Today, we dive into the best odds for the match-up between Dindigul Dragons and Salem Spartans in match no. 6 of the TNPL 2024, scheduled at Salem on July 8.
Dindigul Dragons are still on the hunt for their first title in the Tamil Nadu Premier League, having narrowly missed out on multiple occasions. In the last edition, they finished second in the group stage with an impressive six wins and only one loss. However, their campaign faltered in the playoffs as they lost Qualifier 1 to Lyca Kovai Kings by 30 runs and were subsequently knocked out by Nellai Royal Kings in Qualifier 2 by seven wickets.
Salem Spartans had a forgettable season last year as they finished the group stage at the seventh position. They lost five games in the competition and could manage to win only twice. Salem Spartans will face a tough challenge when they play against the Dragons.
Where to watch Dindigul Dragons vs Salem Spartans TNPL 2024 clash live
Tamil Nadu Premier League 2024 will be broadcast on Star Sports 1 and Star Sports 1 Tamil channels in India. Viewers will need to purchase a subscription to these channels from their DTH service provider.
For online streaming, fans need to install the Fancode App, which offers live streaming through subscription models. A single-match subscription is priced at INR 25, while a streaming pass for all TNPL matches is available for just INR 99.
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Possible XI: Dindigul Dragons vs Salem Spartans
Let’s dive into the possible playing XIs for Dindigul Dragons vs Salem Spartans to help you gauge the best odds for the match.
Dindigul Dragons boast renowned players like Ravichandran Ashwin, Varun Chakaravarthy, Baba Indrajith, and Shivam Singh. They also have a strong supporting cast capable of making significant contributions.
Salem Spartans, on the other hand, may lack star power but will rely on a collective team effort. They will be banking heavily on all-rounders Sunny Sandhu, M Poiyamozhi, and Harish Kumar to lead the charge.
Dindigul Dragons: Shivam Singh, Baba Indrajith (wk), K Aashiq, Boopathi Kumar, Vimal Khumar, Affan Khader, Ravichandran Ashwin (c), P Vignesh, Varun Chakaravarthy, C Sarath Kumar, Suboth Bhati
Salem Spartans: S Aravind, RS Mokit Hariharan, Kaushik Gandhi, R Kavin(w), S Abishiek, Sunny Sandhu, Muhammed Adnan Khan, Akash Sumra, Jaganath Sinivas, Abhishek Tanwar(c), Sachin Rathi
Dindigul Dragons vs Salem Spartans: Head-to-Head
There have been a total of eight clashes between Dindigul Dragons and Salem Spartans in TNPL history. Dindigul have won four games while Salem Spartans came out on top thrice. One match was tied in normal time, which Dindigul won in a super over.
In their previous meeting on July 3, 2023, Dindigul Dragons clinched the victory by seven wickets at Indian Cement Company Ground, Tirunelveli. Baba Indrajith was the Player of the Match for his unbeaten 83 in 50 deliveries while chasing 161.
Dindigul Dragons favourites to win
Dindigul Dragons will head into the game as favourites with odds of 1.50 on Parimatch.
Dindigul Dragons have won three of the last five encounters between the two sides and they have a stronger side on paper. They have some outstanding bowling resources in Ravichandran Ashwin, Varun Chakravarthy, C Sarath Kumar and Suboth Bhati, while in the batting unit, Shivam Singh and Baba Indrajith will hold the key.
Salem Spartans will need their all-rounders Sunny Sandhu, M Poiyamozhi, and Harish Kumar at their best to challenge Dindigul. If you believe Salem Spartans can win this game, you can bet on 22Bet and BetWinner at the odds are 2.30.
Venue analysis Salem Cricket Foundation Ground
The Salem Cricket Foundation Ground has proven to be a batter’s paradise, with the previous edition witnessing an average first innings score of 168 across 10 games. Five of those matches saw scores soar beyond 190, and six games were won by the team batting first.
Characteristics of the venue
- Batters will relish the opportunity to play their shots, especially on fresh pitches.
- Spinners are likely to thrive, as they have in previous editions.
Dindigul Dragons vs Salem Spartans best odds for betting
Here are some of the betting tips based on the Dindigul Dragons vs Salem Spartans best odds from 22Bet.
Shivam Singh, the third-highest run-scorer in the previous TNPL season with 356 runs at an average of 44 and a strike rate of 138, is a strong candidate to be the top batter for Dindigul Dragons.
Varun Chakravarthy, who was exceptional in IPL 2024 with 21 wickets from 14 innings at a strike rate of 14.28, is a solid bet to be the best bowler for the Dragons.
Sunny Sandhu was pretty good for Salem Spartans in the previous season with both bat and ball. He had scored 182 runs from five innings at a strike rate of 137 while picking 10 wickets. You can bet on him to score over 28.5 performance points.
Dindigul Dragons fixtures at the TNPL 2024
- vs Trichy Grand Cholas – SCF Cricket Ground, Salem – Sat, 06 Jul 2024, 3:15 PM
- vs Salem Spartans – SCF Cricket Ground, Salem – Mon, 08 Jul 2024, 7:15 PM
- vs Chepauk Super Gillies – Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science Ground, Coimbatore – Sun, 14 Jul 2024, 7:15 PM
- vs IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans – Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science Ground, Coimbatore – Wed, 17 Jul 2024, 7:15 PM
- vs Lyca Kovai Kings – Indian Cement Company Ground, Tirunelveli – Sun, 21 Jul 2024, 3:15 PM
- vs Siechem Madurai Panthers – NPR College Ground, Dindigul – Fri, 26 Jul 2024, 7:15 PM
- vs Nellai Royal Kings – NPR College Ground, Dindigul – Sun, 28 Jul 2024, 7:15 PM
Salem Spartans fixtures at the TNPL 2024
- vs Siechem Madurai Panthers – SCF Cricket Ground, Salem – Sat, 06 Jul 2024, 7:15 PM
- vs Dindigul Dragons – SCF Cricket Ground, Salem – Mon, 08 Jul 2024, 7:15 PM
- vs Nellai Royal Kings – SCF Cricket Ground, Salem – Thu, 11 Jul 2024, 7:15 PM
- vs Trichy Grand Cholas – Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science Ground, Coimbatore – Sun, 14 Jul 2024, 7:15 PM
- vs Chepauk Super Gillies – Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science Ground, Coimbatore – Thu, 18 Jul 2024, 7:15 PM
- vs IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans – Indian Cement Company Ground, Tirunelveli – Sun, 21 Jul 2024, 7:15 PM
- vs Lyca Kovai Kings – NPR College Ground, Dindigul – Sat, 27 Jul 2024, 3:15 PM
- Indian Rupee as a currency
- Very Competitive odds
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- Indian Rupee as a currency
- Very Competitive odds
- Website available in Hindi