Nellai Royal Kings Set to Face Salem Spartans in TNPL 2025 Clash
Match Overview
The 13th match of the Tamil Nadu Premier League 2025 will see Nellai Royal Kings go head-to-head with Salem Spartans. This exciting encounter is set to take place at the Salem Cricket Foundation Ground on June 15, starting at 07:15 PM IST.
Nellai Royal Kings Performance
Nellai Royal Kings faced a setback in their previous match, suffering a 41-run defeat against Chepauk Super Gillies. Chasing a daunting target of 218 runs, they managed to score only 172 runs for 9 wickets in their allotted overs. With one victory out of two matches, they currently sit fifth in the points table and are eager to bounce back against the league leaders.
Salem Spartans' Winning Streak
Salem Spartans are riding high after securing their third consecutive win, having triumphed over IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans by 4 wickets in a thrilling last-over finish. Chasing a target of 178, they found themselves at 27 for 2 but were rescued by Nidhish Rajagopala's impressive 69 runs, leading them to victory. With three wins from three matches, they are currently at the top of the points table and will look to solidify their position against Nellai Royal Kings.
Pitch Analysis
The Salem Cricket Foundation Ground typically provides a favorable batting surface. Batsmen can settle in and find their rhythm, benefiting from good bounce and pace. As the game progresses, spinners may come into play, which could be a decisive factor. The average first innings score here is around 153, which often drops to about 131 in subsequent innings. Teams batting first generally have a better chance of winning.
Head-to-Head Record
NRK vs SS Head-to-Head
| NRK vs SS head-to-head (last 6 matches) | |
| Won by Nellai Royal Kings | 5 |
| Won by Salem Spartans | 5 |
| No Result | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
Probable Lineups
Probable XI
Nellai Royal Kings: R Easwaran (wk), Nirmal Kumar P, V Yudheeswaran, Sachin Rathi, M Udhayakumar, Sonu Yadav, N Harish, Emmanuel Cherian, Muhammed Adnan Khan, Ajitesh Guruswamy, Arun Karthik (c)
(Impact Subs: SK Duraisamy, B Rocky, Risheek Kumar, A Krishnan)
Salem Spartans: Hari Nishaanth, S Abishiek (c), R Kavin (wk), Nidhish Rajagopal, Sunny Sandhu, S Harish Kumar, M Mohammed, S Ajith Ram, M Poiyamozhi, ME Yazh Arun Mozhi, Rahil Shah
(Impact Subs: R Vivek, B Kumar, G Shankar J, Eshwar M)
Key Players to Watch
Must-Pick Players for NRK vs SS
Top Wicketkeeper
- Arun Karthik | NRK: A consistent performer for Nellai Royal Kings, Karthik scored 92 runs in the first two matches of this season, including a fifty. He is a valuable addition to any fantasy team.
Top Batters
- N Rajagopal | SS: A standout player for Salem Spartans, Rajagopal has made significant contributions with scores of 60 and 69 in his last two matches. He is essential for fantasy lineups.
- H Nishanth | SS: With 89 runs in three matches this season, Nishanth is looking to continue his form after a strong performance of 83 runs in a previous match.
Top All-Rounders
- Sonu Yadav | NRK: An impactful all-rounder, Yadav has scored 494 runs and taken 68 wickets in his TNPL career. He is crucial for fantasy teams.
- M Mohammad | SS: A key all-rounder, Mohammad has scored 578 runs and taken 69 wickets in his TNPL career, with 8 wickets in just three innings this season.
Top Bowlers
- V Yudheeswaran | NRK: The right-arm bowler has taken four wickets in two matches this season and aims to maintain his form.
- M Poiyamozhi | SS: A consistent wicket-taker, Poiyamozhi has claimed 60 wickets in 43 TNPL matches, including four this season.