TNPL 2022 | SMP vs RTW | Preview, CREX XI

Ruby Trichy Warriors, who are already out of the playoffs contention will battle it out against the already qualified side Siechem Madurai Panthers in the 27th fixture of the TNPL 2022. 

The journey so far

The match will be contested at Salem Cricket Foundation on Sunday, July 24. Incidentally, this is also the penultimate league match of the TNPL 2022 before the knockout matches start next week. 


Ruby Trichy Warriors struggled throughout the season as they have failed to perform as a unit. Having won just two of their six matches, they are currently languishing at the second last spot on the points table. 


Speaking of Siechem Madurai Panthers, the team succumbed to a 53-run defeat at the hands of IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans in their most recent fixture. With four wins from six matches, they currently occupy the third position in the standings.  

Key Players: 


Arun Karthik, the experienced Madurai batter is the team’s highest run-scorer with 241 runs in just 6 innings at a strike rate of 140.12. 


Murali Vijay is leading the most-runs chart for Ruby Trichy Warriors with 224 runs in four innings with 121 being his highest score.


Kiran Akash, the right-arm medium pacer is leading the most-wickets chart for Siechem Madurai Panthers with ten wickets in five matches this season.

Match Details:


Venue: SCF Cricket Ground, Salem, India 


Date & Time: July 24 at 3:15 PM IST & Local Time


Live Streaming: Voot App and Star Sports Network   

Pitch Report:


The pitch at Salem has been on the slower side with plenty of assistance for both pacers and spinners. Batters can utilize the field restrictions to accumulate runs. Both teams will look to the chase with 140 being the par score at the venue.

CREX XI Suggestion:


Wicket-Keepers: Arun Karthik, Amith Sathvik

Batters: Murali Vijay, Nidish Rajagopal, NS Chaturved

All-Rounders: Ajay K Krishna, Sunny Sandhu

Bowlers: Rahil Shah, Kiran Akash, Varun Chakravarthy, Ragupathy Silambarasan 


Captain: Arun Karthik

Vice-Captain: Ajay K Krishna

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