TNPL 2022 | LKK vs ITT | Preview, CREX XI

Lyca Kovai Kings will be eager to return to winning ways when they take on IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans in another exciting TNPL encounter at SNR College Cricket Ground, Coimbatore on Saturday, July 16.

The Journey so far


Lyca Kovai Kings have so far experienced a topsy-turvy campaign in the ongoing edition of the Tamil Nadu Premier League, winning just two of their five games.


From here on, they must win their remaining two matches to keep their chances alive in the competition. Currently, they occupy the fourth spot in the TNPL standings with 4 points.


Speaking of IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans, the team has maintained a 50% winning record in the tournament, winning two out of the four games they played. While their bowling attack has been terrific so far, they will be expecting their batters to come good as well. 

Key Performers: 


  • J Suresh Kumar has been LKK's best batter, scoring valuable runs at the top of the order. So far, he has amassed 194 runs in 5 while averaging 38.80. 

  • Abhishek Tanwar, the right-arm fast bowler from LKK is currently leading the bowling charts of the tournament with 11 wickets in 4 innings.

  • Shahrukh Khan, the hard-hitting batter has come really good with the ball this season, picking up 8 wickets in 5 innings at an economy of 8.63. He has also contributed 104 runs with the willow. 

Also read: Rohit Sharma backs under-fire Virat Kohli

Match Details

Venue: SNR College Cricket Ground, Coimbatore

Date & Time: July 16 at 3:15 PM IST & Local Time

Live Streaming: Voot App and Star Sports Network   


Pitch Report


  • The fast bowlers will get some help with the new ball in the early phase of the game.  

  • There will be some turn available for the spinners as well. Both teams will look to chase after winning the toss, with 150-160 being a par total at this venue.


CREX XI Suggestion 

Wicket-Keeper: J Suresh Kumar 

Batters: S Aravind, Sai Sudharsan, Ganga Sridhar Raju

All-Rounders: M Mohammed, Maan K Bafna, Shahrukh Khan, Abhishek Tanwar

Bowlers: Aswin Crist, S Ajith Ram, S Mohan Prasath 


Captain: Shahrukh Khan

Vice-Captain: Abhishek Tanwar


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