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The 22nd match of the TNPL sees a battle between struggling Siechem Madurai Panthers (SMP) and table-toppers Lyca Kovai Kings (LKK) at the Indian Cement Company Ground in Tirunelveli.
Siechem Madurai Panthers (SMP):
Madurai Panthers are languishing at the bottom half of the table with just 1 win in 4 matches. Captain Hari Nishanth will be looking to lead from the front and inspire a turnaround. Jagatheesan Kousik (86 runs) has been their lone bright spot. The middle order needs to step up and support him. Leg-spinner Murugan Ashwin (7 wickets) has been their most impressive bowler.
Siechem Madurai Panthers Predicted Playing XI:
Suresh Lokeshwar (wk), Hari Nishanth (c), Jagatheesan Kousik, NS Chaturved, Uthirasamy Sasidev, Swapnil Singh, Murugan Ashwin, Gurjapneet Singh, S Sri Abisek, J Ajay Chetan, Kiran Akash
Lyca Kovai Kings (LKK):
Currently undefeated except for their opening match loss, LKK are the clear favorites. Skipper Shahrukh Khan will be keen to maintain their winning momentum. Khan (51* off 25) along with Sai Sudharsan and others have been in destructive form. Khan himself and Jhatavedh Subramanyan have chipped in with wickets alongside their pacers.
Lyca Kovai Kings Predicted Playing XI:
S Sujay, J Suresh Kumar (wk), Sai Sudharsan, Shahrukh Khan (c), U Mukilesh, Ram Arvindh, Atheeq Ur Rahman, M Mohammed, Manimaran Siddharth, Jhatavedh Subramanyan, Valliappan Yudheeswaran
Pitch and weather:
Expect a batting-friendly pitch with cloudy skies. Scores around 170 could be a good total.
Match Prediction:
While SMP are capable of causing an upset, LKK’s current form and overall balance make them the favorites. Expect a dominant batting performance from the Kings, but the Panthers shouldn’t be completely written off.
Winner: Lyca Kovai Kings hold the upper hand
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