Nellai Royal Kings (NRK) and Trichy Grand Cholas will lock horns for the first time this season of the Tamil Nadu Premier League at the Shri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science Cricket Ground in Coimbatore. This is going to be a tough battle, and both teams will aim to utilize the pitch and weather conditions to their advantage, securing the most valuable win that will fetch them some valuable points. Here’s a detailed look at what to expect in terms of weather and pitch report at the SNR College Cricket Ground in Coimbatore.
Today Match Pitch Report - NRK vs TGC TNPL 2025 Match No. 3

Pitch & Weather Report Today
The pitch at the SNR College Cricket Ground in Coimbatore usually suits both batters and bowlers. The ball comes nicely onto the bat in the initial phase of the match; however, the pitch is flat, helping batters to play their shots. The average score in the first innings is around 160, which ensures a pretty tight match for both teams. The temperature in Coimbatore will start around 32°C at the beginning of the match and drop to about 24°C by the end. Humidity will be around 90% during the game. The sky will be clear, and there’s almost no chance of rain during the match.
Venue/Stadium | Shri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science Cricket Ground, Coimbatore |
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Pitch Report | Good pitch, some assistance for spinners in the latter half of the match |
Weather | Hot |
Temperature | 32°C |
Humidity | 90% |
Wind Speed | 19 km/h |
Dew Factor | Dew might come in the 2nd half of the match |
Toss Impact | The team winning the toss may choose to bat first |
Today Match Pitch Report & Condition
- Pitch Behaviour: The pitch at the SNR College Cricket Ground in Coimbatore is known for hosting high-scoring games. It has emerged as one of the highest-scoring grounds in the TNPL. Batters will especially enjoy the flat wickets, mostly in the first half of the match. However, the pitch is expected to get slow as the match progresses, aiding the spinners.
- Best Suited to: The pitch is best suited for batters. Power-hitters can take full advantage of this ground due to their strength, as they can clear long boundaries. Teams with strong batting line-ups are expected to perform well here. Spinners who can bowl tight lines may be effective in the middle overs as the ball might grip, according to our today pitch report.
- Average 1st Innings Score: The average first innings score at this venue in TNPL 2025 is around 160 runs. According to today's match pitch report, the batters will enjoy batting on this pitch.
Today Match Weather Report & Condition
- Temperature: The temperature during the match is expected to be around 32°C according to our today match weather report.
- Weather: The weather is clear, with no expectations of rain. No rain interruptions are expected, which will allow the match to be completed.
- Humidity: Humidity will stay around 90%. The weather will be good, but the players have to deal with high humidity in Coimbatore.
- Wind Speed: Wind speed will be moderate, around 19 km/h. This could assist swing bowlers a little in the first few overs.
How many times have NRK and TGC faced off at the Narendra Modi Stadium?
Nellai Royal Kings and Trichy Grand Cholas have faced each other once at the SNR College Cricket Ground in Coimbatore in 2022. Overall, these teams have faced each other 8 times in TPL history. NRK has won 5 while TGC has won only 3 games out of them. With the current form, both teams are capable of beating each other. Fans can expect a thrilling encounter.
NRK vs TGC Head-to-Head Records:
Season | Match Date | Venue | Result |
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2024 | 20 Jul 2024 | The India Cements Cricket Ground, Tirunelveli | Trichy Grand Cholas Won by 4 Wickets |
2023 | 5 Jul 2023 | The India Cements Cricket Ground, Tirunelveli | Nellai Royal Kings Won By 8 Wickets (D/L Method) |
2022 | 15 Jul 2022 | SNR College Cricket Ground, COIMBATORE | Nellai Royal Kings Won by 66 Runs |
2021 | 2021 | MAC STADIUM, CHENNAI | Trichy Grand Cholas (then Ruby Trichy Warriors) Won by 74 Runs |
2019 | 2019 | ICL SANKAR NAGAR GROUND, TIRUNELVELI | Nellai Royal Kings (then VB Kanchi Veerans) Won by 7 Wickets |
2018 | 2018 | ICL GROUND, Tirunelveli | Trichy Grand Cholas (Ruby Trichy Warriors) Won by 6 Wickets |
2017 | 2017 | ICL GROUND, Tirunelveli | Nellai Royal Kings (then VB Thiruvallur Veerans) Won by 57 Runs |
2016 | 2016 | ICL GROUND, Tirunelveli | Nellai Royal Kings (then VB Thiruvallur Veerans) Won by 42 Runs |
FAQs
What type of pitch is expected for today’s match?
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What type of pitch is expected for today’s match?
A batting-friendly pitch with true bounce in the initial overs and a gripping surface in the latter parts. Expect big scores from the batting sides.
Is the surface spin-friendly or pace-friendly?
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Is the surface spin-friendly or pace-friendly?
The surface offers help for the pacers initially. Overall, it favors batters, but spinners will enjoy bowling on this wicket, especially in the second innings.
What is the average first innings score at this venue?
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What is the average first innings score at this venue?
The average first innings score is around 160 runs in TNPL 2024 matches.
Should the captain choose to bat or bowl first?
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Should the captain choose to bat or bowl first?
Captains may prefer to bat first because of the flat wickets and the assistance it can provide the batters in the first innings.
Will weather conditions favor bowlers or batters?
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Will weather conditions favor bowlers or batters?
The clear weather favors batters. However, the spinners will also enjoy bowling on this wicket.
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