The Nepal Premier League 2025 will see Janakpur take on Kathmandu in the 1st match on Monday, 17th November. The contest will be played at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur at 3:45 PM IST. Ahead of this clash, here’s a look at the pitch report, head to head record, key props, squads and match winner prediction for Janakpur vs Kathmandu.
Janakpur vs Kathmandu Props
Stats
- Lahiru Milantha has scored 293 runs in his last 10 matches with an average of 32.56.
- Gerhard Erasmus has scored 110 runs in his last 7 matches with an average of 18.33.
Tribhuvan University Ground, Kirtipur - Pitch Report
The pitch at Tribhuvan University Ground in Kirtipur offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. Early on, its slightly slow nature assists spinners and disciplined pacers before settling into a reliable surface for batting. Across 48 T20 matches, teams batting first have won 25, while chasing sides have claimed 21, reflecting fairly even conditions.
The average first-innings score stands at 152, indicating a competitive total. On the other hand, teams batting second average 133, suggesting the pitch can slow down later and chasing pressure can impact scoring.
Janakpur vs Kathmandu Head to Head
Kathmandu and Janakpur have met once in T20s. This match was won by Janakpur.
- Matches Played: 1
- Janakpur Won: 1
- Kathmandu Won: 0
Janakpur vs Kathmandu Squads
Janakpur Squad : Bikash Aagri, Aasif Sheikh, Imran Tahir, Shubh Kansakar, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Aaditya Mahata, Kishore Mahato, Mayan Yadav, Lahiru Milantha, Wayne Parnell, Lalit Rajbanshi, Sachin Bhatt, Anil Sah, Tul Bahadur Thapa.
Kathmandu Squad : Gerhard Erasmus, Dipesh Kandel, Karan KC, Heinrich Klaasen, Krish Karki, Uttam Magar, Milind Kumar, Mohammad Aadil Alam, Rashid Khan, Santosh Yadav, Shahab Alam, Bhim Sharki, Pratik Shrestha, John Simpson, Sunny Patel, Tul Thapa, Aakash Tripathi, Ricardo Vasconcelos.
Janakpur vs Kathmandu Match Winner Prediction
Kathmandu head into this clash as the slightly stronger side despite Janakpur winning the only T20 encounter between them so far. This is because Kathmandu's squad depth and overall balance give them an edge in this contest. With a more reliable batting lineup and a bowling unit capable of keeping the pressure consistent, Kathmandu are better positioned to control key moments and secure a win.
Our Winner Prediction: Kathmandu to Win!
