Sonu Yadav picks five-wicket-haul in TNPL 2024 season (X.com)
It's time for a Saturday blockbuster double header in the Tamil Nadu Premier League 2024, and for the second game of the evening, Lyca Kovai Kings will face Nellai Royal Kings at the SNR College Cricket Ground in Coimbatore from 7.15 PM IST.
LKK vs NRK: Team Previews
Lyca Kovai Kings
Defending champions Lyca Kovai Kings are undefeated this TNPL 2024 edition, having won two in two. However, the previous game against Tiruppur Tamizhans nearly fell out of their grip until M Mohammed successfully defended 10 runs off the final over to steer Lyca to a 1-run thrilling victory.
Chasing 161 runs total, Tushar Raheja kept Tamizhans in the driver's seat with an 81 (57) knock. However, things went downhill following Raheja and Mohamed Ali's wicket. M Mohammed bowled the final over brilliantly to help Kovai snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.
Overall, Lyca Kovai Kings have had a dream start to the tournament and they must continue the momentum to advance to playoffs.
Nellai Royal Kings
Meanwhile, the Nellai Royal Kings have witnessed a similar trajectory and have won both of the games they have played until now.
The previous game against the Spartans was a complete team effort from Nellai. After Sonu Yadav picked a majestic fifer, Ajitesh Guruswamy and Laxmesha Suryaprakash led the chase with 40+ scores each.
Nellai Royal Kings successfully finished the chase with 7 balls to spare and advanced to the top of the table with a healthy run rate.
NRK have come across as a much more balanced and strong unit this TNPL 2024 season. The Saturday evening game will be a power packed show where fans will witness the top 2 teams of the season battle it out to reclaim supremacy.
LKK vs NRK: Match Details & Live Streaming
Information | Details |
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Date & Time | July 13th, 7.15 PM IST |
Venue | SNR College Cricket Ground, Coimbatore |
Live Streaming & Broadcast | Fancode & Star Sports Tamil |
LKK vs NRK: SNR College Cricket Ground Pitch Report
The TNPL 2024 season's Coimbatore leg will begin on Saturday. The pitch is expected to be balanced, hard, and dry. Moreover, Coimbatore's weather, which is currently rainy, can lead to a wet outfield. Given dew is a factor, chasing appears to be an ideal choice.
LKK vs NRK: Probable Playing XIs
Lyca Kovai Kings: S Sujay, J Suresh Kumar (wk), Balasubramaniam Sachin, Shahrukh Khan (c), U Mukilesh, Ram Arvindh, Atheeq Ur Rahman, M Mohammed, Manimaran Siddharth, Jhatavedh Subramanyan, Valliappan Yudheeswaran
Nellai Royal Kings: Arun Karthik (c), RS Mokit Hariharan, Ajitesh Guruswamy, Nidhish Rajagopal, SJ Arun Kumar, Rithik Easwaran (wk), Sonu Yadav, S Mohan Prasath, NS Harish, R Silambarasan, Emmanuel Cherian
LKK vs NRK: Fantoss Fantasy Tips
Roles | Players |
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Wicket-Keeper | Rithik Easwaran |
Batters | Balasubramaniam Sachin, S Sujay, Arun Karthik, Ajitesh Guruswamy |
All-Rounders | Shahrukh Khan, NS Harish |
Bowlers | Sonu Yadav, S Mohan Prasath, Manimaran Siddharth, Jhatavedh Subramanyan |
Captain | Shahrukh Khan |
Vice Captain | Sonu Yadav |
LKK vs NRK: Winner Prediction
In the upcoming battle of titans between Nellai Royals Kings and Lyca Kovai Kings, the defending champions, i.e., the LKK, are most likely to emerge victorious.