TNPL 2024: Trichy Grand Cholas vs Lyca Kovai Kings, Match Preview, Pitch Report, Betting Tips and Predictions

Match Preview

The 15th match of the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) 2024 season will feature the Trichy Grand Cholas taking on the defending champions Lyca Kovai Kings. Scheduled for July 16 at the SNR College Cricket Ground in Coimbatore, both teams are in good form and are expected to deliver an exciting match.

Trichy Grand Cholas Preview: The Trichy Grand Cholas are in high spirits after securing victories against Madurai Panthers and Salem Spartans, despite losing their opening match against Dindigul Dragons. They aim to continue their winning streak against the formidable Lyca Kovai Kings.

Recent Form: L, L, L, W, W

Lyca Kovai Kings Preview: The Lyca Kovai Kings, reigning champions, have dominated this season with three wins in three matches. They are currently at the top of the table with 6 points, having defeated Chepauk Super Gillies, IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans, and last year’s finalist Nellai Royal Kings.

Recent Form: W, W, W, W, W

Pitch Report

The SNR College Cricket Ground in Coimbatore is known for its flat track with good bounce and pace, favoring batsmen. The average first innings score is 160, and teams chasing have generally found more success.

Weather Forecast

The weather forecast predicts cloudy skies with a 20% chance of rain, similar to the conditions that interrupted the previous night’s match. Temperatures are expected to range between 23°C and 27°C, with wind speeds of 26 KPH.

Probable Playing XI

Trichy Grand Cholas:

• Arjun Murthy
• Shyam Sundar
• Sanjay Yadav
• Waseem Ahmed
• Jafar Jamal
• R Rajkumar
• Antony Dhas (C)
• K Easwaran
• Kannan Vignesh
• Saravana Kumar
• Athisayaraj Davidson

Lyca Kovai Kings:

• S Sujay
• J Suresh Kumar (wk)
• Balasubramaniam Sachin
• Shahrukh Khan (C)
• U Mukilesh
• Atheeq Ur Rahman
• Ram Arvindh
• M Mohammed
• Manimaran Siddharth
• Jhatavedh Subramanyan
• Valliappan Yudheeswaran

Head-to-Head

The Lyca Kovai Kings hold a slight edge, having won the only previous encounter between these two teams.

Live Streaming and Telecast in India

TV: Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Tamil
Digital: FanCode App and Website

Betting Tips and Winner Prediction

Betting Tips:

1. Top Batsman: Look out for Shahrukh Khan from Lyca Kovai Kings, given his current form.
2. Top Bowler: Manimaran Siddharth from Lyca Kovai Kings has been consistently effective.
3. Total Runs: Considering the pitch report, betting on a high-scoring game with a total above 160 could be profitable.

Winner Prediction:

Given their flawless performance so far and previous head-to-head advantage, Lyca Kovai Kings are the favorites to win this match. However, the Trichy Grand Cholas’ recent form suggests they could provide a tough challenge.