TNPL 2022 | Final | CSG vs LKK | Preview, CREX 11

Lyca Kovai Kings will be aiming to clinch their maiden TNPL title as they are set to take on three-time champions Chepauk Super Gillies in the summit clash of the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) 2022 on Sunday, July 31. 

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The Chepauk-based franchise is heading into the TNPL final after handing the Nellai Royal Kings (NRK) a five-wickets shellacking in the first Qualifier. 

Speaking of Lyca Kovai Kings, the Shahrukh Khan-led outfit secured their place in the finals after brushing aside the table-toppers Nellai Royal Kings by two-wickets in the second Qualifier. 

With both sides eyeing the coveted TNPL trophy, a blockbuster T20 contest beckons at SNR College Cricket Ground, Coimbatore on Sunday.

Key Players

J Suresh Kumar, the LKK opener has been in scintillating form this season, accumulating 393 runs in 9 matches at an average of 56.14 and a strike rate of 159.11. 

Kaushik Gandhi, the Super Gillies' skipper is the leading run-getter for his side, having piled up 225 runs in eight matches while averaging 28.13. 

Shahrukh Khan led his team from the front with both bat and ball. He has amassed 165 runs in seven innings at an average of 55 and a strike rate of 170.10. With the ball, he has picked 11 matches from nine games. 

Abhishek Tanwar leads the bowling tally of the tournament. The right-arm pacer from Lyca Kovai Kings has plucked 17 wickets from eight matches so far, including three 3-wicket hauls.  

Match Details

Venue: SNR College Cricket Ground, Coimbatore
Date & Time: July 31 at 7:15 PM IST & Local Time
Live Streaming: Voot App and Star Sports Network


Pitch Report

The surface at SNR College Cricket Ground is excellent for batting as we have seen in the last game played at this venue. 

With plenty of support to the batters and a quick outfield, we can expect another high-scoring thriller on Sunday. The pacers can pitch in with variations to push the batters on the backfoot. 

CREX 11 Suggestions

Wicket-keeper: J Suresh Kumar
Batters: Ganga Sridhar Raju, Kaushik Gandhi, Sai Sudharsan
All-Rounders: Shahrukh Khan, Abhishek Tanwar, R Sai Kishore, R Sonu Yadav
Bowlers: Ramadoss Alexander, S Ajith Ram, Balu Surya

Captain: Shahrukh Khan 
Vice-Captain: R Sai Kishore

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