On Saturday, Dindigul kicked off their TNPL 2024 campaign with a solid 16-run win against Trichy Grand Cholas. After being invited to bat first, Dindigul scored 160/8 in their 20 overs on the back of Shivam Singh’s 78 off 51 balls in Ravichandran Ashwin’s captaincy. In reply, Trichy was restricted to 144/8 with Ashwin delivering a standout bowling performance with figures of 3/18 in his four overs.
Match 6, Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) 2024
Dindigul Dragons (DD) vs Salem Spartans (SS)
Date: Monday, July 8
Venue: SCF Cricket Ground, Salem
On the other hand, Salem Spartans had a rough start to their campaign as they lost by four wickets to Siechem Madurai Panthers in their first match. The high-scoring match saw Shijit Chandran’s side scoring 180/7 in their 20 overs with notable contributions from R Kavin and Vishal Vaidhya making sparkling half-centuries. However, the Panthers chased down the target with three balls to spare with the help of Lokeshwar and Jagatheesan Kousik scored half-centuries before Murugan Ashwin’s cameo.
In the last season of TNPL SS Finished at 7 in the points table. Now Spartans would have hoped for a winning start to this year’s campaign. Team SS has six more games to play; they shouldn’t be too disappointed after one defeat. Meanwhile, DD, who lost in Qualifier 2 last year, will look to build on their win in the first match.
Pitch Report
In the first three games this season, teams have averaged a score of 160. With the teams batting first winning two of those games. Scoring runs in powerplay would be important for both teams. Spinner’s role will be crucial, especially as the game goes on. Batsmen who can settle in initially will have some time at the start of their innings. They can catch up later & can perform well throughout the game.
Salem Spartans:
S Abishiek, R Kavin (WK), Robin Bist, Vishal Vaidhya, Rajendran Vivek, Sunny Sandhu, Harish Kumar, Shijit Chandran (C), M Poiyamozhi, Sachin Rathi, M Ganesh Moorthi
