Cricket Prediction | LKK vs TRI | Tamil Nadu Premier League 2025 | 15th Match | June 17 – Who Has the Edge Today?

LKK vs TRI Match Analysis

The 15th match of the Tamil Nadu Premier League 2025 will be held at the Salem Cricket Association Ground on June 17. It’s a mid-season clash that could shape the playoff dynamics. The Lyca Kovai Kings, a seasoned TNPL unit, bring a balanced side with proven experience and dynamic young talent. They’ve often been reliant on their strong top order and a disciplined bowling unit to dominate matches.

The Trichy Grand Cholas have shown glimpses of promise but are still struggling to convert starts into wins. With a mix of all-rounders and explosive hitters, they remain a dangerous side when things click. 

Lyca Kovai Kings vs Trichy Grand Cholas Team Preview & Squads

Lyca Kovai Kings

Cool-headed yet capable of carnage, Shah Rukh Khan commands LKK with poise and punch. A consistent performer in TNPL, he brings versatility as a lower-order power hitter and a part-time off-spinner. Kovai boasts a solid top order with Sai Sudharsan leading the charge. Their tail doesn’t wag—it swings, with capable batters lined up till No. 8, thanks to all-rounders like Shahrukh Khan and Ramalingam Rohit.

Manimaran Siddharth and Jhathavedh Subramanyan provide strong spin options. P Bhuvaneswaran and R Divakar are reliable with the new ball and at the death. Their bowling unit has variety, but they need better execution in crunch overs.

In their last outing against Chepauk Super Gillies, LKK were bundled out for just 144. Despite a decent start, they lost wickets in clumps and failed to build partnerships. Chepauk chased the target with ease, reaching 146/2 in 15.1 overs, handing Kovai a crushing 8-wicket loss. The defeat exposed Kovai’s bowling under pressure.

Lyca Kovai Kings Squad

Lyca Kovai Kings

B Aditya, RS Ambrish, C Andre Siddarth, P Bhuvaneswaran, R Divakar, Govinth Ganesh, Guru Raghavendran, Jitendra Kumar, N Kabilan, Suresh Lokeshwar (WK), Madhava Prasad, Pradheep Vishal, Ramalingam Rohit, Balasubramaniam Sachin, Sai Sudharsan, M Shahrukh Khan (C), Manimaran Siddharth, Jhathavedh Subramanyan, P Vidyuth, Vishal Vaidhya.

Trichy Grand Cholas

Suresh Kumar leads the TRI with grit and consistency. A dependable wicketkeeper-batter, he offers stability in the top order. His ability to rotate strike and anchor innings makes him crucial in tight chases. TRI features aggressive openers and a deep batting lineup that includes Sanjay Yadav, Antony Dhas, and Jagatheesan Kousik. They have the firepower to post or chase high totals, but often lack consistency through the middle overs. 

The pace and precision of Athisayaraj Davidson and Saravana Kumar set the tone for their bowling department. Washington Sundar brings his economical spin to the mix, while Ganesh Moorthi and Rajkumar offer variety. 

In their recent game against IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans, Trichy posted a competitive 164/7, thanks to a brisk start and middle-order support. However, the bowlers couldn’t defend the total as Tiruppur chased it down comfortably with 7 wickets in hand and 7 balls remaining. 

Trichy Grand Cholas Squad

Trichy Grand Cholas

Antony Dhas, Arya Yohan Menon, Athisayaraj Davidson, K Easwaran, Ganesh Moorthi, Jafar Jamal, Jagatheesan Kousik, U Mukilesh, R Rajkumar, Sanjay Yadav, T Saran, Saravana Kumar, N Selva Kumaran, S Sujay, Suresh Kumar (C)(WK), SP Vinod, Waseem Ahmed (WK), Washington Sundar.

LKK vs TRI Outfield Report

Salem Cricket Foundation Ground

The pitch at Salem has played mostly true, offering something for both batters and bowlers. While the surface remains conducive for stroke-making, spinners have found good grip as the match progresses. Batting first has been slightly easier under lights.

The forecast for June 17 in Salem predicts warm and humid conditions with temperatures around 34°C during the day and 27°C in the evening. There’s little chance of rain, so we’re set for a full match. The presence of dew could influence proceedings in the second innings.

Salem has produced first-inning scores between 150–175 regularly this season. The highest score batting first this year has hovered around 185, while anything below 145 has looked chaseable. Teams winning the toss may prefer chasing, given the evening dew.

Lyca Kovai Kings vs Trichy Grand Cholas Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

In their last five meetings, Lyca Kovai Kings have had the upper hand with 3 wins, while Trichy Grand Cholas have won 2. However, Trichy has shown recent improvement, making this clash more evenly poised than ever.

LKK vs TRI Prediction

According to cricket analysts Lyca Kovai Kings have a 52% chance of Winning.

Disclaimer: This cricket prediction is based on the author’s insights and analysis. Readers should consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.