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6.19Nellai Royal Kings
Toss Winner - Siechem Madurai Panthers won the toss and choose to bowl first
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Nellai Royal Kings have won three of the last four games against Siechem Madurai Panthers.
We are backing Nellai Royal Kings as the winners of this contest.
Tournament: | Tamil Nadu Premier League, 2024 |
Format: | t20 |
Venue: | SNR College Cricket Stadium, Coimbatore, India |
Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
Weather: | 24.4°C|Mist |
The Tamil Nadu Premier League 2024's 14th match will pit Siechem Madurai Panthers against Nellai Royal Kings at the SNR College Cricket Ground in Coimbatore. Both teams will be determined to secure vital points to climb the standings.
Nellai Royal Kings have enjoyed a stronger start, currently second on the table with two wins and a loss in their first three matches and a net run rate of -0.023. Conversely, the Madurai Panthers have experienced an inconsistent beginning, claiming one victory and suffering two defeats, resulting in a negative net run rate of -1.237.
156/9 in 20.0 7.8
157/6 in 18.2 8.57
126/10 in 16.4 7.56
193/2 in 20.0 9.65
180/7 in 20.0 9
185/6 in 19.3 9.49
211/6 in 20.0 10.55
TNPL T20 2023
Nellai Royal Kings won by 4 runs
207/4 in 20.0 10.35
160/5 in 20.0 8
TNPL T20 2023
156/6 in 20.0 7.8
172/1 in 18.3 9.3
167/7 in 20.0 8.35
144/7 in 18.5 7.65
141/10 in 19.2 7.29
168/7 in 19.5 8.47
166/6 in 20.0 8.3
205/5 in 20.0 10.25
TNPL T20 2023
Lyca Kovai Kings won by 104 runs
101/10 in 15.0 6.73
185/5 in 20.0 9.25
TNPL T20 2023
Nellai Royal Kings won by 7 wickets
191/3 in 20.0 9.55
Nellai Royal Kings won by 4 runs
126/8 in 20.0
TNPL T20 2023
Nellai Royal Kings won by 6 wickets
129/4 in 13.4
Siechem Madurai Panthers started the season with a convincing win against Salem Spartans. However, two back-to-back losses has taken them right to the bottom of the table. They are coming off a 4-wicket defeat against IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans. they could manage only 156-9 on the board, and Tiruppur Tamizhans chased the target down in 18.2 overs.
Suresh Lokeshwar has emerged as a key batsman for the team, accumulating 80 runs in just 3 matches at an average of 26.66. His recent form has been particularly impressive, with a strike rate exceeding 177 in the first three matches, including a well-made fifty.
Captain Hari Nishaanth, though yet to score a big knock, has shown glimpses of potential with a strike rate above 140. J Kousik has maintained consistency, scoring 86 runs in 3 matches with an average of 28.66 and a strike rate of 107.
The Panthers' bowling attack boasts some bright spots. The highly experienced Murugan Ashwin has made his mark, taking 7 wickets in just 3 games with an impressive economy rate of 6.58. R. Alexandar adds depth to the attack with 3 wickets at an economy of 8.40.
However, for the Panthers to emerge victorious against the Nellai Royal Kings, both their batting and bowling departments will require significant improvement.
Madurai's captain, Hari Nishanth, has scored 64 runs in three TNL 2024 matches so far. He boasts a very good record at Coimbatore, having scored 82 runs in 3 matches at an average of 27.30. Additionally, he has enjoyed success against Nellai Royals, scoring 107 runs in 4 matches. With Madurai languishing at the bottom of the table, they'll need a strong performance from Nishanth and we back him to score over 22.5 runs today.
Suresh Lokeshwar (wk), Hari Nishanth (c), Jagatheesan Kousik, NS Chaturved, Uthirasamy Sasidev, Swapnil Singh, Murugan Ashwin, Gurjapneet Singh, S Sri Abisek, J Ajay Chetan, Kiran Akash
S Lokeshwar, NS Chaturved, Uthirasamy Sasidev, Jagatheesan Kousik, Karthick Manikandan, Hari Nishanth, Ajay Chetan, Murugan Ashwin, Gurjapneet Singh, Ajay K Krishna, Ramadoss Alexandar
After winning two consecutive matches, Nellai Royal Kings finally suffered their first defeat of the season at the hands of Lyca Kovai Kings in their previous match, where they were thumped by 9 wickets while defending a target of 168. However, they are still well placed in the points table and need to get another win to get their momentum back.
