The Tamil Nadu Premier League 2023 will culminate in an exciting match between the Lyca Kovai Kings (LKK) and Nellai Royal Kings (NRK) at the Indian Cement Company Ground in Tirunelveli on July 12.
LKK has been dominant throughout the season, showcasing exceptional batting skills and delivering impressive performances.
On the other hand, NRK managed to defeat the highly anticipated finalist, Madurai Panthers, in a thrilling run-chase contest during the second qualifier game.
Lyca Kovai Kings have heavily relied on Sai Sudharsan’s outstanding contributions at the top of the order. Unfortunately, his absence in the finals is a significant setback for the team.
Prior to reaching the finals, they displayed comprehensive performances, securing convincing victories by posting competitive totals and defending them with significant margins.
Their bowlers have been exceptional in recent matches, taking 10, 10, and 9 wickets while defending the targets.
Moreover, their average powerplay scores in the last three games have exceeded 50, reflecting their ability to make explosive starts. They aim to replicate this performance in the finals to win the tournament.
Nellai Royal Kings, on the other hand, have shown a remarkable improvement in their ability to minimize the number of wickets lost during the final stages of league games.
They continued this trend in the qualifier and elimination games, averaging just three wickets lost per match while successfully chasing down targets above 160. Guruswamy Ajitesh has been their standout batsman and the most valuable discovery of the tournament.
However, their bowling has been a cause for concern as they conceded plenty of runs in their last two games. Nevertheless, they are determined to put up a respectable fight in the finals and secure victory.
LKK vs NRK: Match details:
Match date – 12th July 2023
Match – Lyca Kovai Kings (LKK) and Nellai Royal Kings (NRK), TNPL 2023, Final
Start time – 7:15 PM IST
Venue – Indian Cement Company Ground, Tirunelveli
LKK vs NRK Head To Head:
Lyca Kovai Kings (LKK) have emerged victorious in three encounters against Nellai Royal Kings (NRK) in their head-to-head matchups, while NRK have managed to secure one win over LKK.
LKK vs NRK Weather Report:
According to the weather forecast, Wednesday evening is predicted to be cloudy with a temperature of approximately 31°C. There is a minimal chance of precipitation, with only a 1% likelihood of rain.
The humidity is expected to be around 61%, and the anticipated wind speed is 19 km/h.
LKK vs NRK Pitch Report:
The India Cement Company Ground in Tirunelveli is renowned for its outstanding batting pitch, providing favorable conditions for batsmen.
It has been noted that teams batting first tend to have a slight edge at this location. This emphasizes the significance of establishing a target score as it can have a significant impact on the final result of the match.
LKK vs NRK Probable Playing XI
Lyca Kovai Kings: S Sujay, J Suresh Kumar (wk), B Sachin, Ram Arvindh, Atheeq Ur Rahman, U Mukilesh, Shahrukh Khan (c), M Mohammed, Manimaran Siddharth, Jhatavedh Subramanyan, Valliappan Yudheeswaran, K Gowtham Thamarai Kannan (impact player)
Nellai Royal Kings: Arun Karthik (c), Ajitesh Guruswamy (wk), Rithik Easwaran, Nidhish Rajagopal, Sonu Yadav, Laxmesha Suryaprakash, NS Harish, M Poiyamozhi, Sandeep Warrier, S Mohan Prasath, Lakshay Jain S, P Sugendhiran (impact player)
LKK vs NRK Match Prediction
Even though Lyca Kovai Kings (LKK) experienced a defeat against Nellai Royal Kings (NRK) during the league stage, they have showcased exceptional performance by securing victories in their last six matches. Consequently, LKK is slightly favored as they head into the final match against NRK.
LKK vs NRK Dream11 Prediction Team
Wicket-keepers: Arun Karthik, Ajitesh Guruswamy, J Suresh Kumar
Batters: U Mukilesh, S Sujay
All-rounders: Sonu Yadav, Shahrukh Khan
Bowlers: M Mohammed, Manimaran Siddharth, M Poiyamozhi, K Gowtham Thamarai Kannan
Captain first choice: Shahrukh Khan || Captain second choice: Sonu Yadav
Vice-captain first choice: Ajitesh Guruswamy || Vice-captain second choice: M Poiyamozhi
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