The 16th match of the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) 2025 will witness a face-off between the Siechem Madurai Panthers (SMP) and the Nellai Royal Kings (NRK) on June 18, 2025, at the SCF Cricket Ground in Salem. Both sides have had mixed campaigns so far and will be eager to gain crucial points as the tournament nears its halfway stage.
The Nellai Royal Kings have looked like a more composed unit in TNPL 2025. They’ve managed two wins out of three matches, collecting four points and sitting comfortably in fourth place on the table. In contrast, the Siechem Madurai Panthers have struggled to find their rhythm, having only one win from three outings and sitting in the sixth position.
Given their performances so far, NRK enters the contest as the favorites, thanks to their more consistent and experienced lineup.
Match Details: SMP vs NRK
- Match: Siechem Madurai Panthers vs Nellai Royal Kings, Match 16, TNPL 2025
- Date & Time: June 18, 2025 – 7:15 PM IST
- Venue: SCF Cricket Ground, Salem
- Live Streaming: FanCode
Pitch Report: SCF Cricket Ground, Salem
The SCF Ground has proven to be a competitive venue. The average first innings score is 204, while teams chasing have averaged 197. Although not extremely batting-friendly, the pitch offers something for everyone, especially for spinners in the middle overs. Expect a balanced contest between bat and ball.
- Batting First Win %: 54%
- Batting Second Win % 46%
Weather Forecast
Cloudy skies are expected over Salem, with a possibility of thunderstorms in the afternoon. This might cause a delayed start, though conditions are expected to improve in the evening.
Head-to-Head Record: SMP vs NRK
- Total Matches: 10
- Madurai Panthers Wins: 6
- Nellai Royal Kings Wins: 4
- No Result/Tie: 0
SMP holds a slight edge historically, but recent form tips the scales in NRK’s favor.
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Probable Playing 11
Siechem Madurai Panthers (SMP) Playing 11 :
1. Ram Arvindh, 2. Balchander Anirudh, 3. NS Chaturved (c), 4. Atheeq Ur Rahman, 5. C Sarath Kumar, 6. S Ganesh (wk), 7. P Saravanan, 8. Murugan Ashwin, 9. S Rajalingam, 10. P Vignesh, 11. Gurjapneet Singh
Nellai Royal Kings (NRK) Playing 11 :
1. Arun Karthik (c), 2. Ajitesh Guruswamy, 3. Rithik Easwaran (wk), 4. PS Nirmal Kumar, 5. NS Harish, 6. Sonu Yadav, 7. Muhammed Adnan Khan, 8. Sachin Rathi, 9. Valliappan Yudheeswaran, 10. Emmanuel Cherian, 11. Rocky Bhasker
Dream11 Fantasy Team Prediction: SMP vs NRK
- Wicketkeepers: 1. Ram Arvindh, 2. Arun Karthik
- Batters: 1. S K Duraisamy, 2. NS Chaturved, 3. Atheeq Ur Rahman
- All-rounders: 1. Sonu Yadav, 2. NS Harish, 3. Murugan Ashwin
- Bowlers: 1. V Yudheeswaran, 2. P Vignesh, 3. Sachin Rathi
- Captain: Ram Arvindh
- Vice-captain: Arun Karthik
Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s Match?
While both teams have quality players, the Nellai Royal Kings have shown better cohesion and match awareness this season. With their balanced squad and consistent form, they are expected to have the upper hand. Siechem Madurai Panthers, though talented, need a stronger performance from their bowling unit to remain competitive.
Prediction: Nellai Royal Kings are likely to emerge victorious in this clash.
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