Nellai Royal Kings will take on Dindigul Dragons in the 24th match of the Tamil Nadu Premier League 2025. The match is scheduled to be played at the Chennai Super Kings Ground, Trinelveli, on June 26 at 07:15 PM IST.

 

Nellai Royal Kings

 

Nellai Royal Kings are coming into this match after losing their previous two matches on the trot. They first suffered a 10-run defeat against Siechem Madurai Panthers and then by 67 runs in their next match against Lyca Kovai Kings. They have registered just two victories overall in their five outings this season, and their form has been a major concern going into this match. However, they will look to bounce back and improve their position on the TNPL 2025 leaderboard. With 4 points, they are currently sitting in the fifth spot.

  Dindigul Dragons

 

The defending champions are not having a good time as well, but they are in a much better position than Nellai Royal Kings. They are coming into this match after beating Salem Spartans by 2 wickets in a last-ball thriller. While chasing a target of 189, Dindigul started their innings with a winning motive, and the duo of Shivam Singh and Ravinchandran Ashwin provided a good start. The match came down to the last ball, and DD sealed a thrilling victory. With 6 points, they are currently in third position on the TNPL 2025 leaderboard.

 

Pitch Report

 

The pitch at the Chennai Super Kings ground generally offers a good batting surface. Batters will find the rhythm after getting settled at the crease, with good bounce and pace, the ball will come nicely to their bats. As the match progresses, spinners are likely to come into play, which could prove a crucial aspect of the match. The average first innings total at this surface is 154, which comes down to just 139 in the second innings. Bowling first teams are likely to get more help from the surface than batting first teams.

 

NRK vs DD Head-to-Head

 

NRK vs DD head-to-head (last 7 matches)
Won by Nellai Royal Kings	7
Won by Dindigul Dragons	3
No Result	0
Tied	0

 

Probable XI

 

Nellai Royal Kings: R Easwaran (wk), Athish S R, V Yudheeswaran, Sachin Rathi, B Rocky, Sonu Yadav, N Harish, Emmanuel Cherian, Muhammed Adnan Khan, Ajitesh Guruswamy, Arun Karthik (c)

 

(Impact Subs: SK Duraisamy, Rohan J, Risheek Kumar, A Krishnan)

 

Dindigul Dragons: H Saini, Shivam Singh, Ravichandran Ashwin (c), Maan Bafna, Baba Indrajith (wk), Karthik Saran, R K Jayant, G Periyasamy, Sandeep Warrier, DT Chandrasekar, Varun Chakravarthy.

 

(Impact Subs: R Vimal Kumar, A Maruti Vitkar, M Viju Arul, Dinesh H)

 

Must-Pick Players for NRK vs DD

 

Top Wicketkeeper to Pick

 

• Arun Karthik | NRK: The 39-year-old batter has been one of the best-performing batters of Nellai Royal Kings this season. He has been playing well so far. In just 4 matches that he has played, he has collected 163 runs, including two fifties. He can play a crucial role in your team if added.

 

• Baba Indrajith | DD: Baba Indrajith has been one of the performing batters of Dindigul Dragons throughout the years. Overall, he has scored 1290 runs in 61 matches, with 96 being his highest score. This season, he has been playing really well. In just 4 matches, he has scored 91 runs, including a 73-run knock against Chepauk Super Gillies. 

 

Top Batters to Pick

 

• S Kumar Duraisamy | NRK: S Kumar Duraisamy has done a phenomenal job with his bat this season. In 5 matches this season, he has scored 138 runs at a strike rate of 151.65. He will look to continue his good form going into this match.

 

• Shivam Singh | DD: Shivam Singh, the finishing giant who hammers huge runs for his team. He is having a blast this season. In just five matches, he has scored 245 runs, including two unbeaten 80-plus knocks. He is a must-have player in your fantasy XI.

 

Top All-Rounders to Pick

 

• Sonu Yadav | NRK: Sonu Yadav is a key all-rounder who can contribute through his batting and bowling. In this TNPL season so far, he has added 80 runs in 4 matches and has also taken 12 wickets, including two three-wicket hauls this season. He is a must-have player for your fantasy XI.

 

• Ravinchandran Ashwin | DD: Ravichandran Ashwin has been playing a crucial role as an all-rounder for his team throughout the years. Scoring runs as a batter and taking wickets with the ball whenever required. In his TNPL career so far, he has added 710 runs in 32 matches and has also taken 36 wickets. This season, he has scored 185 runs, including a 36-run knock in the last match and also took three wickets in the match. He is a must-have player for your fantasy XI.

 

Top Bowlers to Pick

 

• Sachin Rathi | NRK: The 38-year-old right-arm bowler has played four matches this season and has taken eight wickets, including a five-wicket haul against Salem Spartans. He has a bowling strike rate of just 13 and has been economical as well. He will look to keep his momentum going in the remaining matches.

 

• Varun Chakravarthy | DD: The 33-year-old mystery picks crucial wickets in the middle overs. He has played 5 matches this season and has taken 5 wickets, including a three wicket-haul in the last-to-last match against Chepauk Super Gillies.