Lyca Kovai Kings and Salem Spartans (Source: TNPL)

Lyca Kovai Kings will take on Salem Spartans in Match 26 of the ongoing edition of Tamil Nadu Premier League. This will be the second game to be played at the NPR College Ground in Dindigul this season.

Lyca's sole win has come against Nellai Royal Kings. They are placed eighth on the table with only two points to their name. As for Salem, they started off their campaign with three wins and seemed as if they were the team to beat. However, they have been on an underwhelming run of late, having lost three in a row.

Match Details

Match	Lyca Kovai Kings vs Salem Spartans, Match 26, TNPL 2025
Venue	NPR College Ground, Dindigul
Date & Time	Saturday, June 28, 7:15 pm (IST)
Live Broadcast and Streaming Details	Star Sports 2 and FanCode (app & website)

Pitch Report

This will be the second game to be played at the venue. According to trends from earlier years, the pitch is expected to offer something to the bowlers. Batters should aim to make the most of the powerplay.

Head-to-Head Record

Matches Played	4
Won By Lyca Kovai Kings	3
Won By Salem Spartans	1
No Result	0
First-ever Fixture	July 19, 2021
Most-recent Fixture	July 27, 2024

Predicted Playing XIs Lyca Kovai Kings

Jitendra Kumar, Suresh Lokeshwar (wk), Balasubramaniam Sachin, Guru Raghavendran, M Shahrukh Khan (c), Vishal Vaidhya, C Andre Siddarth, R Divakar, Manimaran Siddharth, J Subramanyan

Salem Spartans

R Kavin (wk), Hari Nishaanth, S Abishiek (c), Nidhish Rajagopal, Sunny Sandhu, Rajendran Vivek, Harish Kumar, Mohammed Mohammed, J Gowri Sankar, M Poiyamozhi, Rahil Shah, Dev Rahul

Probable Best Batter: M Shahrukh Khan M Shahrukh Khan (Source: TNPL) Apart from the 77* in his side's second game of the season, M Shahrukh Khan hasn't really made an impact with the bat. This particular match could quite possibly be his time to shine.

Probable Best Bowler: Mohammed Mohammed Mohammed Mohammed (Source: TNPL)

Mohammed Mohammed has been consistently amongst the wickets this season. He could be anticipated to continue his wicket-taking form.

Today's Match Prediction: Lyca Kovai Kings to win the match  Scenario 1

• Lyca Kovai Kings win the toss and opt to bowl first.
• Powerplay: 50-60
• SS: 160-180
• Lyca Kovai Kings win the match. 

Scenario 2

• Salem Spartans win the toss and opt to bowl first.
• Powerplay: 40-50
• LKK: 175-195
• Lyca Kovai Kings win the match.

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.