Lyca Kovai Kings vs Dindigul Dragons T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips, Qualifier TNPL 2023
The first game of the playoffs of the 2023 Tamil Nadu Premier League sees Lyca Kovai Kings take on Dindigul Dragons in the Qualifier 1 on Friday evening. The Kovai Kings and the Dragons finished level on points at the top of the table during the group stage with six wins from seven fixtures. Read on as we preview this game. This clash begins at the Salem Cricket Foundation Ground at 19:15 local time.
Lyca Kovai Kings have been beaten in only one match across the campaign and come into this game with the strongest form. They have already beaten the Dragons once this season.
The only defeat of Dindigul Dragons’ season came against Lyca Kovai Kings. However, since that defeat they have played some brilliant cricket and will be full of confidence ahead of this clash.
Lyca Kovai Kings vs Dindigul Dragons T20 Live Streaming
Live Streaming: This match can be live streamed on FanCode.
LKK vs DD Match Toss Prediction
There was an even split of winners between teams batting first and batting second in Salem during the group stage. With humidity increasing over the game, we predict that both teams will want to field first in this match.
LKK vs DD Pitch Report
The pitch in Salem became harder to bat on as the group stage progressed earlier in the tournament. We expect a par score to be no higher than 165 in this game.
Salem Weather Report
It will be cloudy and humid throughout this match. The temperature will be in the high 20s at the start of the game but will not dip below 25 degrees by the end.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Lyca Kovai Kings vs Dindigul Dragons, Qualifier TNPL 2023
Lyca Kovai Kings Team News & Playing 11
LKK Team News
Sai Sudharsan is the leading run scorer in the TNPL 2023 and missed the final group stage game for Lyca Kovai Kings. He has since been called up into the 15-member squad for India A in the the Emerging Teams Asia Cup and will miss the playoff games.
LKK Key Players
- S Sujay - The opener made only 4 runs in the final group stage game but he has dominated bowling attacks in the other matches. He hit 31 runs from 17 balls the last time he faced Dindigul Dragons.
- M Shahrukh Khan - The captain struck a very exciting 53 runs from 23 balls before being run out in the match against Siechem Madurai Panthers. He has also been in brilliant form with the ball in hand.
- Manimaran Siddharth - The spinner took 2-26 in the last game against Dindigul Dragons. It was on the same pitch as this game will be played and the Dragons’ batters will be wary of facing him again.
LKK Team Form
Lyca Kovai Kings have not only won five matches in a row but have won all of those games by significant margins. Their last victory was by 44 runs
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Lyca Kovai Kings Predicted Playing 11
S Sujay, Suresh Kumar (wk), B Sachin, U Mukilesh, M Shahrukh Khan (c), Ram Arvindh, Atheeq ur Rahman, Manimaran Siddharth, Gowtham Thamarai Kannan, Jhatavedh Subramanyan, Valliappan Yudheeswaran
Dindigul Dragons Team News & Playing 11
DD Team News
The Dragons selected another unchanged team for their final group stage match of the 2023 Tamil Nadu Premier League against Nellai Royal Kings. With no injuries in the team from their last game, we anticipate the same XI for the next clash.
DD Key Players
- Baba Indrajith - The 28 year old captain has a first class average of over 51. He has hit over 90 runs without being dismissed across his last two innings.
- Suboth Bhati - The right arm medium pacer has been one of Dindigul’s most consistent wicket takers across recent games. He dismissed key player Sai Sudharsan in the last head to head.
- Varun Chakravarthy - The spinner continues to cause problems for batters at all venues in the tournament. He will be looking to produce wickets in this game after going wicketless last time against the Kocai Kings.
DD Team Form
Dindigul Dragons are targeting their fourth successive victory in the tournament. They have won their last three games by 8 wickets and 7 wickets twice.
Dindigul Dragons Predicted Playing 11
Vimal Khumar, Shivam Singh, Baba Indrajith (c) (wk), Adithya Ganesh, Boopathi Kumar, Sarath Kumar, Suboth Bhati, Saravana Kumar, M Mathivannan, G Kishoor, Varun Chakravarthy
Lyca Kovai Kings vs Dindigul Dragons Head to Head
Although Dindigul Dragons had beaten Lyca Kovai Kings three times in a row before this season, it was the Kovai Kings who came out as 59 run winners in Match 16 of the 2023 TNPL.
LKK vs DD Head to Head Stats in T20's
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Matches Played |
LKK Won |
DD Won |
Tie |
NR |
| Overall |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
| Last 5 |
5 |
2 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
Lyca Kovai Kings vs Dindigul Dragons Betting Odds
Lyca Kovai Kings are favourites to win this match and can be backed at 1.53. Dindigul Dragons are 2.4 to get the victory on Friday evening.
Who will win Lyca Kovai Kings vs Dindigul Dragons T20 Match?
Even without Sai Sudharsan in their side, Lyca Kovai Kings showed they still had plenty of quality in their last game. We expect a close match but have the Kovai Kings as the top team.
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🏆 Lyca Kovai Kings vs Dindigul Dragons Prediction
This should be a brilliant clash with a place in the final of the 2023 tournament up for grabs. With identical records from the group stage, we expect this match to go the distance and for neither team to come away with a large victory. However, Lyca Kovai Kings come into the game in stronger form and won the last clash between the teams. Our prediction is for Lyca Kovai Kings to win the Qualifier 1.
Jul 07, 2023
19:15 IST / 13:45 GMT
SCF Cricket Ground - Salem, India
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