Let’s take you through the best odds for match no. 5 of the TNPL 2024 – Lyca Kovai Kings vs IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans – set to take place at Salem on Sunday, July 7.
Lyca Kovai Kings had an incredible season in the TNPL 2023 as they lifted the title. Led by Shahrukh Khan, they finished second in the group stage with six wins out of seven games. They then defeated Dindigul Dragons in Qualifier 1 by 30 runs before hammering Nellai Royal Kings in the final by 104 runs.
IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans, on the other hand, failed to make it to the playoffs for the fourth consecutive year as they finished sixth on the table. They could only manage to win two games and lost five. They would be hoping for a better campaign this time as they kick off their season on Sunday.
Where to watch Lyca Kovai Kings vs IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans 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.
Fancode can be accessed on desktops or smart TVs via the Fancode website or application.
Possible XI: Lyca Kovai Kings vs IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans
Let’s talk about the possible playing XIs for the teams to help you analyze the Lyca Kovai Kings vs IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans best odds.
The defending champions have some quality players in their squad such as Sai Sudharsan, M Shahrukh Khan, Mohammed Mohammed, and Suresh Kumar. However, they will be without Sudharsan who has joined the Indian team in Zimbabwe.
For IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans, Sai Kishore, Vijay Shankar and T Natarajan will be key figures as they look to mount a challenge against the reigning champions.
Lyca Kovai Kings: B Sachin, J Suresh Kumar (wk), Atheeq Ur Rahman, Ram Arvindh, U Mukilesh, Shahrukh Khan (c), M Mohammed, Meeran Rahil Rahman, Manimaran Siddharth, Jhatavedh Subramanyan, K Gowtham Thamarai Kannan
IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans: Balchander Anirudh, Maan Bafna, S Ganesh, Vijay Shankar, Tushar Raheja (wk), Radhakrishnan, P Bhuvaneswaran, S Ajith Ram, R Sai Kishore (c), T Natarajan, S Manigandan
Lyca Kovai Kings vs IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans: Head-to-Head
There have been a total of nine encounters between Lyca Kovai Kings and IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans in the TNPL. Lyca Kovai Kings have claimed six of those games while IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans were victorious twice. One match ended in a tie, which was won by Lyca Kovai Kings in a super over.
The two teams last competed against each other on June 12, 2023, where Lyca Kovai Kings thrashed IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans by 70 runs at Coimbatore. Sai Sudharsan was the player of the match for his outstanding 86 off 45.
Lyca Kovai Kings favourites to win
Lyca Kovai Kings will walk into this encounter as favourites with odds of 1.70 on 22Bet.
The reigning champions Lyca Kovai Kings have the head to head record between these two teams in their favour. They will hold an edge in this game thanks to some quality players in Shahrukh Khan, M Mohammed, Suresh Kumar and M Siddharth.
IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans will be hoping for big contributions from their star players Sai Kishore, Vijay Shankar and T Natarajan. If you believe they can come out on top in this game, you can bet on 22Bet and BetWinner at odds of 2.02.
Venue analysis Salem Cricket Foundation Ground
Salem Cricket Foundation Ground had served some excellent pitches in previous TNPL season, where batters enjoyed a lot of success. The average first innings score after 10 games was 168, with five instances of over 190 runs. The team batting first had won six of those games.
Characteristics of the venue
- Fresh pitches at the beginning of the season should help batters in the shot-making.
- Spinners could get good assistance here if we go by the previous edition.
Lyca Kovai Kings vs IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans best odds for betting
Here are some of the betting tips based on the Lyca Kovai Kings vs IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans best odds from 22bet.
Suresh Kumar had a terrific season last year, where he made 280 runs from nine innings at an average of 33 while striking at 162. You can bet on him to be the top Lyca Kovai Kings batter.
Vijay Shankar will be a key batter for his side, boasting of a lot of experience. You can take a punt on him to be the top batter for IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans.
M Shahrukh Khan was excellent last season for Kovai Kings, picking 17 wickets from nine games at an economy of 6.66 while also scoring 133 runs at a strike rate of 190. You can back him to be the player of the match.
Lyca Kovai Kings fixtures at the TNPL 2024
- vs Chepauk Super Gillies – SCF Cricket Ground, Salem – Sun, 05 Jul 2024, 7:15 PM
- vs IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans – SCF Cricket Ground, Salem – Sun, 07 Jul 2024, 7:15 PM
- vs Nellai Royal Kings – Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science Ground, Coimbatore – Sat, 13 Jul 2024, 7:15 PM –
- vs Trichy Grand Cholas – Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science Ground, Coimbatore – Tue, 16 Jul 2024, 7:15 PM
- vs Dindigul Dragons – Indian Cement Company Ground, Tirunelveli – Sun, 21 Jul 2024, 7:15 PM
- vs Siechem Madurai Panthers – Indian Cement Company Ground, Tirunelveli – Tue, 23 Jul 2024, 7:15 PM
- vs Salem Spartans – NPR College Ground, Dindigul – Sat, 27 Jul 2024, 7:15 PM
IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans fixtures at the TNPL 2024
- vs Lyca Kovai Kings – SCF Cricket Ground, Salem – Fri, 07 Jul 2024, 7:15 PM
- vs Chepauk Super Gillies – SCF Cricket Ground, Salem – Wed, 10 Jul 2024, 3:15 PM
- vs Siechem Madurai Panthers – Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science Ground, Coimbatore – Sat, 13 Jul 2024, 7:15 PM
- vs Dindigul Dragons – Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science Ground, Coimbatore – Wed, 17 Jul 2024, 7:15 PM
- vs Salem Spartans – Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science Ground, Coimbatore – Sun, 21 Jul 2024, 7:15 PM
- vs Nellai Royal Kings – Indian Cement Company Ground, Tirunelveli – Wed, 24 Jul 2024, 7:15 PM
- vs Trichy Grand Cholas – NPR College Ground, Dindigul – Sun, 28 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