NEP vs CAN Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Injury Updates & Pitch Report For 1st ODI

This marks the first-ever ODI encounter between the two nations.

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Updated - 08 Feb 2024, 02:01 IST

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Nepal (NEP) is set to take on Canada (CAN) in the inaugural ODI match of their three-game series, scheduled for Thursday, February 7, at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. This marks the first-ever ODI encounter between the two nations.

Canada recently participated in a tri-series against Malaysia and Hong Kong, dominating the group stage with victories in all matches. However, they faced defeat in the final against Malaysia, who successfully chased down a target of 244 runs in a rain-affected match, securing a three-wicket win.

Nepal's most recent ODI fixture was against India in the Asia Cup, where India claimed victory by 10 wickets. Following the conclusion of the series against Canada, Nepal is slated to compete in the CWC League 2 from February 15 to 24 against Namibia and the Netherlands. The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has announced separate squads for these two series, with Rohit Paudel named as the captain for both.

Notably, players such as Dipendra Singh Airee, Karan KC, Arjun Saud, and Gulshan Jha have been rested for the Canada series. Rohit Paudel will lead the team, with Surya Tamang, Pawan Sarraf, and Rijan Dhakal featuring in both squads. Several players who showcased promising performances in the recent PM National Cup tournament have also earned spots in the squad for the upcoming fixtures.

Match Information

Nepal vs Canada, Match 1

Canada Tour of Nepal, 8 Feb 2024, Thur, 9:00 AM IST ,Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur

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Weather Report

Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur

Clouds

14.6Ā°C

77% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Nepal

L
W
L
W
W

Canada

L
W
W
W
NR

Players Stats in current Series

1

Anil Kumar Sah

NEP - wk

162 Runs

2Ā Matches

2

Bhim Sharki

NEP - bat

141 Runs

3Ā Matches

102 Runs

3Ā Matches

95 Runs

3Ā Matches

5

Nicholas Kirton

CAN - bat

91 Runs

3Ā Matches

6

Aaron Johnson

CAN - bat

89 Runs

3Ā Matches

1

Anil Kumar Sah

NEP - wk

112.50

2Ā Matches

2

Sompal Kami

NEP - bowl

109.09

2Ā Matches

3

104.17

2Ā Matches

4

Saad Zafar

CAN - bat

102.63

3Ā Matches

5

Aaron Johnson

CAN - bat

102.30

3Ā Matches

6

Dillon Heyliger

CAN - bowl

100.00

2Ā Matches

6 Wkts

3Ā Matches

2

Kushal Malla

NEP - all

5 Wkts

3Ā Matches

3

Ishwarjot Sohi

CAN - bat

4 Wkts

2Ā Matches

4

Saad Zafar

CAN - bat

3 Wkts

3Ā Matches

5

Lalit Rajbanshi

NEP - bowl

3 Wkts

2Ā Matches

6

Hemanta Dhami

NEP - bowl

3 Wkts

1Ā Match

3.21

3Ā Matches

2

3.36

3Ā Matches

3

Saad Zafar

CAN - bat

3.97

3Ā Matches

4

Lalit Rajbanshi

NEP - bowl

4.00

2Ā Matches

5

Kushal Malla

NEP - all

4.13

3Ā Matches

6

4.67

1Ā Match

Probable Playing XI

Nepal

Asif Sheikh (wk), Anil Kumar, K Bhurtel, Rohit Kumar Paudel (C), Kushal Malla, Aarif Sheikh, B Sharki, P Sarraf, Sompal Kami, Lalit Rajbanshi, S Tamang

Bench : Arjun Saud, Dev Khanal, S Jora, Dipendra Singh Airee, Pratis GC, Aakash Chand, Gulshan Kumar Jha, R Dhakal, Hemanta Dhami, M Dhakal

Canada

SA Wijeratne (wk), Shreyas Movva, Pargat Singh, NR Kirton, Dillon Heyliger, Harsh Thaker, Aaron Johnson, Dilpreet Bajwa, Saad Zafar (C), N Dutta, Uday Bhagwan

Bench : NS Dhaliwal, Udaybir Walia, A Hundal, Shahid Ahmadzai, Sahib Malhotra, Y Samra, IS Sohi, JOA Gordon, Kaleem Sana

Injury and availability news

(Will be added when there is an update)

Pitch Report

The pitch at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur is expected to offer significant assistance to the bowlers, with spinners potentially playing a dominant role. In recent ODI matches at this venue, the average first innings total has been around 191 runs. Notably, teams bowling first have secured victory in three out of the last five matches here. Therefore, the toss-winning team in this upcoming match might opt to field.

20%

Pace Bowling

80%

Spin Bowling

20%

Batting Pitch

191

Average Score

80%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

7.5
C

Anil Kumar Sah NEP | WK

He showcased his batting prowess in the recently concluded PM National Cup, emerging as the tournament's leading run-scorer with an impressive tally of 386 runs from nine matches, averaging 42.88.

8.5
C

Dillon Heyliger CAN | BOWL

He stood out as the top wicket-taker, claiming six wickets in two matches at a remarkable average of 8.83 in the Hong Kong Tri Series.

8

Pawan Sarraf NEP | ALL

He demonstrated his batting skills in the PM National Cup, accumulating 329 runs across nine outings at an average of 42.88.

8

Surya Tamang NEP | BOWL

He excelled with the ball in the PM National Cup, finishing as the leading wicket-taker with 30 scalps from nine matches, boasting an exceptional average of 8.20.

7.5

Pargat Singh CAN | BAT

He made significant contributions with the bat in the Hong Kong Tri-Series, amassing 132 runs at a stellar average of 66 and an impressive strike rate of 106.45.

8

Harsh Thaker CAN | ALL

He scored 17 runs and took two wickets in his last outing in the Hong Kong Tri-Series.

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7

Aarif Sheikh

NEP | BAT

He has scored more than 30 runs only once in his last five outings and can be avoided for this match.

7

Shreyas Movva

CAN | WK

He is yet to make his ODI debut and can be left out of fantasy teams.

Last Updated On - Feb 7 2024 2:01 AM

Players
11/11

Team 1

NEP

4 : 7

CAN

Credits Left
12/100

Head To Head
Anil Kumar Sah
C

7.5

Nicholas Kirton

8.5

Pargat Singh

7.5

Aaron Johnson

8.5

Pawan Sarraf
VC

8

Sompal Kami

8

Harsh Thaker

8

Dilpreet Bajwa

7.5

Surya Tamang

8

Dillon Heyliger

8.5

Nikhil Dutta

8

Players
11/11

Team 1

NEP

3 : 8

CAN

Credits Left
12/100

Mega League
Anil Kumar Sah

7.5

Nicholas Kirton

8.5

Pargat Singh

7.5

Aaron Johnson

8.5

Sompal Kami

8

Harsh Thaker

8

Dilpreet Bajwa

7.5

Saad Zafar

8

Surya Tamang
VC

8

Dillon Heyliger
C

8.5

Nikhil Dutta

8

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