The stage is set for the final of the TNPL (Tamil Nadu Premier League) 2023. After a hard-fought competition, Lyca Kovai Kings have made it to their second consecutive final as they take on Nellai Royal Kings in the summit clash at the Indian Cement Company Ground in Tirunelveli on Wednesday, July 12.
Lyca Kovai Kings made it to the TNPL 2023 final after winning Qualifier 1 against Dindigul Dragons. It is also worth noting that the side has been in sensational form throughout the tournament and will be keen on keeping it up and clinching the coveted title. On the other hand, Nellai Royal Kings made their way into the final after winning the Eliminator and Qualifier 2, and they too will look to get their hands on the title after a hard-fought playoff stage encounter.
LKK vs NRK Match Details:
Lyca Kovai Kings vs Nellai Royal Kings, Final, TNPL 2023
Venue: Indian Cement Company Ground, Tirunelveli
Date & Time: Wednesday, July 12, 7:15 PM IST
Broadcast & Live Streaming Details: Star Sports and FanCode
Indian Cement Company Ground Pitch Report
A total of eight matches have been played at the Indian Cement Company Ground, with the side batting first, winning on four occasions. The pitch is quite heavily favoured by the batters, and a high-scoring run chase could be on the cards as well. Opting to bowl first and aiming to chase the target down in the second innings could prove to be a wise decision.
LKK vs NRK Probable Playing XI
Lyca Kovai Kings (LKK):
S Sujay, J Suresh Kumar (wk), Sai Sudharsan, Ram Arvindh, U Mukilesh, Shahrukh Khan (c), M Mohammed, Atheeq Ur Rahman, Manimaran Siddharth, Valliappan Yudheeswaran, Jhatavedh Subramanyan
Nellai Royal Kings (NRK):
Arun Karthik (c), Laxmesha Suryaprakash, Ajitesh Guruswamy, Rithik Easwaran (wk), Nidhish Rajagopal, Sonu Yadav, P Sugendhiran, NS Harish, M Poiyamozhi, S Mohan Prasath, Sandeep Warrier
LKK vs NRK Probable Best Performers
Probable Best Batter
Ajitesh Guruswamy:
Ajitesh Guruswamy would be expected to be the best batter in the final of the TNPL 2023. Notably, the 20-year-old was sensational for Nellai Royal Kings in Qualifier 2 against Dindigul Dragons, where he scored 73* runs in 44 deliveries and propelled his team to the summit clash of the competition. The side will be hoping for a similar performance from him in the final as well.
Probable Best Bowler
M Mohammed:
Lyca Kovai Kings’ all-rounder M Mohammed could be the best bowler in the final of the tournament. It is worth noting that the 31-year-old put in a fabulous spell for his side in Qualifier 1, taking three wickets and conceding 26 runs in the four overs he bowled.