TNPL 2023, NRK vs DD | Match Preview, Pitch Report, Predicted XIs, Fantasy Tips & Prediction
Dindigul Dragons players celebrate a wicket (Twitter)
In the second match of a TNPL double-header on July 1, Nellai Royal Kings will square up against the Dindigul Dragons in Tirunelveli. The match marks the sixth fixture for both teams this season, and a win here for either side will confirm their qualification for the playoffs.
A high-flying Nellai Royal Kings unit is only behind table-toppers Lyca Kovai Kings on the TNPL 2023 points table. They have secured four wins out of their five fixtures so far, with their only defeat coming against the IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans by seven wickets. Interestingly, all their four wins have come while chasing, thus maintaining a perfect record upon fielding first.
Meanwhile, Dindigul Dragons have also registered four wins from their five matches. However, they are placed a rung below the Royal Kings owing to their slightly inferior net run rate. They defeated the IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans by eight wickets in their recent outing, thus overcoming their listless performance against Lyca Kovai Kings in their previous game.
Match Details
Date and Time: July 1, 7:15 PM IST
Venue: Indian Cement Company Ground, Tirunelveli
Live Streaming and Broadcast: FanCode & Star Sports Network
Pitch Report
The pitch rolled at the Indian Cement Company Ground is expected to be favourable for spinners, while batters can gain some assistance upon settling in. The average first innings T20 score at the venue of late has been 149. The captain winning the toss might opt to field first, considering the chasing sides have a superior track record here, winning 52 per cent of all T20 matches played.
Probable Playing XIs
Nellai Royal Kings: Arun Karthik (c), Ajitesh Guruswamy (wk), Rithik Easwaran, Sonu Yadav, P Sugendhiran, Laxmesha Suryaprakash, Lakshay Jain S, NS Harish, M Poiyamozhi, Sandeep Warrier and S Mohan Prasath.
Dindigul Dragons: Baba Indrajith (c & wk), Aditya Ganesh, Shivam Singh, Boopathi Kumar, C Sarath Kumar, Suboth Bhati, P Saravana Kumar, M Mathivannan, Varun Chakaravarthy, G Kishoor and Aushik Srinivas.
Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips
Wicketkeeper: Arun Karthik, Baba Indrajith
Batters: Laxmesha Suryaprakash, Shivam Singh, Adithya Ganesh
All-Rounders: P Saravana Kumar, Sonu Yadav
Bowlers: Lakshay Jain S, Varun Chakaravarthy, Suboth Bhati, M Poiyamozhi
Captain: Baba Indrajith
Vice-Captain: Varun Chakaravarthy
Prediction
In a match between the equals, Nellai Royal Kings will likely emerge as victorious over the Dindigul Dragons.
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