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This KMG vs SPR Fantasy Team Prediction weighs Kathmandu’s batting depth against Sudur Paschim’s all-round options.
Kathmandu Gorkhas meet Sudur Paschim Royals in the 24th match of the Nepal Premier League 2026. ESPN lists a 20-over match on Friday, 13 November at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur. Open the ESPN match centre.
Kathmandu come into this match after a 10-run win over Chitwan on 9 November. They made 180/8 and Chitwan made 170/7. Kathmandu had also beaten Lumbini on 7 November. See the latest Kathmandu result.
Sudur Paschim’s latest listed result is a 27-run win over Janakpur on 10 November. They also beat Karnali by 39 runs on 6 November. See the Sudur Paschim team results.
The match is listed for 12:15 PM IST, which is 12:30 PM in Nepal. Check the Cricbuzz fixture listing.
For a KMG vs SPR Hero11 Team, compare the batting opportunity with each all-rounder’s expected overs. The KMG vs SPR Fantasy Team scenarios below cover different match outcomes. Use them only after checking the selected players.
Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Kathmandu Gorkhas vs Sudur Paschim Royals |
| Match number | 24th match |
| Format | T20 |
| Series | Nepal Premier League, 2026 |
| Date | Friday, 13 November 2026 |
| Time in India | 12:15 PM IST |
| Other times | 6:45 AM GMT / 12:30 PM local |
| Venue | Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur |
| XI status | Provisional. Final XIs are awaited |
Kathmandu Gorkhas Form
| Kathmandu Gorkhas | Result |
|---|---|
| 9 Nov 2026 vs Chitwan Rhinos | Won by 10 runs. KAG 180/8, CHR 170/7 |
| 7 Nov 2026 vs Lumbini Lions | Won. KAG 160/8, LUL 124 |
Sudur Paschim Royals Form
| Sudur Paschim Royals | Result |
|---|---|
| 10 Nov 2026 vs Janakpur Bolts | Won by 27 runs. SPR 120/9, JAB 93 |
| 6 Nov 2026 vs Karnali Yaks | Won by 39 runs. SPR 176/6, KAY 137/7 |
Latest Sudur Paschim scorecard
Pitch Report
The available venue evidence is for T20 cricket. The grass surface is described as balanced. Batters may improve after settling. Fast bowlers may find new-ball movement. Spinners may have more influence in the middle overs. No reliable current match-day strip report or defensible T20 innings average was found, so no numerical pitch average is given. Venue evidence
Head To Head
A verified 2026 KMG–SPR head-to-head sample was not available in the opened sources. Older fixtures on the Royals site are not used as a current statistic. Build from 2026 form and the announced XIs instead. Royals fixture archive
Probable Playing XIs
Kathmandu Gorkhas: Sahil Patel (WK), David Warner, Sam Heazlett, Sahan Arachchige, Bhim Sharki, William Bosisto, Jahandad Khan, Karan KC, Rashid Khan, Shahab Alam and Ripon Mondol. This is a provisional role-based editorial XI. It is not a team announcement. The current roster pool is shown in the latest ESPN match centre and the NPL roster page. Kathmandu roster evidence.
Sudur Paschim Royals: Binod Bhandari (WK), Aarif Sheikh, Dipendra Singh Airee, Ishan Pandey, Saif Zaib, Milan Bohara, Scott Kuggeleijn, Hemant Dhami, Abinash Bohara, Anil Kharel and Tharindu Ratnayake. This is also provisional. The official Season 3 roster and recent scorecard support the player pool, but the final XI is still unknown. Official Royals squad.
KMG vs SPR Dream11 Prediction Today Match 24th T20
These six scenarios use verified 2026 squad-pool names and editorial role labels. Each set has 11 different players. The side split is a diversity convention. It is not an app rule.
Team 1: Kathmandu Top Order Control
Kathmandu’s top order gets a stable start and its all-rounders cover the middle overs.
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WK: Sahil Patel, Binod Bhandari
BAT: David Warner, Sam Heazlett, Aarif Sheikh, Dipendra Singh Airee
AR: Karan KC, Sahan Arachchige
BOWL: Shahab Alam, Hemant Dhami, Abinash Bohara
Captain: Karan KC · Vice-Captain: Dipendra Singh Airee
Risk: This build needs Kathmandu’s senior batting group and Karan KC’s two-skill role to continue.
Team 2: Royals Control Script
Sudur Paschim’s all-rounders influence the middle overs while Kathmandu’s top order supplies cover.
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WK: Binod Bhandari, Sahil Patel
BAT: David Warner, Sam Heazlett, Aarif Sheikh, Dipendra Singh Airee
AR: Ishan Pandey, Saif Zaib
BOWL: Hemant Dhami, Anil Kharel, Shahab Alam
Captain: Ishan Pandey · Vice-Captain: David Warner
Risk: The Royals-heavy angle loses value if Kathmandu’s powerplay batters dominate early.
Team 3: Middle Overs Spin Pressure
Spin and all-round skills decide the middle overs after both teams make a careful start.
