TNPL 2022 | DD vs SS | Preview, CREX XI

With their play-off hopes whisked out, both Salem Spartans and Dindigul Dragons will be keen to end their TNPL season on a winning note when the two teams face each other in the final league stage match of the tournament. 

Murugan Ashwin's Spartans never really clicked as a team in the tournament, losing all six matches they have played to date this season. Speaking of Dindigul Dragons, they have had an inconsistent season, losing four of their six matches.    

Since both the rock bottom teams have been eliminated from the playoffs race, their sole purpose while featuring in this fixture would be to play for the proverbial pride. 

Key Performers

C Hari Nishaanth, the young Dindigul all-rounder has notched up 172 runs with the bat this season while with the ball he has got 2 wickets. 

Vishal Vaidhya is the leading run-scorer for Dindigul Dragons this season and has made 196 runs in 6 matches at an average of 39.20 and a strike rate of 134.25. 

M Silambarasan, with 7 wickets in 6 matches and an economy being less than 7, leads the bowling charts for Dindigul Dragons. 

G Kishoor is the leading wicket-taker for Salem Spartans with six wickets from four innings. It also includes a sensational three-wicket haul against Siechem Madurai Panthers. 

Match Details 

Venue: SCF Cricket Ground, Salem, India 

Date & Time: July 24 at 7:15 PM IST & Local Time

Live Streaming: Voot App and Star Sports Network 

Pitch Report 

The surface at the SCF Cricket Ground in Salem is likely to be a balanced one. The spinners will have an upper hand in the middle overs while pacers can vary their pace to reap rewards at this venue. A total of 140-150 could be par here. 

CREX XI Suggestion

Wicket-Keeper: R Kavin

Batters: Rajendran Vivek, K Vishal Vaidya, KH Gopinath

All-Rounders: Karaparambil Monish, Hari Nishanth, Daryl Ferrario, Ravi Karthikeyan,

Bowlers: Rangaraj Suthesh, M Silambarasan, G Kishoor 

Captain: Hari Nishanth 

Vice-Captain: Daryl Ferrario