In what will be the inaugural afternoon match of the eighth edition of the Tamil Nadu Premier League, the Dindigul Dragons and the Trichy Grand Cholas are set to engage in a riveting face-off at the Salem Cricket Foundation Ground in Salem on July 6, 2024.
DD, despite never securing the title, have achieved the status of runners-up on two occasions (2018 and 2019). Beyond general performance, they have secured playoff spots on three distinct occasions, demonstrating consistency as a franchise in that regard.
If we consider the Trichy Grand Cholas’ new moniker, this season marks their debut under that name. Generally speaking, the franchise as a whole has little to boast about in terms of performance, aside from their 2021 campaign where they were the runners-up, losing to the Trichy Warriors. Historically, they have ended up in seventh place four times and sixth place once. Their 2023 season was particularly dismal, as they languished at the bottom of the standings in the eight-team league.
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Match Details
| Match | Venue | Date & Time | Live Broadcast and Streaming Details |
| Dindigul Dragons vs Trichy Grand Cholas, Match 2, TNPL 2024 | Salem Cricket Foundation Ground, Salem | July 6, Saturday, 3:15 pm IST | FanCode (app and website) |
Pitch Report
The average score across the 10 matches held during TNPL 2023 was 157.5 in Salem. Notably, the pitch’s behavior varies significantly depending on whether the matches are played in the afternoon or evening, thereby impacting its intrinsic dynamics.
Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | Won by Dindigul Dragons | Won by Trichy Grand Cholas | No Result | First-ever Fixture | Most-recent Fixture |
| 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 30/08/16 | 14/06/23 |
Probable Playing XIs
Dindigul Dragons:
Baba Indrajith, Vimal Khumar, K. Om Nitin, K. Aashiq, Affan Khader, Shivam Singh, Ravichandran Ashwin, Varun Chakravarthy, Sandeep Warrier, Rocky Bhasker
Trichy Grand Cholas:
Arjun Murthy, Ganga Sridhar Raju, K. Mani Bharathi, Jafar Jamal, P. Nirmal Kumar, R, Rajkumar, Sanjay Yadav, Saravana Kumar, K. Easwaran, J. Rejin, V. Athisayaraj Davidson
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Probable Top Performers
Probable Best Batter: Baba Indrajith
Having recently participated in the Ranji Trophy 2024 as his last major tournament, the dependable batter has amassed 227 runs in his last nine T20 matches, boasting a strike-rate of 143.67. He is poised to fully capitalize on this momentum and aims to commence the tournament on a strong note.
Probable Best Bowler: Varun Chakravarthy
Securing 21 wickets in 15 matches for the Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2024 would have undoubtedly bolstered the confidence of the cunning mystery spinner. He would be eager to maintain this momentum and would be finding it hard to wait to get the ball in his hands to replicate his impressive performance.
Today’s Match Prediction: Dindigul Dragons to win the match
Scenario 1
Dindigul Dragons win the toss and opt to bowl first.
Powerplay: 40-50
TGC: 150-170
Dindigul Dragons win the match.
Scenario 2
Trichy Grand Cholas win the toss and opt to bowl first.
Powerplay: 40-50
DD: 155-175
Dindigul Dragons win the match.
Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.