CWR vs PKA Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch Report - NPL 2024, Match 5

CWR vs PKA, NPL 2024: Dream11 Predictions For Match 5 [Source: @NepaliRising, @rupesh9803/x.com]

The Chitwan Rhinos (CWR) will take on the Pokhara Avengers (PKA) in the fifth match of the inaugural season of Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2024. This match will be played at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, Nepal on Tuesday, December 03rd at 12:45 PM IST.

Ahead of the game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, the top player picks, the fantasy cricket tips, the pitch report and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.

CWR vs PKA NPL 2024 Preview

The league phase of Nepal Premier League will see all the eight teams do battle in single round-robin format. Each team will play seven matches in the league phase with the top four earning a spot in the first-ever NPL Playoffs. The NPL Playoffs will be similar to the many other T20 leagues across the world, including the Indian Premier League, where the top four on the points table after the league phase will clash in four matches to determine the winner. In the Playoffs, the top two on the NPL 2024 Points Table will clash in Qualifier 1 with the winner earning a direct entry into the final, while the loser will take on the winner of the Eliminator contest between the third and fourth placed teams in the Qualifier 2.

Several international cricket stars will be playing with the local talents of Nepal cricket. This also includes the likes of the former India opener, Shikhar Dhawan, New Zealand's Martin Guptill and James Neesham.

Notably, there are eight teams which will be clashing in the inaugural edition of the league Janakpur Bolts, Karnali Yaks, Kathmandu Gurkhas, Chitwan Rhinos, Sudurpaschim Royals, Biratnagar Kings, Pokhara Avengers, and Lumbini Lions, respectively.

The Chitwan Rhinos, led by young marquee player Kushal Malla, have won their opening game against Kathmandu Gurkhas by 5 wickets. Pakistan paceman Sohail Tanvir was brilliant and bagged 5 wickets in that match.

On the other hand, Pokhara Avengers will be led by charismatic batter Kushal Bhurtel. The star-studded franchise includes international star players like, Bas De Leede, Andries Gous, Matt Critchley, and Michael Leask.

CWR vs PKA Head-to-Head Record

Chitwan Rhinos and Pokhara Avengers will be facing each other for the first time through the upcoming Nepal Premier League 2024 match.

CWR vs PKA NPL 2024 Weather And Pitch Report

Weather - According to AccuWeather, the weather will be sunny with little cloud and there is absolutely no chance of rainfall in Kirtipur on December 3rd. The temperature will be in-between 23°C-6°C.

Pitch Report - The surface at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground favours batsmen, as indicated by the first-inning average total of 154 from the recent T20 matches. The Pacers are expected to do a good job here early in the game, but the game is expected to be dominated by the batters. Teams will prefer to chase the total after winning the toss as per the records.

Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur - Record of Chasing Teams

Only two matches have been played at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in NPL 2024 so far, and the chasing team have won both the games. Whoever wins the toss may just go with fielding first on this ground.

CWR vs PKA Fantasy Cricket Players Stats

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CWR vs PKA NPL 2024 Captain and Vice-captain

CWR vs PKA NPL 2024 Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

Wicketkeeper: Andries Gous
Batters: Kushal Malla, Bas De Leede, Luc Benkenstein, Kushal Bhurtel
All-rounders: Ravi Bopara, Matt Critchley, Raymon Reifer
Bowlers: Sagar Dhakal, Sohail Tanvir, Rijan Dhakal

Captain: Andries Gous
Vice-captain: Kushal Malla

CWR vs PKA NPL 2024 Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues

Wicketkeeper: Andries Gous
Batters: Kushal Malla, Bas De Leede, Luc Benkenstein, Kushal Bhurtel
All-rounders: Ravi Bopara, Matt Critchley, Michael Leask
Bowlers: Anderson Phillip, Sohail Tanvir, Rijan Dhakal

Captain: Sohail Tanvir
Vice-captain: Bas De Leede

CWR vs PKA NPL 2024 Expert Advice

Given the playing conditions and the expected team combinations of the two sides, a 1-4-3-3 combination will be ideal for the game.

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