Lyca Kovai Kings vs Nellai Royal Kings T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips, Final TNPL 2023
After 31 matches in this year's 2023 Tamil Nadu Premier League, the tournament climaxes with Lyca Kovai Kings and Nellai Royal Kings contesting the final on Wednesday. Lyca Kovai Kings finished top of the group stage with Nellai Royal Kings two points behind in third place. Read on as we preview this match. The final gets underway at the Indian Cement Company Ground at 19:15 local time.
Lyca Kovai Kings have been the strongest side across the 2023 TNPL and continue to win matches by comfortable margins. They will come into this game expecting to get another win and secure the trophy.
Nellai Royal Kings qualified for this final with a last-ball six against Dindigul Dragons. However, they are up against a particularly tough opposition in this clash.
Lyca Kovai Kings vs Nellai Royal Kings T20 Live Streaming
Live Streaming: This match can be live streamed on FanCode.
LKK vs NRK Match Toss Prediction
Lyca Kovai Kings have won the last four matches after batting first. We predict that both skippers will choose to bat first in this clash if they win the toss.
LKK vs NRK Pitch Report
This is a good batting wicket in Tirunelveli and we expect a par score to be in the region of 195. There will be good pace in the wicket.
Tirunelveli Weather Report
The temperature will be around 35 degrees at the start of the final and no lower than 31 degrees by the end of the game. Humidity levels will not pass 60% during the match.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Lyca Kovai Kings vs Nellai Royal Kings, TNPL 2023
Lyca Kovai Kings Team News & Playing 11
LKK Team News
In the Qualifier 1, Lyca Kovai Kings were far too strong for Dindigul Dragons with a performance which impressed in both innings of the game. No injuries were reported in the last match and five days have since passed so we expect no changes to the team for this final.
LKK Key Players
- B Sachin - after scoring only 16 runs from his first three innings of the tournament, the opener has hit 137 runs from his last two. He has already made a score of 67 in Tirunelveli.
- M Shahrukh Khan - The skipper picked up another wicket in the Qualifier 1 and has the ability to turn this final with either bat or ball on Wednesday.
- Gowtham Thamarai Kannan - The 29 year old continues to impress across this competition. He took a wicket against Nellai Royal Kings and in the last fixture in Tirunelveli.
LKK Team Form
Lyca Kovai Kings come into this match targeting their seventh successive victory in the tournament. They have won their last four games by 30 runs, 44 runs, 79 runs and 59 runs.
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Lyca Kovai Kings Predicted Playing 11
S Sujay, Suresh Kumar (wk), B Sachin, U Mukilesh, M Shahrukh Khan (c), Atheeq ur Rahman, M Mohammed, Manimaran Siddharth, Gowtham Thamarai Kannan, Jhatavedh Subramanyan, Valliappan Yudheeswaran
Nellai Royal Kings Team News & Playing 11
NRK Team News
After winning their last three games in the TNPL 2023, it would be a big surprise if Nellai Royal Kings were to make any changes ahead of this final. They showed the ability to get over the line in tough circumstances on Monday and have no injury worries.
NRK Key Players
- Guruswamy Ajitesh - No player has scored more runs in the competition than the 20 year old top order batter. He hit 10 boundaries on this pitch on Monday.
- Sonu Yadav - The 23 year old bowling all-rounder has made contributions with the bat during the tournament and has figures of 1-37 and 2-31 at this venue.
- M Poiyamozhi - The experienced pace bowler will be looking to take at least one wicket for the sixth successive game. He is yet to go wicketless in Tirunelveli from three appearances this year.
NRK Team Form
Nellai Royal Kings have the ability to win from any position and and a fourth win in a row will see them crowned as tournament winners.
Nellai Royal Kings Predicted Playing 11
Arun Karthik (c), Laxmesha Suryaprakash, Guruswamy Ajitesh, Nidhish Rajagopal, Sonu Yadav, Rithik Easwaran (wk), NS Harish, M Poiyamozhi, Mohan Prasath, Sandeep Warrier, Lakshay Jain
Lyca Kovai Kings vs Nellai Royal Kings Head to Head
Lyca Kovai Kings were on a long impressive winning run against Nellai Royal Kings before they suffered a 4 wicket defeat off the final ball during the group stage last month.
LKK vs NRK Head to Head Stats in T20's
| |
Matches Played |
LKK Won |
NRK Won |
Tie |
NR |
| Overall |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
| Last 5 |
5 |
4 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Lyca Kovai Kings vs Nellai Royal Kings Betting Odds
According to the bookies, Lyca Kovai Kings are the favourites and can be backed at 1.66. Nellai Royal Kings come into this clash as the underdogs at 2.10.
Who will win Lyca Kovai Kings vs Nellai Royal Kings T20 Match?
Nellai Royal Kings are a very strong side but no team has been able to keep up with Lyca Kovai Kings over recent games. We have Lyca Kovai Kings as the top team ahead of this clash.
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🏆 Lyca Kovai Kings vs Nellai Royal Kings Prediction
After a brilliant tournament, the 2023 Tamil Nadu Premier League finally comes to a close with this match. The Kovai Kings and the Royal Kings have both been very impressive across the tournament and we are predicting a high scoring clash. Overall, Lyca Kovai Kings have produced the strongest showings over recent games and we are backing them to win this final.
Jul 12, 2023
19:15 IST / 13:45 GMT
Indian Cement Company Ground - Tirunelveli, India
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