DINDIGUL DRAGONS

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 :​​​ Dindigul Dragons vs Lyca Kovai Kings 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : June 05,Thursday𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 19:15 PM IST​​​𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 :​ SNR College Cricket Stadium, Coimbatore, India 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : Tamil Nadu Premier League, 2025 Dindigul Dragons faced Lyca Kovai Kings twice in the last TNPL season and came out on top both times. Dindigul Dragons vs Lyca Kovai Kings 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. DID vs LKK Match Prediction & Analysis The 9th season of the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) kicks off on June 5, giving cricket fans something fresh to look forward to after the Indian Premier League wraps up. Last year, the Dindigul Dragons finally clinched the trophy after years of trying. In this new edition, they’ll aim to ride that same winning wave as they face off against Lyca Kovai Kings in the opening match of the tournament. TEAMS PREVIEW Dindigul Dragons Preview Dindigul Dragons had a standout run last season, finishing fourth in the group stage before winning every playoff match and clinching the title by defeating Lyca Kovai Kings in the final. The core of the team is still intact this time, which suggests they’re in for another strong showing. Shivam Singh will once again be the go-to batter. He topped the run charts in last year’s TNPL with 364 runs from 9 innings, averaging 45 and striking at 135. Baba Indrajith and Ravichandran Ashwin also chipped in with steady performances, both crossing the 250-run mark. Indrajith, in particular, will be a central figure again thanks to his ability to anchor the innings. Varun Chakaravarthy and Sandeep Warrier will lead the bowling charge. They both picked up 12 wickets last season, making them the most successful bowlers for the team. Chakaravarthy has been in sensational touch this year, impressing in the IPL and helping India win the Champions Trophy. He should carry that momentum into this tournament. Ravichandran Ashwin and Ganeshan Periyaswamy will also play pivotal roles with the ball. Lyca Kovai Kings Preview Lyca Kovai Kings were the most consistent side in TNPL 2024’s group stage, finishing on top with six wins out of seven. Their only defeat came at the hands of Dindigul Dragons, who also beat them in the final. This season, the Kings will be out to go all the way—but first, they’ll have to get past their longtime rivals. One major absence is Sai Sudharsan, who was in great touch last year and ended as their leading run-scorer. He won’t be available this time due to national duty. That puts more weight on skipper Shahrukh Khan, who stepped up last year with 225 runs in 7 innings, averaging 45 and scoring at a strike rate of 183. He’ll be joined in the batting order by Balasubramaniam Sachin, K Vishal Vaidhya, and Suresh Lokeshwar to help keep things steady. Jhathavedh Subramanyan is expected to lead the bowling unit. He had a strong campaign last year, grabbing 8 wickets while keeping things tight with an economy of 6.09. M Siddharth is another solid option, having been among the most successful bowlers for the Kings. Guru Raghavendran and Govinth G will complete the attack with added depth and different styles. Weather Conditions The pitch at the SNR College Cricket Stadium isn’t as batter-friendly as some other grounds in India. It usually offers decent scoring opportunities, but there’s help for bowlers too. Spinners, in particular, tend to make an impact during the middle phase of the innings. As for the weather in Coimbatore, expect cloudy skies with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon, which might delay the start of play. DID vs LKK Pitch Report The average score batting first at SNR College Cricket Stadium is 151. The highest total posted here is Nellai Royal Kings’ 236-2 against Ruby Trichy Warriors in TNPL 2022. With that in mind, both sides will likely aim for something in the 170 to 180 range to feel like they’ve put up a strong enough total. Toss: To Bowl Fielding teams generally have the upper hand at the SNR College Cricket Ground. During the previous season, five out of seven completed games here were won by teams that batted second.