TNPL 2022 | SMP vs NRK | Preview, Prediction, Probable XI, CREX XI
The league leaders Nellai Royal Kings will go head-to-head against the second-placed Siechem Madurai Panthers in the 10th match of the ongoing edition of Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) 2022. The T20 thriller will be contested at NPR College Ground, Dindigul on Tuesday, July 5.
The Royals Kings are having a dream run in the tournament as they have notched up a hat-trick of victories in the three matches they have played so far.
They kicked off their season with a thrilling Super Over win over Cheapauk Super Gillies, and followed it up with 5-wickets and 8-wickets wins over Salem Spartans and Dindigul Dragons respectively.
Siechem Madurai Panthers, on the other hand, are experiencing a similar fate in the tournament, as they too have won both of their opening fixtures and are yet to be beaten in the tournament.
They outclassed Lyca Kovai Kings by 2 wickets in their most recent encounter and will aim to keep their campaign on track when they face the tenacious Nellai Royal Kings in their next fixture.
Match Details
Match: Nellai Royal Kings vs Siechem Madurai Panthers, Match 10
Venue: NPR College Ground, Dindigul
Date & Time: July 5 at 7:15 PM IST & Local Time
Live Streaming: Voot App and Star Sports Network
Pitch Report
The pitch at NPR College Ground is expected to provide a lot of support to the spinners in the middle overs and they might be able to put the batters on the backfoot. It isn't a high-scoring venue as we have seen on the last three occasions. The team winning the toss might look to bat first.
Key Performers
Nellai Royal Kings
R Sanjay Yadav: The Mumbai Indians' new recruit has been a match-winner for the Royal Kings so far. He is currently the leading run-scorer of the tournament with 142 runs in 3 innings and the highest wicket-taker for his side with 4 wickets in his kitty.
L Suryaprakash: The 32-year-old has garnered 97 runs in 3 matches so far and is one of the top contributors with the bat for NRK. He was pretty unlucky in the last match against Dindigul Dragons, registering a four-ball duck and must be looking to bounce back stronger in this match.
Siechem Madurai Panthers
NS Chaturved: The skipper of the Panthers led the team from the front in the last match against Lyca Kovai Kings, hammering 45-ball 75. He would aim to replicate it against the table-toppers on Monday.
Kiran Akash: He is the leading wicket-taker of SMP, having picked up five wickets in two innings. He claimed a three-wicket haul in the opening fixture against Chepauk Super Gillies and followed it by bagging two wickets against LKK.
Probable Playing XI
Nellai Royal Kings: Laxmesha Suryaprakash, Sri Neranjan, Baba Aparajith, Baba Indrajith (c & wk), Sanjay Yadav, G Ajitesh, Jitendra Kumar, M Shajahan, NS Harish, V Athisayaraj Davidson, Arya Yohan Menon
Siechem Madurai Panthers: V Aaditya, Arun Karthik (wk), Balchander Anirudh, NS Chaturved (c), Jagatheesan Kousik, K Rajkumar, Varun Chakaravarthy, Sunny Sandhu, R Silambarasan, Kiran Akash, Aushik Srinivas
CREX XI Suggestion
Wicket-Keeper: Arun Karthik
Batters: Laxmesha Suryaprakash, Balchander Anirudh, NS Chaturved
All-Rounders: Baba Aparajith, Jagatheesan Kousik, Sanjay Yadav
Bowlers: Kiran Akash, R Silambarasan, V Athisayaraj Davidson, Varun Chakaravarthy
Captain: Sanjay Yadav
Vice-Captain: NS Chaturved
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