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The Eliminator clash of the Tamil Nadu Premier League 2025 will see the Dindigul Dragons take on the Trichy Grand Cholas at the NPR College Ground in Dindigul on July 2 at 7:15 pm IST. The Dragons, led by Ravichandran Ashwin, have enjoyed a strong campaign, winning four of their seven league matches and will be eager to capitalize on home advantage to move one step closer to the final. In contrast, the Trichy Grand Cholas, captained by Jayaraman Suresh Kumar, scraped into the playoffs on Net Run Rate after winning three matches, but will be buoyed by their recent form and the chance to upset the hosts.
Historically, Dindigul Dragons have dominated this matchup, winning both previous head-to-head encounters, though Trichy Grand Cholas did secure a win in their most recent league meeting this season. Key players to watch include Shivam Singh, the Dragons’ leading run-scorer, and Trichy’s in-form skipper Suresh Kumar, both of whom have been pivotal for their sides in recent matches.
DD vs TGC Head-to-Head Record
Matches Played: 04 | TGC won: 02 | DD won: 02 | No Results: 0
DD vs TGC Match Details
- Date and Time: July 2, 7:15 pm IST/ 1:45 pm GMT
- Venue: NPR College Ground, Dindigul
NPR College Ground Pitch Report
The NPR College Ground in Dindigul typically offers balanced conditions, but as the Tamil Nadu Premier League season advances, the pitch tends to slow down, increasingly favoring spin bowlers. Batters can make the most of the early overs, enjoying reliable bounce and good value for their shots, particularly during the powerplay. As the match progresses, however, the surface dries out, providing more grip and turn for spinners, which makes scoring runs tougher in the latter half of the game.
Captains winning the toss often opt to bat first, aiming to set a strong total before the pitch deteriorates. Scores in the range of 150-160 are generally considered competitive, and bowlers who can adjust their pace or exploit the turn on offer are likely to play a decisive role.
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, Varun Chakaravarthy, 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
M Viju Arul, DT Chandrasekar, K Easwaran, Antony Dhas
DD vs TGC Dream11 team for today’s match (July 2, 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(wk/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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