Dindigul Dragons will face Trichy Grand Cholas in Match 2 of TNPL 2024 (Twitter)
As the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) T20 season kicks off, fans are in for a thrilling contest on Saturday, July 6, with the Dindigul Dragons facing off against the Trichy Grand Cholas in Match 2 of the tournament at the Salem Cricket Foundation Stadium.
DD vs TGC: Team Previews
Dindigul Dragons
Dindigul Dragons are entering the fray with a strong and experienced squad, determined to make a significant impact this season.
Led by the seasoned Ravichandran Ashwin, the Dragons boast a formidable bowling attack with key players like Varun Chakravarthy and Sandeep Warrier.
The depth in their batting lineup, featuring the likes of Adithya Ganesh, Shivam Singh, and Babar Indrajith, makes them a force to be reckoned with.
Having been eliminated in the playoffs last year, the Dragons are hungry for redemption and aim to go the distance this time around.
With a well-balanced team and a captain who is as wise as an owl, the Dragons are set to start their campaign with a bang and set the tone for the rest of the TNPL 2024.
Trichy Grand Cholas
On the other hand, the Trichy Grand Cholas are under immense pressure to turn their fortunes around after a dismal performance last year, where they lost all their games.
Captained by Ganga Sridhar Raju, the Cholas have a point to prove and are keen to make a strong start against one of the tournament's heavyweights.
The Cholas will rely heavily on their batting brilliance, with players like Jafar Jamal, wicketkeeper Mani Bharathi, and R Rajkumar expected to deliver the goods.
In the bowling department, P Saravana Kumar, Kannan Vignesh, and Aditya Raj Davidson will shoulder the responsibility of containing the Dragons' powerful lineup as they look to kick off things in style.
DD vs TGC: Match Details & Live Streaming
Date & Time | July 6, 3:15 PM (IST) |
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Venue | SCF Cricket Ground, Salem |
Broadcast & Live Streaming | Star Sports Tamil & Fancode |
DD vs TGC: SCF Cricket Ground Pitch Report
The SCG stadium pitch is known to get quicker and more conducive to stroke play as the game progresses. Pacers will get help with the new ball while hitting spinners in the middle overs will be difficult. Given these conditions, a first innings score of around 180 will be a par score.
DD vs TGC: Probable playing XIs
Dindigul Dragons: Ravichandran Ashwin (c), Shivam Singh, Baba Indrajith (wk), R Vimal Khumar, CS Kumar, Adithya Ganesh, MA Khader, Varun Chakaravarthy, S Bhati, Sandeep Warrier, P Vignesh.
Trichy Grand Cholas: Ganga Sridhar Raju (c), Jafar Jamal, HW Ahmed (wk), Antony Dhas, R Rajkumar, Arjun Murthy, P Saravana Kumar, Kannan Vignesh, Sanjay Yadav, VS Davidson, K Easwaran
DD vs TGC: Fantoss Fantasy Tips
Role | Players |
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Wicket-keepers | Baba Indrajith, HW Ahmed |
Batters | Shivam Singh, R Vimal Khumar, R Rajkumar, Arjun Murthy, |
All-rounders | Ravichandran Ashwin, Sanjay Yadav, Antony Dhas |
Bowlers | Varun Chakaravarthy, Sandeep Warrier |
Captain | Shivam Singh |
Vice-captain | Ravichandran Ashwin |
DD vs TGC: Winner Prediction
Considering the overall team composition and strengths, Dindigul Dragons are favourites to win this clash.