In today’s match of the TNPL, it is the Lyca Kovai Kings up against the Nellai Royal Kings. LKK are currently occupying the fourth position after securing six wins in the league games. In the last game, they easily chased down a target of 158 in just under 16 overs. The main players for their wins have been J Suresh Kumar and Abhishek Tanwar.
On the other hand, NRK is the top team in this year’s TNPL. Having won all of their league games and maintaining an unbeaten record, NRK are at the top of the points table. In their previous fixture, they played and outclassed the opposition by putting up a target of 236 and won the game by a margin of 66 runs. Their mainstays have been Sanjay Yadav and Baba Aparajith.
Both teams will thus like to end the league stage with eyes set on the coveted trophy of the TNPL.
This match could be a firecracker of a contest as the teams are having a great run at the moment. They will look to continue their splendid form in the remaining games as well.
Pitch Report
At Salem, the bowlers have done exceptionally well than the batters on the pitch in the three games that have been played here. A score of 150 or more will be good enough for today’s game.
LKK vs NRK, Match 26 Probable Playing XI:
Lyca Kovai Kings
For LKK, today’s match is important as it can secure their entry into the playoffs of the TNPL. Their bowlers and batters need to keep the winning momentum going so that they can outclass the unbeaten NRK.
Predicted Playing XI:
Ganga Sridhar Raju, J Suresh Kumar (wk), Sai Sudharsan, Shahrukh Khan (c), Shijit Chandran, U Mukilesh, Abhishek Tanwar, Balu Surya, S Ajith Ram, R Divakar, Krishnamoorthy Vignesh
Nellai Royal Kings
The NRK have no fears at the moment as they are the unbeaten team in the tournament. They just now have to play smartly so that their winning streak is not hampered at any cost. All their players have been performing well which is the result of their top position in the tournament.
Predicted Playing XI:
Laxmesha Suryaprakash, Sri Neranjan, Baba Aparajith, Baba Indrajith (c & wk), G Ajitesh, Sanjay Yadav, NS Harish, Jitendra Kumar, M Shajahan, V Athisayaraj Davidson, K Easwaran
Match Details
Venue: SCF Cricket Ground, Salem
Date: 26th July 2022
Time: 7:15 PM IST
Stream: Voot
Live Broadcast: Star Sports Network
Match Prediction
NRK could win the match but at a very close margin because of the conditions at Salem. Salem has seen many low-scoring encounters this season and this match could also become one of them.
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