TNPL 2022 | SS vs RTW | Preview, CREX XI

The upcoming T20 fixture in TNPL 2022 will see the two bottom-placed sides – Salem Spartans and Ruby Trichy Warriors going head-to-head against each other. 


The match is all set to be played on Thursday, July 21st at SCF Cricket Ground, Salem, India. 


Both sides have failed to perform as a unit in the tournament and are currently languishing at the bottom of the points table. 


It's all curtains for the Murugan Ashwin-led Salem Spartans, who have lost all of the five matches they played this season. 


Speaking of the Ruby Trichy Warriors, the team have lost four of their five matches and are placed just above the Spartans in the TNPL standings. With just two points to their name, they are already out of contention to make it to the playoffs. 


The Salem Spartans might not have a chance of qualifying for the playoffs themselves, but they will be looking to ruin the Warriors' party, who will be playing their remaining fixtures with a view to salvage some pride. 

Key Players 


  • Murali Vijay scored a sensational ton (121) in the previous match against Nellai Royal Kings. He is the leading run-scorer for Ruby Trichy Warriors this season, having piled up 224 runs in 4 innings at an average of 56 and a strike rate of 172.31. 


  • Hari Gopinath is the leading run-scorer for Salem Spartans, having scored 113 runs in 5 innings this season at an average of 22.60 and a strike rate of 134.52.  


  • G Kishoor is the leading wicket-taker for Salem Spartans this season and has picked 6 wickets in 4 innings with an economy of 9.92. 

Match Details 


  • Venue: SCF Cricket Ground, Salem, India

  • Date & Time: July 21 at 7:15 PM IST & Local Time

  • Live Streaming: Voot App and Star Sports Network 


Pitch Report 


The first match played at this venue was a low-scoring one with the team batting first struggling to rack up runs but the track eased out in the second half of the game. 


Both pacers and spinners received a decent amount of help from the surface and we can expect another low-scoring clash here on Thursday. 

CREX XI Suggestion 


Wicket-Keeper: Adithya Ganesh, Amith Sathvik

Batters: Murali Vijay, Hari Gopinath, S Abishiek

All-Rounders: Daryl Sunder Ferrario, Ajay Krishna

Bowlers: Rahil Shah, Murugan Ashwin, G Kishoor, P Saravana Kumar


Captain: Daryl Sunder Ferrario

Vice-Captain: Ajay Krishna