NRK vs TGC Match Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch Report, and Playing XI of 3rd Match of  TNPL 2025
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NRK vs TGC Match Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch Report, and Playing XI of 3rd Match of TNPL 2025

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Nellai Royal Kings (NRK) are all set to take on Trichy Grand Cholas (TGC) in what is the third match of TNPL 9. Leading the charge for NRK this year is the experienced Arun Karthik, who’s back at the helm. But the Royal Kings won’t be at full strength—pace bowler R. Silambarasan and top-order batter Nidish Rajgopal are both unavailable, which could disrupt their balance. 

Last season was far from ideal for Nellai. After a decent start, they faltered and lost three games on the trot, eventually finishing fifth on the table. With just three wins in seven matches, inconsistency was their biggest enemy. This year, they'll be hoping to find rhythm early and keep it going. 

Trichy Grand Cholas didn’t fare much better in 2024. They finished just below NRK in sixth place, also picking up three wins but failing to string together any momentum. One of their biggest problems was over-reliance on a handful of players while the rest struggled to deliver. Recognising that, the Cholas were active in the 2025 auction. They splashed out ₹17.6 lakh for promising batter Mukilesh U, shelled out ₹16.1 lakh for wicketkeeper-batter Suresh Kumar J, and added experienced seamer Saravana Kumar for ₹8.4 lakh. These new additions are expected to give their side more depth and firepower. 

While Washington Sundar is listed in the squad, he’s unlikely to feature anytime soon due to his commitments with the Indian Test team. That means the onus will fall on the capable shoulders of all-rounders Sanjay Yadav and R Rajkumar—two players who’ve proven they can contribute with both bat and ball. Interestingly, Trichy got the better of Nellai in their encounter last year. With most of their core squad still intact, they’ll be quietly confident of pulling off another win and starting their 2025 campaign on the right note. 

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

NRK and TGC have had some fierce battles over the years, with NRK historically holding the upper hand. With the match being played at SNR College Cricket Ground, TGC will have the home advantage, and their Bowling attack of P Saravana Kumar and V Athisayaraj Davidson could be a major threat on a turning track. Their batting lineup, led by Arun Yoghi, Athish S R, Arun Karthik, Ajitesh Guruswamy, Muhammed Adnan Khan, and S Risheek Kumar looks solid. On the other hand, TGC boasts an explosive batting unit, featuring Jafar Jamal, U Mukilesh, Jagatheesan Kousik, Suresh Kumar, S Sujay, Antony Dhas, and Sanjay Yadav,. However, their biggest concern has always been their bowling attack, which often struggles in high-scoring encounters. While Sonu Yadav and Sachin Rathi add depth, they’ll need to handle TGC’s aggressive top order. Given NRK’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: 5

NRK Wins: 3

TGC Wins: 2

No Result/Abandoned Matches: 0

Despite NRK having the firepower of Arun Yoghi, Athish S R, Arun Karthik, Ajitesh Guruswamy, Muhammed Adnan Khan, and S Risheek Kumar. TGC’s all-around strength and explosive players like  S Sujay and Sanjay Yadav 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, NRK might have the edge with their explosive batting lineup led by Arun Yoghi, Athish S R, Arun Karthik, Ajitesh Guruswamy, Muhammed Adnan Khan, and S Risheek Kumar, but SCG’s balanced squad and the presence of all-rounders like S Syjay and Sanjay Yadav make them a formidable opponent. SNR College 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.

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

Match: NRK vs TGC 3rd Match of TNPL 2025

Date: 7 June 2025

Time: 7:15 PM    

Stadium: SNR College Cricket Ground   

Location: Coimbatore 

NRK vs TGC Match Pitch Report:     

The SNR College Cricket Ground in Tamilndau 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 Nellai Royal Kings:

Arun Yoghi, Athish S R, Arun Karthik, Ajitesh Guruswamy, Muhammed Adnan Khan, S Risheek Kumar, Vijayakumar S,   Ajay Krishna, Emmanuel Cherian, NS Harish, Sonu Yadav, Sachin Rathi

Impact Players: D Santhosh Kumar, Rithik Easwaran, Rohan J, Valliappan Yudheeswaran,Nirmal Kumar, Bhasker Rocky Karan Sampat, Selvaganapathi S

Possible playing 11 for Trichy Grand Cholas:   

Jafar Jamal, U Mukilesh, Jagatheesan Kousik, Suresh Kumar, S Sujay, Antony Dhas, Sanjay Yadav,  T Saran, Rejin Johnson, K Easwaran, P Saravana KumarV Athisayaraj Davidson 

Impact Players:  R Rajkumar, N Selva Kumaran, Washington Sundar, Vinod S P,  Waseem Ahmed, Arya Yohan Menon, M Ganesh Moorthi 

NRK vs TGC Fantasy Team:

Wicketkeepers: Arun Karthik, Ajitesh Guruswamy

Batsman: Muhammed Adnan Khan, Jafar JamalS Sujay

All-rounders: Vijayakumar S, Sonu Yadav, Sanjay Yadav,

Bowlers: Sachin Rathi, V Athisayaraj Davidson, Ajay Krishna    

Nellai Royal Kings vs Trichy Grand Cholas Team for Today Match:


NRK vs TGC Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:     

Choice 1: Vijayakumar S (C), Sanjay Yadav (VC)

Choice 2: Muhammed Adnan Khan (C), Sonu Yadav (VC)

NRK vs TGC Fantasy Prediction Backups:   

K Rajkumar, D Ferrario, A Tanwar, K Rajkumar     

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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