TNPL 2021, Match 17: SMP vs NRK Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update

Preview:

The bottom-placed teams Siechem Madurai Panthers will take on Nellai Royal Kings in the 17^th match of the tournament. Both the teams are in equal position having won one of their 2 matches played.

Panthers are slightly ahead in terms of net run-rate and are occupying the 7^th spot in the standings, whereas Kings are sitting at the bottom of the table with 2 points. Both the teams are badly in need of a win. They will have to overcome against all odds if they want to turn their season around.

Match Details:

Siechem Madurai Panthers vs Nellai Royal Kings, Match 17

Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Date & Time: 31st July at 7:30 PM IST & Local Time

Live Streaming: Star Sports Network and Disney+Hotstar

Pitch Report:

The wicket continues to support the batters and even bowlers are getting their job done as well. Overall, we can say it’s a good sporting surface and anything over 160 makes it hard to chase.

Probable Playing XIs for SMP vs NRK:

Siechem Madurai Panthers

K Rajkumar, Arun Karthik (wk), Balchander Anirudh, NS Chaturved (c), M Shajahan, Jagatheesan Kousik, R Mithun, Kiran Akash, Ragupathy Silambarasan, Aushik Srinivas, Ramalingam Rohit

Nellai Royal Kings

Baba Aparajith (c), Laxmesha Suryaprakash, Pradosh Ranjan Paul, Baba Indrajith (wk), Sanjay Yadav, Arjun Murthy, Mohan Abhinav, NS Harish, Sharun Kumar, T Ajith Kumar, V Athisayaraj Davidson

Top Picks for SMP vs NRK Dream11 Match:

Top Picks – Siechem Madurai Panthers

Jagatheesan Kousik has been outstanding with his all-rounder abilities in this year’s TNPL. He has mustered 104 runs in 3 matches at a strike rate of 142.46 and has also scalped 6 wickets at an economy of 6.64.

Arun Karthik is yet to make a big impression in this tournament. He has scored 60 runs in 3 matches at an average of 20 and a strike rate of 111.11.

Top Picks – Nellai Royal Kings

Skipper Baba Aparajith should carry his team forward by providing good starts at the top of the order. Including one half-century in this tournament, he has scored 71 runs at an average of 23.66 and has picked up 3 wickets with the ball.

Pradosh Ranjan Paul is a player to watch out for Nellai Royal Kings. He has hammered 82 runs in 3 matches at a strike rate of 123.07, which includes one half-century as well.

SMP vs NRK Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for SMP vs NRK Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Arun Karthik, Baba Indrajith, Pradosh Ranjan Paul (vc), Baba Aparajith, Laxmesha Suryaprakash, NS Chaturved, Jagatheesan Kousik (c), Sanjay Yadav, Ragupathy Silambarasan, Ramalingam Rohit, T Ajith Kumar

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for SMP vs NRK Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Baba Indrajith, Pradosh Ranjan Paul, Baba Aparajith (c), NS Chaturved (vc), Arjun Murthy, K Rajkumar, Jagatheesan Kousik, Sanjay Yadav, Kiran Akash, Ragupathy Silambarasan, Sharun Kumar

Today’s SMP vs NRK Probable Winners:

Siechem Madurai Panthers are expected to win this match.

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Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.