magar (wk), Milind Kumar, Bhim Sharki, Natarajan Shah, Aakash Tripathi
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