Lyca Kovai Kings will face off against Tiruppur Tamizhans in the fifth match of the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) 2024 at the SCF Cricket Ground in Salem on July 7. The Kings hold a significant advantage, having won four of their last five encounters against the Tamizhans. As the reigning champions, the Kings topped the group stages in the previous tournament and clinched the title. This season, the Kings have continued their strong performance, winning their first match against the Chepauk Super Gillies by 13 runs. In contrast, the Tamizhans had a disappointing season last year, securing only two victories out of seven matches before being eliminated. Under the leadership of Vijay Shankar, they aim to improve their performance this season. Match Details: Date & Time: July 7, Sunday, 7:15 PM IST Venue: SCF Cricket Ground, Salem The SCF pitch is favorable for batters, maintaining consistency throughout the game. Pacers may struggle to contain runs, while spinners will receive minimal assistance. With cloud cover expected, there are chances of rain, making it likely that teams will opt to chase after winning the toss. Lyca Kovai Kings Squad: S Sujay J Suresh Kumar (wk) Balasubramaniam Sachin Shahrukh Khan (c) U Mukilesh Atheeq Ur Rahman Ram Arvindh M Mohammed Manimaran Siddharth Jhatavedh Subramanyan Valliappan Yudheeswaran Tiruppur Tamizhans Squad: K Vishal Vaidhya Tushar Raheja (wk) Balchander Anirudh Vijay Shankar (c) S Radhakrishnan Maan Bafna Ajith Ram Mohamed Ali P Bhuvaneswaran T Natarajan Ramalingam Rohit Key Players to Watch: Best Batter: Suresh Kumar Suresh Kumar has been in excellent form for the Kings, scoring 280 runs in his last nine innings with an average of 31 and a strike rate of 161. With Sai Sudharsan absent, Kumar will be crucial in providing a strong start for his team. Best Bowler: T Natarajan T Natarajan impressed in the Indian Premier League 2024 for the Sunrisers Hyderabad, maintaining a good economy while others struggled. With 104 wickets in this format, Natarajan's experience will be vital for the Tamizhans. Nellai Royal Kings vs. Chepauk Super Gillies Live Streaming: TNPL 2024 Match 4 Details TNPL 2024 Match 2: Dindigul Dragons vs Trichy Grand Cholas Match Preview and Prediction