Cricket Prediction | NRK vs LKK | Tamil Nadu Premier League 2025 | 18th Match | June 21 – Who Takes the Edge?

NRK vs LKK Match Analysis

The 18th match of the Tamil Nadu Premier League 2025 will see a thrilling clash between Nellai Royal Kings and Lyca Kovai Kings. The match is scheduled to be played on June 21, 2025, at the Tirunelveli stadium.

With rookies running and veterans ruling, Nellai’s squad feels like a symphony where every note knows its place. Led by the veteran Arun Karthik, the team has focused on building a strong batting foundation.

Lyca Kovai Kings, captained by M Shahrukh Khan, are known for their aggressive batting style and handy bowling options. They have a relatively young squad with promising talents eager to prove themselves on the TNPL stage.

Nellai Royal Kings vs Lyca Kovai Kings Team Preview & Squads

Nellai Royal Kings

Arun Karthik leads NRK with vast domestic experience and tactical acumen. He is a calm presence in the middle order and is expected to steer his team through crunch situations. His leadership will be crucial in guiding the young talent in the squad.

The batting lineup features a mix of aggressive and steady players like Ajay Krishna and PS Nirmal Kumar. Rithik Easwaran, the wicketkeeper-batsman, adds flexibility to the middle order. However, the top order needs to provide strong starts to ease pressure on the middle and lower order.

NRK possess a decent bowling arsenal with Emmanuel Cherian and NS Harish leading the pace attack. All-rounders like PS Nirmal Kumar and Karan Sampat add bowling options. Their success will largely depend on how well the bowlers contain runs in the middle overs.

In their previous outing against Siechem Madurai Panthers at Salem on June 18, Nellai Royal Kings fell short by 10 runs. Madurai posted a challenging 168/9, and Nellai could only manage 158 in 18.5 overs. Despite a valiant effort, the batting lineup struggled to keep up with the required run rate.

Nellai Royal Kings Squad

Nellai Royal Kings Squad

Ajay Krishna, Guruswamy Ajitesh, Arun Karthik (c), Athish SR, Emmanuel Cherian, NS Harish, Karan Sampat, Muhammed Adnan Khan, PS Nirmal Kumar, Sachin Rathi, Risheek Kumar, Rithik Easwaran (wk), Rocky Bhasker, J Rohan, D Santhosh Kumar, Sonu Yadav, M Uday Kumar, Vijay Kumar, Arun Yoghi, Valliappan Yudheeswaran

Lyca Kovai Kings

M Shahrukh Khan leads the LKK with youthful enthusiasm and an attacking mindset. His ability to perform under pressure has earned respect among teammates. Shahrukh’s captaincy decisions will be pivotal in close matches.

The LKK boast a solid batting lineup with Sai Sudharsan and Ramalingam Rohit as key contributors. The presence of multiple middle-order options like Balasubramaniam Sachin provides flexibility.

Kovai Kings have a balanced bowling unit featuring Pradheep Vishal and P Bhuvaneswaran as frontline bowlers. The team relies on tight spells and wicket-taking abilities during crucial phases. Spin options like Vishal Vaidhya will play an important role on the Tirunelveli pitch.

In their last match at Salem on June 17, Lyca Kovai Kings lost to Trichy Grand Cholas by 14 runs. The Cholas carved out a royal total of 169, while the Kings lost their crown chasing shadows at 154/9.

Lyca Kovai Kings Squad

Lyca Kovai Kings Squad

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

LRK vs LKK Outfield Report

Chennai Super Kings Ground, Tirunelveli

The pitch at Tirunelveli is known to favor batsmen, offering good bounce and pace early on. The ball loses its zip, the pitch gains a grip—and suddenly, the spinners start whispering spells. Batsmen who can rotate the strike well and play risk-free cricket will benefit the most.

The weather in Tirunelveli on match day is expected to be warm and sunny with temperatures around 33°C. Not a raindrop in sight—only swing, spin, and sixes on the radar. The humidity level might add some challenge for the bowlers in the second innings.

Historically, teams batting first at Tirunelveli have scored between 160 to 180 runs. The highest score recorded here is 192, while the lowest successful chase has been around 140 runs. The pitch tends to support the team batting first slightly, making the toss an important factor.

Nellai Royal Kings vs Lyca Kovai Kings Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

In the last five encounters between Nellai Royal Kings and Lyca Kovai Kings, both teams have shared victories evenly, with Kovai Kings having a slight edge.

LRK vs LKK Prediction

According to cricket analysts Nellai Royal Kings have a 54% chance of Winning.