Kolkata: Boasting of a strong batting line-up, Tamil Nadu will have the edge when they face last edition's runners-up Maharashtra in the second semi-final of the Ranji Trophy cricket tournament here today.


TN's Murali Vijay during a practice session yesterday. Pic/PTI 

With the likes of India Test opener Murali Vijay, Abhinav Mukund, Dinesh Karthik, Vijay Shankar and twins Aparajith and Indrajith in their top six, Tamil Nadu would look to revel in the batting-friendly conditions of the Eden Gardens.