The upcoming Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) match on Thursday, July 11, at 7:45 PM promises excitement as the Nellai Royal Kings take on the SKM Salem Spartans at the Salem Cricket Foundation Ground.
The Nellai Royal Kings have showcased strong performances in the TNPL, blending youthful energy with seasoned expertise.
The SKM Salem Spartans, known for their resilience and strategic gameplay, present a formidable challenge to any opponent.
So far, the Nellai Royal Kings have kicked off their Tamil Nadu Premier League campaign with a win in their opening match. Boasting a formidable squad, they are well-prepared to present a tough challenge to the Spartans in their upcoming clash.
Nellai Royal Kings chased down the target successfully, reaching 168/7 in 19.5 overs, thanks to a match-winning innings by Nidhish Rajagopal who remained unbeaten on 53 off 35 deliveries. This victory was a testament to Nellai’s resilience, overcoming challenges posed by Chepauk’s bowlers, notably Daryl Ferrario who took crucial wickets.
Nidhish Rajagopal’s unbeaten 53 off 35 balls was the standout performance of the match. His innings featured 3 fours and 3 sixes, steering his team to victory under pressure. Guruswamy Ajitesh also made a significant contribution with a quickfire 30 off 14 balls, setting the tone for Nellai’s successful chase.
Aswin Crist and Ganeshan Periyaswamy each took a wicket, intensifying the pressure on the Nellai batting lineup. For the Nellai Royal Kings, Captain Arun Karthik was good at the helm to timely introduce Sonu Yadav and Ragupathy Silambarasan to restrict Chepauk’s batsmen early in the innings.
Nellai Royal Kings Squads
AV Abilash, Guruswamy Ajitesh, Arun Karthik, SJ Arun Kumar, Rithik Easwaran, Emmanuel Cherian, Gohulmoorthi, V Gowtham, NS Harish, N Kabilan, R Kirubakar, Lakshay Jain, Mohan Prasath, Mokit Hariharan, Nidhish Rajagopal, J Rohan, Ragupathy Silambarasan, Sonu Yadav, P Sugendhiran, Laxmesha Suryaprakash.
The SKM Salem Spartans faced a setback in their first match of the Tamil Nadu Premier League but bounced back strongly with a win in their second game. The Spartans are poised to present formidable challenges to their opponents in the upcoming match.
However, Siechem Madurai Panthers chased down the target successfully, reaching 185/6 in 19.3 overs, securing a hard-fought victory by 4 wickets with 3 balls to spare. Vishal Vaidhya played a crucial role with an unbeaten 56 off 33 deliveries, guiding his team to victory amidst tense moments in the latter overs.
R Kavin’s aggressive innings was the standout performance for SKM Salem Spartans, providing a solid foundation with his 70-run knock. His ability to find boundaries regularly kept the scoreboard ticking, setting a challenging target for Siechem Madurai Panthers.
Alexandar and Ashwin were the standout performers for Siechem Madurai Panthers. Alexandar claimed crucial wickets, including that of SKM Salem Spartans’ S Abishiek and Sunny Sandhu, which stemmed the flow of runs.
SKM Salem Spartans Squads
S Abishiek, Aushik Srinivas, Robin Bist, Shijit Chandran, Ganesh Moorthi, J Gowri Sankar, Harish Kumar, Sudhan Kandepan, R Kavin, Muhammed Adnan Khan, M Poiyamozhi, Ravi Rajan, Sachin Rathi, Guru Sayee, N Selva Kumaran, Sunny Sandhu, Vishal Vaidhya, Rajendran Vivek, ME Yazh Arun Mozhi.
Match Details | ||
Match | Nellai Royal Kings vs. SKM Salem Spartans, 9th Match | Group Stage | T20 TNPL 2024 | |
Date | 11/07/2024 (Thursday) | |
Time | 7:45 PM BDT,7:15 PM IST, 6:45 PM PKT | |
Format | T20I | |
Venue | Salem Cricket Foundation Ground, Salem | |
Recent performance | Nellai Royal Kings –W L W W W | SKM Salem Spartans – W L L W L |
Live Streaming Details | Click here to watch the Live Streaming Score on JeetBuzz News | |
Salem Cricket Foundation Ground, Salem
At the outset of matches, the surface typically lends support to seamers with some movement, setting challenges early on. However, as the game progresses, it often transforms into a batsman-friendly track, conducive to high-scoring encounters and thrilling contests.
In July, Salem experiences a warm and humid climate, characterized by temperatures typically ranging from 25°C to 35°C. Evening matches may offer slightly cooler conditions, yet the persistent humidity remains a factor influencing player stamina and game strategies throughout the match duration.
Historically, the Salem Cricket Foundation Ground has witnessed a diverse range of scores in previous matches. Teams batting first have commonly posted totals spanning from 150 to 180 runs, with occasional high-scoring affairs surpassing the 200-run mark.
Nellai Royal Kings have won three out of the last five matches, showcasing their dominance in recent encounters. Salem secured one victory.
Winning the toss
Nellai Royal Kings
Player of the Match
Most runs
Most wickets
Most sixes
Team Scores Batting First
According to cricket analysts, Nellai Royal Kings has a 61.7% chance of winning.
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