Lyca Kovai Kings (LKK) are all set to lock horns against Nellai Royal Kings (NRK) in the final of the Tamil Nadu Premier League 2023 on Wednesday at the Indian Cement Company Ground, Tirunelveli.
The seventh edition of the competition, which started on June 12, had eight teams competing for the ultimate glory. LKK finished at the top of the table at the end of the league stage.
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The other teams who followed LKK to the play-offs were Dindigul Dragons (DD), NKR and Siachem Madurai Panthers (SMP). NRK and LKK defeated SMP and DD respectively to reach the final.
Lyca Kovai Kings vs Nellai Royal Kings Head to Head
The two teams have met each other four times in the past with LKK winning thrice and NRK winning just once.
| Matches | Lyca Kovai Kings | Nellai Royal Kings | No result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Who are the top runscorers for Lyca Kovai Kings vs Nellai Royal Kings in TNPL 2023?
NRK's G Ajitesh is the top contender to become the highest runscorer of TNPL 2023 with 384 runs under his belt. He is followed LKK and Gujarat Titans star Sai Sudharsan.
| Team | Player | Matches | Runs | Average | Strike rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G. Ajitesh | NRK | 9 | 384 | 76.80 | 164.10 |
| Sai Sudharsan | LKK | 6 | 371 | 74.20 | 172.55 |
| Arun Karthick | NRK | 9 | 236 | 29.50 | 162.75 |
| Suresh Kumar J. | LKK | 8 | 223 | 27.88 | 159.28 |
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Who are the top wicket-takers for Lyca Kovai Kings vs Nellai Royal Kings in TNPL 2023?
LKK and Punjab Kings all-rounder Shah Rukh Khan is the third-highest wicket-taker in TNPL 2023 with 14 wickets to his name.
| Team | Player | Matches | Wickets | Average | Econ. rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shahrukh Khan | LKK | 8 | 14 | 11.71 | 7.13 |
| Poiyamozhi M | NRK | 9 | 13 | 17.61 | 7.26 |
| Gowtham Thamarai Kannan K | LKK | 8 | 11 | 17.45 | 7.62 |
| M Sidharth | LKK | 8 | 10 | 17.80 | 5.56 |
Lyca Kovai Kings vs Nellai: Players to watch out for
G. Ajitesh: All eyes will be on the highest run scorer of the TNPL 2023 and of NRK, G Ajitesh. The 20-year-old wicket-keeper batsman was in red-hot form throughout the tournament and played a crucial role in his team reaching the final.
Sai Sudharsan: Ajitesh will be closely followed by Sai Sudharsan who has only 13 runs less than the highest run scorer. Sudharsan continued his fine form from the IPL 2023 and has helped LKK reach the final.
Shah Rukh Khan: The Tamil Nadu all-rounder has scored 126 runs in eight matches and has picked up 14 wickets making him one of the best all-round performers in the tournament this season.
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