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Nellai Royal Kings vs Siechem Madurai Panthers, TNPLT20, Today Match Prediction
NRK vs MPS Win Probability
Toss Winner - Siechem Madurai Panthers won the toss and choose to bat first
Siechem Madurai Panthers beat Nellai Royal Kings by 72 runs
Can Nellai Royal Kings strengthen their position at the top of the table?
- Rithik Easwaran of Nellai Royal Kings has scored 219 runs in his last 10 matches.
- Atheeq Ur Rahman has made 269 runs in his previous 10 matches for Siechem Madurai Panthers.
- Sonu Yadav has taken 15 wickets in 10 his last matches for Nellai Royal Kings.
Nellai Royal Kings to win the match.
| Tournament: | Tamil Nadu Premier League 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, India |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 29.8°C|Patchy rain nearby |
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NRK vs MPS Live Prediction
NRK vs MPS Match Prediction & Analysis
Nellai Royal Kings will take on Siechem Madurai Panthers at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, on Saturday, August 22, in the 28th match of the Tamil Nadu Premier League 2026.
Both teams have collected eight points from six matches, with four wins and two defeats. Nellai sit at the top with a better NRR of +0.454, while Madurai are third with +0.021. In their last five matches, Nellai have won three and lost two, while Madurai have also won three and lost two.
The head-to-head record from the last five meetings favours Nellai, who have won three, while Madurai have won one, with one match ending without a result. Nellai come into this game after a five-wicket win over Salem Spartans, while Madurai suffered a four-wicket defeat against IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans in their previous outing.
Nellai will look to strengthen their position at the top, while Madurai will aim to bounce back and close the gap in the points table.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
NRK
W
W
L
L
W
NRK
162/9 in 20.0 8.1
163/8 in 19.5 8.22
137/10 in 18.0 7.61
182/8 in 20.0 9.1
207/2 in 18.1 11.39
206/8 in 20.0 10.3
172/4 in 17.4 9.74
170/7 in 20.0 8.5
MPS
L
L
W
W
W
MPS
157/9 in 20.0 7.85
160/6 in 17.4 9.06
201/8 in 20.0 10.05
240/2 in 20.0 12
150/6 in 18.0 8.33
171/7 in 18.0 9.5
159/9 in 20.0 7.95
195/8 in 20.0 9.75
240/4 in 19.3 12.31
239/4 in 20.0 11.95
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 4 Matches
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211/6 in 20.0
TNPL T20 2023
Nellai Royal Kings won by 4 runs
207/4 in 20.0
126/8 in 20.0
TNPL T20 2023
Nellai Royal Kings won by 6 wickets
129/4 in 13.4
TEAMS PREVIEW
Nellai Royal Kings Preview
Nellai Royal Kings defeated Salem Spartans by five wickets in their previous match. Chasing 141, they reached 146/5 in 16.1 overs, completing the chase with 23 balls remaining and continuing their strong run in the tournament.
D Santhosh Kumar and Athish SR provided the foundation for the chase, scoring 50 each. Santhosh Kumar struck his runs from 24 balls, while Athish reached his half-century from 29 deliveries. NS Harish then added an unbeaten 21 off 14 balls to help Nellai finish the chase comfortably.
With the ball, Emmanuel Cherian was their most successful bowler, taking 3/22 in four overs. NS Harish also claimed two wickets for 21 runs, while Valliappan Yudheeswaran picked up one wicket. The bowling unit kept Salem to 140 and gave the batters a manageable target.
Nellai will take confidence from another successful chase and their consistent performances across the tournament. Their batting depth and ability to pick up regular wickets have helped them stay at the top of the table, and they will look to continue that momentum against Madurai.
