DD vs TGC, TNPL 2025: Dream11 Predictions For Eliminator 1 [Source: @TNPremierLeague/x.com]
Dindigul Dragons (DD) and Trichy Grand Cholas (TGC) will be up against each other in the first Eliminator match of the ninth season of Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) 2025. This match will be played at the NPR College Ground, Dindigul, India on, Wednesday, 02nd July at 7:15 PM IST.
Ahead of this exciting clash, here's a comprehensive look at the Dream11 predictions, fantasy cricket tips, pitch report, the top player picks, and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.
Hot Picks for DD vs TGC Dream11 Team Today
Dindigul Dragons
Ravichandran Ashwin
- TNPL 2025 Form: 192 Runs and 9 Wickets in 7 Matches
- Indian ace all-rounder and Dragons' skipper Ravichandran Ashwin can contribute with both bat and ball for his team, and that could be a beneficial choice for the fantasy contests.
Shivam Singh
- TNPL 2025 Form: 284 Runs in 7 Matches
- Right-handed top-order batter Shivam Singh, who clinched the Orange Cap with in the previous edition of TNPL, is playing brilliantly this season also. He is a key pick for the fantasy contests.
Varun Chakaravarthy
- TNPL 2025 Form: 8 Wickets in 7 Matches
- In the bowling department of the Dragons, Varun Chakravarthy was instrumental in last few matches and could be a rewarding choice for the fantasy contests of the match.
Trichy Grand Cholas
R Rajkumar
- TNPL 2025 Form: 200 Runs and 4 Wickets in 7 Matches
- Right-handed middle-order batting all-rounder R Rajkumar batted well and also bowled well for the last few games. He will be good pick for the fantasy contests.
V A Davidson
- TNPL 2025 Form: 11 Wickets in 7 Matches
- Right-arm fast bowler V A Davidson is a consistent wicket-taker of his side this season. He can be a decent pick for the fantasy contests.
R Sanjay Yadav
- TNPL 2025 Form: 195 Runs and 2 Wickets in 7 Matches
- The 30-year-old all-rounder, R Sanjay Yadav has the ability to contribute with both bat and ball, which makes him a reliable choice for this category.
DD vs TGC Eliminator 1 Weather And Pitch Today
Factors | Expected Conditions |
Weather | Partly Sunny and Cloudy |
Pitch | Balanced |
Weather - According to AccuWeather, the weather will be intervals cloud and sunshine with a thunderstorm in spots in the afternoon. The temperature will be in-between 36°C-23°C and there is 40% chances of rain during the game.
Pitch Report - The pitch at NPR College Ground in Dindigul typically offers a dry surface with moderate bounce, making it a fair contest for both batters and bowlers. Batters who take their time early can find value for their shots, especially square of the wicket. However, the surface can ease down as the game progresses, bringing spinners into the picture. Seamers might get some movement with the new ball, but variations are key in the later stages.
NPR College Ground, Dindigul - Record Of Chasing Teams in TNPL 2025
So far 4 matches has been played at NPR College Ground in TNPL 2025, and out of that 2 matches have been won by the chasing sides. The team that won the toss will prefer to field first here.
DD vs TGC Eliminator 1 Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
Contests | Captain | Vice-Captain |
Head to Head Contests | Shivam Singh | V A Davidson |
Small League Contests | R Rajkumar | Ravichandran Ashwin |
Grand League Contests | Ravichandran Ashwin | R Sanjay Yadav |
DD vs TGC Eliminator 1 Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
Wicketkeepers: Baba Indrajith
Batters: R Vimal Kumar, Jafar Jamal, Shivam Singh
All-rounders: R Rajkumar, Jagatheesan Kousik, Ravichandran Ashwin, R Sanjay Yadav
Bowlers: V A Davidson, G Periyasamy, Varun Chakaravarthy
Captain: Shivam Singh
Vice-captain: V A Davidson
DD vs TGC Eliminator 1 Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues
Wicketkeepers: J S Kumar
Batters: R Vimal Kumar, Shivam Singh
All-rounders: R Rajkumar, Jagatheesan Kousik, Ravichandran Ashwin, R Sanjay Yadav
Bowlers: V A Davidson, G Periyasamy, Varun Chakaravarthy, P Saravan Kumar
Captain: Ravichandran Ashwin
Vice-captain: R Sanjay Yadav
DD vs TGC Eliminator 1 Expert Advice
Considering the pitch behavior, balanced fantasy team should be a good idea, and also selecting quality all-rounders will be beneficial on this ground.