TNPL 2024: Match 9, NRK vs SS Match Prediction – Who will win today’s TNPL match between NRK vs SS?

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Nellai Royal Kings (NRK) will lock horns with Salem Spartans (SS) at the SCF Cricket Ground in Salem, on Thursday, July 11.

Royal Kings have only played one game so far in the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL 2024). Last year's runner-up faced Chepauk Super Gillies in their opening fixture this year and chased down a 167-run target with three wickets and one ball to spare. RS Mokit Hariharan and Nidhish Rajagopal slammed half-centuries after pacer R Silambarasan impressed with the ball, bagging a three-for.

Meanwhile, Salem Spartans started with a four-wicket defeat in the first game against Siechem Madurai Panthers before picking up a seven-wicket win versus Dindigul Dragons. Rajendran Vivek was adjudged Player of the Match against the Dragons as his unbeaten knock of 51 off 28 balls helped the Spartans chase down a 150-run target with 11 balls in the bank.

Match Details

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Pitch Report

In the first seven games played at the Salem Cricket Foundation, four have been won by teams batting first, while chasing teams have emerged victorious on three occasions. The average first innings score has been around 165. Winning the toss and opting to bat first won't be a bad option at this venue. Putting runs on the board and applying pressure could be fruitful.

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Probable Playing 11 for NRK vs SS

Nellai Royal Kings: 

KB Arun Karthik (C), RS Mohit Hariharan, G Ajitesh, SJ Arun Kumar, Nidhish Rajagopal, Sonu Yadav, Rithik Easwaran (WK), R Kirubakar, R Silambarasan, S Mohan Prasath, Lakshay Jain S

Salem Spartans:

S Abishiek, R Kavin (WK), Rajendran Vivek, Vishal Vaidhya, Adnan Khan, Aushik Srinivas, Shijit Chandran (C), Sunny Sandhu, S Haris Kumar, M Poiyamozhi, N Selva Kumaran

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Probable Top Performers from NRK vs SS

Probable Best Batter: R Kavin

The wicketkeeper-batter has had a solid start to the season as he has registered scores of 70 (45) and 46 (34) against Madurai and Dindigul, respectively. He has looked in fine touch and Salem fans will want him to continue the purple patch on Thursday.

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Probable Best Bowler: M Poiyamozhi

The right-arm pacer had a fabulous campaign last year as he bagged 13 wickets in 10 games at 21.62. He has bagged three wickets in the two games so far. His overs at the death are going to be crucial for Spartans as he has the ability to deceive batters with his off-cutters.

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Today’s Match Prediction: Team batting first to win the match

Scenario 1

Nellai Royal Kings win the toss and opt to bat first.

Powerplay: 45-55

NRK: 175-185

Nellai Royal Kings win the match.

Scenario 2

Salem Spartans win the toss and opt to bat first.

Powerplay: 40-50

SS: 160-170

Salem Spartans win the match.

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Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.