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Chepauk Super Gillies
Salem Spartans
A high-stakes clash is on the cards as Salem Spartans take on the in-form Chepauk Super Gillies in the 17th match of the 2025 TNPL this Thursday at the SCF Cricket Ground. Chepauk have looked untouchable so far, winning all four of their matches and sitting comfortably at the top of the table.
Their consistency with both bat and ball has made them the team to beat this season. Salem Spartans, on the other hand, have put together a strong campaign themselves, collecting six points from four outings and currently occupying second place. With both sides in good form, this contest promises plenty of intensity.
While Chepauk enter as favourites, Salemโs momentum and hunger to break the leaderโs streak could make for a cracking showdown.
Both sides have power hitters and the SCF Ground tends to produce big hits, making this line worth backing.
The betting tip is...
Total Match 6s - Over 11.5
73 %
27 %
Chepauk Super GilliesSalem SpartansSalem Spartans will be looking to bounce back after facing their first setback of the season against Nellai Royal Kings. Their batting unit faltered in that outing, managing just 126 for 9, which Nellai chased down with ease in 13.2 overs. It was an off-colour performance from a team that had looked settled and composed in their first three wins.
The focus will be on the top-order duo of Nidhish Rajagopal and Hari Nishanth, who have been the backbone of Salemโs batting so far. Both will need to step up if Salem is to challenge Chepaukโs unbeaten run. R Kavin and Sunny Sandhu add further depth in the middle order and have shown they can play useful cameos when needed.
Bowling has been Salemโs stronger suit, with M Mohammed leading the attack with eight wickets in four games and maintaining an economy of 7. He'll be key once again, supported by the dependable M Poiyamozhi and the experienced Rahil Shah, who have been quietly effective with four wickets each.
They will be going with the strongest playing XI.
Predicted Lineup: Hari Nishanth, S Abishiek (c), R Kavin (wk), Nidhish Rajagopal, Rajendran Vivek, Sunny Sandhu, Boopathi Kumar, S Harish Kumar, M Mohammed, M Poiyamozhi, Rahil Shah Impact Player: Eshwar M
Chepauk Super Gillies are flying high in the 2025 TNPL, notching up four straight wins and staying unbeaten at the top. Their latest win came in a close contest against Dindigul Dragons, where they defended 181 and won by eight runs.
Captain Baba Aparajith has led with the bat, scoring 222 runs in four innings at a strike rate of 157.44. He played a key role again with a 56 off 38 balls against Dindigul. Vijay Shankar has been steady in the middle order, contributing 148 runs with a strike rate of 148.
The batting unit looks well-rounded with N Jagadeesan adding experience, and K Aashiq also crossing 100 runs this season. Abhishek Tanwar continues to be their top bowler with 11 wickets at an economy of 7.14. Vijay Shankar, M Silambarasan, and J Prem Kumar have supported well with useful spells.
Lokesh Raj, who grabbed a game-changing 5 for 13 in just two overs against Dindigul, has added more depth to this bowling attack.
Predicted Lineup: K Aashiq, RS Mokit Hariharan, Baba Aparajith (c), Vijay Shankar, N Jagadeesan (wk), Swapnil Singh, Abhishek Tanwar, S Dinesh Raj, Lokesh Raj, J Prem Kumar, M Silambarasan Impact Player: Sunil Krishna
Chepauk Super Gillies come in with all the momentum and a well-balanced squad, making them favourites to extend their unbeaten run. Salem Spartans have shown quality, especially with the ball, but unless their top-order fires, theyโll struggle to match Chepaukโs depth. Back Chepauk to win this one.
