The Salem Spartans and Siechem Madurai Panthers will clash in the 15th match(SS vs SMP) of the TNPL 2023 on June 24, 2023, at the SCF Cricket Ground in Salem. Both teams have had mixed starts to the tournament, with the Spartans winning one of their three matches whereas Panthers has been a failure in winning any of the two matches they have played till now.
The pitch in Salem is expected to be a good one for spinners, so the following three bowlers could be in for a good game:
1. Abhishek Tanwar (SS)
The captain of Salem Spartans and a phenomenal all-rounder Abishek Tanwar is the leading wicket-taker for the Spartans in the tournament, with six wickets in three matches. He is a right-arm medium-pacer who bowls with good control and can extract some movement from the surface. He will be looking to continue his good form and put the Panthers’ batsmen under pressure.
2. Sunny Sandhu (SS)
Sunny Sandhu is one of the leading bowlers for the Salem Spartans who has taken 4 wickets in 3 matches. The 19-year-old is a right-arm medium-pacer who has been in good form for the Spartans in recent matches. He has picked up four wickets in three matches and has been economical, with an economy rate of 6.91. He will be looking to exploit the conditions in Salem and pick up wickets in the middle overs.
3. Murugan Ashwin (SMP)
Ashwin is one of the most experienced bowlers in the TNPL and is always a threat to the opposition. He is a right-arm leg-spinner who bowls with a lot of control and can turn the ball away from the right-handers. He will be looking to make an impact in this match and help the Panthers get their campaign back on track.
In addition to these three bowlers, there are a number of other bowlers who could have a big impact on the outcome of the match, including Sunny Sandhu (SS), Washington Sundar (SMP), and Dev Rahul (SMP).
The SS vs SMP match is expected to be a close contest, and the bowlers will play a key role in deciding the outcome. The three bowlers mentioned above have all shown that they have the ability to take wickets in the TNPL, so they will be ones to watch in this match.
