Nepal Tri-Nation ODI Series, 2020: Match 3, Nepal vs United States of America – Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 2nd game of the 2020 Nepal Tri-Nation ODI Series part of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 will be played between Nepal and United States of America (USA) at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur.

The match starts at 9:30 AM local time (3:45 AM GMT) (9:15 AM IST). This game can be viewed on Kantipur TV in Nepal. Live streaming available on Fan code website/app in India and on the Kantipur TV YouTube Channel in other countries.

Preview:

Nepal suffered a close defeat in the previous game against Oman. They would be eager to taste their first win in ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2. In batting, they have Sharad Vesawkar, Dipender Singh Aree and Paras Khadka, who will look to come up with some brilliant performances for their team against the USA. In the previous game, Karan KC took a four-wicket haul and he will look to continue with his influential form with the ball.

The USA is currently leading the charts with 12 points. Their players are in good form that has helped the USA in performing well in the tournament. They boast of a strong batting line up that comprises of Xavier Marshall, Steven Taylor and Monank Patel, who have done a great job with the bat. On the other hand, their bowlers have managed to produce good performances with the ball. And, in the upcoming contest, their main aim will be to consolidate their position in the points table.

Weather Condition/Report:

It will be a cloudy day with some probability of rain on the match day. Moreover, if it rains then it might also affect the length of the match. The wind is expected to blow at a rate of 7 to 9 km/hr whereas the temperature is expected to deviate between 4 and 16 Degree Celsius throughout the day according to Accuweather.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The track at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground is expected to offer a good battle between bat and ball. This venue has hosted two games so far in which both the teams have managed to go past 190 runs in their respective games. The spinners will be having their say as they are expected to get a lot of turn from the wicket. The side winning the toss will look to field first to be on a safer side.

Average first innings score: 205 (ODI played at this venue)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 1, Lost – 1

Team News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Nepal:

Gyanendra Malla (C), Binod Bhandari (WK), Paras Khadka, Dipendra Singh Airee, Sharad Vesawkar, Rohit Kumar Paudel, Arif Sheikh, Abinash Bohora, Karan KC, Sandeep Lamichhane, Sushan Bhari

Bench – Lalit Narayan Rajbanshi, Kamal Singh Aireee, Kushal Malla.

United States of America:

Ian Holland, Xavier Marshall, Steven Taylor, Aaron Jones, Monank Patel, Akshay Homraj (WK), Karima Gore/Cameron Stevenson, Saurabh Netravalkar (C), Timil Patel, Elmore Hutchinson, Rusty Theron.

Bench – Nosthush Kenjige, Nisarg Patel, Karima Gore/Cameron Stevenson

Top Picks:

Aaron Jones has done an impressive job with the bat. He is the leading run-scorer with 358 runs in nine games studded with three half-centuries. He will be a hot favourite pick for any Dream11 Fantasy team. Sharad Vesawkar will also be a vital pick, who scored a brilliant fifty in the previous game against Oman. Karan KC took a four-wicket haul in the previous game. The users can pick him if he fits into their dream11 team.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain – Steven Taylor, Aaron Jones, Cameron Stevenson.

Vice-Captain – Dipendra Singh Airee, Paras Khadka, Ian Holland.

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Monank Patel

Batters – Xavier Marshall, Aaron Jones (C), Gyanendra Malla, Sharad Vesawkar

All-Rounders – Ian Holland, Dipendra Singh Airee, Paras Khadka (VC)

Bowlers – Sandeep Lamichhane, Saurabh Netravalkar, Cameron Stevenson

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Monank Patel, Akshay Homraj

Batters – Xavier Marshall, Aaron Jones, Gyanendra Malla, Steven Taylor (C)

All-Rounders – Dipendra Singh Airee (VC), Timil Patel

Bowlers – Sandeep Lamichhane, Rusty Theron, Cameron Stevenson

Expert Advice:

The users can go with the combination of one wicketkeeper, four batsmen, three all-rounders and three bowlers. Try to pick spinners as they will get spin-friendly conditions in the match.

Probable Winners:

USA team is expected to win the game against the hosts.

*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.