Tamil Nadu Premier League 2026 | 20-Aug-2026 07:30 PM | MA Chidambaram Stadium
SAL 140/7 (20)
NRK 146/5 (16.1)
Nellai Royal Kings won by 5 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NS Harish* | 21 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 150 |
| U Mukilesh | 7 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 46.67 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uday Kumar M* | 2.1 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 11.08 |
| Karthick Manikandan | 2 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 14 |
Last Wicket:Ajitesh Guruswamy b Rahil 12(8) - 122/5 in 12.6 ov.
Nellai Royal Kings vs SKM Salem Spartans
SKM Salem Spartans — Innings 1 (140/7 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hari Nishanth run out (Ajitesh Guruswamy/Rithik Easwaran) | 36 | 37 | 3 | 1 | 97.3 | |
| S Abishiek (c) b Emmanuel Cherian | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Rajendran Vivek c Athish SR b NS Harish | 29 | 25 | 2 | 1 | 116 | |
| Boopathi Kumar lbw b V Yudheeswaran | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 75 | |
| S Harish Kumar lbw b NS Harish | 12 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 133.33 | |
| Eshwar M (wk) c Sonu Yadav b Emmanuel Cherian | 31 | 24 | 2 | 2 | 129.17 | |
| Karthick Manikandan c V Yudheeswaran b Emmanuel Cherian | 11 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 84.62 | |
| S Ajith Ram not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Dev Rahul not out | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 300 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 4 | Wides: 4 | Total: 8 | |||||
| Total | 140 | 7 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | B Iyappan, Uday Kumar M | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Cherian | 4 | 0 | 22 | 3 | 5.5 |
| Sonu Yadav | 4 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 7 |
| Valliappan Yudheeswaran | 4 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 8.5 |
| Sachin Rathi | 3 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 9 |
| NS Harish | 4 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 5.2 |
| U Mukilesh | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Hari Nishanth & S Abishiek | 1 | 6 |
| Hari Nishanth & Rajendran Vivek | 61 | 50 |
| Hari Nishanth & Boopathi Kumar | 11 | 13 |
| Hari Nishanth & Harish Kumar | 6 | 4 |
| Eshwar & Harish Kumar | 27 | 22 |
| Eshwar & Karthick Manikandan | 26 | 20 |
| Eshwar & S Ajith Ram | 1 | 3 |
| Dev Rahul & S Ajith Ram | 6 | 2 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | S Abishiek | 0.6 | 1 |
| 2 | Rajendran Vivek | 9.2 | 62 |
| 3 | Boopathi Kumar | 11.3 | 73 |
| 4 | Hari Nishanth | 12.1 | 80 |
| 5 | S Harish Kumar | 15.5 | 107 |
| 6 | Karthick Manikandan | 19.1 | 133 |
| 7 | Eshwar M | 19.4 | 134 |
Nellai Royal Kings — Innings 2 (146/5 in 16.1 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D Santhosh Kumar c Rajendran Vivek b B Iyappan | 50 | 24 | 7 | 2 | 208.33 | |
| Athish SR c Eshwar b B Iyappan | 50 | 29 | 3 | 4 | 172.41 | |
| Sonu Yadav (c) b Rahil | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Rithik Easwaran (wk) c Boopathi Kumar b Rahil | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 80 | |
| Ajitesh Guruswamy b Rahil | 12 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 150 | |
| U Mukilesh not out | 7 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 46.67 | |
| NS Harish not out | 21 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 150 | |
| Extras | Wides: 1 | Total: 1 | |||||
| Total | 146 | 5 wkts, 16.1 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Muhammed Adnan Khan, Sachin Rathi, Emmanuel Cherian, Valliappan Yudheeswaran | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dev Rahul | 2 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 17 |
| Uday Kumar M | 2.1 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 11.1 |
| Karthick Manikandan | 2 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 14 |
| Rajendran Vivek | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Boopathi Kumar | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| B Iyappan | 4 | 0 | 30 | 2 | 7.5 |
| Rahil Shah | 4 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 3.2 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| D Santhosh Kumar & Athish SR | 96 | 46 |
| Sonu Yadav & Athish SR | 3 | 4 |
| Rithik Easwaran & Athish SR | 6 | 8 |
| Rithik Easwaran & Ajitesh Guruswamy | 2 | 3 |
| Mukilesh & Ajitesh Guruswamy | 15 | 17 |
| Mukilesh & NS Harish | 24 | 19 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D Santhosh Kumar | 7.4 | 96 |
| 2 | Sonu Yadav | 8.2 | 99 |
| 3 | Athish SR | 9.4 | 105 |
| 4 | Rithik Easwaran | 10.1 | 107 |
| 5 | Ajitesh Guruswamy | 12.6 | 122 |
Match Info
| Match | Nellai Royal Kings vs SKM Salem Spartans |
|---|---|
| Series | Tamil Nadu Premier League 2026 |
| Time | 20-Aug-2026 07:30 PM |
| Venue | MA Chidambaram Stadium Chennai |
| Seating Capacity | 50000 |
| Live Telecast | FanCode,Star Sports |
Match Preview: Nellai Royal Kings vs SKM Salem Spartans (NRK vs SS)
Nellai Royal Kings will face SKM Salem Spartans in a thrilling match on 20-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 SS Match 24 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 rainy. The temperature is expected to around 30°C on the match day with 69% humidity and 15.8 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are 97% chances of precipitation during the game.
Match Overview
Nellai Royal Kings is known for its strong batting and bowling, while SKM Salem Spartans 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 SKM Salem Spartans will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Nellai Royal Kings batting and SKM Salem Spartans 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 SKM Salem Spartans pull off a major upset? Join us live on FanCode,Star Sports on 20-Aug-2026 to find out the answer!
