Published on: Jun 26, 2025 2:26 pm IST|Updated on: Jun 26, 2025 2:26 pm IST
Next up is match 24 of the Siechem Tamil Nadu Premier League 2025 (TNPL). Defending champions Dindigul Dragons are in action this time against Nellai Royal Kings at the Indian Cement Company Ground in Tirunelveli.
The Dragons are seeking a spot among the top 2. They currently stand third with 3 wins and 2 losses from 5 matches and 6 points to their name. A win here would solidify their spot in the third position, but a humongous win might pip them over the iDream Tiruppur Tamizhans, who currently sit second on the points table with 8 wins to their name.
Nellai Royal Kings, meanwhile, currently stand 6th on the points table with 2 wins and 3 losses from 5 matches. They need to pull up their socks to get going, especially after losing their previous two fixtures against Siechem Madurai Panthers and Lyca Kovai Kings. The Kings still have a chance to enter the top 4, and they should take this as motivation heading into their remaining fixtures.
Let’s delve deeper into this post for the NRK vs DD Dream11 prediction.
Date: 26th June 2025 Time: 7:15 PM IST Venue: Indian Cement Company Ground, Tirunelveli
Matches Played: 10 DD won: 6 NRK won: 4 No Result: 0 Tied: 0
A total of 10 matches have been played between these two sides in TNPL history. Defending champions Dindigul Dragons have the upper hand with 6 wins, whereas Nellai have won only 4 games out of 10. However, the Nellai Royal Kings must be pleased with their recent record against the Dragons, as they have won 4 of the last 5 clashes between the two sides.
The pitch at the Indian Cement Company Ground in Tirunelveli has proven to be a high-scoring venue in TNPL 2025, especially during the first innings. Batters have enjoyed consistent bounce and a quick outfield, allowing them to play through the line with confidence. While pacers can extract some early movement, the surface tends to flatten out quickly, making stroke play easier as the innings progresses. Spinners have found limited assistance, with minimal turn on offer, though they can be effective if they vary their pace and bowl into the pitch. The average first-innings score hovers around 160–170, and teams winning the toss often prefer to chase, given the slight dip in pitch pace during the second innings. Overall, expect another run-friendly contest unless weather conditions intervene.
Here are some key TNPL stats for the Indian Cement Company Ground, Tirunelveli, updated till 24th June:
DD Expected Playing XI: Ravichandran Ashwin (c), Shivam Singh, Vimal Khumar, Baba Indrajith (wk), Maan Bafna, M Karthik Saran, Aakaash Sharma, Varun Chakaravarthy, DT Chandrasekar, Sandeep Warrier, Ganeshan Periyaswamy IMPACT PLAYERS: Hunny Saini
NRK Expected Playing XI: Ajitesh Guruswamy, Arun Karthik (c), NS Harish, Rithik Easwaran (wk), Athish SR, Muhammed Adnan Khan, Sonu Yadav, Sachin Rathi, Emmanuel Cherian, D Santhosh Kumar, Valliappan Yudheeswaran IMPACT PLAYERS: Rocky Bhasker
As per the betting odds provided by most of the bettors, the reigning champions, Dindigul Dragons, are tipped as the favorites to win this match.
The all-important clash between the Nellai Royal Kings vs Dindigul Dragons will take place on Thursday, June 26, at 07:15 PM (IST). Online live streaming will take place on the Fancode app. The TV streaming will take place on Star Sports 2 Channel.
Wicket-keepers: Arun Karthik, Baba Indrajith Batters: Shivam Singh, D Santhosh Kumar All-Rounders: Ravichandran Ashwin, Sonu Yadav, N Harish Bowlers: S Rathi, Sandeep Warrier, Varun Chakravarthy, DT Chandrasekhar
C/VC Options- Ravichandran Ashwin, Sonu Yadav, N Harish, Shivam Singh