Nellai Royal Kings and Ruby Trichy Warriors will locks horns in the 19th game of the TNPL 2022 at the SNR college ground. This is the first time both teams will be playing each other in the ongoing season. Last time these teams played, Warriors won by 74 runs. However, this time around, things will be different.
Kings have played five games and have won all of them. On the other hand, Trichy have played four and managed to win only one game so far. They are tottering at seventh position in the points table. The Yellow Brigade will be the favorites to win the game despite having a 2-3 loss-win ratio.
Team News
Nellai Royal Kings:
The team is coming off a six-wicket victory against IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans. Baba Indrajith's men chase down the target of 118 runs in just 15.3 overs. Apart from the tied game against Chepauk Super Gillies, the team has ensured that they go over the line without any fuss.
The team looks like a well-oiled unit and is looking like carrying the winning momentum. Bowling and batting has clicked well for the team and would be looking to carry the same in the next game. Talking about the playing XI, the might with the same team as he they haven't lost a game.
Probable Playing XI:
L Suryaprakash, M Rooban Raj, B Aparajith, B Indrajith ( c & wk), R Sanjay Yadav, G Ajitesh, CH Jitendra Kumar, M Shajahan, NS Harish, V Athisayaraj Davidson, K Easwaran
Ruby Trichy Warriors:
After making a winning start against Dindigul Dragons, the team has lost their way. They have lost to IDream, Super Gillies, and Lya Kovai respectively. However, they can take comfort in the fact that they have a good win-loss ratio against Nellai Royal.
This time around though, it won't be easy for the Orange Brigade. The team they are facing is unbeaten till now and is not looking like stopping anytime soon. Talking about the playing XI, it still might remain the same.
Playing XI:
Amit Sathvik (wk), S Santosh Shiv, Nishish Rajagopal, Murali Vijay, N Nirajan, Akash Sumra, Gokul Moorthi, M Mathivannan, R Ganesh, Ajay Krishna, Rahil Shah (c)
Match Details:
Date: 15th July 2022
Venue: SNR college ground, Coimbatore
Time: 7:15 PM (IST)
Pitch Report:
With the half of the tournament played, the pitches are getting tired without any doubt. The same would be the case on this venue. Expect a slow wicket on offer where spinners might get some help.