Sandy Verma
Tezzbuzz|15-06-2025
The Tamil Nadu Premier League 2025 continues with a high-stakes clash as the Salem Spartansthe only unbeaten side in the competition, lock horns with the Nellai royal kings in Match 13 at the SCF Cricket Ground, Salem, on Sunday, June 15.
The Royal Kings, currently placed fourth on the points table, have had a mixed start to their campaign, registering one win and one loss in their two outings so far. In contrast, the Spartans have been the standout team of the tournament thus far. With three wins in three matches, they sit comfortably at the summit of the table.
The pitch at the SCF Cricket Ground in Salem typically provides an even battle between bat and ball. Seamers are likely to find movement early with the new ball, but the surface becomes more batting-friendly as the innings progresses. Spinners tend to make an impact during the middle overs, particularly under lights, where some turn and grip come into play. Batters who settle in early can accelerate effectively in the latter stages. Totals in the range of 150 to 170 are frequently seen here, with chasing sides enjoying a slight advantage in recent encounters.
Rocky Bhasker, D Snthosh Kumar, Nidhish Rajagopal, J Gowri Sankar,
Nellai Royal Kings Squad: Arun Karthik (c), Ajitesh Guruswamy, Rithik Easwan (W), Sonu Yadav, NS Harish, PS NIRMAL KUMAR, S VIJAY KUMAR, ROCKY BHASTER, ROCKY BHASKER, D SANTHOSH KUMAR, D SANTHOSH KUMAR, AJAY KRINDNA, JA ROHAN, JA ROHAN, JA ROHAN, JA RO Yudheeswaran, Selvaganapathi S, Sachin Rathi, Muhammed Adnan Khan, Emmanuel Cherian, Karan Sampat, S Risheek Kumar.
Salem Spartans Squad: Hari Nishanth, S Abishiek (C), Rajendran Vivek (W), Sunny Sandhu, Sunny Sandhu, Nidish Rajgopal, Nidish Rajagopal, M Mohammed, M Poiyamozhi, Rahil Shah, Me Yazh, Me Yazh, MOZHI, Dev Rahul, Karthech Manikandan, Boopathi Kumar, Boopathi Kumar, Sudhan Sanjeevi, Pavitran R, Himalaya