Match Details:
- Match: Dindigul Dragons vs Trichy Grand Cholas( DD vs TGC ), Eliminator Match, Tamil Nadu Premier League 2025
- Date and Time: July 2, 01:45 pm GMT / 07:45 pm BD / 07:15 pm local time
- Venue: NPR College Ground, Dindigul
DD vs TGC Tips & Match Prediction:
Who will win the toss? – Trichy Grand CholasWho will win the match? – Dindigul DragonsDindigul Dragons vs Trichy Grand Cholas Preview:
Dindigul Dragons( DD ) is set to face Trichy Grand Cholas( TGC ) in their Eliminator match during the Tamil Nadu Premier League 2025. This match is scheduled to take place at the NPR College Ground on Wednesday, July 2.
The defending champions head into the playoffs with a mixed record—four wins and three losses. They’ve shown moments of control and class but have struggled to maintain consistency throughout the league stage. If they can tighten up in key moments, they’ll be strong contenders in the knockout phase.
Shivam Singh has been the batting linchpin, scoring 284 runs in seven innings at an impressive strike rate of 140. With two half-centuries already, he’ll be a key figure once again as the team looks to go deep in the playoffs.
At the top of the order, Vimal Khumar and skipper Ravichandran Ashwin have provided quick starts. Ashwin, in particular, has been a pleasant surprise with the bat, notching up 192 runs in seven games to become the team’s second-highest run-scorer.
In the middle order, Baba Indrajith and Hunny Saini have had their moments, but they’ll need to be more consistent to stabilize things through the middle overs.
The bowling attack looks balanced and reliable. Sandeep Warrier and Ganeshan Periyaswamy have picked up 14 wickets between them, while Ashwin (9 wickets) and Varun Chakaravarthy (8 wickets) have been economical and effective, especially during the middle overs.
As for Trichy Grand Cholas, they’ve scripted a late comeback to make it into the playoffs. After starting their campaign with three straight losses, they bounced back with three wins in their next four games. Their crucial final group-stage win came against none other than the Dindigul Dragons—the same team they’ll face again in the Eliminator.
R Rajkumar has been their standout performer with the bat, hammering 200 runs in seven innings at a phenomenal strike rate of 206. He’s also chipped in with the ball, often helping control the scoring during the middle overs.
Sanjay Yadav and Jagatheesan Kousik have provided crucial support in recent games, both crossing the 175-run mark this season and adding stability to the middle order.
With the ball, V Athisayaraj Davidson has led from the front, taking 11 wickets in seven matches at a decent economy of 8.60. K Easwaran and P Saravana Kumar have supported him well, sharing 15 wickets between them. However, beyond this core group, the rest of the bowling unit has lacked impact.
The stage is now set for a high-stakes Eliminator between two sides with contrasting journeys—Dindigul with their steady campaign, and Trichy riding a wave of late momentum.
DD vs TGC Possible Playing XI:
Dindigul Dragons: Ravichandran Ashwin (c), Shivam Singh, Baba Indrajith (wk), Dinesh H, Vimal Khumar, Maan Bafna, M Karthik Saran, Varun Chakaravarthy, Sandeep Warrier, DT Chandrasekar, Ganeshan Periyaswamy, Hunny Saini (IP).
Trichy Grand Cholas: Jayaraman Suresh Kumar (c & wk), Waseem Ahmed, Jagatheesan Kousik, R Rajkumar, Sanjay Yadav, U Mukilesh, P Saravana Kumar, Sujay Sivasankaran, V Athisayaraj Davidson, N Selva Kumaran, K Easwaran, Antony Dhas (IP).
DD vs TGC Recent 5 Match Performance:
DD vs TGC Head-To-Head Records:
| Stats | Match | DD Won | TGC Won | NR | Tie |
| Overall | 03 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Recent 5 Matches | 03 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
DD vs TGC Toss Prediction:
We’re hoping the team wins the toss and chooses to bowl first.
DD vs TGC Pitch & Conditions
The pitch at the NPR College Ground in Dindigul typically offers a balanced surface. Batters can expect good value for their shots early on, but as the game progresses, spinners are likely to come into play due to the dryness of the surface. There’s some bounce on offer for seamers with the new ball, especially under the afternoon sun. A score around 160–170 could be competitive, depending on how well teams use their bowling resources.
DD vs TGC Weather Report:
Weather Report – July 2, 7:15 PM, NPR College Ground, Dindigul: Warm and humid at around 32°C. Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of light rain earlier in the evening. Play likely to proceed without major interruptions.
Dindigul Dragons vs Trichy Grand Cholas Full Squad:
Dindigul Dragons: Atul Maruti Vitkar, Baba Indrajith, Chandrasekar DT, Dinesh H, Hunny, Jayant RK, Karthik Saran M, Maan K Bafna, Periyasamy G, Rajwinder Singh, Ravichandran Ashwin, Sandeep Warrier, Shivam Singh, Varun CV, Viju Arul M, and Vimal Khumar R.
Trichy Grand Cholas: Antony Dhas, Arya Yohan, Athisiyaraj Davidson, Easwaran K, Ganesh Moorthi, Jafar Jamal, Kousik J, Mukilesh U, Rajkumar R, Rejin J, Sanjay Yadav, Saravana Kumar, Selva Kumaran, Sujay S, Suresh Kumar, Vinod SP, Waseem Ahmed, Washington Sundar.
