Cricket followers will enjoy the Tamil Nadu Premier League 2025 (TNPL), which offers two games on June 28 at the NPR College Ground, Dindigul. The teams want playoff berths, and players play well. Both games show intense action, good individual play along with important team struggles.

Match 1: Chepauk Super Gillies vs Madurai Panthers

• Time: 3:15 PM IST
• Venue – NPR College Ground, Dindigul

Team Status

The Chepauk Super Gillies (CSG) come into this game as the preferred team; they have a perfect record so far. CSG won all six of their group stage games and they hold the top spot on the points table. Their batters and bowlers have worked well together, which makes them a strong choice.

The Madurai Panthers (SMP), however, had an uneven season. They won two games and lost three, so they showed inconsistency. Their top batters showed promise, but their bowlers struggled when facing pressure at important times.

Players to Observe

• Baba Aparajith (CSG): The experienced player helps CSG with his batting. He scored over 400 runs, with an average above 60 and a strike rate near 145.
• Abhishek Tanwar (CSG): He is a steady pace bowler who delivers well in the final overs.
• Balchander Anirudh (SMP): He is one of SMP’s most reliable batters – he can anchor the innings or speed up when needed.
• Murugan Ashwin (SMP): The leg spinner matters much in the middle overs, as he offers control and can get outs.

Predictions

CSG wants to keep winning with another strong showing. SMP, however, needs to perform their best, especially with their bowlers, to test Chepauk’s powerful top batters.

Match 2: Lyca Kovai Kings vs Salem Spartans

• Time : 7:15 PM IST
• Location : NPR College Ground in Dindigul

Team Form

The Lyca Kovai Kings (LKK) played poorly; they got one victory in five games. Although they have exciting batters in the tournament, they did not turn good starts into victories.

The Salem Spartans (SS) are in a better spot with three victories from six games. Their recent losses, however, slowed them. They want to start winning again to stay in the running for the playoffs.

Players to Watch

• Shahrukh Khan (LKK) is a player to observe. The team captain played well with his quick batting. He scored over 300 runs, and his strike rate went over 165.
• Sai Sudharsan (LKK) is a top order batter – he plays with good form and can hold the innings together.
• Nidhish Rajagopal (SS) is in good form. He scores often, and he supports Salem’s batters.
• M Poiyamozhi (SS) is the best bowler of the season; he leads in wickets. He bowls well in the powerplay and in the death overs.

What to Expect

People may expect this game to be close. The strong hitters for LKK will try to score many runs. But Salem’s careful bowling may create a problem for them. The game’s result will probably depend on how well Kovai’s middle order plays when tested – it will also depend on if Salem’s spinners can stop the runs.

Conclusion

The league stage nears its end, so each point is important.

• CSG vs SMP – Chepauk will try to get the top spot with another clean victory. Madurai will try to stay in the playoff race.
• LKK vs SS – The Kovai Kings must win. The Salem Spartans will try to play better before the standings get closer.

Expect a day with competitive cricket. The game will show quick batting and smart spin bowling, and people will watch with great interest.

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