Twitter Reactions: Lyca Kovai Kings crush Nellai Royal Kings by 104 runs to clinch second TNPL title
Lyca Kovai Kings won the TNPL 2023 by beating Nellai Royal Kings by 104 runs in the final.
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The much-awaited final of the Tamil Nadu Premier League 2023 got underway on Wednesday, July 12 at Indian Cement Company Ground, Tirunelveli. Lyca Kovai Kings and Nellai Royal Kings were up against each other in the mega clash to be crowned champions of the seventh edition of the tournament. Lyca’s captain Shahrukh Khan won the toss and decided to put runs on the board in the all-important game.
Lyca didn’t get off to the best of the starts as they lost their opener S Sujay for 7(7) in the second over itself. B Sachin walked in at number three but could only score 12 (10) before losing his wicket against Sandeep Warrier. With the score on 31/2 after 3.5 overs, U Mukilesh walked to the crease and got involved in a crucial 71-run stand off 48 balls for the third wicket with Suresh Kumar (57 off 33).
Their partnership got broken by Warrier who claimed his second wicket of the match. At the other end, Mukilesh (51* off 40) continued his brilliant knock and got good support from Atheeq Ur Rahman (50 off 21) with the duo adding 74 runs off just 35 balls. A brilliant cameo by Ram Arvindh (10* off 4) took Lyca to 205/5 in their allotted 20 overs.
Nellai got off to a forgettable start as well with opener Sri Neranjan getting dismissed for a three-ball duck in the first over. To make matters worse for them, they further lost Guruswamy Ajitesh (1 off 2) in the second over. After two early blows, captain Arun Karthik decided to take the opposition on to bring them under pressure.
Nellai Royal Kings bundled out for 101
However, his brief cameo (27 off 14) was ended by Shahrukh Khan in the fifth over. Following his dismissal, the entire batting lineup of Nellai suffered a collapse and were left staring down the barrel at 64/7 after 9.2 overs. M Poiyamozhi (19 off 7) tried his best but couldn't save his team from a humiliating loss. Nellai were bundled out for 101 handing Lyca a massive win by 104 runs. As a result, they clinched their second consecutive TNPL title after being the joint-winners in the 2022 edition. Jhatavedh Subramanyan was awarded Player of the Match for his sensational spell of 4/21 in four overs while Shahrukh Khan also picked up 3/16 in his four-over spell.
Meanwhile, Twitter was abuzz with reactions on Lyca's emphatic victory.
Here are some of the Tweets:
Sharukh Khan!
— Nikhil 🏏 (@CricCrazyNIKS) July 12, 2023
Fitting, he takes the last wicket. Lyca Kovai Kings take the #TNPL 🏆
Well won as a side. 👏
CAPTAIN SHAHRUKH KHAN done it for LYCA KOVAI KINGS, the CHAMPIONs of TNPL 2023.
— JITESH Sharma PR (@PunjabKingsCult) July 12, 2023
PURPLE cap with 17 wickets. pic.twitter.com/YDunIUOmZH
Most one-sided final in recent times, but not at all surprising given how dominant Lyca Kovai Kings were this season, right from the very first game.
— Peeyush Sharma (@peeyushsharmaa) July 12, 2023
Another brilliant season where TNPL gives us future IPL superstars. #TNPL2023
The fact that Shah Rukh Khan won the purple cap shows how inferior the standards of TNPL are, or as I'd call it, Tinpot Premier League. This is also why TN doesn't produce quality cricketers. Ashwin is the only exception. Nattu to an extent. Don't rate DK and other small players.
— Prakash (@Prakash1049) July 12, 2023
Captain Shahrukh Khan in TNPL:
— 🎰 (@StanMSD) July 12, 2023
•Finals in Last Season (Trophy Shared)
•Won this Season 🏆
• Leading Wicket taker of this Season
• Best Batting Strike Rate of this Season. pic.twitter.com/JyorxMnnvv
Quite unbelievable how the likes of Sai Kishore, M Siddharth, G Ajitesh don't even feature in the IPL on a regular basis. This TNPL season has thrown in a few names, let's see where it takes them. https://t.co/0Tb7X1tC3D
— Venkata Krishna B (@venkatatweets) July 12, 2023
TNPL winners:
— sudharshan sridharan (@sudharshansrid1) July 12, 2023
Albert TUTI Patriots (2016)
Chepauk Super Gillies (2017)
Siechem Madurai Panthers (2018)
Chepauk Super Gillies (2019)
Chepauk Super Gillies (2021)
Chepauk & Kovai (2022) - Joint
Lyca Kovai Kings (2023)*#TNPL2023 #LKKvNRK
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