πππππ :Β ββββSalem Spartans vs Trichy Grand Cholas
ππππ : June 10,Tuesdayβ
ππππ : 19:15 PM ISTβββββ
πππππ :β SNR College Cricket Stadium, Coimbatore, India
ππππππππππ : Tamil Nadu Premier League, 2025
The team that chases in this match will have a huge advantage as fielding teams have won all five matches at the SNR College Cricket Ground in TNPL 2025 so far.
- A total of around 180 is necessary at the SNR College Cricket Ground to put the chasing side under real pressure.
- Trichy Grand Cholas took down Salem Spartans in their only face-off in TNPL 2024.
- Last season, Trichy Grand Cholas finished sixth in the standings while Salem Spartans ended at the bottom. So both teams have a lot to prove this year.
Salem Spartans vs Trichy Grand Cholas
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 TGC Match Prediction & Analysis
Salem Spartans take on Trichy Grand Cholas in match number seven of TNPL 2025 at Coimbatore this Tuesday. Both teams had a poor run last season and will need a solid start this time to turn things around. Sadly, Trichy have started with a loss while the Spartans have begun with a win to kick things off. Current form surely gives the Spartans the edge in this encounter.Β
TEAMS PREVIEW
Salem Spartans Preview
Salem Spartans took a winning start to TNPL 2025 by defeating Siechem Madurai Panthers by six wickets. A target of 165 can be tricky at the SNR College Cricket Ground, but the Spartans fought hard and eventually overhauled it in 18.4 overs.Β Nidhish Rajagopal (60 off 41) and R Kavin (48* off 39) were the stars of the chase and will continue to be the backbone of this batting unit.
Rajendran Vivek and all-rounder S Harish Kumar are two other key names in Salemβs batting unit. They were among the top run-getters last season and will be counted upon to deliver again. Harish is also handy with the ball.
Sunny Sandhu is another one worth keeping an eye on as he can strike some big blows down the order.
With the ball, the Spartans were on point in their first game.Β The addition of M. Mohammed in the team has made an immediate difference to their attack as the pacer turned on the heat with figures of 2-27 from four.
M Poiyamozhi, S Ajith Ram, and Rahil Shah make this bowling unit stronger as they can bowl economical spells and can also get some crucial wickets.Β
Trichy Grand Cholas Preview
Trichy Grand Cholas didnβt have the best of starts to their new season as they suffered a defeat in their first match to Nellai Royal Kings. Batting first, the Cholas managed only 157-8 on the board, and Nellai chased that target down in 19.2 overs with 5 wickets remaining.Β
It was overall an underwhelming performance, but there were a few positives in both departments.Β
With the bat, Waseem Ahmed (41 off 32) and Jafar Jamal (39 off 33) made strong contributions in the middle order, while R Rajkumar made a handy cameo of 30* off 16 to help finish the innings off on a strong note.
They have other dependable batters in Jayaraman Suresh Kumar, U Mukilesh, and Jagatheesan Kousik, who had a fine last season, and going ahead, the team will expect some impactful runs from them as well.Β
In the bowling department, Mukilesh was the standout with a superb spell of 3-23 from his four overs. Sanjay Yadav and Ganesh Moorthi also chipped in with a wicket apiece, but other than that, the bowling attack looked rather unimpressive.Β
Weather Conditions
The SNR College Cricket Stadium in Coimbatore tends to offer a good track for T20s, although the pitch is generally a bit slow. Batters usually need a few balls to settle in, but once they do, thereβs plenty to work with. Spinners tend to get involved in the middle overs, thanks to some grip and turn that the surface can offer. Fast bowlers, on the other hand, usually rely more on changes of pace, such as cutters and slower balls, to keep batters in check.
Looking at the weather in Coimbatore, the forecast points to cloudy skies with a couple of afternoon thunderstorms, which means rain interruptions could be part of the picture.
SMS vs TGC Pitch Report
The SNR College Cricket Stadium has produced an average first-innings score of 151. In TNPL 2025, the first five games at this venue have seen successful chases of 150, 174, 158, 165, and 94.Β With that pattern, teams opting to bat first will likely aim for something in the 170β180 range to give themselves a fair chance at holding off the opposition.
Toss: To Bowl
The SNR College Cricket Ground has favored teams batting second, a trend thatβs played out in the first five games of TNPL 2025 at this venue, where chasing sides picked up easy wins.Β With that in mind, donβt be surprised if both skippers decide to field first in this match.