While Chepauk Super Gillies (CSG) are on top of the TNPL 2025 points table, Dindigul Dragons (DD ) are placed third.lets explore today match stats and prediction.
Match Details
| Match | Dindigul Dragons vs Chepauk Super Gillies, Match 14, TNPL 2025 |
| Venue | SCF Cricket Ground, Salem |
| Date & Time | Monday, June 16, 7:15 pm (IST) |
| Live Broadcast and Streaming Details | Star Sports 2 and FanCode (app & website) |
Match Preview DD vs CSG
The Dindigul Dragons (DD) are set to face off against the Chepauk Super Gillies (CSG) in Match 14 of the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) 2025. The clash will take place on June 16 at the SCF Cricket Ground in Salem.
The defending champions head into the game riding high after a dominant win over the Siechem Madurai Panthers. They will be eager to maintain the momentum as they push toward securing a spot in the next stage of the tournament.
On the other hand, the Chepauk Super Gillies are in scintillating form, having won all three of their matches so far. They are sitting comfortably at the top of the table with six points, and will be aiming to extend their winning streak to seal qualification for the playoffs.
DD & CSG Recent Performance Analysis
Chepauk Super Gillies
- Batting: Consistently explosive, led by Baba Aparajith (77, 41, 48) and Vijay Shankar. Their powerplay strike rate (151.26 in IPL 2025) isn’t mirrored here, but cameos like Swapnil Singh’s 26-ball 59 show depth.
- Bowling: Abhishek Tanwar (9 wickets in 3 games) and spinners strangle opponents. Crushed Lyca Kovai Kings by 8 wickets after restricting them to 144 .
Dindigul Dragons
- Batting: Shivam Singh (106, 86) and R Ashwin (49) form a lethal opening pair. Their 124-run stand against SMP highlights dominance in chases .
- Bowling: G Periyaswamy (5 wickets) and Varun Chakaravarthy (economy 6.61) excel in middle-overs. Limited SMP to 150/8 before cruising to victory .
Pitch Report
The SCF Cricket Ground in Salem has proven to be favorable for teams batting second, especially during the late hours. The team winning the toss is likely to opt for bowling first, aiming to restrict the opposition and take advantage of the more chase friendly conditions.
Weather:
Cloudy (22–28°C) with afternoon showers. Rain interruptions possible, influencing toss decisions
Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | 12 |
| Won by Dindigul Dragons | 04 |
| Won by Chepauk Super Gillies | 08 |
| No Result | 00 |
| First-ever Fixture | September 08, 2016 |
| Most-recent fixture | July 31, 2024 |
DD vs CSG Predicted Playing XIs
Dindigul Dragons:
Ravichandran Ashwin (c), Shivam Singh, Vimal Khumar, Baba Indrajith (wk), Aakaash Sharma, Maan Bafna, M Karthik Saran, Varun Chakaravarthy, Sandeep Warrier, Ganeshan Periyaswamy, DT Chandrasekar
Chepauk Super Gillies:
K Aashiq, RS Mokit Hariharan, Baba Aparajith (c), Vijay Shankar, N Jagadeesan (wk), Swapnil Singh, S Dinesh Raj, Abhishek Tanwar, J Prem Kumar, M Silambarasan, Lokesh Raj
Probable Best Batter
Vijay Shankar could play a pivotal role in the upcoming clash against the Dindigul Dragons. He could hold the key to pile up quick runs on the board for Chepauk Super Gillies.
Probable Best Bowler
Varun Chakravarthy could be the game-changer for the Dindigul Dragons. The mystery spinner is known for breaking crucial partnerships and his spell in the middle overs will be vital. He can stifle the run flow and also pick wickets in the middle overs.
Toss Prediction
Bowl first. Dew and Salem’s chase bias make this optimal. DD/CSG likely to field if they win
Match Prediction:
Team bowling first to win the match
Scenario 1
- Dindigul Dragons win the toss and opt to bowl first
- Powerplay: 45-55
- CSG: 160-170
- Dindidgul Dragons win the match
Scenario 2
- Chepauk Super Gillies win the toss and opt to bowl first
- Powerplay: 50-60
- DD: 165-175
- Chepauk Super Gillies win the match