The upcoming clash set to take place on Saturday (July 1) at the Indian Cement Company Ground in Tirunelveli between the Nellai Royal Kings (NRK) and the Dindigul Dragons (DD) in the Tamil Nadu Premier League 2023.
The Nellai Royal Kings have had a successful tournament thus far, winning four out of five matches and currently holding the second position in the points table.
Their recent victory against the Chepauk Super Gillies showcased Arun Karthik’s outstanding batting performance, scoring 104 runs off 61 balls, which played a vital role in their win.
Moreover, M Poiyamozhi made an impact in the bowling department, taking three wickets to limit the opposition.
On the other hand, the Dindigul Dragons have also displayed commendable performance, winning four out of five matches and currently occupying the third position in the standings.
In their previous match against the IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans, the Dragons secured an impressive 8-wicket victory, with Shivam Singh contributing 74 runs off 57 balls and Aditya Ganesh adding a quickfire 59 runs off just 30 balls.
With both teams in good form, the clash between the Nellai Royal Kings and the Dindigul Dragons is expected to be a thrilling contest.
Key players such as Arun Karthik, M Poiyamozhi, Shivam Singh, and Aditya Ganesh will play crucial roles in their respective teams’ performances.
Match Details:
Match: Dindigul Dragons vs Nellai Royal Kings, Match 23, TNPL 2023
Date and Time: Saturday, July 1, 7:15 pm IST
Venue: Indian Cement Company Ground, Tirunelveli
Live Streaming: Star Sports 3, Star Sports 1 Tamil, and FanCode
Pitch Report:
The pitch at the Indian Cement Company Ground is favorable to slower bowlers, providing them a significant advantage.
Initially, the batsmen can exploit the even surface, but it gradually slows down as the game progresses. The average first innings score at this venue is around 160 runs.
Weather Forecast:
The weather forecast for the match in Tirunelveli on Saturday indicates ideal conditions for cricket, with temperatures expected to be in the high 20s.
Head-To-Head:
In the head-to-head record between NRK and DD in their last five matches, NRK has won three matches, DD has won two matches, and there have been no results.
Predicted Playing XI:
Nellai Royal Kings: Arun Karthik, Sonu Yadav, Ajitesh Guruswamy, P Sugendhiran, Laxmesha Suryaprakash, NS Harish, M Poiyamozhi, Sandeep Warrier, S Mohan Prasath, Lakshay Jain S, Rithik Easwaran
Dindigul Dragons: Aushik Srinivas, Baba Indrajith , M Mathivannan, Vimal Khumar, Boopathi Kumar, C Sarath Kumar, Suboth Bhati, P Saravana Kumar, Varun Chakaravarthy, Shivam Singh, G Kishoor
Top Player Picks :
Wicketkeepers: Baba Indrajit, Arun Karthik
Batters: Nidhish Rajagopal, Laxmesha Suryaprakash, Shivam Sing
All-rounders: P Saravana Kumar, Sonu Yadav
Bowlers: Suboth Bhati, Varun Chakaravarthy, S Mohan Prasath, Sandeep Warrier
Squads:
Nellai Royal Kings: Sandeep Warrier, Lakshay Jain S, Sri Neranjan, Adithya Arun, Rithik Easwaran, Ajitesh Guruswamy, Lakshminarayanan Vignesh, P Sugendhiran, NS Harish, M Poiyamozhi, S Mohan Prasath, Laxmesha Suryaprakash, Nidhish Rajagopal, R Mithun, T Veeramani, Karthick Manikandan, SJ Arun Kumar, Emmanuel Cherian, Aswin Crist, N Kabilan, Sonu Yadav, Arun Karthik.
Dindigul Dragons: VP Diran, Vimal Khumar, M Mathivannan, Shivam Singh, Boopathi Kumar, Rohan Bhutra, Advaith Sharma, Baba Indrajith, Suboth Bhati, P Saravana Kumar, Varun Chakaravarthy, G Kishoor, Adithya Ganesh, S Arun, Affan Khader, Hemanth Kumar, Aushik Srinivas, ME Tamil Dhileepan, P Vignesh, Rahul, Ravichandran Ashwin, C Sarath Kumar.
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