TNPL 2022 | DD vs SMP | Preview, Prediction, Probable XI, CREX XI

Dindigul Dragons (DD) will cross swords against the Siechem Madurai Panthers (SMP) in match number 13 of the ongoing season of the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) on Thursday, July 07. The match starts at 7:15 PM IST to be played at the NPR College Ground in Dindigul.

Dindigul Dragons, with a win-loss record of 2-2 in four matches so far, find themselves sitting at the second position in the TNPL standings. They won their previous fixture against IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans by nine wickets in a one-sided affair as they restricted the opposition to a humble score of 146/8 and chased it down with ridiculous ease. 

Siechem Madurai Panthers, on the other hand, have played three matches so far in the tournament, out of which they have won two. N Chaturved-led side lost against the table-topper Nellai Royals Kings by 26-runs in their previous fixture as they failed to overcome NRK's bowling onslaught. 

Despite a brilliant century knock from Arun Karthik, Siechem Madurai Panthers never looked in control of the chase. They are currently occupying the 3rd spot in the league standings. Although both teams look evenly matched on paper, Madurai Panthers might start as the favourites. With two valuable points up for grabs, another thrilling T20 contest beckons in Dindigul. 

Match Details

Match: Dindigul Dragons vs Siechem Madurai Panthers, Match 13

Venue: NPR College Ground, Dindigul

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

Live Streaming: Voot App and Star Sports Network  

Pitch Report 

The teams have breached the 200 run-mark on two occasions while playing at this venue in the ongoing tournament, which shows the fair amount of help this surface has for batters. Bowlers, especially faster ones, can try variations to reap the rewards. Chasing sides have won most of the games here, so whoever wins the toss will opt to bowl first. 

Key Performers  

Dindigul Dragons 

K Vishal Vaidhya: The hard-hitting left-handed batter is the second leading run-scorer of the tournament and the highest run-getter from his side. So far, he smashed 194 runs in 4 innings at a strike rate of 140.58.  

Hari Nishanth: The skipper of Dindigul Dragons has led the team from the front with the bat, amassing 147 runs in 4 innings at a strike rate of 145.54 and an average of 36.75. He also got two wickets in his bank. 

Siechem Madurai Panthers

Arun Karthik: The wicket-keeper batter from SMP has been terrific so far, hammering 175 runs in 3 innings at a startling strike rate of 156.25. He smacked a brilliant century off just 57 balls in the previous fixture against NRK. 

Kiran Akash: The right-arm fast bowler currently leads the bowling chart with 7 wickets in 3 innings at an economy of 9.83.  

Probable Playing XI 

Dindigul Dragons: K Vishal Vaidhya, Hari Nishanth (c), Mani Bharathi (wk), R Vivek, RS Mokit Hariharan, Karaparambil Monish, AG Pradeep, VP Diran, Lakshminarayanan Vignesh, M Silambarasan, Rangaraj Suthesh

Siechem Madurai Panthers: V Aaditya, Arun Karthik (wk), Balchander Anirudh, NS Chaturved (c), Jagatheesan Kousik, Thalaivan Sargunam, Sunny Sandhu, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kiran Akash, R Silambarasan, R Mithun

CREX XI Suggestion

Wicket-Keeper: Arun Karthik, Mani Bharathi

Batters: R Vivek, K Vishal Vaidhya, NS Chaturved

All-Rounders: Jagatheesan Kousik, Hari Nishanth 

Bowlers: Lakshminarayanan Vignesh, M Silambarasan, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kiran Akash 

Captain: K Vishal Vaidhya

Vice-Captain: NS Chaturved