SR vs JB Match Prediction : 18th Match, Nepal Premier League, 2025
SPR vs JKB Win Probability
58%
SPR
42%
JKB
Sudurpaschim Royals To Win, 1.61
The Bolts are in better form coming into this match
Janakpur is the only team that has yet to win a match this season
Sudurpashchim Bolts have the motivation of a Qualification spot up for grabs
SPR vs JKB Betting Tips
Dipendra Singh Airee to score over 16.5 runs
Dipendra Singh is among the last consistent performers with the bat in the NPL. He has scored at least 17 runs in two of the last three matches, and we are backing him to play a good knock in this match.
Sudurpaschim Royals total runs before fall of 1st wicket - Under 18.5
While Sudurpaschim Royals have played well this year, the opening batsmen have struggled to perform as a pair. They have crossed the 18-run mark only once in the four matches played so far, and we expect their struggles to continue.
Team form (Last 5 matches)
Sudurpaschim Royals
Janakpur Bolts
The Janakpur Bolts are searching for their first win of the season as they take on the Sudurpaschim Royals for match number 18 in the ongoing Nepal Premier League. The two teams will clash on Saturday at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Stadium in Kirtipur.
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Sudurpaschim Royals vs Janakpur Bolts Head-to-Head Record
The two teams have faced each other in three matches to date. The Sudurpaschim Royals won twice, while one match was won by Janakpur.
Sudurpaschim Royals vs Janakpur Bolts Live-streaming and Broadcast
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SR vs JB Team Previews
Sudurpaschim Royals
The Sudurpaschim Royals have been clinical in their performance, winning all four matches played so far. They are currently at the top of the points table, and a win here will take them through to the playoffs.
Binod Bhandari scored an excellent half-century in the previous match and is the leading run-scorer for the Royals this season. He will open the batting with Josh Brown and hopes to give the team a solid start. The middle order is in pretty good form as well.
Aarif Sheikh, Chris Lynn, and Dipendra Singh Airee have chipped in with some valuable contributions. The Sudurpaschim Royals boast of one of the strongest bowling attacks in the league. Harmeet Singh has been excellent throughout the series and is the leading wicket-taker with 9 wickets.
The seam attack, consisting of Scott Kuggeleijn, Hemant Dhami, and Abinash Bohara, has been brilliant as well.
Sudurpaschim Royals Expected Playing 11
Binod Bhandari (WK), Josh Brown, Chris Lynn, Dipendra Singh Airee (C), Aarif Sheikh, Ishan Pandey, Harmeet Singh, Scott Kuggeleijn, Hemant Dhami, Abinash Bohara, Naren Saud
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Janakpur Bolts
With three losses in as many matches, the defending champions find themselves in a precarious situation. They are currently at the bottom of the table, and a loss here will greatly diminish their chances of making it to the next stage.
The Janakpur Bolts made quite a few changes to their playing XI in the previous match, but the end result remained the same. Maaz Sadaqat, playing his first match of the season on Thursday, got a good start but was unable to convert it into a big score. He could retain his place at the top of the order along with Aasif Sheikh.
The middle order consists of Anil Sah, Shubh Kansakar, Nicol Loftie-Eaton, and Mayan Yadav. While all of them are quality batsmen, they have not made any significant contribution so far. The bowling from the Janakpur Bolts has been rather uninspiring, too.
Lalit Rajbanshi, who is arguably among Nepal’s best spinners, has managed to pick up only two wickets. He will be joined by Sanjay Krishnamurthi, and the latter is the leading wicket-taker for the team with 4 wickets. The pace attack consists of Wayne Parnell and Kishore Mahato.
Janakpur Bolts Expected Playing 11
Maaz Sadaqat, Aasif Sheikh (WK), Shubh Kansakar, Anil Sah (C), Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Mayan Yadav, Rupesh Singh, Wayne Parnell, Kishore Mahato, Lalit Rajbanshi
SR vs JB Toss Prediction
The team winning the toss will likely opt to bat first.
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at Kirtipur isn’t the easiest to bat on. The venue has hosted plenty of games over the last couple of weeks, and there are rough patches. The odd ball keeps low, and the batsmen need to be careful while selecting their shots. The spinners can expect turn and grip from the surface.
Anything over 160-170 will be difficult to chase. The weather will be cold, and there will be dew on the ground during the second half, making it difficult for the bowlers to grip the ball.
SR vs JB: Who Will Win?
This is a rematch of the previous year’s finals, where Janakpur won. Sudurpaschim Royals will be eager to exact revenge from their opponents, and given their form, it is very much possible. The Sudurpaschim Royals start this match as the favourites to win.
Bet on Sudurpaschim Royals to win.
