TNPL 2025: Match 18, LKK vs NRK Match Prediction – Who will win today’s TNPL match between LKK vs NRK?

Lyca Kovai Kings (LKK) are set to take on Nellai Royal Kings (NRK) in the Match No. 18 of the ongoing Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) 2025 at the Indian Cement Company Ground in Tirunelveli on Saturday, June 21.

Kovai Kings are languishing at the bottom of the table, having lost all four matches they have played so far. They have the worst net run-rate (NRR) in the competition of -1.385. Shahrukh Khan & Co. will have to win their last three games and hope for other results to go their way to stake a claim for a spot in the playoffs.

Meanwhile, Nellai Royal Kings have won two games and lost as many in the four games they have played so far in the competition. The Arun Karthik-led side is currently placed at No. 4 on the points table. They are coming into this contest on the back of a 10-run defeat to Siechem Madurai Panthers.

Match Details

Pitch Report

The Indian Cement Company Ground in Tirunelveli is generally a happy hunting ground for batters. Runs can be scored freely at this venue. Last year, in the TNPL, the average first-innings total on this ground was around 182. Four out of the six games were won by teams batting first. This will be the first match played in Tirunelveli in TNPL 2025.

Head-to-Head Record

Predicted Playing 11s

Lyca Kovai Kings (LKK)

Jitendra Kumar, Suresh Lokeshwar (WK), Balasubramaniam Sachin, Shahrukh Khan (C), Guru Raghavendran, Madhava Prasad, Manimaran Siddharth, Ramalingam Rohit, P Bhuvaneswaran, Jhatavedh Subramanyan.

Impact Player: N Kabilan

Nellai Royal Kings (NRK)

Arun Karthik (C), Ajitesh Guruswamy, Rithik Easwaran (WK), PS Nirmal Kumar, NS Harish, Sonu Yadav, Muhammed Adnan Khan, Sachin Rathi, Valliappan Yudheeswaran, Emmanuel Cherian, Rocky Bhasker.

Impact Player: D Santhosh Kumar

Probable Best Performers of the Match

Probable Best Batter - Arun Karthik

Arun Karthik has been defying age once again this season. The 39-year-old has scored 159 runs in three innings at an average of 53 and a strike rate of 150. The No. 3 batter scored a fluent 67 off 43 balls in Nellai's most recent fixture against Madurai, and will be high on confidence.

Probable Best Bowler - Sonu Yadav

In the previous game, Karthik didn't use Sonu Yadav inside the powerplay. He is Nellai's best bet in the death overs. The 25-year-old speedster has picked up 10 wickets from four matches at an average of 12.10 and a strike rate of 8.40. He will look to make an impact on Saturday by mixing caution with aggression in the death.

Today's Match Prediction: Team bowling first to win the match

Scenario 1

• Lyca Kovai Kings win the toss and opt to bowl first
• Powerplay: 45-55
• NRK: 160-170
• Nellai Royals Kings win the match

Scenario 2

• Nellai Royal Kings win the toss and opt to bowl first
• Powerplay: 40-50
• LKK: 145-155
• Nellai Royal Kings win the match

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.