DD vs LKK Match Preview

The ninth season of the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) begins on June 5, giving cricket fans something new to look ahead to after the Indian Premier League concludes. Last year, the Dindigul Dragons finally won the trophy after years of trying. In this new edition, they'll look to continue their winning streak when they face Lyca Kovai Kings in the tournament's opening match.

DD vs LKK Match Details 

Dindigul Dragons vs Lyca Kovai Kings – 01st Match, TNPL 2025

Venue: SNR College Cricket Stadium, Coimbatore

Date & Time: 05th June 2025 at 07:15 PM IST

Live Streaming: FanCode

DD vs LKK Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	184
Avg 2nd inn score	179
Win% batting 1st	54
Win% batting 2nd	46

DD vs LKK Pitch Report

The pitch at SNR College Cricket Stadium is not as batter-friendly as some other Indian grounds. It usually provides decent scoring opportunities, but it also helps bowlers. Spinners, in particular, are more effective in the middle of the innings.

DD vs LKK Weather Report

The weather in Coimbatore is expected to be cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon, which could delay the start of play.

DD vs LKK Last Five Matches

DD ( Dindigul Dragons )	W W W L W
LKK ( Lyca Kovai Kings )	L W W W L

DD vs LKK Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	LKK Won	DD Won	Tie	NR
Overall	10	4	6	0	0
Last 5	10	2	3	0	0

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

DD vs LKK Probable Playing XIs:

Dindigul Dragons Probable Playing XIs

Lyca Kovai Kings Probable Playing XIs

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

Topmost Picks for DD vs LKK Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Dindigul Dragons

• Shivam Singh – He topped the run charts in last year's TNPL with 364 runs from 9 innings, averaging 45 and striking out 135.
• Varun Chakravarthy –  Varun Chakravarthy is a strong bowler in white-ball cricket. The Indian international spinner has 155 T20 wickets, including one four-wicket haul and three five-wicket hauls.

Top Picks – Lyca Kovai Kings

• Shahrukh Khan – Shahrukh Khan stepped up with 225 runs in 7 innings, averaging 45 and scoring at a strike rate of 183. 
• Jhathavedh Subramanyan –  He had a strong campaign last year, capturing 8 wickets and maintaining things tight with an economy of 6.09.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for DD vs LKK Dream11 Team:

Baba Indrajith, Suresh Lokeshwar, Sai Sudharsan(C), Andre Siddarth, Shivam Singh, Ravichandran Ashwin(VC), M Shahrukh Khan, Ramalingam Rohit, Maniman Siddharth, Sandeep Warrier, Varun Chakaravarthy

TNPL 2025 Tournament 2025 DD vs LKK Match Captain and Vice Captain choice for GL:

Captain – Sai Sudharsan, Shivam Singh

Vice-captain – Ravichandran Ashwin, Varun Chakaravarthy

DD vs LKK Probable Winners:

Lyca Kovai Kings' performance has been outstanding this season, thanks to a strong batting lineup and an improving bowling attack. The Dindigul Dragons, on the other hand, have struggled to maintain consistency and might be unable to stop Lyca Kovai Kings's improving team. Although the Dindigul Dragons will put up a good fight, Lyca Kovai King's energy and determination will give them the edge they need to win a tough battle. Considering the team combination, Dindigul Dragons is expected to win this match.