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Vida Kovai Kings, playing under a new title sponsor this year, open their season against Salem Spartans. If you are looking for the KK vs SS Fantasy Team, this season opener promises plenty of exciting fantasy options. Shahrukh Khan captains a Kovai Kings side with two time championship pedigree, and S Abishiek leads a Salem Spartans team looking to finally break into the playoffs after missing out every year since they joined the league. Rain is the other big story here, with a real chance it disrupts the game.
KK vs SS Match Details
Match: Vida Kovai Kings vs Salem Spartans, 4th Match, Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) 2026
Date: Thursday, 6 August 2026
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: NPR College Ground, Dindigul
TV in India: Sony Sports Ten 4
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Neither team has played yet this season, so we’re working off last year. Kovai Kings had a disappointing 2025, finishing sixth after winning just two of seven league games, though they showed some good signs late in the campaign. Salem Spartans had it worse, losing four of their last five games in 2025, with their only win coming against IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans. Both sides will want a fresh start.
Points Table
Both teams are on zero points, since this is the opening match of the season for each of them. A win here gives either side an early foothold in the table.
KK vs SS Head to Head Record
Kovai Kings have dominated this rivalry, winning four of the last five meetings, with the other ending in no result. Their most recent win came last season, chasing down 135 comfortably. Salem Spartans will need a big improvement to turn this around.
KK vs SS Squads
Vida Kovai Kings: Shahrukh Khan captains the side, one of Tamil Nadu’s most destructive middle order batters, having scored 271 runs across his last 10 TNPL matches. Sai Sudharsan gives the top order real class, and the bowling has good depth with Jhathavedh Subramanyan and H Prasidh Akash. Full squad: Shahrukh Khan (c), Sai Sudharsan, Andre Siddarth C, Balasubramaniam Sachin, R Divakar, RS Ambrish, Jhathavedh Subramanyan, H Prasidh Akash, Govinth G, Jitendra Kumar, Maan Bafna, K Deeban Lingesh, Manav Parakh, Suresh Lokeshwar, P Vidyuth, Abhinav K, Mithun Vijay V.
Salem Spartans: S Abishiek captains the side. The middle order has good depth with Rajendran Vivek and Sunny Sandhu, and M Poiyamozhi, who took 16 wickets in a past TNPL season, leads the bowling attack. Full squad: S Abishiek (c), C Hari Nishaanth, S Nidhish Rajagopal, Boopathi Kumar, S Ajith Ram, M Eshwar, Sunny Sandhu, R Vivek, S Harish Kumar, M Poiyamozhi, Rahil Shah, VS Karthick Manikandan, Sudhan Kandepan, D Rahul, ME Yazh Arun Mozhi, Udaya Kumar M, R Kavin, M Dinesh Vedaguru, B Iyappan, Mohammed Mohammed.
Pitch Report
NPR College Ground is a good place to bat, and we’ve already seen 200 plus totals here this season. Across 80 matches, the average first innings score is 156, and this ground has produced the highest total in TNPL history, 220. Seamers have done most of the wicket taking recently, picking up around 60 percent of the wickets over the last 10 matches.
Weather Report
This is the one to watch. Rain is a real threat, with forecasts showing around a 65 to 67 percent chance on Thursday, and it’s already been drizzling in the area. Temperatures will be warm, around 94°F (34°C). A delay or a reduced overs game is a real possibility, so check the toss before locking your fantasy team.
Probable Playing XIs
Vida Kovai Kings (Probable): Sai Sudharsan, Andre Siddarth C, Shahrukh Khan (c), Balasubramaniam Sachin, R Divakar, RS Ambrish, Jhathavedh Subramanyan, H Prasidh Akash, Govinth G, Maan Bafna, Suresh Lokeshwar.
