Shahrukh Khan will lead LKK | Source: Twitter
The first match of the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) 2023 will be played between Lyca Kovai Kings and iDream Tiruppur Tamizhans on Monday, June 12 at SNR College Cricket Ground, Coimbatore.
Chepauk Super Gillies and Lyca Kovai Kings were crowned co-champions of the Tamil Nadu Premier League 2022. Shahrukh Khan, the captain of Lyca Kovai Kings, will be looking to lead his team to another fruitful season, with a squad brimming with young talent and firepower.
In addition to Shahrukh Khan, the presence of Sai Sudarshan, who left a lasting impression with his magnificent batting displays for the Gujarat Titans during the Indian Premier League 2023, adds to the excitement surrounding Lyca Kovai Kings.
iDream Tiruppur Tamizhans, on the other hand, had a somewhat underwhelming season last year, with only three wins out of the seven matches they played. They finished the league stage at the fifth spot on the points table and would be keen to bounce back stronger in this upcoming season and make a mark.
Vijay Shankar had an exceptional season with the Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League 2023, and he aims to carry forward his stellar form into this tournament as well. Additionally, the likes of R Sai Kishore, NS Chaturved, and Vishal Vaidhya will be some other exciting talents to keep an eye on for the Idream Tiruppur Tamizhans.
Match Details
Date and Time: 12 June, 7:00 PM IST
Venue: SNR College Cricket Ground, Coimbatore.
Live Streaming and Broadcast: FanCode & Star Sports Network
Pitch Report
The playing surface at this venue has consistently proven to be spinner-friendly, as we have seen in the last season. Additionally, the team batting first has enjoyed a higher success rate on this ground and hence, it would be prudent for the team winning the toss to opt for the same approach. The average first innings total at this venue lies around 158 runs.
Probable Playing XIs
Lyca Kovai Kings: Shahrukh Khan (c), J Suresh Kumar (wk), Sai Sudharsan, U Mukilesh, Balu Surya, R Divakar, Ram Arvindh, Manimaran Siddharth, Valliappan Yudheeswaran, Atheeq Ur Rahman, Hemcharan P
iDream Tiruppur Tamizhans: Srikkanth Anirudha (c), R Sai Kishore, Alliraj Karuppusamy, K Vishal Vaidhya, Tushar Raheja (wk), Ganeshan Periyaswamy, Vijay Shankar, S Manigandan, Ajith Ram, Radhakrishnan
Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips
Wicket-Keeper: J Suresh Kumar, Tushar Raheja
Batters: Shahrukh Khan, K Vishal Vaidhya, Sai Sudharsan
All-Rounders: Vijay Shankar, R Vivek, Kiran Akash
Bowlers: M Mohammed, Manimaran Siddharth, R Sai Kishore
Captain: Sai Sudharsan
Vice-Captain: Vijay Shankar
Prediction
When it comes to overall team composition, Lyca Kovai Kings seem to have a better balance than iDream Tiruppur Tamizhans, which should give them the upper hand in this match.