DD vs LKK Match Prediction : TNPL 2025, 1st Match – Who Will Win Today’s Match Between DD vs LKK?

While Lyca Kovai Kings have the firepower and finals experience of last year, Dindigul’s balance and spin attack give them the edge at this venue. Their key Indian stars will be useful contributors in the lineup too.

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Dindigul Dragons vs Lyka Kovai Kings Head-to-Head Record

Dindigul Dragons lead three-two in the last five TNPL meetings. Their most recent encounter saw the Dragons chase a modest target of 130 to take them home to the 2024 TNPL title.

Dindigul Dragons vs Lyka Kovai Kings Live-streaming and Broadcast

Dindigul Dragons take on Lyca Kovai Kings in the TNPL 2025 season opener at NPR College Ground, Dindigul on Thursday, 5 June 2025. Catch the action in India live on the Star Sports Network and the FanCode app.

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DD vs LKK Team Previews

Dindigul Dragons

The Dindigul Dragons' batting lineup in TNPL 2024 was spearheaded by Shivam Singh, who clinched the Orange Cap with 364 runs. His standout performances included a century and three fifties. Baba Indrajith, serving as the wicketkeeper, scored 286 runs at an average of 40.86, highlighted by an unbeaten 96 against Lyca Kovai Kings. Vimal Khumar contributed 165 runs across 10 innings, with a top score of 47 against Salem Spartans.

Captain Ravichandran Ashwin played a pivotal all-round role in his side’s 2024 campaign. With 252 runs at an impressive strike rate of 151.81 and an average of 36.00, he will be someone to keep an eye on. His notable innings included a 69 not out off 30 balls in Qualifier two and a 52 in the final, leading the Dragons to their maiden TNPL title.

In the bowling department, Varun Chakravarthy was instrumental in 2024. One of his better bowling spells was two for 17 in Qualifier two. Sandeep Warrier also made significant contributions after he took two wickets in last year’s final.

Dindigul Dragons Expected Playing 11

Vimal Khumar, Shivam Singh, RK Jayant, Ravichandran Ashwin (c), Baba Indrajith (wk), Maan Bafna, M Karthik Saran, Varun Chakravarthy, Ganeshan Periyaswamy, Sandeep Warrier, M Viju Arul

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Lyka Kovai Kings

The Lyca Kovai Kings' batting lineup in TNPL 2024 was led by Sai Sudharsan. The left-hander has had an outstanding IPL in 2025 with 759 runs, one century and six half-centuries. Sudharsan hit the highest score in the 2024 TNPL season with an unbeaten 123 off 56 balls against IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans in Qualifier one.

Captain M Shahrukh Khan contributed to his side’s cause by recording four half-centuries, the most in the tournament. Suresh Lokeshwar, serving as this year’s wicketkeeper hit back-to-back half-centuries to end his TNPL season last year.

Balasubramaniam Sachin’s end of season was brief but mightily impactful. His scores were 63 off 53 against Chepauk Super Gillies, 30 off 24 against IDream Tirippur Tamizhans and 76 off 48 against Nellai Royal Kings. Ramalingam Rohit’s best performance in TNPL 2024 was his three-wicket haul against Nellai Royal Kings. K Vishal Vaidhya provided depth to the squad in the batting department after two consecutive scores in the 30s to sign off for TNPL 2024.

P Bhuvaneswaran went on an incredibly consistent run of eight consecutive matches of taking a wicket in the tournament in 2024. Jhathavedh Subramanyan has fond memories of Dindigul Dragons last year with a two-wicket haul against them. Ramesh Divakar has earned his stripes from domestic success. He took three consecutive T20 three-fers for Thiruvallur in January 2024.

Lyka Kovai Kings Expected Playing 11

Andre Siddarth, Suresh Lokeshwar (wk), Sai Sudharsan, Balasubramaniam Sachin, K Vishal Vaidhya, Ramalingam Rohit, M Shahrukh Khan (c), Maniman Siddharth, Jhathavedh Subramanyan, P Bhuvaneswaran, Ramesh Divakar

DD vs LKK Toss Prediction

With evening dew being a factor in Dindigul, both captains may look to bowl first.
Their previous match-up was won by the Dragons after they chased a score down.

Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The SNR College Ground in Tamil Nadu is known for its slow pitch with moderate bounce.
The first innings average in TNPL 2024 was 150. Five of the eight chases at the ground in 2024 were successful. There were three rain-affected matches at the ground last season.

Scattered thunderstorms at 15 percent chance may be a possibility on the day. Temperatures will be hot and humid, nonetheless.

DD vs LKK: Who Will Win?

Form and familiarity with local conditions favour the Dindigul Dragons. If Varun Chakravarthy and Ravichandran Ashwin play in tandem, their spin combo could be a nightmare for Lyca Kovai King’s middle order. Expect a low-to-mid scoring game where patience and execution count most.

Bet on Dindigul Dragons to win this match.

DD vs LKK win percentage stands at 52% in favor of LKK.

Todays Match Prediction: Dindigul Dragons to Win.