Janakpur Bolts vs Karnali Yaks Match Prediction | Nepal Premier League 2025 | 28th Match | December 07 – Who will win today’s NPL match between JAB vs KAY?

JAB vs KAY Match Analysis

The Nepal Premier League continues to deliver high-octane action, and the 28th match brings us back to the scenic Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. Scheduled for a mid-afternoon start at 3:45 PM BDT, the atmosphere is expected to be electric as the tournament moves toward its business end.

The Janakpur Bolts (JAB) enter this contest looking to shake off a tight defeat against the Lumbini Lions. Despite possessing a roster that screams quality, particularly with their international recruits, they stumbled in a low-scoring affair last time out.

On the other side of the ring, the Karnali Yaks (KAY) are fighting their own battles against inconsistency. Their previous outing was a chastening experience where they conceded over 200 runs to Pokhara, exposing frailties in their bowling plans.

Janakpur Bolts vs Karnali Yaks Team Preview & Squads

Janakpur Bolts

Captain Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton finds himself under the microscope after the recent loss. A dynamic leader, he needs to rally his troops and ensure that the tactical errors from the previous match, where they failed to defend 132, are not repeated.

The batting depth of the JAB is a mix of explosive potential and worrying fragility. Sangeeth Cooray remains the linchpin of the lineup, tasked with anchoring the innings while others bat around him. Anil Sah provides necessary stability as an all-rounder, but the team suffers from an over-reliance on these key figures.

In the bowling department, the Bolts have options, but execution is key. Sangeeth Cooray doubles up as a bowling option, adding balance, while the squad lists experienced campaigners like Imran Tahir and Wayne Parnell who know how to bowl on Asian surfaces. The key will be utilizing their spin resources effectively at Kirtipur.

Reviewing their last performance, the JAB managed only 132/6 against Lumbini, a score that was arguably below par even on a tricky deck. While the bowlers fought hard to take the game to the final over, losing by 4 wickets with 5 balls to spare highlighted a lack of runs on the board.

Janakpur Bolts Squads

Bikash Aagri, Aasif Sheikh (WK), Imran Tahir, Shubh Kansakar, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton (c), Aaditya Mahata, Kishor Mahato, Mayan Yadav, Lahiru Milantha (WK), Wayne Parnell, Lalit Rajbanshi, Sachin Bhatt, Anil Sah, Tul Bahadur Thapa

Karnali Yaks

Sompal Kami, the talismanic captain of the KAY, carries the weight of the franchise on his shoulders. As a premier Nepal international, his role is dual: delivering with the new ball and providing late-order fireworks.

Batting remains the Achilles’ heel for the KAY, specifically in the top order. The squad highlights Mark Watt as a key batting figure,a curious designation for a player primarily known for his bowling,which suggests a deep reliance on bowling all-rounders to score runs. Gulsan Jha adds power, but the specialist batters need to stand up.

The bowling attack features the promise of Dipendra Rawat alongside Sompal Kami. Their primary objective will be to contain the Bolts’ international stars. However, consistency is the enemy here. The spin department, likely led by Watt, will need to exploit the Kirtipur surface to choke the run flow in the middle overs.

Their last match against Pokhara Avengers was a defensive nightmare, conceding a massive 201/2. In response, they were bowled out for 167, losing by 34 runs. While scoring 167 shows some batting intent, the psychological damage of conceding 200+ runs can linger.

Karnali Yaks Squads

William Bosisto, Deepak Dumre, Arjun Gharti, Gulsan Jha, Imran Sheikh, Yuvraj Khatri, Max O’Dowd, Dipendra Rawat, Pawan Sarraf, Bipin Sharma, Unish Singh, Sompal Kami (c), Mark Watt, Nandan Yadav, Jaykishan Kolsawala (wk)

JAB vs KAY Outfield Report

The pitch at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground is generally known to be sporting, but recent matches have shown extreme variance. We have seen scores of 200+ (Pokhara vs Karnali) and struggles around 130 (Janakpur vs Lumbini) within days of each other.

Weather-wise, Kirtipur in December offers cool, crisp conditions. Players can expect temperatures to be pleasant, hovering around the late teens to early twenties (Celsius) during the match. However, since this is a 3:45 PM start, dew might only impact the very final stages of the second innings, potentially making the ball skid on better for the chasing side.

Regarding the outfield and Powerplay strategy, the ground usually offers value for shots, but the fielding restrictions will be crucial. Both teams have shown vulnerabilities early on, Karnali with the bat and Janakpur with inconsistent starts. The team that wins the Powerplay battle,aiming for 45-50 runs without losing more than one wicket,will likely control the tempo.

Janakpur vs Karnali Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

While specific head-to-head data for the last five matches is not provided in the current context, the general trend in the league suggests that Janakpur usually enters as the favorite due to better team balance.

JAB vs KAY Prediction

According to cricket analysts Janakpur Bolts have a 51% chance of Winning.

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