The Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) 2025 is heading into its playoff stages, with every team battling hard for a spot in the top four. Two such teams, Lyca Kovai Kings (LKK) and Salem Spartans (SS), will face off today in the 26th match of this high-intensity league.
For Kovai Kings, nothing less than a win will do if they are to stay in the playoff race. Marked by dismal performances so far, they are reeling at the bottom of the points table with just one win in six games. Led by Suresh Lokeshwar, the side has struggled to find momentum — batters have failed to convert starts into big scores, and the bowlers have leaked runs during crucial stages.
Spartans are relatively in a better position with three wins from six games. Led by S Abhishek, the side has suddenly lost its way with three straight defeats after a brilliant start to the season. Their middle-order has faltered, and the bowling unit lacks bite in pressure situations, making this clash a must-win to regain confidence.
LKK vs SS Head-to-Head Record
Matches Played: 04 | LKK won: 03 | SS won: 01 | No results: 00
LKK vs SS Match Details
- Date and Time: June 28, 7:15 PM / 1:45 PM GMT
- Venue: NPR College Ground, Dindigul
NPR College Ground Pitch Report:
The pitch at NPR College Ground in Dindigul typically offers a dry surface with moderate bounce, making it a fair contest for both batters and bowlers. Batters who take their time early can find value for their shots, especially square of the wicket. However, the surface can ease down as the game progresses, bringing spinners into the picture. Seamers might get some movement with the new ball, but variations are key in the later stages. Teams batting first often aim for a score above 160 to stay competitive. Dew is rarely a factor, keeping conditions fairly consistent throughout the match.
LKK vs SS Dream11 Prediction Picks
- Wicketkeepers: R Kavin, Suresh Lokeshwar
- Batters: Andre Siddarth, Balasubramaniam Sachin, Hari Nishanth, Nidhish Rajagopal
- All-rounders: M Mohammed, Shahrukh Khan, Sunny Sandhu
- Bowlers: M Poiyamozhi, P Bhuvaneswaran
LKK vs SS Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice Captain
- Choice 1: M Mohammed (c), Shahrukh Khan (vc)
- Choice 2: R Kavin (c), Suresh Lokeshwar (vc)
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LKK vs SS Dream11 Prediction Backups
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LKK vs SS Dream11 team for today’s match (June 28, 1:45 pm GMT):
Squads:
Lyca Kovai Kings Squad: Jitendra Kumar, Suresh Lokeshwar(w), Balasubramaniam Sachin, Guru Raghavendran, Shahrukh Khan, K Vishal Vaidhya, Andre Siddarth C(c), R Divakar, Manimaran Siddharth, P Vidyuth, P Bhuvaneswaran, Jhatavedh Subramanyan, B Aditya, Ramalingam Rohit, Sai Sudharsan, N Kabilan, Madhava Prasad, Govinth G, Pradheep Vishal L, Ambrish
Salem Spartans Squad: R Kavin(w), Hari Nishanth, S Abishiek(c), Nidhish Rajagopal, Sunny Sandhu, Rajendran Vivek, S Harish Kumar, J Gowri Sankar, M Poiyamozhi, Rahil Shah, Dev Rahul, M Mohammed, S Ajith Ram, R Alexander, ME Yazh Arun Mozhi, Sudhan Sanjeevi, Karthick Manikandan, Boopathi Kumar, Pavithran R, Eshwar M, Himalaya
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