TNPL 2022 | CSG vs DD | Preview, CREX XI

Dindigul Dragons are set to face a tough challenge when they take on the defending champions Chepauk Super Gillies in the upcoming fixture of Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) 2022. 


The exciting T20 encounter is scheduled to take place at the SNR College Cricket Ground, Coimbatore on Saturday, July 16.  


The journey so far


The Chepauk Super Gillies have bounced back from a forgettable start to win their last two fixtures back-to-back. With two wins from four games, they are currently positioned third in the points ladder. 


As far as Dindigul Dragons are concerned, the team has won two out of five matches and are in sixth place in the points table. They lost their last fixture against Siechem Madurai Panthers and would be looking to bounce back stronger in this game.  


Key Performers:


  • The left-handed batter K Vishal Vaidhya from Dindigul has accumulated 194 runs in 5 innings at an average of 48.50 and a strike rate of 136.61 with unbeaten 84 being his highest score.  
  • Dindigul skipper C Hari Nishaanth has amassed 171 runs in 5 innings while averaging 34.20. With the ball, he has got 2 wickets in 2 innings with his economy being just 5.57. 
  • Uthirasamy Sasidev is the leading run-getter for the Chepauk Super Gillies, having garnered 139 runs in 4 innings at a magnificent strike rate of 143.29. 
  • Narayan Jagadeesan smashed a sensational 51-ball 75 in the previous match against Lyca Kovai Kings. Overall, he has scored 116 runs in 4 innings striking at 141.46. 

Match Details:


Venue: SNR College Cricket Ground, Coimbatore

Date & Time: July 16 at 7:15 PM IST & Local Time

Live Streaming: Voot App and Star Sports Network   


Pitch Report:


  • The pitch in Coimbatore is on the slower side with the bowlers dominating the proceedings. The batters need to be a bit cautious while making strokes and scoring runs here. 
  • As the game progresses, the spinners will come into the picture and whoever wins the toss will prefer to bowl first. Anything around 150 would be a competitive score at the venue. 


CREX XI Suggestion:


Wicket-Keeper:  K Mani Bharathi, Narayan Jagadeesan

Batters: K Vishal Vaidhya, Kaushik Gandhi, Uthirasamy Sasidev

All-Rounders: C Hari Nishaanth, Harish Kumar

Bowlers: Ramadoss Alexander, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Lakshminarayanan Vignesh, M Silambarasan 


Captain: Narayan Jagadeesan

Vice-Captain: C Hari Nishaanth


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