Shahrukh Khan in action in TNPL | Source: Twitter
The ninth match of the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) 2023 will be played between Lyca Kovai Kings and Chepauk Super Gillies on Monday, June 19 at NPR College Ground, Dindigul.
Lyca Kovai Kings started their tournament with a resounding victory, defeating IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans by 70 runs. However, their winning momentum was halted in their subsequent match against Nellai Royal Kings, as they narrowly lost by four wickets in a thrilling encounter that went down to the wire.
Chepauk Super Gillies, on the other hand, picked up right where they left off in the previous season, registering back-to-back wins at the start of this season. They started with a thumping 52-run victory over Salem Spartans. They then continued their winning streak by comfortably chasing down the target against IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans, registering an easy seven wickets win.
With an impeccable start, the Super Gillies have claimed the top spot in the points table with four points in their account. Meanwhile, the Kovai Kings are currently positioned fourth in the league standings, eager to improve their standing as the tournament progresses.
Match Details
Date and Time: 19 June, 7:00 PM IST
Venue: NPR College Ground, Dindigul
Live Streaming and Broadcast: FanCode & Star Sports Network
Pitch Report
The Dindigul pitch seems to offer a balanced playing surface, ensuring a fair battle between batters and bowlers. Spinners are expected to be particularly effective, causing chaos with their guile and turn. In the initial overs, pacers will find support from the pitch. Considering the conditions, the team winning the toss will likely opt to bowl first.
Predicted Playing XI
Lyca Kovai Kings: B Sachin, J Suresh Kumar (wk), Sai Sudharsan, Ram Arvindh, U Mukilesh, Shahrukh Khan (c), M Mohammed, Kiran Akash, Manimaran Siddharth, Jhatavedh Subramanyan, K Gowtham Thamarai Kannan
Chepauk Super Gillies: N Jagadeesan (c & wk), Baba Aparajith, S Harish Kumar, Sanjay Yadav, Rajagopal Sathish, Uthirasamy Sasidev, Rahil Shah, Rocky Bhasker, Ramalingam Rohit, M Silambarasan, M Viju Arul
Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips
Wicket-Keeper: N Jagadeesan, J Suresh Kumar
Batters: Shahrukh Khan, Sanjay Yadav, Sai Sudharsan
All-Rounders: Baba Aparajith, Kiran Akash, Harish S Kumar
Bowlers: Rahil Shah, M Silambarasan, M Mohammed
Captain: Sai Sudharsan
Vice-Captain: Sanjay Yadav
Prediction
Although both teams appear to be evenly matched on paper, the Chepauk Super Gillies are poised to gain an edge, particularly as they enter the game after two successive victories, which fuels their confidence.
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