Friday, January 22, 2021

APFC vs KNP Prediction, Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips: Playing XI, Pitch Report and Injury Update – Prime Minister Cup 2021, Match 15

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Match Details:

The 15th match of the Prime Minister Cup 2021 will be played between Armed Police Force Club and Karnali Province at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur.

This match is scheduled to start at 09:00 AM Local Time (08:45 AM IST).

Preview:

Karnali Province have had a roller-coaster ride so far in this season’s Prime Minister Cup. Having started their campaign with a defeat, they turned things around quickly and found winning ways in just their next match. However, they couldn’t capitalize on the momentum and were defeated by Province Number 1 today.

On the contrary, Armed Police Force Club have had a smooth journey so far in this competition. They started off with a big win against Province Number 1. In their next game, they thrashed Gandaki Province. Coming into this game buzzing with confidence, Armed Police Force Club are likely to emerge victorious.


APFC vs KNP Weather Report for Match 15:

It will be cold in the morning tomorrow, with the temperature being around 6 °C. It will eventually rise to 19 °C and chances of precipitation are minimal.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The pitch here at Kirtipur is bowling-friendly, more profoundly so in the second-innings. Batsmen will find lives easier in the first innings.

Average first innings score: 

238 (Last 5 Prime Minister Cup 2021 games played at this venue)

Record of chasing teams:

Won – 1, Lost – 4, Tied – 0


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Injury & Availability News:

(Will be updated if there is an update)

APFC vs KNP Probable Playing XIs:

Armed Police Force Club:

Pradeep Airee, Sharad Vesawkar (C), Abinash Bohara, Basanta Regmi, Subhas Khakurel, Kamal Singh Airee, Sumit Maharjan, Bhuvan Karki, Asif Sheikh, Kishore Mahato, Sundeep Jora.

Bench:

Shankar Rana, Amar Singh Routela, Rit Gautam, Surya Taman.

Karnali Province:

Bipin Rawal, Hemant Oli, Nischal Rawal, Dinesh Adhikari, Diwan Pun, Raj Shah, Anuj Chanara, Unish Singh, Himanshu Shahi, Lalit Pyakurel, Rabindra Shahi.

Bench:

Abhishek Bam Thakuri, TP Giri, Rupak Dahal.


APFC vs KNP Today’s Probable Playing XIs:

Asif Sheikh has been phenomenal with the bat for Armed Police Force Club. He has scored 137 runs at an astonishing average of nearly 170.

For Karnali Province, Bipin Rawal has been the best performer with the bat. He has scored 103 runs at an average of nearly 35.

Rabindra Shahi has done an all-round job for Karnali Province. He has scored 53 runs and has picked up 5 wickets.

Dinesh Adhikari has been Karnali Province’s star performer with the ball, having picked up 7 wickets. If needed, Adhikari can also be a very handy customer with the bat down the batting order.

For the opposition, Abinash Bohara has been the best bowler. He has scalped 7 wickets and has an economy rate of under 2 runs per over.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Dinesh Adhikari, Rabindra Shahi

Vice-Captain Options – Asif Sheikh, Bipin Rawal


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Suggested Playing XI No.1 for APFC vs KNP Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Bipin Rawal (VC), Asif Sheikh

Batters – Himanshu Shahi, Sundeep Jora, Sumit Maharjan

All-Rounders – Diwan Pun, Rabindra Shahi (C), Dinesh Adhikari

Bowlers – Anuj Chanara, Abinash Bohara, Kamal Singh Airee

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for APFC vs KNP Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Bipin Rawal, Asif Sheikh (VC)

Batters – Hemant Oli, Sundeep Jora, Pradeep Airee

All-Rounders – Diwan Pun, Rabindra Shahi, Dinesh Adhikari (C)

Bowlers – Anuj Chanara, Abinash Bohara, Kishore Mahato


Expert Advice

If you are looking for a differential captaincy pick, Diwan Babu Pun should not be a bad option. He has picked up 5 wickets and has also scored 31 runs.

Today’s APFC vs KNP Probable Winners:

Armed Police Force Club are expected to win this match.

Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.