By Chirag - Jun 19, 2025 10:01 AM
The 17th match of the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) 2025 will see the Salem Spartans (SS) locking horns with the Chepauk Super Gillies (CSG) on Thursday, June 19 at the SCF Cricket Ground in Salem. This encounter is expected to be a high-stakes clash between two of the top-performing teams in the tournament so far.
The Salem Spartans have displayed a solid brand of cricket this season, winning three out of four games and currently sitting in second place with 6 points. Their performances have been a blend of calculated aggression with the bat and tight spells with the ball, though their bowling struggled in the previous game.
Meanwhile, the Chepauk Super Gillies are flying high with a perfect win record—four matches, four wins. They lead the points table and have been dominant in all departments. CSG will aim to maintain their unbeaten streak, while SS will be determined to hand them their first defeat.
The pitch at the SCF Ground offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. While runs can be scored with good shot selection, the surface provides enough grip and turn for spinners, especially during the middle overs. Fast bowlers may get assistance early on, making the toss important.
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The weather in Salem is predicted to be cloudy on match day, with a possibility of a thunderstorm in the afternoon. However, conditions are expected to improve by evening, allowing the match to proceed without major interruptions.
The Spartans hold a slight edge historically but given CSG's form this season, the dynamics could shift.
1. Hari Nishanth, 2. S Abishiek (C), 3. R Kavin (WK), 4. Nidhish Rajagopal, 5. Rajendran Vivek, 6. Sunny Sandhu, 7. Boopathi Kumar, 8. S Harish Kumar, 9. M Mohammed, 10. M Poiyamozhi, 11. Rahil Shah
1. K Aashiq, 2. RS Mokit Hariharan, 3. Baba Aparajith (C), 4. Vijay Shankar, 5. N Jagadeesan (WK), 6. Swapnil Singh, 7. Abhishek Tanwar, 8. S Dinesh Raj, 9. Lokesh Raj, 10. J Prem Kumar, 11. M Silambarasan
Salem Spartans have shown resilience and consistency, but their recent bowling performance exposed some vulnerabilities. On the other hand, Chepauk Super Gillies are playing with immense confidence and have a well-balanced squad with depth in both batting and bowling.
Given their current momentum and all-round strength, Chepauk Super Gillies are favorites to win this match. However, if Salem’s top order fires and their bowlers find rhythm early, the game could go down to the wire.
Prediction: Chepauk Super Gillies to win
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