Tamil Nadu Premier League 2021 edition is all set to kick-start from July 19. This is the LKK vs SS Dream11 team prediction and preview
LKK finished in fifth position in the 2019 edition of TNPL with four wins and three losses in seven matches. Salem Spartans have won one game and lost four. Both teams will aim to start this tournament with victory and start their campaign with a win.
Probable Winner
By looking at the team’s strength and past season performance, Lyca Kovai Kings will start as favorites against Saleem Spartans.
Pitch Conditions and Toss
The pitch at the MA Chidambaram stadium is on the slower side and it assists the spinners more. High scores are rare on this ground but it should be a good wicket as it’s the first game of the tournament. Teams will look to bat first.
Chasing Team Record
The average first innings score on this ground in domestic T20 is 160 runs.
Matches won batting first: 53
Matches won chasing: 37
Weather
Weather should be clear throughout the match as the match will complete without any interruption.
Probable Playing 11
LKK: N Selva Kumaran, Ashwin Venkataraman, Ganga Sridhar Raju, Abhishek Tanwar, Atheeq Ur Rahman, R Kavin, U Mukilesh, G R Manish, Valliappan Yudheeswaran, Shahrukh Khan, Krishnamoorthy Vignesh
SS: Daryl Ferrario, Ganeshan Periyaswamy, M Ganesh Moorthiz, Shubham Mehta, Murugan Ashwin, Shubham Mehta, Akshay Srinivasan, KH Gopinath, Ravi Karthikeyan, A Aarif, Vijay Shankar
Match Details
Tamil Nadu Premier League, 2021
Match: LKK vs SS
Date and Time: 19th July – 7.30 PM IST
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Telecast: Star Sports Network
LKK vs SS Dream11 Team Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Picks
Wicket-Keeper
R Kavin (8.5 cr) will bat in middle order for LKK. Kavin is a good batsman against spin bowling. His role will be to extend the batting lineup and provide good finish.
Batsmen
KH Gopinath (9.5 cr) will bat at number three for SS in this match. He is a consistent run scorer in this tournament. Gopinath scored 293 runs in the 2019 TNPL edition.
Akshay Shrinivasan (9.5 cr) will open for SS in this match. He is a really good batsman against pace bowling. Shrinivasan scored 246 runs in the 2019 edition of TNPL.
G Sridhar Raj (9.5 cr) will open for LKK in this match. He is an attacking player in the powerplay overs. Sridhar Raj scored 229 runs in the last edition of TNPL.
All-Rounders
Vijay Shankar (10 cr) is the most experienced cricketer in this match. Shankar missed the last tournament due to injury as he managed to play just three matches. Shankar will be the best player to be captain in this match.
Shah Rukh Khan (10 cr) is one of the most talented young cricketers in this tournament. Shah Rukh Khan will bat in middle order and also bowl a few overs of spin bowling. He will be the best pick for vice-captain.
Shubham Mehta (8.5 cr) will play in lower middle order and also bowl four overs for his team. His role to hold the run rate in middle overs and not give away some runs.
Bowlers
Murugan Ashwin (9.5 cr) will be the main bowler for SS in this match. He will bowl crucial overs for his team. Ashwin picked 8 wickets in nine matches last season.
Krishnamoorthy Vignesh (9 cr) will be the key bowler for LKK. He has ability to bowl in powerplay and in death overs. Vignesh picked 3 wickets in the last TNPL season.
G R Manish (8 cr) has ability to swing the bowl in both the ways. He will bowl in middle overs for his team. Manish is playing first game for his new team.
V Yudheeswar (8 cr) is a young talented bowler for LKK. He will bowl tight lines and wicket taking length.
LKK vs SS Dream11 Team Prediction Captain & Vice-Captain
If LKK Bats First: Vijay Shankar and Shah Rukh Khan will be the captain and vice-captain. Vijay Shankar is the best all-rounder in this match and Shah Rukh Khan is a young talend all-rounder who can turn the match on its head.
If SS Bats First: Both players are the best choices for captain and vice-captain and we’ll stick with them.
LKK vs SS Dream11 Team Prediction: Dream11 Team
Kavin, Gopinath, Srinivasan, Sridhar, Shankar(c), Khan(vc), Mehta, Ashwin, Vignesh, Manish, Yudheeswar
Dream11 Team Disclaimer
The veracity of our selections and team is based on earnest analysis of the league, matches, and playing 11s. We implore you to forage your team by your own accord with these facets helping spur your decision making.