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Nellai Royal Kings vs Salem Spartans, TNPLT20, Today Match Prediction
NRK vs SMS Win Probability
Toss Winner - Salem Spartans won the toss and choose to bat first
Nellai Royal Kings won by 5 wickets
Can SKM Salem Spartans end their five-match losing streak?
- Rithik Easwaran of Nellai Royal Kings has scored 228 runs in his last 10 matches.
- Nidhish Rajagopal has scored 300 runs in his previous 8 matches for SKM Salem Spartans.
- Sonu Yadav of Nellai Royal Kings has taken 17 wickets in his last 10 matches.
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: | 30.5°C|Cloudy |
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NRK vs SMS Match Prediction & Analysis
Nellai Royal Kings and SKM Salem Spartans will meet in the 24th match of the Tamil Nadu Premier League 2026 at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.
Nellai Royal Kings are fifth in the points table with 6 points from five matches, having won three and lost two. Salem Spartans are eighth with 0 points, having suffered defeats in all five of their matches.
Nellai have won three and lost two of their last five games, while Salem have lost all five. The head-to-head record strongly favours Nellai, who have won all five of their last five meetings against Salem.
Nellai enter this contest after a 2-wicket win over VIDA Kovai Kings, while Salem suffered an 81-run defeat against Dindigul Dragons in their previous match.
Nellai will look to build on their winning momentum, while Salem Spartans will be desperate to finally end their five-match losing streak and register their first win of the season.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
NRK
W
L
L
W
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
154/10 in 17.2 8.88
204/6 in 20.0 10.2
SMS
L
L
L
L
L
SMS
158/8 in 15.0 10.53
239/6 in 15.0 15.93
186/5 in 16.4 11.16
182/7 in 20.0 9.1
159/9 in 20.0 7.95
195/8 in 20.0 9.75
152/9 in 20.0 7.6
155/3 in 17.0 9.12
160/10 in 19.4 8.14
194/8 in 20.0 9.7
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 3 Matches
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129/5 in 15.4
TNPL T20 2023
115/4 in 16.0
TEAMS PREVIEW
Nellai Royal Kings Preview
Nellai Royal Kings edged past VIDA Kovai Kings by two wickets in their previous match, chasing 163 with one ball remaining. The win came after a tense chase in which their middle order kept the team in the contest.
Rithik Easwaran was the standout batter, smashing 69 off 31 balls. U Mukilesh added 26 off 25, while Athish SR contributed 14 off 10. Their quick scoring helped Nellai complete the chase despite losing wickets regularly.
With the ball, Valliappan Yudheeswaran was the most successful bowler, taking three wickets for 25 runs in four overs. Sachin Rathi and Emmanuel Cherian also picked up two wickets each, while NS Harish was the most economical, conceding 28 runs in four overs.
Nellai will take confidence from their last-ball victory, with both their batting and bowling units producing key contributions when required. They will look to carry that momentum into this contest and maintain their strong position in the tournament.
Key Players: Rithik Easwaran, Valliappan Yudheeswaran, Sonu Yadav
Nellai Royal Kings Predicted Playing XI:
Rithik Easwaran, Athish SR, Guruswamy Ajitesh, U Mukilesh, Sonu Yadav, Muhammed Adnan Khan, Sachin Sre Dev, NS Harish, Sachin Rathi, Valliappan Yudheeswaran, Emmanuel Cherian
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
Salem Spartans Preview
SKM Salem Spartans suffered an 81-run defeat against Dindigul Dragons in their previous match, falling well short while chasing a revised target of 240 in a 15-over contest. Their batting unit managed 158/8 despite a few aggressive contributions.
S Abishiek was their top scorer, making 38 off 18 balls. Mohammed Mohammed added 19 off 10, while Eshwar M scored 18 off eight. Boopathi Kumar and Karthick Manikandan also provided quick cameos of 14 and 16 respectively.
With the ball, Rajendran Vivek was Salem's most successful bowler, taking three wickets for 22 runs in his two overs. Karthick Manikandan also picked up two wickets for 34 runs from three overs. However, Salem's bowling attack struggled to contain Dindigul's high-scoring innings.
Salem will need a much-improved all-round performance after five consecutive defeats. Their batting has shown flashes of aggression, but greater consistency with both bat and ball will be crucial against Nellai.
Key Players: S Abishiek, Karthick Manikandan, Rajendran Vivek
Salem Spartans Predicted Playing XI:
Hari Nishaanth, S Abishiek, Rajendran Vivek, Boopathi Kumar, Sudhan Kandepan, Karthick Manikandan, Eshwar M, Mohammed Mohammed, Ajith Ram, M Poiyamozhi, M Uday Kumar
Salem Spartans Key Players From Previous Game Of Tamil Nadu Premier League 2026
Salem Spartans Actual Playing XI:
Abishiek Selvakumar, Hari Nishanth, Boopathi Kumar, S Harish Kumar, Rajendran Vivek, B Iyappan, Eshwar M, S Ajith Ram, Rahul Dev, M Udhayakumar, Karthick Manikandan
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The weather in Chennai is expected to remain mostly cloudy and warm during the evening, with a temperature of around 34°C, humidity near 65%, and winds at approximately 16 km/h. The chance of precipitation is around 15%, so the conditions should largely remain suitable for play, although the cloud cover could bring some variation during the match.
NRK vs SMS Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
Two PacedSpin Bowling
High Turn
The MA Chidambaram Stadium has offered fairly balanced conditions for T20 cricket, with teams scoring an average of 147 runs in the first innings and 127 in the second. Chasing sides have enjoyed a slight advantage at the venue, winning 50% of matches, while teams batting first have won 43%. In recent games, pacers have had the upper hand, claiming 66% of the wickets compared with 34% taken by spinners.
Score Prediction
If Nellai Royal Kings bat first: 145-155 runs
If SKM Salem Spartans bat first: 140-150 runs
Toss: To Bowl
The recent venue numbers give a slight advantage to teams choosing to bowl first, with chasing sides winning 50% of matches. The surface has also offered more assistance to pace than spin, which could encourage the captain to use the seamers early. The captain after winning the toss is likely to choose to bowl first and assess the conditions before chasing a target.
Toss Prediction: Nellai Royal Kings to win the toss.
NRK vs SMS
Winning Prediction
Nellai Royal Kings have the clear advantage heading into this contest, having won three of their five matches, while SKM Salem Spartans are yet to register a victory and have lost all five. Nellai also come into the match on the back of a thrilling two-wicket win over VIDA Kovai Kings, giving them positive momentum.
Salem's five-match losing streak puts them under considerable pressure, while their latest 81-run defeat against Dindigul exposed weaknesses in both departments. Nellai's stronger tournament record, recent winning momentum and superior head-to-head record make them better placed to control the contest.
Nellai Royal Kings to win the match.
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