TNPL 2024- Trichy Grand Cholas vs Nellai Royal Kings Prediction, Match 18
Trichy Grand Cholas are set to take on Nellai Royal Kings in the 18th match of the Tamil Nadu Premier League 2024 on Saturday. Both teams have had a topsy-turvy run so far this season.
Nellai Royal Kings are at third on the table with 2 wins and, overall, five points. They have lost one game so far. Their last game was abandoned due to rain.
On the other hand, Trichy Grand Cholas are at fourth with two wins in four matches and, overall, four points. They have lost two games this season. They suffered an 8-wicket defeat over Lyca Kovai Kings in their last game.
Nellai Royal Kings Review
The runners-up of last season’s tournament, Nellai Royal Kings began their campaign with back-to-back wins before suffering their first defeat.
In their first match, RS Mokit Hariharan (52) and Nidhish Rajagopal (53) guided the team home with vital knocks. Ajitesh Guruswamy also played a handy cameo of 30 off 14.
In their next game, once again, Ajitesh Guruswamy played a vital knock of 45 off 36 in a run chase. He was complimented with an unbeaten 43 off 35 from Laxmesha Suryaprakash.
Nellai Royal Kings suffered their first defeat of the season against defending champions Lyca Kovai Kings. Skipper Arun Karthik played a handy 47-run knock in that game, while Sonu Yadav played an unbeaten knock of 43 off 26.
Heading into the next game, these are some of the players to watch out for.
As far as the bowling is concerned, Silambarasan claimed three for 31 in the first game, while Sonu Yadav claimed a five-wicket haul in the next match. He is currently the highest wicket-taker for the team with six wickets. Silambarasan has five wickets in four games.
Trichy Grand Cholas Review
After winning back-to-back games, Trichy Grand Cholas lost the momentum with an eight-wicket defeat over Lyca Kovai Kings. They were restricted to just 124 with Jafar Jamal top-scoring for 41 off 28.
Lyca Kovai Kings chased down the target comfortably in 16.1 overs. Trichy Grand Cholas posted a massive 198-run total in the match-winning game against Salem Spartans. Sanjay Yadav starred with the bat for his 68-run knock off 33 balls. In the previous game against Siechem Madurai Panthers, they had posted 193 for 2.
Waseem Ahmed was the standout performer, notching 90 off just 55 balls. Sanjay Yadav played an unbeaten knock of 60 off 33 balls, while S Shyam Sundar made 30 off 28.
Heading into this next game, they would be looking to post another big total on the board.
With the ball, K Easwaran bowled a phenomenal spell of 6 for 32 in the first match. In the second match, Sanjay Yadav picked three, while Davidson picked two. A collective bowling effort helped them win their next game against Salem Spartans.
P Saravana Kumar was the pick of the bowlers with three wickets, while Antony Dhas and Rajkumar picked two each.
Favorite Team in Today Match Prediction
Both teams look good on paper and have shown their potential on the field. However, when it comes to Nellai Royal Kings, they have contributed as a team. Different players have stepped up at different times.
Plus, the depth in their batting gives them an edge over their opposition. They have won five points in four games and would want to win more from here. One can expect a good game of cricket but Nellai Royal Kings does have an edge over Trichy Grand Cholas.
Winning Chances of Today Match for Both Teams
Nellai Royal Kings have a 55 percent chance of winning the match
Trichy Grand Cholas have a 45 percent chance of winning the match
Pitch Report and Conditions for Today Match
The 18thmatch is scheduled to be played at Indian Cement Company Ground, Tirunelveli Indian Cement Company Ground, Tirunelveli.
The pitch tends to be hard and flat, which makes it ideal for batting. Although, seamers are likely to get assistance with the new ball. Spinners should look to exhibit their skills in the middle overs. Thus, you could experience a good contest between bat and ball.
Today Match Weather Report
The temperature will hover between 26 and 35 degrees Celsius. It will be sunny, with as little as three percent chance of precipitation. Window will flow at 22 kmph, while Humidity will be at 49 percent.
Who Will Win Today Nellai Royal Kings vs Trichy Grand Cholas 18th Match LPL T20 2024
Who Will Win Today Nellai Royal Kings vs Trichy Grand Cholas 18th Match LPL T20 2024- Toss- Nellai Royal Kings
Who Will Win Today Nellai Royal Kings vs Trichy Grand Cholas 18th Match LPL T20 2024- Match- Nellai Royal Kings
TGC vs NRK Dream11 Team
Wicket-Keepers:
- G Ajitesh
- H Ahmed
Batters:
- N Rajagopal
All-rounders:
- A Dhas
- R Rajkumar
- S Yadav ©
- S Yadav (VC)
- N Harish
Bowlers:
- P Saravana-Kumar
- K Easwaran
- R Silambarasan
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