Salem Spartans (Probable): C Hari Nishaanth, S Nidhish Rajagopal, S Abishiek (c), Rajendran Vivek, Sunny Sandhu, S Harish Kumar, Boopathi Kumar, M Poiyamozhi, S Ajith Ram, VS Karthick Manikandan, Rahil Shah.
These are the likely lineups. Both are confirmed at the toss, and rain could force late changes.
Key Player Battles
Shahrukh Khan vs M Poiyamozhi: Shahrukh has been in destructive form with the bat, and Poiyamozhi has a proven record of taking wickets in this competition. Whoever wins this contest could decide the middle overs.
Sai Sudharsan vs S Harish Kumar: Sudharsan’s class at the top of the order against Harish Kumar’s all round skills, a player Salem Spartans paid big money for in a past auction.
Jhathavedh Subramanyan vs S Abishiek: Subramanyan has a strong record with the ball in TNPL finals and big matches, and Abishiek will want to lead from the front with the bat in his first game as captain.
KK vs SS Fantasy Team: Small League
Wicketkeepers: Andre Siddarth C, VS Karthick Manikandan,
Batters: Rajendran Vivek, Sai Sudharsan,
All-rounders: Shahrukh Khan (C), S Abishiek (VC), S Harish Kumar, Jhathavedh Subramanyan, Sunny Sandhu,
Bowlers: H Prasidh Akash, M Poiyamozhi,
Shahrukh Khan gets the captaincy as the most destructive batter on show and Kovai Kings’ leader. Abishiek is vice captain as Salem’s new captain looking to set the tone. The rest of the team mixes both batting orders with the main bowlers, since this ground has favoured pace.
KK vs SS Fantasy Team: Grand League
Wicketkeepers: Balasubramaniam Sachin,
Batters: Sai Sudharsan, Maan Bafna
All-rounders: Shahrukh Khan, S Abishiek, Rajendran Vivek, Jhathavedh Subramanyan, Sunny Sandhu, S Harish Kumar,
Bowlers: M Poiyamozhi (C), S Ajith Ram,
For grand leagues, try Poiyamozhi as captain. He’s a proven wicket taker who won’t be picked as much as the bigger batting names. Sudharsan as vice captain gives you a classy top order batter. Balasubramaniam Sachin and Maan Bafna are cheap picks who could still contribute with the bat.
Match Prediction
Vida Kovai Kings look the stronger side on paper, with Shahrukh Khan’s form and Sai Sudharsan’s class up top, plus a big head to head edge over this exact opponent. Salem Spartans have decent batting depth and will hope a settled middle order can get them off to a winning start. Kovai Kings are the pick, though the weather could easily have the final say on how this one plays out.
KK vs SS Fantasy Team FAQs
Q. Who will win the KK vs SS 4th match today?
A. Vida Kovai Kings are favoured, with Shahrukh Khan in good form and a strong head to head record over Salem Spartans, though rain could disrupt the game either way.
Q. What is the KK vs SS Fantasy prediction for the 4th match?
A. Shahrukh Khan and S Abishiek are the top captaincy picks. M Poiyamozhi and Sai Sudharsan are good differential options.
Q. What is the pitch report for NPR College Ground, Dindigul?
A. It’s a strong batting pitch, with an average first innings score of 156 and the highest total in TNPL history set here. Seamers have taken most of the wickets recently.
Q. Who are the captains for KK vs SS?
A. Shahrukh Khan captains Vida Kovai Kings, and S Abishiek captains Salem Spartans.
Q. What is the probable Playing XI for KK vs SS?
A. Vida Kovai Kings should be led by Shahrukh Khan with Sai Sudharsan in the top order. Salem Spartans will build around captain S Abishiek, Rajendran Vivek and S Harish Kumar. Final XIs are confirmed at the toss.
Q. Will rain affect the KK vs SS match?
A. Very likely. Forecasts show a rain chance of around 65 to 67 percent for Thursday, and it’s already been drizzling in the area, so a delay or reduced overs game is a real possibility.
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