LKK vs DD Highlights: C Sarath Kumar’s heroics went in vain as the Dindigul Dragons failed to chase down a mammoth total of 194. The Dragons were already down five before the end of the 10th over. After skipper Indrajith was dismissed, in came Sarath Kumar, who smashed the fastest 50 of the season (18 balls). No batter other than Sarath crossed the 25-run mark, with wickets falling at regular intervals.
B Sachin and U Mukilesh take their side to 193 after stitching an 82-run partnership. Lyca Kovai Kings started well, making 57 runs in the powerplay as J Suresh Kumar took the bowlers on. B Sachin then took over and played a special knock, making his second consecutive 50. Sachin spared no bowlers and upped the ante after the 12th over to ensure his side put a big total on the board.
LKK vs DD Dream11: Check out Lyca Kovai Kings vs Dindigul Dragons Fantasy Picks, Probable Playing XIs & Pitch Report for Qualifier 1 of TNPL 2023
The Kovai Kings, led by Shahrukh Khan, have had an outstanding performance in the tournament so far. Topping the league stage with 12 points and a net run rate of +2.155, they won six out of seven matches. Despite losing to the Nellai Royals in their second match, the Kovai Kings bounced back with five consecutive victories.
They have displayed excellence in both batting and bowling throughout the championship, even in the closely fought match against the Nellai Royals. In their previous game, the Kovai Kings defeated the Siechem Madurai Panthers by 44 runs. Setting a target of 209, they bowled out their opponents for 164 in 18 overs. Shahrukh Khan, the skipper, was named the Player of the Match for his impressive 53-run innings off 23 balls.
The Dragons, led by Baba Indrajith, secured the second position in the league stage with 12 points and a net run rate of +0.529, winning six out of seven matches. They enter the Qualifier 1 after a seven-wicket victory over the Salem Spartans.
Both teams have been in exceptional form, making it challenging to distinguish between them. In the group stage, the Kovai Kings defeated the Dragons by a margin of 59 runs. However, the upcoming Qualifier 1 is expected to be a different and highly intense match. The team batting first may have an advantage in this high-pressure encounter.
Match Details
| Match | Lyca Kovai Kings vs Dindigul Dragons, Qualifier 1 |
| Date & Time | Friday, July 7, 2023 & 07:15 PM IST |
| Venue | SCF Cricket Ground, Salem |
| Live Streaming and Broadcast | FanCode & Star Sports Network |
LKK vs DD: Playing XIs
Lyca Kovai Kings: S Sujay, Suresh Kumar (wk), B Sachin, Atheeq Ur Rahman, U Mukilesh, Ram Arvindh, Shahrukh Khan, U Mukilesh, M Mohammed, M Siddharth, Valliappan Yudheeswaran, Jhatavedh Subramanyan
Dindigul Dragons: Vimal Khumar, Baba Indrajith (c & wk), Shivam Singh, Adithya Ganesh, Suboth Bhati, Boopathi Kumar, M Mathivannan, Varun Chakaravarthy, P Saravana Kumar, G Kishoor, Aushik Srinivas
Pitch Report
The SCF Cricket Ground in Salem has gained recognition for its bowler-friendly nature. Given the ground’s distinctive characteristics and past matches, the team winning the toss is likely to opt for fielding first. While the pitch conditions are anticipated to initially benefit fast bowlers, spinners will also play a significant role as the game progresses.
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