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Match Details: KNY vs JKB Fantasy Team
Match: Karnali Yaks vs Janakpur Bolts, 3rd Match
Tournament: Nepal Premier League 2026
Date: Tuesday, 27 October 2026
Time: 4:15 PM IST (4:30 PM Nepal local time)
Venue: Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur
This is the first game of the season for both teams. Janakpur Bolts won the NPL in 2024 and have added Moeen Ali, Jimmy Neesham and Iftikhar Ahmed this year. Karnali Yaks have David Miller, Sahibzada Farhan and Mark Watt, with Sompal Kami as captain.
Recent Form
This is the first game of NPL 2026 for both teams.
Points Table
This is the first game for both teams, so they are on zero points.
KNY vs JKB Head To Head
Janakpur have won two of the last three games between these teams, both in NPL 2024. Karnali won the last meeting in NPL 2025.
KNY vs JKB Squads
Karnali Yaks: Sompal Kami (C), Deepak Dumre (WK), Akbar Ali, Sahibzada Farhan, Ariful Islam, Gulshan Jha, Shubh Kansakar, Yuvraj Khatri, David Miller, Dipendra Rawat, Pawan Sarraf, Bipin Sharma, Sachin Sharma, Unish Thakuri, Hussain Talat, Surya Tamang, Mark Watt, Nandan Yadav
Janakpur Bolts: Harmeet Singh (C), Anil Sah, Bikash Aagri, Iftikhar Ahmed, Moeen Ali, Jimmy Neesham, Trit Raj Das, Rit Gautam, Santosh Karki, Aaditya Mahata, Aashutosh Pandey, Bishal Patel, Lalit Rajbanshi, Amar Rautela, Bishal Susling, Abhishek Tiwari, Mayan Yadav
Squad lists for this season differ a little between sources, so check the toss. We could not confirm Janakpur’s wicketkeeper.
Pitch Report
Kirtipur is a small ground at high altitude, so the ball travels well. Crex shows fast bowlers taking 54% of the wickets in the last 10 games here, with spinners close behind.
For fantasy, pick the top order batters and spinners like Mark Watt, Harmeet Singh and Lalit Rajbanshi. Around 165 looks like a good total.
Weather Report
It will be partly cloudy in Kirtipur, around 20°C, with almost no chance of rain.
Probable Playing XIs
Karnali Yaks: Sahibzada Farhan, Deepak Dumre (wk), Akbar Ali, David Miller, Hussain Talat, Gulshan Jha, Sompal Kami (c), Pawan Sarraf, Mark Watt, Dipendra Rawat, Nandan Yadav
Janakpur Bolts: Anil Sah, Aashutosh Pandey, Moeen Ali, Iftikhar Ahmed, Jimmy Neesham, Bishal Patel, Aaditya Mahata, Harmeet Singh (c), Lalit Rajbanshi, Santosh Karki, Mayan Yadav
This is the first game of the season, so these XIs are our best guess from the squads. Teams can only play a limited number of overseas players. Final XIs come at the toss.
Top Fantasy Picks
- Moeen Ali (JKB, all rounder): Top order batter who bowls off spin. Points from both.
- David Miller (KNY, batter): One of the best finishers in T20 cricket.
- Jimmy Neesham (JKB, all rounder): Hits hard in the middle and bowls medium pace.
- Sahibzada Farhan (KNY, batter): Opening batter who scores quickly in the powerplay.
- Gulshan Jha (KNY, all rounder): Nepal all rounder who bats in the middle and bowls pace.
- Harmeet Singh (JKB, bowler): Left arm spinner and Janakpur captain.
- Mark Watt (KNY, bowler): Left arm spinner who keeps runs down in the middle overs.
This is the first game, so these picks are based on the players’ roles and experience, not recent numbers.
KNY vs JKB Fantasy Team: Small Leagues
Wicketkeeper: Deepak Dumre
Batters: David Miller (Vc), Sahibzada Farhan, Anil Sah
All rounders: Moeen Ali (C), Jimmy Neesham, Gulshan Jha, Iftikhar Ahmed
Bowlers: Mark Watt, Harmeet Singh, Sompal Kami
Captain: Moeen Ali. An all rounder who bats at the top and bowls four overs.
Vice captain: David Miller. Big hitter who bats in the middle.
KNY vs JKB Fantasy Team: Grand Leagues
Wicketkeepers: Deepak Dumre, Akbar Ali
Batters: Sahibzada Farhan (Vc), David Miller
All rounders: Jimmy Neesham (C), Moeen Ali, Hussain Talat, Gulshan Jha
Bowlers: Harmeet Singh, Lalit Rajbanshi, Mark Watt
Captain: Jimmy Neesham. An all rounder who can win points with bat and ball. Few people will make him captain.
Vice captain: Sahibzada Farhan. Opens the batting, so he gets the most balls.
Differentials: Hussain Talat bats and bowls for Karnali. Lalit Rajbanshi is a left arm spinner who knows these conditions well.
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Match Prediction
Janakpur have more all round strength with Moeen Ali, Neesham and Iftikhar, plus two good spinners. Karnali have the bigger batting names in Miller and Farhan. Our pick is Janakpur Bolts to win.
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FAQs- KNY vs JKB Fantasy Team
Who will win Karnali Yaks vs Janakpur Bolts today?
Janakpur have the stronger all rounders. We pick Janakpur Bolts.
What is the KNY vs JKB Fantasy prediction?
In small leagues, go with Moeen Ali as captain and David Miller as vice captain. In grand leagues, try Jimmy Neesham as captain and Sahibzada Farhan as vice captain.
What is the pitch report for Kirtipur?
Kirtipur is a small ground where the ball travels well. Around 165 looks like a good total.
What is the probable playing XI for Karnali Yaks vs Janakpur Bolts?
This is the first game, so our XIs are built from the squads. Final XIs come at the toss.
Who are the best captain and vice captain picks for KNY vs JKB?
Moeen Ali and Jimmy Neesham are the best all rounder picks. David Miller is the best batting pick.
What time does Karnali Yaks vs Janakpur Bolts start?
The match starts at 4:15 PM IST on Tuesday, 27 October 2026. That is 4:30 PM local time in Kirtipur.
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