SMP vs SS Dream11 Prediction Today | Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report – TNPL 2025

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As the 9th edition of TNPL continues, two evenly matched teams – the Siechem Madurai Panthers and the Salem Spartans – are set to face off in what promises to be an exciting contest. Both squads are loaded with emerging talent and experienced domestic performers. While the Panthers will rely heavily on their bowling arsenal led by Murugan Ashwin, the Spartans boast a formidable all-round core, including Rajendran Vivek and Hari Nishanth.

This fixture could go either way and is crucial for both teams to set the tone for their campaign.

Team Stats

Siechem Madurai Panthers	Vs	Salem Spartans
10	Matches Played	10
40%	Win	20%
158	Average Score	151
207	Highest Score	180
108	Lowest Score	120

Head to Head Record

Teams	Matches Won
Siechem Madurai Panthers	5
Salem Spartans	3

Probable Playing XI

Siechem Madurai Panthers Expected Playing 11

NS Chaturved, Shyam Sundar, Balchander Anirudh, Ajay Chetan (wk), Sanjeev Kumar, P Saravanan, Atheeq Ur Rahman, Murugan Ashwin, Shankar Ganesh, Karthik Meiyappan, Gowtham Thamarai Kannan

Salem Spartans Expected Playing 11

Hari Nishanth, Nidhish Rajagopal, R Kavin (wk), Rajendran Vivek, Boopathi Kumar, Harish Kumar, Pavithran R, Rahil Shah, M Mohammed, Ajith Ram, M Poiyamozhi

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Injuries & Illnesses

There are currently no injury updates for either team.

Pitch Report & Weather Conditions

The surface at the SNR College Ground tends to offer early seam movement with some zip for fast bowlers. As the match progresses, spinners come into play due to a dry top layer. The average first-innings score is around 150, making anything above 160 competitive. The weather is expected to be humid with light showers in the evening, which could bring DLS into play.

SMP vs SS Dream11 Top Picks

Wicketkeeper

R Kavin – A consistent batter who often opens for the Spartans and has good fantasy potential.

Ajay Chetan – Handy middle-order bat with decent glovework.

Batters

NS Chaturved – Solid top-order batter, likely to anchor the innings.

Hari Nishanth – Explosive opening option for Salem with previous TNPL success.

Balchander Anirudh – Technically sound and capable of building partnerships.

All Rounders

Rajendran Vivek – One of the best utility players in this fixture, contributes in both departments.

Harish Kumar – Often bowls in crucial overs and chips in with the bat.

P Saravanan – Good value pick with potential impact as a finisher and medium pacer.

Bowlers

Murugan Ashwin – Experienced leggie who thrives on dry Coimbatore surfaces.

Ajith Ram – Known for his tight spells and wicket-taking ability in the middle overs.

Karthik Meiyappan – A crafty spinner with good variations.

SMP vs SS Captain and Vice-Captain Choices

Captain

Rajendran Vivek – Proven match-winner with both bat and ball.

Murugan Ashwin – Can be a trump card on a spin-friendly pitch.

Vice-Captain

Hari Nishanth – Explosive and reliable, can give a strong start.

NS Chaturved – Plays the anchor role and can bat through innings.

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SMP vs SS Team Expert Advice

This early-season pitch may assist seamers initially, but it often dries out quickly, bringing spinners into the game. Stack your team with spin options and top-order batters. Selecting one of the all-rounders as captain is recommended due to their dual-threat value.

Notable Stats

Most Fantasy Points

Rajendran Vivek, 470 in last 5 matches

Most Runs

Hari Nishanth (289)

Most Wickets

Murugan Ashwin (14)

Best Strike Rate

Harish Kumar 168.00

Best Economy Rate

Ajith Ram 6.55