TNPL 2025 NRK vs DD: Playing 11, Dream11 Team, My11Circle Prediction

The 24th match of the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) 2025 brings an exciting face-off between the Nellai Royal Kings (NRK) and the Dindigul Dragons (DD). Scheduled to be played on Thursday, June 26, at the Indian Cement Company Ground in Tirunelveli, this contest is pivotal for both sides as the league enters its crucial second half.

Match Details: NRK vs DD

Match: Nellai Royal Kings vs Dindigul Dragons, TNPL 2025
Date: 26th June 2025
Time: 07:15 PM IST
Venue: Indian Cement Company Ground, Tirunelveli
Live Streaming: FanCode

Head-to-Head Record: NRK vs DD

In previous encounters between these two sides:

Total Match: 10
Nellai Royal Kings Wins: 6
Dindigul Dragons Wins: 4
No Result/Tie: 0

While NRK holds a narrow lead in the rivalry, DD’s recent form makes them slight favourites going into this game.

Probable Playing 11

Nellai Royal Kings (NRK) Playing 11:

1. Ajitesh Guruswamy, 2. Arun Karthik (c), 3. NS Harish, 4. Rithik Easwaran (wk), 5. Athish SR, 6. Muhammed Adnan Khan, 7. Sonu Yadav, 8. Sachin Rathi, 9. Rocky Bhasker, 10. Emmanuel Cherian, 11. Valliappan Yudheeswaran

Dindigul Dragons (DD) Playing 11:

1. Ravichandran Ashwin (c), 2. Shivam Singh, 3. Baba Indrajith (wk), 4. Hunny Saini, 5. R K Jayant, 6. Maan Bafna, 7. M Karthik Saran, 8. Varun Chakaravarthy, 9. Sandeep Warrier, 10. DT Chandrasekar, 11. Ganeshan Periyaswamy

Dream11 Team Prediction– NRK vs DD

Wicketkeeper: 1. Baba Indrajith
Batters: 1. Arun Karthik, 2. Muhammed Adnan Khan, 3. NS Harish
All-Rounders: 1. Shivam Singh, 2. Ravichandran Ashwin, 3. Sonu Yadav (VC)
Bowlers: 1. Varun Chakaravarthy (C), 2. Sachin Rathi, 3. Valliappan Yudheeswaran, 4. Ganeshan Periyaswamy

Captain: Varun Chakaravarthy

Vice-Captain: Sonu Yadav

My11Circle Team Prediction: NRK vs DD

Wicketkeeper: 1. Arun Karthik
Batters: 1. Shivam Singh, 2. Baba Indrajith, 3. Muhammed Adnan Khan
All-Rounders: 1. Ravichandran Ashwin, 2. Sonu Yadav, 3. NS Harish
Bowlers: 1. Ganeshan Periyaswamy, 2. Sachin Rathi, 3. Sandeep Warrier, 4. Varun Chakaravarthy

Captain: Ravichandran Ashwin

Vice-Captain: Sonu Yadav

This team combination ensures a strong mix of experience, form players, and pitch-appropriate selections, with all-rounders likely to make a major impact on the two-paced Tirunelveli pitch.

Conclusion

With both sides needing a win to stay in playoff contention, the NRK vs DD clash promises fireworks. While Dindigul Dragons come in as the more consistent unit, Nellai Royal Kings have the firepower to pull off an upset. Users of fantasy cricket should try to select important bowlers and all-rounders who can take advantage of the lighting circumstances.