The final league match of the Tamil Nadu Premier League 2025 sees Dindigul Dragons take on Trichy Grand Cholas at the NPR College Ground in Dindigul on June 29.
With playoff spots on the line, the stakes are high for both teams. Dindigul Dragons, led by Ravichandran Ashwin, have already secured their place in the playoffs and are eyeing a top-two finish to book a spot in Qualifier 1. Their recent form has been impressive, with back-to-back wins propelling them up the table, and they boast a strong head-to-head record against Trichy, having won the last two encounters.
Trichy Grand Cholas, captained by Jayaraman Suresh Kumar, remain in contention for a playoff berth but need a win here and favorable results elsewhere. Sitting fifth on the table, Trichy must bring their best against a confident Dindigul side. The pitch at NPR College Ground is expected to be slow, offering assistance to spinners as the match progresses, which could suit the Dragons’ spin-heavy attack featuring Ashwin and Varun Chakravarthy.
Key players to watch include Dindigul’s Baba Indrajith, who is due for a big knock, and Chakravarthy, who has been among the top wicket-takers this season. For Trichy, the likes of Sanjay Yadav and Suresh Kumar need to deliver with both bat and ball to keep their playoff hopes alive.
DD vs TGC Head-to-Head Record
Matches Played: 03 | TGC won: 01 | DD won: 02 | No Results: 0
DD vs TGC Match Details
- Date and Time: June 29, 7:15 pm IST/ 1:45 pm GMT
- Venue: NPR College Ground, Dindigul
NPR College Ground Pitch Report
The NPR College Ground in Dindigul is known for its balanced wickets, but as the Tamil Nadu Premier League season progresses, the pitch tends to slow down and offer increasing assistance to spinners. Early in the match, batters can expect true bounce and value for their shots, making strokeplay rewarding during the powerplay overs. However, as the game wears on, the surface generally becomes drier, causing the ball to grip and turn, which brings spinners into play and makes run-scoring more challenging in the latter stages.
Teams winning the toss often prefer to bat first, aiming to post a competitive total before the pitch deteriorates. Expect moderate scores, with 150-160 being par, and bowlers who can vary their pace or exploit the surface’s turn likely to have a significant impact.
DD vs TGC Dream11 Prediction Picks
- Wicketkeepers: Baba Indrajith, Jayaraman Suresh Kumar
- Batters: U Mukilesh, Shivam Singh
- All-rounders: Ravichandran Ashwin, Jagatheesan Koushik, R Rajkumar, Sanjay Yadav
- Bowlers: Sandeep Warrier, Athisayaraj Davidson, Ganeshan Periyaswamy
DD vs TGC Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice Captain
- Choice 1: Ravichandran Ashwin (c), U Mukilesh (vc)
- Choice 2: R Rajkumar (c), Shivam Singh (vc)
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DD vs TGC Dream11 Prediction Backups
Varun Chakaravarthy, DT Chandrasekar, K Easwaran, Antony Dhas
DD vs TGC Dream11 team for today’s match (June 29, 7:15 pm IST):
Squads:
Trichy Grand Cholas: Waseem Ahmed, Sujay Sivasankaran, Jagatheesan Kousik, Sanjay Yadav, Jafar Jamal, R Rajkumar, P Saravana Kumar, Jayaraman Suresh Kumar(w/c), U Mukilesh, M Ganesh Moorthi, V Athisayaraj Davidson, K Easwaran, Antony Dhas, Washington Sundar, N Selva Kumaran, Arya Yohan Menon, T Saran, SP Vinod, J Rejin
Dindigul Dragons: Ravichandran Ashwin (c), Shivam Singh, Baba Indrajith(w), Maan Bafna, R K Jayant, Hunny Saini, M Karthik Saran, Varun Chakaravarthy, DT Chandrasekar, Sandeep Warrier, Ganeshan Periyaswamy, Vimal Khumar, Rajwinder Singh, M Viju Arul, Atul Vitkar, Aakaash Sharma, Dinesh H
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