SKM Salem Spartans vs IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans Live Score, Match 27 of Tamil Nadu Premier League, 2026

On to the next one - That brings us to the end of this game, where SKM Salem Spartans finally got their win, which has put IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans in a nervy place and depending on the result of the next game to see whether they make it to the playoffs or not. There is no time to slow down as we head straight into the final league game of the season, with plenty still at stake. Nellai Royal Kings take on Siechem Madurai Panthers, with the action getting underway shortly. Switch tabs and join us for all the coverage. Cheers!

Spartans sigh off on a high - SKM Salem Spartans finally got it right with the ball, setting the tone with an early wicket from M Poiyamozhi. Rahil Shah then worked his magic in the middle overs with a superb 3/23, while R Vivek, M Mohammad and B Iyappan all chipped in with regular strikes. Poiyamozhi returned to add another wicket as the Spartans wrapped up their season on a positive note, finally giving themselves plenty to smile about.

Momentum swings both ways - Earlier in the game, SKM Salem Spartans made a brisk start with a 47-run opening stand before slipping from 47/0 to 74/5. Karthick Manikandan and Eshwar M then steadied the innings with a crucial 59-run partnership, with Karthick scoring a fine half-century, before M Mohammad's late hitting took them past 160. IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans fought back through Mathivannan M, who returned an excellent 3/18, while Mohan Prasath and Ragupathy Silambarasan also chipped in with a wicket each to keep the Spartans in check.

PLAYER OF THE MATCH - Karthick Manikandan wins the award for his excellent knock of 57 off 40 balls. He says his mindset was to take the game as deep as possible, as he knew he could rotate the strike and then play the big shots towards the end. He adds that he remained adaptable to batting at different positions and was ready to make the most of every opportunity that came his way. On not bowling, he says it was simply a tactical call. Reflecting on the win after six straight losses, he says it was a tough pill to swallow, but the team kept playing for pride and finally got the result they were looking for.

Too much for Raheja to do alone - IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans got off to a flying start, racing to 31 in three overs, but Amit Sathvik could not stay much longer. They soon started to lose their way after the Powerplay. While wickets kept tumbling around skipper Tushar Raheja, who held one end together with a superb 75 off 43. With only S Mohammad Ali joining him and Amit in reaching double figures, Raheja was left with too much to do. He eventually fell under the mounting asking rate, sealing ITT's fate in the chase.

A win at last for Salem - SKM Salem Spartans finally have their first win of the season, ending a 10-game winless run that stretches back to last season. For Idream Tiruppur Tamizhans, though, this is a costly defeat as the heavy margin dents their NRR and drops them to fifth place. Their playoff fate is now out of their hands - they need the winner of Nellai Royal Kings and Siechem Madurai Panthers to win by a big enough margin to push their NRR below ITT's. It is a huge ask, but they can only wait and hope.

Maiden over to wrap up! M Poiyamozhi serves this full and on off, Ragupathy Silambarasan taps it to cover. SKM Salem Spartans win by 45 runs!

Back of a length and on middle, Ragupathy Silambarasan keeps it out on the pitch.

Good length and on middle, angling in sharply. Ragupathy Silambarasan stays back to tuck it away but misses and gets hit on the pads. There is an appeal for LBW, but turned down. SKM Salem Spartans take a review. Ball Tracking shows it is clipping the leg stump on the umpire's call. The on-field call stands.

A yorker, around off, dipping in, Ragupathy Silambarasan jams it out to the off side.

No run, the batter has just blocked that from the crease.

No run, the batter has just blocked that from the crease.

1 run, the batter goes back in the crease and flicks it away through mid wicket for a single.

No run, a gentle push by the batter but cannot pierce the gap.

No run, a gentle push by the batter but cannot pierce the gap.

Run out chance! Fuller and on off, Pranav Ragavendra taps it to the left of the bowler and sets off for the run. Rajendran Vivek is quick to get to the ball, with the batters stranded in the middle. He misses his shy at the batter's end but misses. Eshwar M, the keeper, collects but he also fails to hit the stumps.

Fuller and around off, Ragupathy Silambarasan slices it over covers for one.

No run, just a mere push. But no space for a run.

No run, the batter goes back and plays the glance but it is a dot ball.

Pranav Ragavendra is the last man in.

OUT! TAKEN! M Poiyamozhi gets his second. He hits the deck hard, outside off. Mohan Prasath backs away and tries to reach out for it. Gets it from the toe-end of the bat as the ball flies straight to extra cover, where  Abishiek Selvakumar makes no mistake. SKM Salem Spartans are just one wicket away from the win.

1 run, that is just a mere push for a run.

1 run, that is just a mere push for a run.

Good length and on middle, Ragupathy Silambarasan fails to work it away as the ball goes off his pads towards square leg. Leg bye taken.

No run, the batter has just blocked that from the crease.

Slower one, full and on off, Ragupathy Silambarasan looks to loft it but gets it from the toe end of the bat. It goes in the air but drops in front of long on. They cross.

1 run, that is just a mere push for a run.

2 runs, that is lofted away for a couple.

1 run, that is punched off the front foot for a single.

Hard length and on middle, nips back in, Ragupathy Silambarasan looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads.