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CLAIM NOWDindigul Dragons vs Lyca Kovai Kings, TNPLT20, Today Match Prediction
DID vs LKK Win Probability
Toss Winner - Dindigul Dragons won the toss and choose to bowl first
Dindigul Dragons beat Lyca Kovai Kings by 7 wickets
Dindigul Dragons faced Lyca Kovai Kings twice in the last TNPL season and came out on top both times.
- The absence of Sai Sudharsan, who’s away for national duties, leaves a big hole in Kovai Kings’ top order.
- A total in the 170 range is usually a decent target to defend at SNR College Cricket Ground.
- Shivam Singh is the mainstay in Dindigul Dragons’ batting order. If he gets going, it could tilt the match in their favor.
Dindigul Dragons are our picks for the winners of this match.
| Tournament: | Tamil Nadu Premier League, 2025 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | SNR College Cricket Stadium, Coimbatore, India |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 27.1°C|Mist |
DID vs LKK Live Prediction
DID vs LKK Match Prediction & Analysis
The 9th season of the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) kicks off on June 5, giving cricket fans something fresh to look forward to after the Indian Premier League wraps up. Last year, the Dindigul Dragons finally clinched the trophy after years of trying. In this new edition, they’ll aim to ride that same winning wave as they face off against Lyca Kovai Kings in the opening match of the tournament.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
DID
W W W L W
DID
129/7 in 20.0 6.45
131/4 in 18.2 7.15
108/10 in 19.4 5.49
112/1 in 10.5 10.34
158/6 in 20.0 7.9
161/6 in 19.5 8.12
201/5 in 20.0 10.05
171/8 in 20.0 8.55
LKK
L W W W L
LKK
129/7 in 20.0 6.45
131/4 in 18.2 7.15
201/3 in 18.5 10.67
200/3 in 20.0 10
171/4 in 20.0 8.55
175/9 in 20.0 8.75
120/10 in 20.0 6
163/9 in 20.0 8.15
176/5 in 19.2 9.11
172/5 in 20.0 8.6
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 4 Matches
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193/7 in 20.0
TNPL T20 2023
Lyca Kovai Kings won by 30 runs
163/9 in 20.0
147/10 in 19.1
TNPL T20 2023
Lyca Kovai Kings won by 59 runs
206/5 in 20.0
TEAMS PREVIEW
Dindigul Dragons Preview
Dindigul Dragons had a standout run last season, finishing fourth in the group stage before winning every playoff match and clinching the title by defeating Lyca Kovai Kings in the final.
The core of the team is still intact this time, which suggests they’re in for another strong showing.
Shivam Singh will once again be the go-to batter. He topped the run charts in last year’s TNPL with 364 runs from 9 innings, averaging 45 and striking at 135.
Baba Indrajith and Ravichandran Ashwin also chipped in with steady performances, both crossing the 250-run mark. Indrajith, in particular, will be a central figure again thanks to his ability to anchor the innings.
Varun Chakaravarthy and Sandeep Warrier will lead the bowling charge. They both picked up 12 wickets last season, making them the most successful bowlers for the team. Chakaravarthy has been in sensational touch this year, impressing in the IPL and helping India win the Champions Trophy. He should carry that momentum into this tournament.
Ravichandran Ashwin and Ganeshan Periyaswamy will also play pivotal roles with the ball.
DID Over/Under Betting Tips
Baba Indrajith has scored 67 runs in 5 matches played at Coimbatore and is averaging 22.5. He is highly experienced player and is coming on the back of a good domestic season, expect him to come good in the first match of the season and score over 22 runs.
Dindigul Dragons Predicted Playing XI:
Vimal Khumar, Shivam Singh, Ravichandran Ashwin (c), Baba Indrajith(wk), Maan Bafna, Hunny Saini, M Karthik Saran, Sandeep Warrier, Varun Chakaravarthy, Ganeshan Periyaswamy, Dinesh H/M Viju Arul
Dindigul Dragons Actual Playing XI:
R Vimal Khumar, Shivam Singh S, Ravichandran Ashwin, Baba Indrajith, Varun Chakravarthy, Sandeep Warrier, Karthik Saran M, Maan Bafna, G Periyaswamy, D T Chandrasekar, Aakaash Sharma
Lyca Kovai Kings Preview
Lyca Kovai Kings were the most consistent side in TNPL 2024’s group stage, finishing on top with six wins out of seven. Their only defeat came at the hands of Dindigul Dragons, who also beat them in the final.
This season, the Kings will be out to go all the way—but first, they’ll have to get past their longtime rivals. One major absence is Sai Sudharsan, who was in great touch last year and ended as their leading run-scorer. He won’t be available this time due to national duty.
That puts more weight on skipper Shahrukh Khan, who stepped up last year with 225 runs in 7 innings, averaging 45 and scoring at a strike rate of 183. He’ll be ed in the batting order by Balasubramaniam Sachin, K Vishal Vaidhya, and Suresh Lokeshwar to help keep things steady.
Jhathavedh Subramanyan is expected to lead the bowling unit. He had a strong campaign last year, grabbing 8 wickets while keeping things tight with an economy of 6.09. M Siddharth is another solid option, having been among the most successful bowlers for the Kings.
Guru Raghavendran and Govinth G will complete the attack with added depth and different styles.
LKK Over/Under Betting Tips
Shahrukh Khan scored 225 runs in 7 innings last season, he is coming off a good IPL season and has consistently scored runs for the Kings. At Coimbatore in 7 matches, he has amassed 204 runs, averaging a staggering 68.
Lyca Kovai Kings Predicted Playing XI:
Shahrukh Khan (c), Balasubramaniam Sachin, Jitendra Kumar, K Vishal Vaidhya, Suresh Lokeshwar (wk), Pradheep Vishal, Ramalingam Rohit, Jhathavedh Subramanyan, M Siddharth, P Bhuvaneswaran, Ambrish R S
Lyca Kovai Kings Actual Playing XI:
Shahrukh Khan, Jhatavedh Subramanyan, Manimaran Siddharth, Balasubramaniam Sachin, Andre Siddarth, K Vishal Vaidhya, Jitendra Kumar CH, P Bhuvaneswaran, S Lokeshwar, Ramalingam Rohit, Pradheep Vishal
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The pitch at the SNR College Cricket Stadium isn’t as batter-friendly as some other grounds in India. It usually offers decent scoring opportunities, but there’s help for bowlers too. Spinners, in particular, tend to make an impact during the middle phase of the innings.
As for the weather in Coimbatore, expect cloudy skies with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon, which might delay the start of play.
DID vs LKK Pitch Report
The average score batting first at SNR College Cricket Stadium is 151. The highest total posted here is Nellai Royal Kings’ 236-2 against Ruby Trichy Warriors in TNPL 2022. With that in mind, both sides will likely aim for something in the 170 to 180 range to feel like they’ve put up a strong enough total.
Total Over/Under Betting Tips
We back the Dindigul Dragons to win the coin toss in the 1st match of the TNPL 2025 season.
Toss: To Bowl
Fielding teams generally have the upper hand at the SNR College Cricket Ground. During the previous season, five out of seven completed games here were won by teams that batted second.
DID vs LKK
Winning Prediction
Dindigul Dragons, the reigning champions, will be keen to kick off their new season with a win. They’ve kept most of their core group from last year and look well-positioned to pull off another strong run. In contrast, Lyca Kovai Kings have a reshaped lineup and will be without Sai Sudharsan, their top scorer from the previous campaign. With no such gaps to worry about, Dindigul Dragons are better placed ahead of this contest.
Dindigul Dragons are our picks for the winners of this match.
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