TNPL 2022 | Qualifier 2 | LKK vs NRK | Preview, CREX 11

Shivani Shukla


Lyca Kovai Kings set to take on Nellai Royal Kings in Qualifier 2 of the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) 2022 on Friday, July 29. 

image-l666f38hLyca Kovai Kings captain Shahrukh Khan at his groove


The winner of this match will meet the three-time champions Chepauk Super Gillies in the summit clash, set to be played on Sunday (July 31). 

The Shahrukh Khan-led Kovai Kings played a terrific brand of cricket in the last few days, including Eliminator, where they outclassed Siechem Madurai Panthers to make it to the second Qualifier. 

Nellai Royal Kings, on the other hand, couldn't get over the line in the first Qualifier against the Chepauk Super Gillies and they will be looking to turn around their fortunes in this all-important clash. 


Key Performers

  • R Sanjay Yadav is the leading run-scorer for NRK this season. He has hammered 397 runs in 8 matches at an average of 99.25 and a strike rate of 183.30. The power-hitting all-rounder has also got six wickets to his name. 
  • Baba Aparajith has accumulated 352 runs in 8 matches at an average of 58.67 and a strike rate of 146.06. He is the second highest run-getter for the Royal Kings.
  • J Suresh Kumar has scored 372 runs in 8 matches at an average of 62 and a strike rate of 158.30. He is one of the key players for Lyca Kovai Kings in the top order and is expected to play a vital role in this game. 
  • Abhishek Tanwar is the leading wicket-taker for Kovai Kings. He has taken 15 wickets in seven matches at an economy of 7.08, and a strike rate of 13.  

Match Details 

Venue: SNR College Cricket Ground, Coimbatore
Date & Time: July 29 at 7:15 PM IST & Local Time
Live Streaming: Voot App and Star Sports Network  

Pitch Report: The pitch at SNR College Ground is a balanced one with equal support for both batters and the bowlers. The average first innings score at this venue is around 150 runs and chasing sides have won the majority of matches here. 

CREX XI Suggestion 

Wicket-keeper: J Suresh Kumar
Batters: Sai Sudharsan, Shijit Chandran, Laxmesha Suryaprakash
All-Rounders: Abhishek Tanwar, Shahrukh Khan, Sanjay Yadav
Bowlers: Balu Surya, S Ajith Ram, K Easwaran, NS Harish

Captain: Sanjay Yadav
Vice-Captain: Shahrukh Khan