TNPL 2022 | RTW vs LKK | Preview, Prediction, Probable XI, CREX XI

Ruby Trichy Warriors will have a go at Lyca Kovai Kings in the 15th match of the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) 2022. The game will be contested at the SNR College Cricket Ground in Coimbatore on Sunday, July 10. 

Ruby Trichy Warriors kicked off their tournament campaign with a victory but couldn't carry their winning momentum in their next two games. With just one win from three overall appearances, they are currently reeling at the second last spot in the TNPL standings.  

Speaking of Shahrukh Khan-led Lyca Kovai Kings, the side after succumbing to two back-to-back defeats in their first two games, finally got off the mark in their previous fixture. 

The Kings steamrolled the Salem Spartans by 8 wickets to register their first win of the season. With two points to their credit, LKK is placed fifth in the points table, owing to their better net run rate. 

Heading into their next game, while Ruby Trichy Warriors aim to bring their winning campaign back on track, Lyca Kovai Kings, meanwhile, will look to extend their winning streak in the ongoing tournament. 

All in all, with both units, consisting of star T20 players, keen to get a win under their belts, a thrilling T20 contest awaits in Coimbatore. 

Match Details

Match: Ruby Trichy Warriors vs Lyca Kovai Kings, Match 15

Venue: SNR College Cricket Ground, Coimbatore

Date & Time: July 10 at 7:15 PM IST & Local Time

Live Streaming: Voot App and Star Sports Network   

Pitch Report 

It’s a new venue for the T20 contest and not much information is available about this. Having said that, the wicket here, like other surfaces in Tamil Nadu, will assist the spinners more. Since the players aren’t aware of the playing conditions here, whoever wins the toss should ideally opt to bowl first. 

Key Performers 

Ruby Trichy Warriors

Adithya Ganesh: The experienced campaigner from RTW has amassed 80 runs in 3 innings and currently leads the run chart for his side. 

Amith Sathvik: The 27-year-old has been a consistent run-getter for the Warriors. He has so far, compiled 79 runs in 3 innings.  

Lyca Kovai Kings

Suresh Kumar: He played a key role in LKK's first win of the season against Salem Spartans. His knock of 64 runs off just 43 balls helped Kovai Kings overwhelm the target with ease. Overall in this tournament, he has scored 147 runs from 3 innings at an average of 49. 

Shahrukh Khan: He has been the standout performer for his side with the ball, picking up 6 wickets in 3 innings at an economy of 7.25. He has also scored 29 runs with the bat.  

Probable Playing XI 

Ruby Trichy Warriors: Amit Sathvik, Adithya Ganesh (wk), N Niranjan, Nidhish Rajagopal, Muhammed Adnan Khan, M Mathivannan, Ajay Krishna, Santosh Shiv, P Saravana Kumar, Rahil Shah (c), M Poiyamozhi

Lyca Kovai Kings: Ganga Sridhar Raju, J Suresh Kumar (wk), Sai Sudharsan, Shijit Chandran, Shahrukh Khan (c), Abhishek Tanwar, Balu Surya, R Divakar, U Mukilesh, S Ajith Ram, Krishnamoorthy Vignesh 

CREX XI Suggestion

Wicket-Keeper: J Suresh Kumar, Amit Sathvik 

Batters: Ganga Sridhar Raju, Nidhish Rajagopal, Sai Sudharsan

All-Rounders: Shahrukh Khan, Abhishek Tanwar, Ajay Krishna

Bowlers: P Saravana Kumar, M Poiyamozhi, Krishnamoorthy Vignesh 

Captain: Sai Sudharsan

Vice-Captain: Ajay Krishna