Despite a win over Salem Spartans in their last TNPL 2023 match, Nellai Royal Kings will have to improve a lot before challenging Chepauk Super Gilles. in Match 14 on June 24. The batters have chipped in from time to time but consistency remains an issue for the team. Ajitesh Guruswamy, who is in terrific form at the moment, will be crucial for the side in the coming games while Laxmesha Suryaprakash and Sandeep Warrier are also important players.
Meanwhile, Cheapuk have had a poor start so far. After winning the first two matches of the league, the Narayan Jagadeesan-led side suffered a defeat in the other two and are currently fourth on the points table. The skipper, however, along with Baba Aparajith is in good form but the lower middle-order needs to improve massively. Rahil Shah has done well with the ball and will be key for the team in the coming games.
NRK vs CSG Match Details:
Nellai Royal Kings vs Chepauk Super Gillies in match No. 14, TNPL 2023
Venue: SCF Cricket Ground, Salem
Date & Time: Wednesday, June 24, 3:10 PM IST
Broadcast & Live Streaming Details: Star Sports and FanCode
SCF Cricket Ground Pitch Report
The pitch is expected to favour the spinners, and the captain winning the toss should elect to bowl first. Anything above 160 will be a good score on this wicket, especially in a day game.
NRK vs CSG Probable Playing XIs
Nellai Royal Kings (NRK)
P Sugendhiran, Laxmesha Suryaprakash, Arun Karthik (c), Lakshay Jain S, Sonu Yadav, Rithik Easwaran (wk), Ajitesh Guruswamy, NS Harish, M Poiyamozhi, Sandeep Warrier, S Mohan Prasath
Chepauk Super Gillies (CSG)
N Jagadeesan (wk/c), Santosh Shiv, Baba Aparajith, Sanjay Yadav, Uthirasamy Sasidev, S Harish Kumar, Ramalingam Rohit, Rahil Shah, M Silambarasan, Rocky Bhasker, Lokesh Raj
NRK vs CSG Probable Best Performers
Probable Best Batter
Baba Aparajith (CSG)
The 28-year-old Baba Aparajith has scored 161 runs in four matches so far. In the previous match, the batter hit 74 runs off 40 deliveries and thus, his form will be crucial, especially with their lower middle-order not being in form at the moment.
Probable Best Bowler
Rahil Shah (CSG)
Veteran spinner Rahil Shah has picked up seven wickets in four matches so far, making him the fourth-leading wicket-taker of the ongoing season. With the tournament getting shifted to Salem, where the spinners are likely to get more advantage, Rahil can prove to be dangerous.