On Tuesday, July 9, at 7:45 PM, cricket enthusiasts will witness an exciting Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) clash between the Siechem Madurai Panthers and the Trichy Grand Cholas at the Salem Cricket Foundation Ground. The Siechem Madurai Panthers are known for their competitive spirit and resilience on the field.
The Trichy Grand Cholas, on the other hand, are a dynamic team with a focus on aggressive batting and disciplined bowling.
SMP vs TRIC Team Preview & Squads
Siechem Madurai Panthers
Tamil Nadu Premier League held on July 6, 2024, at the Salem Cricket Foundation Ground, the Siechem Madurai Panthers triumphed over the SKM Salem Spartans by 4 wickets in a thrilling encounter. Chasing a target of 181 runs set by the Spartans, the Panthers managed to achieve the target in 19.3 overs, scoring 185/6 and securing victory with three balls to spare.
Murugan Ashwin was the standout performer of the match, earning the Player of the Match award for his all-round contribution. Ashwin’s quickfire 20* off just 5 balls at the end of the innings provided the much-needed impetus to chase down the target.
The SKM Salem Spartans’ innings was anchored by R Kavin, who scored a solid 70 off 45 balls, hitting 5 fours and 5 sixes, demonstrating his powerful hitting capabilities. Vishal Vaidhya also played a crucial role with an unbeaten 56 off 33 balls, maintaining a high strike rate of 169.69.
Siechem Madurai Panthers Squads
Siechem Madurai Panthers
Washington Sundar, Jagatheesan Kousik, V Aaditya, M Ayush, Uthirasamy Sasidev, Kiran Akash, Suresh Lokeshwar, J Ajay Chetan, Ramadoss Alexandar, Dev Rahul, Sri Abisek, P Saravanan, NS Chaturved, Ajay Krishna, Karthick Manikandan, Vikram Aditya, Murugan Ashwin, Gurjapneet Singh, Swapnil Singh, and Hari Nishaanth.
Trichy Grand Cholas
In the second Tamil Nadu Premier League match, which took place in Salem on July 6, 2024, the Dindigul Dragons defeated the Trichy Grand Cholas by a margin of 16 runs. During their 20 overs, the Dragons, batting first, amassed a respectable score of 160/8.
Trichy Grand Cholas’ innings saw a few promising starts, but none of their batsmen could convert these into match-winning knocks. Arjun Murthy and S Shyam Sundar provided some stability at the top, scoring 18 and 23 runs respectively.
K Easwaran was the standout bowler, claiming a six-wicket haul, which included crucial wickets at critical moments. Ashwin supported him well with three wickets for 29 runs, effectively dismantling the Cholas’ middle order.
However, the middle order failed to build on these foundations, with the exception of R Rajkumar, who scored a quickfire 31 off 17 balls. Despite Rajkumar’s efforts and a late cameo from Saravana Kumar, the Cholas’ innings fell short of the target.
Trichy Grand Cholas Squads
Trichy Grand Cholas
Saravana Kumar, Arya Yohan Menon, J Rejin, K Rajkumar, Francis Rokins, Mani Bharathi, Antony Dhas, G Godson, Arjun Murthy, P Nirmal Kumar, Sanjay Yadav, K Easwaran, S Shyam Sundar, Jafar Jamal, N Mohammed Ashik, Athisayaraj Davidson, SP Vinod, R Rajkumar, Ganga Sridhar Raju, Kannan Vignesh.
The Salem Cricket Foundation Ground, commonly referred to as Salem Stadium, is well-known for its batting-friendly surface. While spinners may find some turn later in the innings, the pitch generally favors batsmen, with the average first innings score in T20 matches around 129 runs. This creates a balanced playing field for both batting and bowling sides.
During the day, temperatures at Salem Stadium can soar up to 40°C (104°F), but they drop to a more comfortable 29°C (84°F) at night. This temperature variation can affect gameplay, making day matches more challenging due to the heat.
The highest score at this ground, 177 runs, and the lowest, 6 runs in TNPL matches, demonstrate the huge variance in scoring trends at this ground. These extremes draw attention to how erratic the pitch may be and how game results can change drastically.
SMP vs TRIC Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches
In the last five head-to-head matches, the Siechem Madurai Panthers have won four times, while their opponents, the Cholas, have won once.
Siechem Madurai Panthers vs Trichy Grand Cholas Prediction
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