TNPL 2024 Match 10, SMP Vs ITT | Playing 11 Prediction, Cricket Tips, Preview, Live Streaming

IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans are yet to taste a win in TNPL 2024 (Instagram)

Siechem Madurai Panthers are set to clash with the IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans in Match 10 of the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL 2024) on Saturday, July 13, at the SNR College Cricket Ground in Coimbatore.

Both teams find themselves in the doldrums at the bottom of the TNPL points table, which stes the stage for what promises to be an edge-of-the-seat encounter as they both strive to claw their way up the standing.

SMP vs ITT: Team Previews

Siechem Madurai Panthers

Siechem Madurai Panthers kicked off their TNPL 2024 campaign with a comprehensive four-wicket victory over the Salem Spartans but stumbled in their last outing, facing a 67-run thrashing at the hands of the Trichy Grand Cholas.

They let the opposition pile up a massive 193 runs, with key bowlers Kiran Akash, R Alexander, and Murugan Ashwin failing to make any significant inroads, all ending the match without a wicket to their names.

Their batting line-up also crumbled, with only captain Hari Nishanth showing some resistance with a fiery 39 off 20 balls; the rest of the batsmen fell like dominoes, rounding up a paltry total of 126.

A victory in their next game could be a silver lining, potentially catapulting them from seventh to third in the standings.

IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans

On the other side, the IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans are yet to taste victory this season, having lost both their matches in nail-biting finishes.

Their campaign opener saw them fall short by just one run against the Lyca Kovai Kings, and their woes continued as they failed to chase down a modest target of 158 against the Chepauk Super Gillies, losing by 15 runs.

S Ganesh stood out with a valiant 61 off 35 balls, but the rest of the lineup failed to step up. Although Mohammed Ali impressed with a three-wicket haul, T Natarajan’s expensive spell of 37 runs for just one wicket didn’t help their cause.

The Tamizhans desperately need a collective effort from their batsmen and a tightening of the screws by their bowlers in their pursuit of a much-needed win.

SMP vs ITT: Match Details & Live Streaming

SMP vs ITT: SNR College Cricket Ground Pitch Report

The upcoming match marks the first game at the SNR College Cricket Ground this season. As per the SNR College Cricket Ground pitch report, the surface is expected to be a batsman's paradise, with the track freshly rolled and likely to assist the ball coming nicely onto the bat, creating ample scoring opportunities. While fast bowlers will need to mix up their pace cleverly, spinners could become important as the match progresses. Given the historical advantage for chasing teams at this venue, the winning captain at the toss is likely to opt to bowl first.

SMP vs ITT: Probable Playing 11s

Siechem Madurai Panthers: Hari Nishanth (c), Suresh Lokeshwar (wk), Jagatheesan Kousik, NS Chaturved, Akram Khan, Swapnil Singh, Uthirasamy Sasidev, Murugan Ashwin, P Saravanan, R Alexander, Gurjapneet Singh

IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans: S Radhakrishnan, Tushar Raheja (wk), Amit Sathvik, S Ganesh, Vijay Shankar (c), Balchander Anirudh, Mohammed Ali, S Ajith Ram, M Mathivannan, P Bhuvaneswaran, T Natarajan

SMP vs ITT: Fantoss Fantasy Tips

SMP vs ITT: Winner Prediction

Considering the current form, and overall team composition, Siechem Madurai Panthers are the favourites to win this match.

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