TGC vs LKK Match Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch Report, and Playing XI of 15th Match of TNPL 2025

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Two struggling sides will be desperate to turn things around when Trichy Grand Cholas take on Lyca Kovai Kings in the 15th match of the Tamil Nadu Premier League 2025.

Neither team has managed to get off the mark this season, with both sitting at the bottom of the table after three straight defeats. Trichy’s latest setback came against IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans, where despite Sanjay Yadav’s sparkling unbeaten 60 off 32 balls and K Easwaran’s tight spell of 2 for 10 in three overs, they went down by seven wickets. It was yet another case of individual brilliance not being backed up by the rest of the team.

The story isn’t much different for Lyca Kovai Kings either. They went down by eight wickets against Chepauk Super Gillies in their previous outing. Jitendra Kumar gave them a solid start with a quickfire 42 off just 20 deliveries, but the rest of the batting order failed to build on it, and they finished with just 144 on the board—a total that proved easy pickings for the Super Gillies.

When it comes to the head-to-head record, though, it’s all one-way traffic. Lyca Kovai Kings have absolutely dominated this matchup, winning all seven previous encounters against Trichy Grand Cholas. Trichy are yet to get the better of them, and that stat alone gives the Kings a big psychological boost going into this game.

Head-to-Head: TGC vs LKK- Who Holds the Advantage?

TGC and LKK have had some fierce battles over the years, with LKK historically holding the upper hand. With the match being played at SNR College Cricket Ground, LKK will have the advantage, and their Bowling attack of N Selva Kumaran and V Athisayaraj Davidson could be a major threat on a turning track. Their batting lineup Jayaraman Suresh Kumar(w/c), Sanjay Yadav, Sujay Sivasankaran, U Mukilesh, Jagatheesan Kousik and Waseem Ahmed looks solid. On the other hand, LKK boasts an explosive batting unit, featuring Jitendra Kumar, Suresh Lokeshwar(w), Balasubramaniam Sachin, Andre Siddarth C, Shahrukh Khan and Guru Raghavendran. However, their biggest concern has always been their bowling attack, which often struggles in high-scoring encounters. While r Sai Kishore and T Natrajan add depth, they’ll need to handle SMP’s aggressive top order. Given LKK’s superior bowling attack and home conditions, they might start as slight favorites. But TGC’s firepower makes them dangerous, and if their bowling holds up, an upset could be on the cards. Let’s break down their head-to-head record to see who holds the edge ahead of the TNPL 2025 opener:

Total Matches Played: 7

TGC Wins: 0

LKK Wins: 7

No Result/Abandoned Matches: 0

Despite LKK having the firepower of K Amit Sathvik, Tushar Raheja(w), Daryl Ferrario, Pradosh Ranjan Paul, Mohamed Ali and Uthirasamy Sasidev. TGC’s all-around strength and explosive players like  Sanjay Yadav and Jagatheesan Kousik give them the upper hand in this head-to-head contest. However, it’s always been a close battle, with both sides frequently trading blows in TNPL clashes.

Predictions: Who Will Win the Match?

As far as fantasy cricket is concerned, TGC might have the edge with their explosive batting lineup led by Jayaraman Suresh Kumar(w/c), Sanjay Yadav, Sujay Sivasankaran, U Mukilesh, Jagatheesan Kousik and Waseem Ahmed, but LKK’s balanced squad and the presence of all-rounders like M Mathivannan and Mohammed Ali make them a formidable opponent. SCF Cricket Ground, with its high-scoring potential, might slightly favor the batting-heavy teams, so expect a run-fest!

Injury Update:

No any Injury concerns.

TGC vs LKK Match, Date, Time, & Venue:

Match: TGC vs LKK15th Match of TNPL 2025

Date: 15 June 2025

Time: 7:15 PM

Stadium: SCF Cricket Ground

Location: Salem

TGC vs LKK Match Pitch Report:     

The SCF Cricket Ground in Salem offers a balanced pitch that challenges both batsmen and bowlers. Early in the match, the surface favors the batsmen, allowing them to play aggressive strokes with good bounce and a solid foundation. A first-innings score between 160-170 runs is generally considered competitive. However, as the game progresses, the pitch tends to slow down, providing assistance to spinners, which can make chasing more difficult. Teams chasing targets around 170-180 runs generally have a fighting chance, but anything above 190 can put them under pressure, especially with the slow nature of the pitch in the second innings. Overall, it’s a dynamic surface where both batting and bowling strategies need to adapt to the conditions, and a score around 180+ is often a strong target for the chasing side. 

Possible Playing 11 for Trichy Grand Cholas:

Sujay Sivasankaran, Jayaraman Suresh Kumar(w/c), Waseem Ahmed, Jagatheesan Kousik, U Mukilesh, Sanjay Yadav, Jafar Jamal, R Rajkumar, P Saravana Kumar, N Selva Kumaran, V Athisayaraj Davidson

Impact Players: T Saran, Arya Yohan Menon, K Easwaran, SP Vinod, M Ganesh Moorthi

Possible playing 11 for Lyca Kovai Kings:

Jitendra Kumar, Suresh Lokeshwar(w), Balasubramaniam Sachin, Andre Siddarth C, Shahrukh Khan(c), Guru Raghavendran, Madhava Prasad, Manimaran Siddharth, Ramalingam Rohit, P Bhuvaneswaran, Jhatavedh Subramanyan 

Impact Players:  N Kabilan, R Divakar, K Vishal Vaidhya, P Vidyuth, Pradheep Vishal L 

TGC vs LKK Fantasy Team:

Wicketkeepers: Waseem Ahmed, Jitendra Kumar

Batsman: U Mukilesh, Andre Siddarth C, Balasubramaniam Sachin, 

All-rounders: R Rajkumarn, Sanjay Yadav, Jagatheesan Kousik, Shahrukh Khan

Bowlers:  V Athisayaraj Davidson, Ramalingam Rohit

Trichy Grand Cholas vs Lyca Kovai Kings Team for Today Match:

TGC vs LKK Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:     

Choice 1: Shahrukh Khan (C), Sanjay Yadav (VC)

Choice 2: Shahrukh Khan (C), U Mukilesh (VC)

TGC vs LKK Fantasy Prediction Backups:   

Jafar Jamal, Sujay Sivasankaran, Guru Raghavendran, Madhava Prasad    

Disclaimer:     

The author has provided you with the above-mentioned match prediction on the basis of his research, understanding, and analysis, consider the points and make your own decision

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