JB vs KG Match Prediction : 1st Match, Nepal Premier League, 2025
JKB vs KMG Win Probability
46%
Janakpur Bolts
54%
Kathmandu Gurkhas
Janakpur Bolts To Win, 2.00
Janakpur is the defending champion of the Nepal Premier League
Kathmandu is yet to win a match against Janakpur
Each of the last 3 NPL matches played here was won while chasing so make sure you take the toss into consideration
JKB vs KMG Betting Tips
Lahiri Milantha to score Over 20.5 runs
Lahiru Milantha was the leading run-scorer of the previous season. He had an average of over 32 runs and scored at least 21 runs in 5 games last year, including a half-century in the finals. We are backing him to play a good knock here.
Highest individual score Under 60.5
The pitch at Kirtipur isn’t the easiest to bat on. Only one of the last 7 NPL matches played here has seen an individual score of 61 or more runs. We are therefore unlikely to see one in this match.
Team form (Last 5 matches)
Janakpur Bolts
Kathmandu Gurkhas
The second edition of the Nepal Premier League is set to get underway next week. The opening fixture will see the defending champions, Janakpur Bolts, take on the Kathmandu Gorkhas at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Stadium in Kirtipur on Monday.
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Janakpur Bolts vs Kathmandu Gurkhas Head-to-Head Record
The two teams have faced each other in one match, and that was won by the Bolts.
Janakpur Bolts vs Kathmandu Gurkhas Live-streaming and Broadcast
This match can be watched live on the FanCode App and Star Sports Network.
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JB vs KG Team Previews
Janakpur Bolts
The Janakpur Bolts were among the most consistent teams last year, winning 5 of the 7 matches played during the group stages. They went on to defeat Sudurpaschim Royals in the finals and lift the inaugural NPL title. The Bolts will look to make a positive start to this campaign.
The Janakpur Bolts have retained most of the key players from the previous season, utilizing the full quota of 7 retentions. These include skipper Anil Sah, Lalit Rajbanshi, Rupesh Singh, Kishore Mahato, and Aasif Sheikh.
Lahiru Milantha was the leading run-scorer of the previous season and will retain his place in the playing XI. The Janakpur Bolts boast of a strong batting line-up, and that could be their biggest strength in this competition.
The bowling line-up contains some big names including, Imran Tahir, Wayne Parnell, and Nicol Loftie-Eaton. The Bolts have a well-balanced squad at its disposal and should be feeling confident ahead of this match.
Janakpur Bolts Expected Playing 11
Aasif Sheikh (WK), Anil Sah, Imran Tahir, Wayne Parnell, Lahiru Milantha, Mayan Yadav, Shubh Kansakar, Lalit Rajbanshi, Mohammad Mohsin, Kishore Mahato, Nicol Loftie-Eaton
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Kathmandu Gurkhas
The Kathmandu Gorkhas were rather inconsistent last year and failed to finish in the top four. As a result, they failed to make it to the playoffs. Nevertheless, they have made quite a few changes to the squad and hope to put up a better performance this year.
The biggest news for the Gorkhas is the inclusion of Heinrich Klaasen. He is among the best batsmen in the T20 format, and if he gets going, Klaasen could cause substantial damage to the opposition.
The Gorkhas have also retained Gerhard Erasmus, who was among the team’s best all-rounders in the previous season. The batting line-up will be further strengthened by the presence of Bhim Sharki and John Simpson.
Karan KC continues to lead the team this year. He was the team’s best bowler last season and will lead the pace department. The spin attack consists of Sunny Patel, Milind Kumar, and Shahab Alam.
Kathmandu Gurkhas Expected Playing 11
Heinrich Klaasen, Bhim Sharki, John Simpson (WK), Gerhard Erasmus, Karan KC, Sunny Patel, Milind Kumar, Rashid Khan, Shahab Alam, Uttam Magar, Dipesh Kandel
JB vs KG Toss Prediction
6 of the last 10 matches played here were won while chasing. We reckon that the team winning the toss will likely opt to bowl first.
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
We are expecting a balanced surface for this match. The seamers will get some movement during the Powerplay, but once the batsmen settle down, playing shots will get easier. A score of around 170 is a par score on this ground. The spinners will get some help once the ball gets a bit soft.
The weather is expected to remain clear with temperatures around 21 degrees.
JB vs KG: Who Will Win?
Both teams have made quite a few changes to the squad, and it remains to be seen how they perform on the field. Nevertheless, going by the on-paper strengths, we believe that the Janakpur Bolts have an edge in this contest thanks to a stronger batting line-up and a balanced bowling attack.
Bet on Janakpur Bolts to win.