Key Players: D Santhosh Kumar, Athish SR, Emmanuel Cherian
Nellai Royal Kings Predicted Playing XI:
D Santhosh Kumar, Athish SR, Sonu Yadav, Rithik Easwaran, Guruswamy Ajitesh, U Mukilesh, NS Harish, Sachin Rathi, Valliappan Yudheeswaran, Emmanuel Cherian, Muhammed Adnan Khan
Nellai Royal Kings Key Players From Previous Game Of Tamil Nadu Premier League 2026
Nellai Royal Kings Actual Playing XI:
Athish SR, Sachin Rathi, U Mukilesh, Sonu Yadav, Emmanuel Cherian, Ajitesh Guruswamy, Muhammed Adnan Khan, Rithik Easwaran, D Santhosh Kumar, Valliappan Yudheeswaran, NS Harish
Siechem Madurai Panthers Preview
Siechem Madurai Panthers suffered a four-wicket defeat against IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans in their previous match after posting 157/9. Tiruppur chased down the target in 17.4 overs, leaving Madurai without enough runs to put pressure on the opposition.
Atheeq Ur Rahman was their leading scorer with 43 off 30 balls, while Rohan Bhutra added 36 from 22 deliveries. R Ram Kumar also contributed 25 off 18, but Madurai lost wickets regularly and could not build enough momentum in the latter stages.
With the ball, Shoaib Md Khan was their most successful bowler, taking 4/21 in four overs. Gurjapneet Singh and Deepesh Devendran picked up one wicket each, but the rest of the attack struggled to contain Tiruppur's chase. Madurai will need greater control with the ball against Nellai.
Madurai remain competitive in the points table despite the recent defeat and will look to bounce back quickly. Their batting has shown enough firepower, but a more consistent performance from both departments will be needed against the league leaders.
Key Players: Atheeq Ur Rahman, Rohan Bhutra, Shoaib Md Khan
Siechem Madurai Panthers Predicted Playing XI:
R Ram Kumar, Siddharth Mahadevan, NS Chaturved, Balchander Anirudh, Atheeq Ur Rahman, Shoaib Md Khan, Rohan Bhutra, Gurjapneet Singh, Deepesh Devendran, Ganeshan Periyaswamy, P Saravanan
Siechem Madurai Panthers Key Players From Previous Game Of Tamil Nadu Premier League 2026
Siechem Madurai Panthers Actual Playing XI:
Balchander Anirudh , NS Chaturved, Atheeq Ur Rahman, P Saravanan, Shoaib Md Khan, P Vignesh, Ram Kumar, Gurjapneet Singh, V Hari Ragavendra , Siddharth Mahadevan, Rohan Bhutra
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
Chennai is likely to experience hot and humid conditions on Saturday evening, with temperatures hovering around 34°C. Humidity could stay at 62%, while winds are expected to blow at nearly 18 km/h. With a 15% possibility of rain and scattered thunderstorms forecast, brief interruptions remain possible during the game.
NRK vs MPS Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
Two PacedSpin Bowling
High Turn
The MA Chidambaram Stadium is generally a slow, spin-friendly venue where the surface can grip as the innings progresses, although batters can score freely when they settle in. In the last four TNPL matches, the average first-innings score has been 165.25 runs, compared with 161 runs in the second innings. Chasing teams have won three of those four matches, while one was won by the side batting first.
Score Prediction
If Nellai Royal Kings bat first: 160-170 runs
If Siechem Madurai Panthers bat first: 155-165 runs
Toss: To Bowl
With chasing sides winning three of the last four matches at the venue, bowling first has provided a slight advantage. The first-innings average of 165.25 runs is only a little higher than the 161-run second-innings average, indicating that targets have generally remained within reach. As the Chennai surface can offer more grip to spinners later in the innings, the team after winning the toss is likely to bowl first.
Toss Prediction: Nellai Royal Kings to win the toss.
NRK vs MPS
Winning Prediction
Nellai Royal Kings and Siechem Madurai Panthers have both won four of their six matches, but Nellai sit at the top of the table because of their superior NRR. Both teams have also won three and lost two of their last five, so their recent records are evenly matched.
Nellai have the advantage in the recent head-to-head record, winning three of the last five meetings, while Madurai have won one and one ended without a result. Nellai also come into the contest after a successful five-wicket chase against Salem, while Madurai lost to Tiruppur in their previous outing. The combination of their table position, head-to-head advantage and recent momentum gives Nellai the edge.
Nellai Royal Kings to win the match.
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