Tamil Nadu Premier League 2026 | 22-Aug-2026 07:30 PM | MA Chidambaram Stadium
MDP 198/5 (20)
NRK 126/10 (19.1)
Madurai Panthers won by 72 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valliappan Yudheeswaran* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ganeshan Periyaswamy* | 3.1 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 5.05 |
| Gurjapneet Singh | 3 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 4.67 |
Last Wicket:Ramalingam Rohit run out (Atheeq Ur Rahman/R Ram Kumar) 3(6) - 126/10 in 19.1 ov.
Nellai Royal Kings vs Madurai Panthers
Madurai Panthers — Innings 1 (198/5 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R Ram Kumar (wk) b Emmanuel Cherian | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Siddharth Mahadevan b Emmanuel Cherian | 19 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 172.73 | |
| NS Chaturved b Emmanuel Cherian | 12 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 171.43 | |
| Hari Ragavendra V c D Santhosh Kumar b Sachin Rathi | 35 | 29 | 4 | 0 | 120.69 | |
| Shoaib Md Khan c Adnan Khan b V Yudheeswaran | 65 | 43 | 6 | 3 | 151.16 | |
| Atheeq Ur Rahman not out | 50 | 27 | 6 | 2 | 185.19 | |
| P Saravanan not out | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 100 | |
| Extras | Byes: 1 | LegByes: 1 | NoBalls: 4 | Wides: 6 | Total: 12 | |||||
| Total | 198 | 5 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Balchander Anirudh (c), Gurjapneet Singh, Rohan Bhutra, P Vignesh | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Cherian | 4 | 0 | 40 | 3 | 10 |
| Sonu Yadav | 4 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 10.5 |
| Sachin Rathi | 4 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 6.2 |
| Valliappan Yudheeswaran | 4 | 0 | 47 | 1 | 11.8 |
| NS Harish | 4 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 10.5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| R Ram Kumar & Siddharth Mahadevan | 0 | 2 |
| Chaturved & Siddharth Mahadevan | 27 | 13 |
| Hari Ragavendra V & Siddharth Mahadevan | 13 | 12 |
| Hari Ragavendra V & Shoaib Md Khan | 60 | 46 |
| Atheeq Ur Rahman & Shoaib Md Khan | 70 | 38 |
| Atheeq Ur Rahman & Saravanan | 28 | 9 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | R Ram Kumar | 0.2 | 0 |
| 2 | NS Chaturved | 2.3 | 27 |
| 3 | Siddharth Mahadevan | 4.3 | 40 |
| 4 | Hari Ragavendra V | 12.1 | 100 |
| 5 | Shoaib Md Khan | 18.3 | 170 |
Nellai Royal Kings — Innings 2 (126/10 in 19.1 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D Santhosh Kumar c Gurjapneet Singh b Shoaib Md Khan | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Athish SR b Shoaib Md Khan | 13 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 260 | |
| Ajitesh Guruswamy c Atheeq Ur Rahman b Gurjapneet Singh | 56 | 45 | 4 | 1 | 124.44 | |
| U Mukilesh c Rohan Bhutra b P Vignesh | 12 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 120 | |
| Rithik Easwaran (wk) c Atheeq Ur Rahman b G Periyaswamy | 14 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 87.5 | |
| Sonu Yadav (c) b P Vignesh | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| NS Harish c Atheeq Ur Rahman b G Periyaswamy | 14 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 100 | |
| Muhammed Adnan Khan c Shoaib Md Khan b Gurjapneet Singh | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 100 | |
| Ramalingam Rohit run out (Atheeq Ur Rahman/R Ram Kumar) | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Sachin Rathi run out (Hari Ragavendra V) | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Valliappan Yudheeswaran not out | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | Byes: 1 | LegByes: 2 | Wides: 2 | Total: 5 | |||||
| Total | 126 | 10 wkts, 19.1 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Emmanuel Cherian | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoaib Md Khan | 3 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 6.7 |
| Rohan Bhutra | 3 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 9 |
| P Saravanan | 3 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 9 |
| Gurjapneet Singh | 3 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 4.7 |
| P Vignesh | 4 | 0 | 19 | 2 | 4.8 |
| Ganeshan Periyaswamy | 3.1 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 5.1 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| D Santhosh Kumar & Athish SR | 1 | 6 |
| Ajitesh Guruswamy & Athish SR | 15 | 8 |
| Ajitesh Guruswamy & Mukilesh | 29 | 17 |
| Ajitesh Guruswamy & Rithik Easwaran | 47 | 40 |
| Ajitesh Guruswamy & Sonu Yadav | 3 | 5 |
| Ajitesh Guruswamy & NS Harish | 19 | 22 |
| Adnan Khan & NS Harish | 6 | 7 |
| Adnan Khan & Ramalingam Rohit | 4 | 6 |
| Sachin Rathi & Ramalingam Rohit | 0 | 2 |
| V Yudheeswaran & Ramalingam Rohit | 1 | 2 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D Santhosh Kumar | 0.6 | 1 |
| 2 | Athish SR | 2.2 | 16 |
| 3 | U Mukilesh | 5.1 | 45 |
| 4 | Rithik Easwaran | 11.5 | 92 |
| 5 | Sonu Yadav | 12.4 | 95 |
| 6 | Ajitesh Guruswamy | 16.2 | 114 |
| 7 | NS Harish | 17.3 | 120 |
| 8 | Muhammed Adnan Khan | 18.3 | 124 |
| 9 | Sachin Rathi | 18.5 | 124 |
| 10 | Ramalingam Rohit | 19.1 | 126 |
Match Info
| Match | Nellai Royal Kings vs Madurai Panthers |
|---|---|
| Series | Tamil Nadu Premier League 2026 |
| Time | 22-Aug-2026 07:30 PM |
| Venue | MA Chidambaram Stadium Chennai |
| Seating Capacity | 50000 |
| Live Telecast | FanCode,Star Sports |
Match Preview: Nellai Royal Kings vs Madurai Panthers (NRK vs SMP)
Nellai Royal Kings will face Madurai Panthers in a thrilling match on 22-Aug-2026 in Tamil Nadu Premier League 2026. The match will be played at MA Chidambaram Stadium at 07:30 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on FanCode,Star Sports.
MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report for NRK vs SMP Match 28 Match
The MA Chidambaram stadium is generally known for his balanced conditions with slightly better support to the Spinners. The batters do enjoy batting on this surface however as the match proceeds , the spinners gets their grip better.
MA Chidambaram Stadium Weather Report Today
Weather during the match time in Chennai, IN will be cloudy. The temperature is expected to around 29°C on the match day with 75% humidity and 25.6 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are 100% chances of precipitation during the game.
Match Overview
Nellai Royal Kings is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Madurai Panthers remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in Tamil Nadu Premier League 2026.
The pitch at MA Chidambaram Stadium is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Nellai Royal Kings will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Madurai Panthers will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Nellai Royal Kings batting and Madurai Panthers bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will Nellai Royal Kings showcase its strengths, or will Madurai Panthers pull off a major upset? Join us live on FanCode,Star Sports on 22-Aug-2026 to find out the answer!
