SMP vs NRK, Dream11 Team, My11Circle Prediction, Head to Head, Playing 11

By Chirag - Jun 18, 2025 11:28 AM
Last updated on Jun 18, 2025 11:29 AM

SMP vs NRK, Dream11 Team, My11Circle Prediction, Head to Head, Playing 11

The 16th match of the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) 2025 will witness the Siechem Madurai Panthers (SMP) taking on the Nellai Royal Kings (NRK) on 18th June 2025 at the SCF Cricket Ground in Salem. To raise their position in the standings, both teams are hoping for a vital victory.

Match Details: SMP vs NRK, TNPL 2025

Match: Siechem Madurai Panthers vs Nellai Royal Kings, 16th Match, TNPL 2025
Date: 18th June 2025
Time: 07:15 PM IST
Venue: SCF Cricket Ground, Salem
Live Streaming: FanCode

Team Form & Overview

Nellai Royal Kings (NRK): NRK currently sits at 4th place with four points from three matches and looks to continue its momentum.
Siechem Madurai Panthers (SMP): SMP has only one win from three games and sits in sixth place, struggling to build rhythm.

Pitch and Weather Report

Pitch Report: SCF Cricket Ground, Salem

The pitch at the SCF Cricket Ground is fairly balanced. While teams have posted scores above 200 here, the surface does offer something for the bowlers. Spinners, in particular, can be crucial during the middle overs.

Average 1st Innings Score: 204
Average 2nd Innings Score: 197
Win Percentage Batting First: 54%
Win Percentage Batting Second: 46%

Weather Report: Salem

The weather in Salem is expected to be cloudy with a possibility of thunderstorms during the afternoon. While conditions may delay the start, the match is likely to proceed with minor interruptions.

Head-to-Head Record: SMP vs NRK

Total Matches Played: 10
SMP Wins: 6
NRK Wins: 4
No Result/Tie: 0

SMP holds a slight edge in the head-to-head record, but NRK’s current form makes them a strong contender.

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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

Top Fantasy Picks – Dream11 & My11Circle: SMP vs NRK

Siechem Madurai Panthers:

Ram Arvindh: Top scorer for SMP with 119 runs in three matches, averaging 40 with a strike rate of 128.
Murugan Ashwin: Lead spinner with three wickets and an economy of 7.18.

Nellai Royal Kings

D Santhosh Kumar: In-form batter with 128 runs in three innings at an average of 42.66 and strike rate of 162.02.
Valliappan Yudheeswaran: He has taken 4 wickets in 2 matches, but his economy rate is still high.

Dream11 Fantasy Team Prediction: SMP vs NRK

Wicketkeepers: 1. Ajitesh Guruswamy
Batters: 1. Arun Karthik, 2. Ram Arvindh (VC), 3. Balchander Anirudh, 4. NS Chaturved
All-rounders: 1. Murugan Ashwin, 2. NS Harish, 3. Sonu Yadav (C), 4. Muhammed Adnan Khan
Bowlers: 1. Valliappan Yudheeswaran, 2. Gurjapneet Singh

My11Circle Captain and Vice-Captain Choices

Captain Picks: 1. Sonu Yadav, 2. D Santhosh Kumar
Vice-Captain Picks: 1. Ram Arvindh, 2. Valliappan Yudheeswaran

Final Thoughts

With NRK showing better form and consistency in TNPL 2025, they enter this match as favorites. However, SMP’s superior head-to-head record and familiarity with conditions in Salem could make them dangerous opponents. Expect a thrilling encounter as both sides aim to strengthen their position in the league.

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