Guruswamy Ajitesh has been a consistent performer for Nellai this season. He has accumulated 92 runs in 3 matches, averaging 30.66 with an impressive strike rate of 141. Nidhish Rajagopal has likewise showcased his batting ability, scoring 75 runs at a strike rate of 129.
Leading by example, Captain Arun Karthik played a crucial role in the previous match with a well-paced 47 runs off 38 balls. His return to form bodes well for Nellai's batting prospects.
Sonu Yadav has also demonstrated his potential as a lower-order batsman with some impressive displays of power hitting. This adds depth to Nellai's batting lineup, which is a significant advantage for the team.
Nellai's bowling attack has been a key contributor to their success this season. Sonu Yadav has been particularly impressive, claiming 6 wickets in just 3 matches with a miserly economy rate of 8. R Silambarasan and S Mohan Prasath have also provided valuable , taking 5 and 2 wickets respectively. Their bowling unit failed in the previous game but we expect their bowlers to come back hard in this match.
After starting his campaign with two low-scoring innings, Nellai Royal Kings' captain Arun Karthik bounced back with a 47-run knock against Lyca Kovai Kings in his last outing. He averages 23 with 92 runs in four matches at Coimbatore. In the two matches against his former team, Madurai, he has scored 50 runs at an average of 25.00. We expect Arun Karthik to continue his good form and score over 21.5 runs in today's match.
Arun Karthik (c), RS Mokit Hariharan, Ajitesh Guruswamy, Nidhish Rajagopal, Rithik Easwaran (wk), NS Harish, Sonu Yadav, Lakshay Jain S, S Mohan Prasath, R Silambarasan, Emmanuel Cherian, Laxmesha Suryaprakash
Ajitesh G, Nidhish Rajagopal, R Sonu Yadav, RS Mokit Hariharan, Rithik Easwaran, Arun Karthik, NS Harish, S Arunkumar, S Lakshay Jain, Emmanuel Cherian, Ragupathy Silambarasan
The SNR College Cricket Ground is expected to provide a batting-friendly surface, with shorter square boundaries encouraging high scores. Spinners could prove particularly effective here, potentially even during the powerplay overs, due to the pitch's characteristics. Seamers will go for runs, but the ones who can bowl some clever cutters will be effective.
The weather in Coimbatore on the day of the match will be mostly cloudy but pleasant overall. There are very little chances of rain disrupting the game so we should get a full match.
The average score batting first at the SNR College Cricket Ground is 157. The highest total posted at the venue is Nellai Royal Kings’ 236/2 against Ruby Trichy Warriors in the 2022 TNPL. The Royal Kings won that match by 66 runs. We reckon a target of around 175 will be a competitive one in this game.
The SNR College Cricket Ground in Coimbatore has favored the fielding side more. Nine of the 14 domestic T20 matches played here have been won by the team chasing, including four from six last season in the TNPL. We reckon the team winning the toss will be looking to field first here.
Nellai Royal Kings hold a clear advantage heading into their clash with Siechem Madurai Panthers. Their recent form, even with the loss in the previous match, combined with their overall balance positions them strongly. It's worth noting their dominant record against Madurai, having won three out of their last four encounters. Nellai's bowling unit has been highly effective, consistently limiting opponents to low scores, which eases the burden on their batsmen. In-form players like Ajitesh Guruswamy and Arun Karthik, coupled with their proven ability to chase down totals successfully, suggest they will maintain this trend if they win the toss.
Siechem Madurai does possess a threat in their batting department, with Suresh Lokeshwar and Hari Nishaanth capable of scoring runs quickly. We anticipate a high-scoring contest with both sides displaying strong batting performances. However, Nellai appears to be the favorite to secure victory.
We are backing Nellai Royal Kings as the winners of this contest.
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