The seventh edition of the Tamil Nadu Premier League is all set to get underway on Monday, June 12, with the first game between Lyca Kovai Kings and IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans. The action will continue on Day 2 of the competition with Salem Spartans and four-time champions Chepauk Super Gillies taking on each other.
Chepauk Super Gillies were announced as the joint-winners of the TNPL 2022 along with Lyca Kovai Kings after rain led to a washout in the final. On the other hand, Salem Spartans finished in the bottom position (8th) in the points table in the 2022 edition. Hence they will be eager for a turnaround this year and qualify for the knockout stages of the tournament.
SS vs CSG Match Details
Salem Spartans vs Chepauk Super Gillies, 2nd Match, TNPL 2023
Venue: SNR College Cricket Ground, Coimbatore
Date & Time: Monday, June 13, 07:00 PM IST
Broadcast & Live Streaming Details: Star Sports and Disney + Hotstar
Pitch Report:
SNR College Cricket Ground has hosted Nine TNPL matches so far, where teams bowling second have won six matches. The highest score at the venue is 236 while the lowest total recorded is 109. The seamers are expected to get some assistance from the surface. The captain winning the toss is likely to bowl first keeping the past record of the venue in mind.
SS vs CSG Probable Playing XIs
Salem Spartans (SS)
A Sathvik (WK), K Gandhi, S Abhishek, S Aravind, M Hariharan, M Bafna, S Sandhu, G Moorthi, A Tanwer, S Abhishek, J Srinivas
Chepauk Super Gillies (CSG)
N Jagadeesan (WK), Ranjan Paul, U Sasidev, Santhosh Shiv, Sanjay Yadav, R Bhaskar, H Kumar, Lokesh Raj, M Silambarasan, Rahil Shah, R Rohit
SS vs CSG Probable Best Performers
Probable Best Batter
N Jagadeesan
The 27-year-old recently had a great season in Vijay Hazare Trophy 2022/23 where he finished as the highest run scorer of the tournament with 830 runs to his name in eight innings with five hundreds to his name. Jagadeesan also registered the highest List A individual score during the tournament (277).
Probable Best Bowler
M Silambarasan
The 24-year-old was the second-highest wicket-taker for his side in the last edition with 10 wickets to his name from six innings at an average of 17.50 and an economy of 7.29. Silambarasan will be once again expected to deliver the goods for his side in the upcoming edition as well.
Today’s Match Prediction: Chepauk Super Gillies to win the match
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.