πππππ :Β βββSalem Spartans vs Chepauk Super Gillies
ππππ : June 19,Thursdayβ
ππππ : 19:15 PM ISTβββββ
πππππ :β SCF Cricket Play Ground, Salem, Indiaβ
ππππππππππ : Tamil Nadu Premier League, 2025β
The chasing sideβs winning percentage increases significantly at the SCF Cricket Ground.
- Chepauk have come out on top in each of their last five meetings with Salem.
- Putting up a score in the 170 to 180 range should give the defending side a real chance to stay in control.
- Baba Aparajith and Abhishek Tanwar are two players from Chepauk who could have a big say in this contest.
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TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar
Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website.
SMS vs CSG Match Prediction & Analysis
The 17th match of the 2025 TNPL has Salem Spartans facing Chepauk Super Gillies this Thursday evening at the SCF Cricket Ground. Salem have done a solid job up to this point and are sitting in second place with six points from four games. Chepauk, though, have had a flawless run so far, leading the table with four wins in four. With the way things are going, Chepauk have the upper hand heading in, but Salem wonβt be easy to deal with, which sets the stage for a fierce battle.
TEAMS PREVIEW
Salem Spartans Preview
After winning three games in a row, Salem Spartans finally suffered their first defeat of the season against Nellai Royal Kings. Batting first, Salem were restricted to a modest 126-9, a target Nellai chased down in just 13.2 overs with eight wickets in hand.
It was an off day for an otherwise pretty solid batting unit. In this match, the Spartans will be hoping their batters deliverβespecially, Nidhish Rajagopal and Hari Nishanth, their top two run-scorers this season.
Also, keep an eye out for R Kavin and Sunny Sandhu, who have chipped in with some valuable runs in the middle order.
Salemβs bowling has been excellent for the most part. M Mohammed has been their standout bowler, taking eight wickets in four matches at an economy of 7. M Poiyamozhi and Rahil Shah, who have shared eight wickets between them, are our picks for the other two bowlers to watch out for in this bowling unit.
Chepauk Super Gillies Preview
Chepauk Super Gillies are on a roll this season, picking up four straight wins to grab the top position on the table. Their most recent outing was a tense win over Dindigul Dragons, holding them off by eight runs while defending 181.
Captain Baba Aparajith has led from the front with the bat, scoring 222 runs across four innings at a strike rate of 157.44. He played a vital role once again against Dindigul Dragons, making 56 from 38 balls to help the team post an above-par total.
Vijay Shankar has handled the middle overs well, contributing 148 runs in four matches with a strike rate of 148.
This batting group looks dependable, with N Jagadeesan bringing experience as last seasonβs top scorer and K Aashiq also crossing 100 runs for the current campaign.
Abhishek Tanwar has been their most effective bowler, picking up 11 wickets while keeping things tight with an economy of 7.14. Vijay Shankar, M Silambarasan, and J Prem Kumar have done their part by delivering important overs throughout the season.
Weather Conditions
SCF Cricket Ground tends to offer a balanced contest between bat and ball. Batters who take their time early on can cash in later. Fast bowlers may find something under the lights, but theyβll need to mix it up and keep batters guessing. As the innings progresses and the ball gets softer, spinners should have a better chance of making an impact.
Looking at the weather, Salem could see some clouds and a brief shower during the afternoon on Thursday. The forecast clears up in the evening, though, which means we should get a full game without much trouble.
SMS vs CSG Pitch Report
Teams batting first at the SCF Cricket Ground usually post around 153 on average. In the 2025 TNPL, aside from the first match here, most games at this venue have seen teams finish in the 150 to 160 bracket. Any total in the 170 to 180 range should give either side a strong enough cushion to stay in control during the second innings.
Toss: To Bowl
This season in TNPL, chasing teams have won five out of six games at the SCF Cricket Ground. Whoever wins the toss will likely choose to bowl first.
