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Match Details
NRK vs SMP assets, TNPL 2023
SMP
207-420.0
Nellai Royal Kings won by 4 runs 🏆
NRK
20.0211-6
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Player of the Match
Nidhish S Rajagopal
Nellai Royal Kings76(50)
SMP - 2nd Innings| Session | Open | PASS | 6 Over | 53 | 62 | 10 Over | 97 | 94 | 15 Over | 141 | 156 |
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NRK - 1st Innings| Session | Open | PASS | 6 Over | 49 | 66 | 10 Over | 98 | 84 | 15 Over | 129 | 145 | 20 Over | 201 | 211 |
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That brings us to the end of the coverage of this Eliminator of the TNPL, between Nellai Lovai Kings and Siechem Madurai Panthers. It was Nellai Lovai Kings Day tonight as they sneaked away with a victory and made their way into Qualifier 2.
Do join us for all the upcoming games from all around the globe. For now, it's me Hitesh Peddurwar signing off along with my co-commentator Arijit Kundu and scorer/analyst Raju Khariya. Until then stay safe ...
Do join us for all the upcoming games from all around the globe. For now, it's me Hitesh Peddurwar signing off along with my co-commentator Arijit Kundu and scorer/analyst Raju Khariya. Until then stay safe ...
Arun Karthik(Nellai Royal Kings Captain): " To be frank, hats off to the pitch curator, they made a very good pitch for the eliminator game. I think Madurai made really well, scoring 207 runs was not an easy task. In 4 overs they very 44 runs, the ball was so wet and the execution was so difficult.
I think the way Sonu Yadav and M Poiyamozhi bowled was pretty good. In the pre-season camp, Mohan Prasath bowled the over in the same situation, he bowled wide yorkers brilliantly so I thought of giving him the final over."
I think the way Sonu Yadav and M Poiyamozhi bowled was pretty good. In the pre-season camp, Mohan Prasath bowled the over in the same situation, he bowled wide yorkers brilliantly so I thought of giving him the final over."
C Hari Nishaanth (Siechem Madurai Panthers Captain): "We conceded a little too much, and there was dew in the end overs as well. But it would have been better if we had bowled a few good balls in the death overs. It seemed like limiting them to 180-185 would have been a good idea. During the inning break, I simply informed the team that the opposite dugout or the owner's sofa should not be calm. I didn't have a particularly successful season with the bat. Loki was an excellent find this season. Maybe it would have been better if we had gotten off to a good start together."
Nidhish Rajagopal(Player of the Match): " My grandfather passed away last month, I have tattooed his name on my left hand, that's the reason I pointed towards it after scoring my half-century as he was the one who made me play cricket. Ajitesh was middling it very well, so I thought of taking just singles, M Ashwin bowled really well throughout his four overs. So I thought we should attack left-arm spinners."
Player of the Match: Nidhish Rajagopal
Best Catch: S Lokeshwar
Most Sixes: Nidhish Rajagopal
Time for the presentation ceremony...
R Sonu Yadav: "Very happy to be honest. The team is very happy. Had a talk with the senior players, with the coaches and it helped a lot to get the yorkers perfect.
Actually, Mohan is one of the main bowlers of the team and therefore he was backed to perform."
Actually, Mohan is one of the main bowlers of the team and therefore he was backed to perform."
23:32 IST| It went all down to the wire... In the end, Nellai Kovai Kings held their nerves and crossed the line. They have made their way into qualifier 2 by beating Siechem Madurai Panthers by 4 runs. What a nail-biting finish we have had.
Earlier in the game, Siechem Madurai Panthers won the toss and invited Nellai Royal Kings to bat first. The Royal Kings got off to a scintillating start, with G Ajitesh showcasing his sublime touch, propelling his team to a remarkable 66 runs in the powerplay.
Ajitesh then stitched together a valuable 51-run partnership for the 3rd wicket with Nidhish Rajagopal. After reaching a well-deserved half-century, Ajitesh departed, but it was Rajagopal who stole the show with a magnificent knock of 76 runs off just 50 balls. His stellar innings guided the team to an imposing total of 211 runs.
Gurjapneet Singh stood out among the bowlers for Siechem Madurai Panthers, taking two wickets.
While chasing a formidable target of 212 runs, Siechem Madurai Panthers got off to an explosive start. Suresh Lokeshwar and V Aaditya blazed through the powerplay, amassing 62 runs with just one wicket down. They continued their onslaught, stitching together a solid 63-run partnership for the second wicket. Lokeshwar contributed a valuable 40 runs before his departure.
