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Salem Spartans will take on Chepauk Super Gillies in the 17th match of the Tamil Nadu Premier League 2025. The match is scheduled to be played at Salem Cricket Foundation Ground, Salem, on June 19 at 07:15 PM IST.

 

Salem Spartans

 

Salem Spartans registered their first defeat of this season after losing their last match to Nellai Royal Kings by 8 wickets. While batting first, Salem Spartans were only able to post 126/9 in their first innings, thanks to the half-century of Hari Nishaanth, but this was not enough to restrict Nellai Royal Kings as they registered a convincing 8-wicket victory and sealed 2 points here. With 3 victories and one loss in their 4 matches, Salem Spartans are currently placed second in the points table of TNPL 2025.

 

Chepauk Super Gillies

 

Chepauk Super Gillies, on the other hand, have been consistently giving their best this season in each match. With their latest victory over the reigning champions Dindigul Dragons by 8 runs, they registered their fourth consecutive victory of this season and topped the points table. They have four victories in their four matches that they have played and would aim to continue their winning streak when they face the Salem Spartans.

 

Pitch Report

 

The pitch Salem Cricket Foundation Ground generally offers a good batting surface. Batters will find the rhythm after getting settled at the crease, with good bounce and pace, the ball will come nicely to their bats. As the match progresses, spinners are likely to come into play, which could prove a crucial aspect of the match. The average first innings total at this venue is just 153, which later gets reduced to even less, 131. Moreover, the batting first team possess a favourable chance to win the match as compared to bowling first.

 

SS vs CSG Head-to-Head

 

SS vs CSG head-to-head (last 10 matches)
Won by Salem Spartans	4
Won by Chepauk Super Gillies	6
No Result	0
Tied	0

 

Probable XI

 

Salem Spartans: Hari Nishaanth, S Abishiek (c), R Kavin (wk), Nidhish Rajagopal, Sunny Sandhu, S Harish Kumar, M Mohammed, R Vivek, M Poiyamozhi, B Kumar, Rahil Shah

 

(Impact Subs: D Rahul, ME Yazh Arun Mozhi, G Shankar J, Eshwar M)

 

Chepauk Super Gillies: K Aashiq, A Tanwar, B Aparajith (c), D Raj, N Jagadeeshan (wk), T Lokesh Raj, Mokit Hariharan, P Kumar, M Silambarasan, S Singh, V Shankar

 

(Impact Subs: Sunil Krishna, K Ravinder, R Rajan, Sachin B)

 

Must-Pick Players for SS vs CSG

 

Top Wicketkeeper to Pick

 

• R Kavin | SS: R Kavin has been one of the best-performing batters this season. In the first four matches of TNPL 2025, he has scored 84 runs, including two good knocks of 32 and 48*. He can play a crucial role in your team if added.

 

Top Batters to Pick

 

• H Nishanth | SS: H Nishanth has featured in 64 TNPL matches in his career, scoring 1700 runs with 15 half-centuries. He has scored 139 runs in four matches so far this season. He also played a brilliant knock of 50 runs in the last match against Nellai Royal Kings. He will look to continue his good form going into this match.

 

• B Aparajith | CSG: Baba Aparajith is one of the standout performers for the Chepauk Super Gillies this season. He had a phenomenal last season in the tournament, and he started the new season with a bang, scoring a whopping 232 runs in just four matches so far, including two half-centuries. He is a must-have player in your fantasy team.

 

Top All-Rounders to Pick

 

• M Mohammad | SS: M Mohammad has been playing a crucial role as an all-rounder for his team throughout the years. Scoring runs as a batter and taking wickets with the ball whenever required. In his TNPL career so far, he has added 606 runs in 70 matches and has also taken 69 wickets. He has taken 8 wickets in just four innings this season so far. He is a must-have player for your fantasy XI.

 

• Vijay Shankar | CSG: Vijay Shankar is a key all-rounder who can contribute through his batting and bowling. In his TNPL career so far, he has added 482 runs in just 23 matches and has also taken 15 wickets. In TNPL 2025, he has scored 148 runs in just 4 matches and has also taken four wickets. He is a must-have player for your fantasy XI.

 

Top Bowlers to Pick

 

• M Poiyamozhi | SS: The 33-year-old right-arm medium bowler has been a breakthrough bowler for his team, scalping regular wickets through his bowling throughout the years. He has played 44 TNPL matches so far and has taken 61 wickets, including five wickets this season.

 

• L Raj | CSG: The 25-year-old right-arm bowler has played four matches this season and has taken seven wickets so far, including a brilliant five-wicket haul in the last match against Dindigul Dragons. He will look to keep his momentum going in the next match.

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