DD to take on Salem Spartans in TNPL [X]
Dindigul Dragons will lock horns with SKM Salem Spartans in the sixth match of the ongoing TNPL 2024 at the SCF Cricket Ground, Salem on July 8.
TNPL 2024, DD vs SS: Team Previews
Dindigul Dragons
The Dragons boast a formidable team rich in experience, determined to make their mark this season and lift the trophy. Led by Ravichandran Ashwin, they kicked off the tournament with a victory over Ba11sy Trichy in their opening match.
Shivam Singh starred with the bat in the last game, scoring 78, and alongside R Vimal Khumar, he will look to provide a strong start and challenge the opposition's bowling. Baba Indrajith, one of the most seasoned batters in the tournament, will look to build solid partnerships with Ashwin and Boopathi Kumar.
Their bowling attack is their strong suit, with Ashwin and Varun Chakravarthy bringing the X-factor. The team will expect impactful spells with the new ball from these key players. In their last game, Warrier excelled with both the new and old ball, while Ashwin and Chakravarthy effectively controlled the middle overs, combining for 8-0-40-4, with Ashwin taking three wickets.
SKM Salem Spartans
Salem Spartans finished second-to-last in the 2023 edition and have begun this season similarly, with a loss to the Siechem Madurai Panthers. In their opening game, they left some runs on the table with the bat and struggled early with the ball. Despite the unfavorable result, they showed resilience by taking the game to the final over.
R Kavin and K Vishal Vaidhya made notable contributions in the batting department, but a combined effort from Abishiek Selvakumar, Robin Bist, and Rajendran Vivek will be necessary to overcome Dindigul. On the bowling side, M Poiyamozhi and Aushik Srinivas delivered economical spells.
TNPL 2024, DD vs SS: Match Details & Live Streaming
Information | Details |
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Date & Time | July 8, 7:15 PM IST |
Venue | SCF Cricket Ground, Salem |
Live Streaming & Broadcast | Star Sports Tamil & Fan Code |
TNPL 2024, DD vs SS: SCF Cricket Ground Pitch Report
The pitch at the Salem Cricket Foundation Ground tends to become faster as the game progresses. However, spinners can also find significant turn during the middle and latter stages of the innings. Teams batting first can aim to post scores around 170-180.
TNPL 2024, DD vs SS: Probable Playing XIs
Dindigul Dragons: R Vimal Khumar, Shivam Singh S, G Kishoor, Boopathi V Kumar, C Sarath Kumar, Ravichandran Ashwin, Baba Indrajith (wk), Dinesh Raj, Varun Chakravarthy, VP Diran, Vignesh Puthur
SKM Salem Spartans: R Kavin (wk), Vishal Vaidya, Shijit Chandran (c), S Abishiek, Muhammed Adnan Khan, Rajendran Vivek, Harish Kumar, M. Poiyamozhi, Aushik Srinivas, Sunny Sandhu and Ganesh Moorthi.
TNPL 2024, DD vs SS: Fantoss Fantasy Tips
Role | Players |
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Wicket-keepers | Baba Indrajith, R Kavin |
Batters | Shivam Singh, K Vishal Vaidhya, Boopathi Kumar |
All-rounders | R Ashwin, Harish Kumar |
Bowlers | Varun Chakravarthy, M Poiyamozhi, Sandeep Warrier, Sachin Rathi |
Captain | R Ashwin |
Vice-captain | Shivam Singh |
TNPL 2024, DD vs SS: Winner Prediction
Dindigul has dominated Salem in the past, winning four of the last five matchups in the TNPL. The experience of international players like Ashwin and Chakravarthy will be a big advantage for Dindigul as they start as favourites against Salem.