TNPL 2025: Match 4, SMP vs SS Match Prediction – Who will win today’s TNPL match between SMP vs SS?

Siechem Madurai Panthers (SMP) lock horns with Salem Spartans (SS) in match No. 4 of the ongoing Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) 2025 on Sunday, June 8, at the SNR College Cricket Ground in Coimbatore.

These two teams are set to start their campaigns on Sunday. Incidentally, Madurai and Spartans finished at the bottom of the points table, at No. 7 and 8, respectively, in TNPL 2024.

Gurjapneet Singh, P Saravanan, and Karthik Meiyappan are some of the players to look forward to in the Panthers' lineup. Meanwhile, Boopathi Kumar, Nidish Rajagopal, and M Poiyamozhi are going to be key for the Spartans this season. Both teams will look to start their campaign on a positive note with a win on Sunday.

Match Details

SNR College Cricket Ground Pitch Report:

In the first two games of the season, chasing teams have emerged victorious by comfortable margins. Batting has been easier in the second innings, while some balls have stopped on the batters in the first innings. The captain who wins the toss should opt to bowl first without any hesitation.

Head-to-Head Record

SMP vs SS Probable Playing XIs

Siechem Madurai Panthers

NS Chaturved, J Ajay Chetan (WK), Sanjeev Kumar, Ram Arvindh, Balchander Anirudh, P Saravanan, Atheeq Ur Rahman, C Sarath Kumar, P Vignesh, S Rajalingam, S Shyam Sundar

Salem Spartans

Abishiek Selvakumar, Hari Nishaanth, Bhoopathi Kumar, Kavin R, Sudhan Kandepan, J Gowri Sankar, Shijit Chandran, Nidhish Rajagopal, M Poiyamozhi, Sunny Sandhu, Eshwar M (WK)

SMP vs SS Probable Top Performers of the Match

Probable Best Batter: Kavin R

Kavin R is a destructive wicketkeeper-batter who can drop anchor and also up the ante when required. In TNPL 2024, he played five matches and scored 160 runs at an average of 32 and a strike rate of 129.03. He hit 16 fours and seven sixes in the campaign.

Probable Best Bowler: M Poiyamozhi

33-year-old right-arm pacer M Poiyamozhi finished as the highest wicket-taker in TNPL 2024. In seven games, he took 16 wickets at an average of 13.68 and an economy rate of 8.16. The veteran would want to continue from where he left off in last season.

Today’s Match Prediction: Chasing team to win the match

Scenario 1 

• Siechem Madurai Panthers win the toss and opt to bowl first
• Powerplay: 50-60
• SS: 175-185
• Siechem Madurai Panthers win the match

Scenario 2

• Salem Spartans win the toss and opt to bowl first
• Powerplay: 45-55
• SMP: 170-180
• Salem Spartans 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