SMP vs NRK Match Preview

The Siechem Madurai Panthers will face the Nellai Royal Kings in TNPL 2025 match 16th on Wednesday evening in Salem. Nellai has looked solid so far, picking up just four points from three matches and sitting fourth. Siechem has struggled to find a rhythm, sitting sixth after three games with only two points. Given his recent performance, Nellai appears to be in a better position to win.

SMP vs NRK Match Details 

Siechem Madurai Panthers vs Nellai Royal Kings – 16th Match, TNPL 2025

Venue: SCF Cricket Playground, Salem

Date & Time: 18th June 2025 at 07:15 PM IST

Live Streaming: FanCode

SMP vs NRK Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	204
Avg 2nd inn score	197
Win% batting 1st	54
Win% batting 2nd	46

SMP vs NRK Pitch Report

The pitch at SCF Cricket Playground is not as batter-friendly as some other Indian grounds. It usually provides decent scoring opportunities, but it also helps bowlers. Spinners, in particular, are more effective in the middle of the innings.

SMP vs NRK Weather Report

The weather in Salem is expected to be cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon, which could delay the start of play.

SMP vs NRK Last Five Matches 

SMP ( Siechem Madurai Panthers )	L W L W L
NRK ( Nellai Royal Kings )	W L W W L

SMP vs NRK Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	NRK Won	SMP Won	Tie	NR
Overall	10	4	6	0	0
Last 5	10	2	3	0	0

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

SMP vs NRK Probable Playing XIs:

Siechem Madurai Panthers Probable Playing XIs

Nellai Royal Kings Probable Playing XIs

Arun Karthik (c), Ajitesh Guruswamy, Rithik Easwaran (wk), PS Nirmal Kumar, NS Harish, Sonu Yadav, Muhammed Adnan Khan, Sachin Rathi, Valliappan Yudheeswaran, Emmanuel Cherian, Rocky Bhasker

Topmost Picks for SMP vs NRK Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Siechem Madurai Panthers

• Ram Arvindh – Ram Arvindh leads a group with 119 runs in three games, averaging 40 and striking at 128.
• Murugan Ashwin –  The leg-spinner was the top wicket-taker for Madurai this season. He has taken three wickets with a tidy economy of 7.18

Top Picks – Nellai Royal Kings

• D Santhosh Kumar – D Santhosh Kumar has driven the batting, scoring 128 runs in three outings at an average of 42.66 and a strike rate of 162.02. 
• Valliappan Yudheeswaran –   Valliappan Yudheeswaran broke in with four wickets from two games, but his economy rate, which is higher than 11

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for SMP vs NRK Dream11 Team:

Arun Karthik, Ram Arvindh(VC), Balchander Anirudh, NS Chaturved, Murugan Ashwin, Ajitesh Guruswamy, Muhammed Adnan Khan, NS Harish, Sonu Yadav(C), Valliappan Yudheeswaran, Gurjapneet Singh

TNPL 2025 Tournament 2025 SMP vs NRK Match Captain and Vice Captain choice for GL:

Captain – Sonu Yadav, D Santhosh Kumar

Vice-captain – Ram Arvindh, Valliappan Yudheeswaran

SMP vs NRK Probable Winners:

The Siechem Madurai Panthers and Nellai Royal Kings both have a lot to prove this season in the TNPL. Siechem's batting unit has been revamped, and it appears that their bowling unit will have to carry the load. Salem, on the other hand, has remained with their core group and appears more settled overall. That gives them an advantage and makes them the best choice for this contest. Considering the team combination, Nellai Royal Kings is expected to win this match.