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TNPL 2023 Final, LKK vs NRK | Match Preview, Pitch Report, Predicted XIs, Fantasy Tips & Prediction

image-ljy33wjoLKK will play their second consecutive TNPL final | Source: Twitter 

As the dust settles after a month of intense competition and more than 30 matches played, the time has finally arrived for the grand finale of the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) 2023. 

The ultimate showdown will see the defending champions Lyca Kovai Kings locking horns with Nellai Royal Kings on Wednesday, July 12, at the Indian Cement Company Ground, Tirunelveli. 

Lyca Kovai Kings were an unstoppable force in the tournament, winning six out of their seven league-stage matches and comfortably qualifying for the playoffs. 

They secured a place in the final of the tournament by defeating Dindigul Dragons in the first qualifier. Riding a wave of consecutive victories, the Kovai Kings will look to defend their title. 

As for Nellai Royal Kings, their journey to the finals was anything but straightforward. They secured the third spot in the league stage, managing to win five out of seven games. 

Following that, they faced Siechem Madurai Panthers in the Eliminator game, defeating them by a narrow margin of four runs. In the first qualifier, they went on to defeat Dindigul Dragons by seven wickets, securing their position in the final.

All in all, Tirunelveli is all set to witness yet another enthralling T20 contest on Wednesday as these two teams, renowned for their thrilling performances throughout the tournament, lock horns once again.


Match Details

• Date and Time: 12 July, 7:00 PM IST

• Venue: Indian Cement Company Ground, Tirunelveli. 

• Live Streaming and Broadcast: FanCode & Star Sports Network  


Pitch Report 

The pitch at Tirunelveli has consistently proven to be favourable for both batters and bowlers in this tournament. It has provided an even contest, allowing both sides to challenge each other effectively.

Considering the trend of teams successfully chasing down targets at this venue, winning the toss and opting to bowl first would be a strategic advantage. The average first innings total at this ground has been around 151 runs. 


Predicted Playing XIs

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

Note: Sai Sudharsan isn’t available for this match. 

Nellai Royal Kings: Arun Karthik (c), Laxmesha Suryaprakash, Ajitesh Guruswamy, Rithik Easwaran (wk), Nidhish Rajagopal, Sonu Yadav, NS Harish, M Poiyamozhi, S Mohan Prasath, Sandeep Warrier, Lakshay Jain S


Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips

Wicket-Keepers: Arun Karthik, Ajitesh Guruswamy, J Suresh Kumar 
Batters: U Mukilesh, S Sujoy, Nidhish Rajagopal
All-Rounders: Shahrukh Khan, Sony Yadav
Bowlers: Manimaran Siddharth, M Poiyamozhi, K Gowtham Thamarai Kannan 

Captain: Shahrukh Khan
Vice-Captain: Ajitesh Guruswamy 


Prediction 

Lyca Kovai Kings will be the favourites to win this game.