The 13th game of the Tamil Nadu Premier League, scheduled for June 15, 2025, at the SCF Cricket Play Ground, will feature a thrilling matchup between the Nellai Royal Kings and Salem Spartans. Nellai Royal Kings come into this match with a mixed record after losing to Chepauk Super Gillies in their previous game despite scoring a respectable 171/9. The Super Gillies defeated the Nellai Royal Kings by 41 runs after easily chasing it down with 212/7. But previously, they had defeated Trichy Grand Cholas handily, sustaining their campaign. Salem Spartans, on the other hand, look far more settled and confident. They are coming off two consecutive wins - one over Siechem Madurai Panthers and a thrilling 7-run victory against Trichy Grand Cholas. The Spartans have a competitive advantage going into this game because of their depth in all departments and their capacity to execute well under duress.
There have been no previous head-to-head encounters between Nellai Royal Kings and Salem Spartans, making this the first official clash between the two sides in the ongoing season. Since they have never met before, both teams will be keen to get their rivalry off to a strong start.
Best Betsman (Nidish Rajagopal):
Among the key performers, Nidish Rajagopal stands out with his aggressive batting style and ability to finish games. Rajagopal is the Salem Spartans' best player for setting or getting after big goals. He has scored 267 runs in 10 games, with a strike rate of 132.17 and a high score of 69. His form and consistency will be crucial in today's game.
Best Bowler (Sonu Yadav):
Rajagopal is the Salem Spartans' best player for setting or getting after big goals. He has scored 267 runs in 10 games, with a strike rate of 132.17 and a high score of 69. His ability to take wickets in the middle overs could turn the tide in his team's favor; he has 30 wickets in 19 games with an economy rate of 8.10. His all-round impact makes him a player to keep an eye on.
The match will be played under the lights at the SCF Cricket Play Ground, with a start time of 7:15 PM.The weather report says that there won't be any rain breaks and that it will be dry. Early on, the pitch is recognized for having high bounce and carry, and it will making it batting-friendly. However, as the match progresses, the surface tends to slow down, aiding spinners and slower bowlers. Teams winning the toss might prefer to bat first and post a challenging total around the 180 mark.
Going by the current form and recent performances, Salem Spartans seem to be the stronger side. Their batting looks deep, and they have handled pressure situations better. Nellai Royal Kings, although capable, need their middle-order to step up and their bowlers to strike early if they want to challenge the Spartans. The game could get away from the Kings soon if they can't stop the Rajagopal-led batting squad.
Salem Spartans come into this match with momentum and a better-balanced squad. With reliable middle-order batting and bowlers who can defend scores, they hold a slight edge. Both the Nellai Royal Kings' top-order and death bowlers need to perform exceptionally well if they are to turn the situation.
The team that wins the toss will probably bat first. Setting a high total could be beneficial because the pitch encourages stroke play early in the innings, especially given how the surface acts in the second half.
If Nellai Royal Kings bat first: 165–175
If Salem Spartans bat first: 175–185
Today Match Winning Percentage: Salem Spartans to win (70%) – Their all-round strength and form in recent matches make them favorites in this exciting face-off.
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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12972 |
2 |
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9999 |
3 |
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9282 |
4 |
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9276 |
5 |
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9230 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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16056 |
2 |
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13537 |
3 |
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12255 |
4 |
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11832 |
5 |
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10448 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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242 |
2 |
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221 |
3 |
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207 |
4 |
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195 |
5 |
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163 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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12 |
2 |
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8 |
3 |
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8 |
4 |
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6 |
5 |
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6 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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13906 |
2 |
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10866 |
3 |
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10480 |
4 |
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8607 |
5 |
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8113 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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9373 |
2 |
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8973 |
3 |
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7936 |
4 |
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7448 |
5 |
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7214 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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242 |
2 |
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221 |
3 |
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206 |
4 |
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152 |
5 |
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142 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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50 |
2 |
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19 |
3 |
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18 |
4 |
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15 |
5 |
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11 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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4231 |
2 |
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4223 |
3 |
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4188 |
4 |
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3911 |
5 |
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3777 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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3671 |
2 |
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3301 |
3 |
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3237 |
4 |
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3144 |
5 |
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2854 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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84 |
2 |
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82 |
3 |
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75 |
4 |
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74 |
5 |
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73 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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20 |
2 |
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17 |
3 |
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16 |
4 |
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15 |
5 |
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14 |