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Right then, that is it from this game. A convincing victory for the Lyca Kovai Kings. The Tamil Nadu Premier League, 2024 action continues as we have a doubleheader on Sunday, the 14th of July. It will be Salem Spartans vs Trichy Grand Cholas at 3.15 pm IST (9.45 am GMT) and Chepauk Super Gillies vs Dindigul Dragons at 7.15 pm IST (1.45 pm GMT). Do join us for the early build-up as well. Until then, take care, and cheers!

Balasubramaniam Sachin is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his knock of 76 runs.

Earlier in the game, the Nellai Royal Kings finished their innings at 167/7. Despite losing early wickets, captain Arun Karthik's contribution and a late push by Sonu Yadav helped them reach to a competitive total. The Kovai Kings bowlers, led by Shahrukh Khan, put up a good effort with notable performances from M Mohammed, Manimaran Siddharth, Jhathavedh Subramanyan, and V Yudheeswaran. Shahrukh Khan and M Mohammed picked up two wickets while the others chipped in with one.

There is not much to write about the Nellai Royal Kings bowlers here. They just failed to pick wickets. Emmanuel Cherian was the only bowler who picked up the wicket of Sai Sudharsan and that was it. They put forth a poor performance overall and will need to reflect on their shortcomings for their following matches.

Lyca Kovai Kings made a strong recovery after losing their star batter, Sai Sudharsan, early on, as Suresh Kumar and Balasubramaniam Sachin performed well by scoring boundaries consistently in the powerplay. Despite the rain interruption, their momentum continued as they kept the scoreboard ticking. The spinners struggled to contain the set batters, who forged a solid partnership of 144 runs before Balasubramaniam Sachin made his way out after suffering an injury. The skipper, Shahrukh Khan replaced him and finished off things in style.

A commanding performance from Lyca Kovai Kings as Suresh Kumar and Balasubramaniam Sachin effectively pursued the challenging target of 168 runs and led their side to a convincing victory.

SIX! Shahrukh Khan finishes off in style! On a length and on off, Shahrukh Khan clears his front leg and lifts it magnificently over covers for a biggie. Lyca Kovai Kings beat Nellai Royal Kings by 9 wickets!

Lands it on off, Shahrukh Khan punches it to the mid off fielder.

Touch short and on middle, Suresh Kumar pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for one.

Short, on off, Suresh Kumar lofts it towards long on. The ball drops just short of the fielder as they collect a single.

Wide! Lands it down leg, Suresh Kumar looks to flick it but misses.

Length and outside off, Suresh Kumar looks to drive it but edges it to thrid man for a brace. Good fielding in the deep.

Short and on off, Shahrukh Khan punches it to covers for one.

Balasubramaniam Sachin makes his way off the field. Looks like he might have pulled off a hamstring here. The skipper, Shahrukh Khan replaces him.

Short, on off, Balasubramaniam Sachin slaps it towards deep backward point. He loses his balance after the shot and is down on the ground.

DROPPED! Short and on off, Suresh Kumar pulls it but gets a top edge. The ball goes up in the air back towards the bowler, who shells it. Single taken.

SIX! In the zone and it has been dismissed! Short and around off, Suresh Kumar stands tall and clatters it over mid-wicket for a biggie. Just 9 needed now.