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WK: Dipak Bohara, Sahil Patel
BAT: Sam Heazlett, Bhim Sharki, Aarif Sheikh
AR: Jahandad Khan, Rashid Khan, Milan Bohara, Scott Kuggeleijn
BOWL: Ripon Mondol, Anil Kharel
Captain: Rashid Khan · Vice-Captain: Milan Bohara
Risk: This scenario needs the middle-over bowlers to get enough grip and opportunity.
Team 4: Balanced Chase Cover
Both batting groups contribute while four all-round options spread risk across the innings.
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WK: Binod Bhandari, Sahil Patel
BAT: David Warner, Sumit Maharjan, Dipendra Singh Airee, Aayub Chand
AR: Sahan Arachchige, Ishan Pandey, Karan KC
BOWL: Abinash Bohara, Hikmat Mahara
Captain: Dipendra Singh Airee · Vice-Captain: Karan KC
Risk: The balance depends on these players receiving their expected batting or bowling roles.
Team 5: Kathmandu Bowling Balance
Kathmandu’s bowlers take wickets while David Warner and the top order set the scoring base.
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WK: Sahil Patel
BAT: David Warner, Sam Heazlett, Aarif Sheikh, Dipendra Singh Airee
AR: Jahandad Khan, Rashid Khan
BOWL: Shahab Alam, Sonu Devkota, Hemant Dhami, Anil Kharel
Captain: David Warner · Vice-Captain: Rashid Khan
Risk: This draft is exposed if the surface stays easy for the Royals batters and wickets do not come.
Team 6: Two Skill Chase Cover
The chase is carried by the batters while all-rounders add cover and the bowlers target late wickets.
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WK: Dipak Bohara, Binod Bhandari
BAT: Bhim Sharki, David Warner, Aarif Sheikh
AR: Sahan Arachchige, Milan Bohara, Saif Zaib
BOWL: Ripon Mondol, Abinash Bohara, Tharindu Ratnayake
Captain: Milan Bohara · Vice-Captain: Sahan Arachchige
Risk: The build needs the all-rounders to receive meaningful overs or batting responsibility.
Captain And Vice-Captain Choices
- Karan KC: A captain option when Kathmandu use his all-round role and he contributes in both innings. His workload is not confirmed before the toss.
- Dipendra Singh Airee: A balanced option because he can affect batting and bowling phases. His exact usage can change with the XI.
- Saif Zaib: A useful vice-captain scenario after his 35 in the 6 November win. This is a small sample and not a guarantee. Scorecard
- David Warner: A top-order ceiling option if he is selected. Overseas availability and batting position must be checked.
- Rashid Khan: A wicket-taking scenario when the surface gives middle-over spin. His selection and role must be confirmed.
Player Battles
David Warner versus Hemant Dhami: Warner’s powerplay intent meets a bowler who took a wicket in the recent win. The first few overs may decide this matchup.
Karan KC versus Dipendra Singh Airee: Both can influence more than one phase. The team that gets the greater two-skill contribution gains useful fantasy balance.
Rashid Khan versus Saif Zaib: Rashid’s spin can test a batter who made 35 in the recent 176/6 win. This is a role-based matchup, not a claim of a historical record.
Sahil Patel versus Binod Bhandari: The wicketkeeper choices depend on the announced XI. Do not assume both keepers will bat in the same position as a prior match.
Key Players
- Karan KC: Kathmandu captain and bowling all-rounder in the available roster evidence. His overs and batting slot remain toss dependent. Roster
- David Warner: A top-order batting option in Kathmandu’s 2026 squad pool. Select only if named.
- Dipendra Singh Airee: Sudur Paschim captain and a recent wicket-taker against Karnali. Scorecard
- Saif Zaib: He made 35 in the recent win over Karnali. One innings is not a form guarantee. Scorecard
- Scott Kuggeleijn: He took 2/39 in that match. His economy was not dominant, so the wicket upside comes with risk.
- Sahil Patel and Binod Bhandari: Both are wicketkeeper options in the available roster evidence. Their final selection must be checked.
Winner Prediction
The conditional editorial lean is Kathmandu Gorkhas if their experienced top-order group is selected and their recent batting level carries into the powerplay. Sudur Paschim become the stronger scenario if their multi-skill core is fully available and the surface slows in the middle overs. This is a pre-toss lean, not a guaranteed win call.
FAQs
When is KMG vs SPR Match 24?
The match is listed for Friday, 13 November 2026. The supplied brief and opened Cricbuzz page give 12:15 PM IST, with 6:45 AM GMT and 12:30 PM local.
Where will KMG vs SPR NPL24 be played?
It will be played at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur. Venue page
Are the probable XIs confirmed?
No. They are provisional editorial XIs. The opened match-specific Cricbuzz squads page says squad data is not available. Wait for the toss sheet.
Who Should Captain A KMG vs SPR Best Dream11 Team?
Karan KC and Dipendra Singh Airee are the main two-skill captain scenarios. David Warner, Rashid Khan and Saif Zaib are alternatives when their selection and role are confirmed.
