By Chirag - Jun 10, 2025 11:33 AM
The Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) 2025 continues to deliver thrilling encounters, and the seventh match of the season brings together Salem Spartans (SS) and Trichy Grand Cholas (TGC) at the SNR College Cricket Ground in Coimbatore. Scheduled for Tuesday, 10th June at 7:15 PM IST, this match will be crucial for both teams aiming to climb the leaderboard in the early phase of the tournament.
The Spartans are riding high after a confident six-wicket victory over Siechem Madurai Panthers (SMP). Nidish Rajagopal (60 runs) and R. Kavin (48 runs) put together a game-winning partnership of 73 runs after dropping two quick wickets. On the bowling front, M. Mohammed was clinical with figures of 2/27. With momentum on their side and sitting in third place with two points, SS will look to build on their winning form.
In contrast, TGC lost a close match against the Nellai Royal Kings. Despite strong performances from U. Mukilesh, Waseem Ahmed, and Jafar Jamal, their total of 157 wasn’t enough to secure a win. Their inconsistency with the ball will be a concern as they seek to bounce back from their opening loss.
Trichy Grand Cholas have had the upper hand historically, leading the head-to-head count 3-1. However, current form tilts in favor of the Spartans.
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The SNR College Cricket Ground generally offers a balanced surface. While batters can find value for their strokes early on, spinners and pacers both come into play as the match progresses. Expect a contest that tests all skill sets.
According to AccuWeather, the conditions are expected to be mostly cloudy with potential afternoon showers. With temperatures ranging from 32°C to 23°C, humidity levels will be high, and there's a 73% chance of rain, which may lead to interruptions or a shortened match.
1. Nidish Rajagopal, 2. S Abishiek, 3. Hari Nishanth, 4. R Kavin (WK), 5. Sunny Sandhu, 6. M Mohammed, 7. S Harish Kumar, 8. S Ajith Ram, 9. M Poyyamozhi, 10. Yazh Arun Mozhi, 11. Rahil Shah
1. S Suresh Kumar (WK), 2. Waseem Ahmed (WK), 3. S Sujay, 4. U Mukilesh, 5. Sanjay Yadav, 6. Jafar Jamal, 7. Jagatheesan Kousik, 8. Ravi Rajkumar, 9. P Saravana Kumar, 10. Athisayaraj Davidson, 11. N Selva Kumaran
Based on recent form, balance of the playing XI, and pitch conditions, Salem Spartans appear to have the edge in this clash. Their batting lineup is clicking, and their bowlers have shown the ability to defend totals or contain opposition sides effectively. But if they establish rhythm, TGC's seasoned middle order could reverse the trend.
Verdict: Expect a tightly contested match, but Salem Spartans are favorites to secure their second win of the TNPL 2025 season.
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