In the 18th match of the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) 2025, Lyca Kovai Kings (LKK) are set to take on Nellai Royal Kings (NRK) at the Indian Cement Company Ground in Tirunelveli.
Kovai Kings facing a must-win scenario in the league. Led by Shahrukh Khan, the Kings have endured a nightmare start to their campaign, losing all four of their matches so far. With their playoff hopes hanging by a thread, this contest is nothing short of do-or-die for the struggling side.
On the other hand, Royal Kings come into the game with two wins from four matches—a mixed bag of results, but enough to keep them in the playoff race. While their top order has looked solid, questions remain over the form of their middle order. All-rounder Sonu Yadav, known for his late-hitting and steady medium pace, could be a key factor in this match.
LKK vs NRK Head-to-Head Record
Matches Played: 06 | LKK won: 05 | NRK won: 01 | No results: 01 |
LKK vs NRK Match Details
- Date and Time: June 21, 7:15 PM / 1:45 PM GMT
- Venue: Indian Cement Company Ground, Tirunelveli
The Indian Cement Company Ground Pitch Report:
The Indian Cement Company Ground in Tirunelveli is known for producing balanced pitches that offer something for both batters and bowlers. Early on, seamers may get some movement under lights, especially in night games. However, as the match progresses, the pitch tends to settle, making strokeplay easier for batters. Spinners also come into play during the middle overs with some grip and turn on offer. The ground has relatively short boundaries, which makes defending totals tricky unless bowlers maintain tight lines.
LKK vs NRK Dream11 Prediction Picks
- Wicketkeepers: Arun Karthik, S Lokeshwar
- Batters: Santosh Kumar Duraisamy, B Sachin, Andre Siddharth, Jitendra Kumar CH
- All-rounders: Sonu Yadav, Shahrukh Khan, NS Harish
- Bowlers: Sachin Rathi, Jhatavedh Subramanyam
LKK vs NRK Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice Captain
- Choice 1: Sonu Yadav (c), Arun Karthik (vc)
- Choice 2: Shahrukh Khan (c), NS Harish (vc)
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LKK vs NRK Dream11 Prediction Backups
Rithik Easwaran, M Adnan-Khan, Ramalingan Rohit, Manimaran Siddharth
LKK vs NRK Dream11 team for today’s match (June 21, 1:45 GMT):
Squads:
Lyca Kovai Kings Squad: Jitendra Kumar, Suresh Lokeshwar(w), Balasubramaniam Sachin, Shahrukh Khan(c), Andre Siddarth C, Guru Raghavendran, Madhava Prasad, Manimaran Siddharth, Ramalingam Rohit, P Bhuvaneswaran, Jhatavedh Subramanyan, N Kabilan, Pradheep Vishal L, Ambrish, P Vidyuth, R Divakar, Govinth G, K Vishal Vaidhya, B Aditya
Nellai Royal Kings Squad: Ajitesh Guruswamy, D Santhosh Kumar, Arun Karthik(c), NS Harish, Rithik Easwaran(w), PS Nirmal Kumar, Sonu Yadav, Muhammed Adnan Khan, Valliappan Yudheeswaran, Sachin Rathi, Emmanuel Cherian, Rocky Bhasker, Ajay Krishna, J Rohan, Uday Kumar M, S Vijay Kumar, Karan Sampat, selvaganapathi S, S Risheek Kumar, Arun Yoghi, Athish SR
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