# Madurai Panthers face Salem Spartans after Chaturved’s record ton

2026-08-10T15:15:34+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk

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Salem Spartans won the toss and chose to bowl first against Madurai Panthers in the TNPL 2026 match in Chennai. Panthers batter NS Chaturved comes into this game after smashing the fastest ever TNPL century, off just 40 balls, in his previous outing. The Spartans will aim to contain Chaturved and exploit any weakness in the Panthers' batting lineup to turn around their campaign. The tenth edition of the tournament continues with this clash between two sides seeking momentum.

## Coverage

- sportstar.thehindu.com <https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/domestic/tnpl-2026-madurai-panthers-vs-salem-spartans-live-score-analysis-highlights-commentary-updates/article71328811.ece>

Tags: Cricket, Madurai Panthers, NS Chaturved, Salem Spartans, T20, TNPL
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