Aaditya, accompanied by Swapnil Singh, kept the run rate steady, forming an impressive 98-run partnership for the third wicket. Aaditya played a magnificent innings, scoring 73 runs. In the thrilling final over, Swapnil Singh held the fort till the end but fell short, departing after a crucial knock of 48 runs.
With 12 runs needed off the last two balls, PK Saravanan smashed a six off his first ball but could only manage a single off the final delivery and Siechem Madurai Panthers fell short of the target by 4 runs.
S Mohan Prasath was the man who defended 19 runs off the last over for Nellai Kovai Kings. He scalped one wicket. Sonu Yadav and M Poiyamozhi scalped a wicket each.
Nellai Royal Kings have made their way into the qualifier 2 where they will face Dindigul Dragons. Siechem Madurai Panthers will head back home.
Stay tuned with us as we will be back with the post-match presentation ceremony.
Earlier in the game, Siechem Madurai Panthers won the toss and invited Nellai Royal Kings to bat first. The Royal Kings got off to a scintillating start, with G Ajitesh showcasing his sublime touch, propelling his team to a remarkable 66 runs in the powerplay.
Ajitesh then stitched together a valuable 51-run partnership for the 3rd wicket with Nidhish Rajagopal. After reaching a well-deserved half-century, Ajitesh departed, but it was Rajagopal who stole the show with a magnificent knock of 76 runs off just 50 balls. His stellar innings guided the team to an imposing total of 211 runs.
Gurjapneet Singh stood out among the bowlers for Siechem Madurai Panthers, taking two wickets.
While chasing a formidable target of 212 runs, Siechem Madurai Panthers got off to an explosive start. Suresh Lokeshwar and V Aaditya blazed through the powerplay, amassing 62 runs with just one wicket down. They continued their onslaught, stitching together a solid 63-run partnership for the second wicket. Lokeshwar contributed a valuable 40 runs before his departure.
Aaditya, accompanied by Swapnil Singh, kept the run rate steady, forming an impressive 98-run partnership for the third wicket. Aaditya played a magnificent innings, scoring 73 runs. In the thrilling final over, Swapnil Singh held the fort till the end but fell short, departing after a crucial knock of 48 runs.
With 12 runs needed off the last two balls, PK Saravanan smashed a six off his first ball but could only manage a single off the final delivery and Siechem Madurai Panthers fell short of the target by 4 runs.
S Mohan Prasath was the man who defended 19 runs off the last over for Nellai Kovai Kings. He scalped one wicket. Sonu Yadav and M Poiyamozhi scalped a wicket each.
Nellai Royal Kings have made their way into the qualifier 2 where they will face Dindigul Dragons. Siechem Madurai Panthers will head back home.
Stay tuned with us as we will be back with the post-match presentation ceremony.
OVER 20
Siechem Madurai Panthers
207/4
Jagatheesan Kousik
16(9)
PK Saravanan
7(2)
S Mohan Prasath
1-43(4.0)
19.6 Prasath to P Saravanan
1 Full-toss outside the off and Saravanan miscues the shot this time. Only a single and therefore Nellai Royal Kings find a spot in the Qualifier 2. They win by four runs and will see the Dindigul Dragons waiting eagerly. It was a juicy full-toss outside the off but the batter failed to time the wild hack this time. It rebounded towards right of long-on and therefore commiserations for Madurai Panthers as they need to see the exit door. A run-feast at Salem and in the end the Kings closing the game like 'Kings'.👑
Hitesh: Nellai Royal Kings🤐...
Arijit: Predictions Hitesh?
Keeper is having a chat with the bowler. Bowler and batter both of them are in tense situation, who can hold their nerves and take their team over the line?
GOSH!!! What a game we are witnessing..... Saravanan comes into the middle and smacks the ball for six runs, Siechem Madurai Panthers need 6 runs off the last ball.
19.5 Prasath to P Saravanan
6 SIXXXX!! What a game we are having here at Salem!! This is no joke!! This is not for the faint-hearted. Just overcooks the yorker a bit, around the off, and Saravanan makes full use of it. Gets underneath the bounce and hammers it down the ground and over the bowler's skull for a six. It is left-arm spinner versus left-arm spinner and Saravanan is doing some act now. Sheer power and hits it at the safest part of the ground.
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