TNPL Match Report: Nellai Royal Kings Defeat Trichy Grand Cholas in Thrilling Match

In the 9th season of TNPL, Nellai Royal Kings executed the strategy of bowling first and chasing down a below-par score, winning by 5 wickets against Trichy Grand Cholas. Royal Kings' bowlers restricted Cholas to 157 for 8, while top-order batters Waseem Ahmed and Jafar Jamal were conservative. Medium-pacer Sonu Yadav performed a hat-trick in the final over to set up the win for Royal Kings, who chased down 158 in 19.2 overs.

In the ninth season of the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL), Nellai Royal Kings (NRK) executed a strategic plan that led to a thrilling 5-wicket victory over Trichy Grand Cholas (TGC) on June 7, 2025. The match, played at the Sri Ramakrishna College Ground in Coimbatore, showcased NRK's tactical prowess and bowling discipline.

NRK, under the captaincy of Arun Karthik, chose to bowl first, a decision that proved pivotal. The team's bowlers, led by medium-pacer Sonu Yadav, restricted TGC to 157 for 8. This was a significant achievement, given that TGC had the potential to score a higher total. The TGC top-order batsmen, Waseem Ahmed and Jafar Jamal, were conservative, failing to capitalize on the early opportunities.

The turning point of the match came in the final over, where Sonu Yadav bowled a hat-trick to dismiss the last three TGC batsmen. This remarkable performance set up a challenging chase for NRK, who needed to score 158 in 19.2 overs. The Royal Kings' batting line-up, led by Arun Karthik and supported by Laxmesha Suryaprakash and Nidhish Rajagopal, rose to the occasion, chasing down the target with relative ease.

The victory highlights NRK's ability to adapt to different situations and execute a well-thought-out plan. The team's decision to bowl first, despite the potential risk, paid off, demonstrating their strategic acumen and tactical flexibility.

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