Match Winner
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Tamil Nadu Premier LeagueFinished
NRK
Nellai Royal KingsVS
SS
Salem SpartansMA Chidambaram StadiumThu, 20 Aug, 2026, 7:30 pm ISTOrganized by Tamil Nadu Cricket Association
Post-match verificationFinished
Recorded outcome
Nellai Royal Kings won by 5 wickets (with 23 balls remaining)
Nellai Royal Kings
146/5 (16.1 ov)
Salem Spartans
140/7 (20 ov)
Toss: Salem Spartans chose to batting
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium
Player of the match: Athish S R
This result record was verified through 28 August 2026, 11:59 PM IST. The pre-match research below remains a separate historical checklist and has not been rewritten after the outcome.
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Toss Winner
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Top Batsman
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Top Bowler
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Most Sixes
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Most Runs (Team)
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Highest Opening Partnership
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Man of the Match
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First Wicket Method
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Powerplay Score
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Total Runs Over/Under
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Total Wickets Over/Under
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Most Fours
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Top Wicketkeeper
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Best Economy Rate
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Highest Individual Score
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First Innings Score
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Most Run Outs
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Will There Be a Fifty?
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Will There Be a Century?
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Winning Margin
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Draw No Bet
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