Match Preview
The 20th match of the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) 2025 will see Salem Spartans (SS) locking horns with Chepauk Super Gillies (CSG) at the SCF Cricket Ground, Salem on June 22, 2025, at 7:15 PM IST.
While CSG continues to maintain a solid run in the tournament, SS is looking to bounce back and stay relevant in the playoff race. Fantasy players will be eyeing top picks from both sides as these teams have produced thrilling encounters in the past.
📍 SS vs CSG Match Details
- Match: Salem Spartans vs Chepauk Super Gillies, 20th Match TNPL 2025
- Date: 22 June 2025
- Time: 7:15 PM IST
- Venue: SCF Cricket Ground, Salem
- Live Streaming: FanCode
🌦️ SS vs CSG Pitch Report
SCF Cricket Ground, Salem
- Nature: Balanced surface; both batters and bowlers get help.
- Average 1st Innings Score: 160-165
- Toss Strategy: Bat first and defend — the pitch tends to slow down in the second innings.
- Pace vs Spin: Spinners enjoy grip and turn in the middle overs, especially in the second half.
⛅ SS vs CSG Weather Report
- Condition: Clear to partly cloudy
- Temperature: 28°C – 34°C
- Humidity: Around 70%
- Rain Chances: Less than 10%
- Impact: No major weather interruptions expected
📊 SS vs CSG Head-to-Head (TNPL Stats)
| Matches | SS Wins | CSG Wins |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | 4 |
- CSG has dominated the head-to-head battles.
- Salem Spartans have often struggled to chase against Chepauk.
🔍 SS vs CSG Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
Salem Spartans (SS): L, W, L, L, L
Chepauk Super Gillies (CSG): W, W, L, W, W
🔥 Players to Watch
🟡 Salem Spartans Key Players
- R Kavin – Reliable top-order bat, consistent strike rotation.
- Sunny Sandhu – All-rounder who can pick key wickets.
- R Abhinav – Explosive finisher, handy in death overs.
🔵 Chepauk Super Gillies Key Players
- Narayan Jagadeesan – TNPL veteran, solid anchor, and potential captain pick.
- S Harish Kumar – Lethal death bowler, contributes with bat too.
- R Alexander – Spinner who exploits turning tracks well.
✅ SS vs CSG Probable Playing XI
🟡 Salem Spartans (SS):
- R Kavin (wk)
- Maan Bafna
- G Kishoor
- J Kousik
- R Abhinav
- Sunny Sandhu
- Murugan Ashwin (C)
- Ganesh Moorthi
- T Natarajan
- R Karthikeyan
- M Poiyamozhi
🔵 Chepauk Super Gillies (CSG):
- Narayan Jagadeesan (wk)
- Baba Aparajith
- Pradosh Ranjan Paul
- R Sathish
- U Sasidev
- S Harish Kumar (C)
- R Alexander
- M Silambarasan
- R Rohit
- M Siddharth
- M Mathivannan
🧠 SS vs CSG Dream11 Fantasy Team Tips
SL (Small League) Must Picks:
- Narayan Jagadeesan – Safe captaincy option.
- S Harish Kumar – High impact in both innings.
- Sunny Sandhu – GL-worthy all-rounder, consistent fantasy points.
GL (Grand League) Differentials:
- R Abhinav – Explosive, high strike rate, under-picked.
- M Siddharth – Can destroy middle order if pitch turns.
- T Natarajan – Swing bowler with early breakthrough potential.
🧾 SS vs CSG Dream11 Fantasy Team Prediction
Best Fantasy 11 Team (Dream Team)
| Players | Role |
|---|---|
| N Jagadeesan (C) | WK-Batter |
| R Kavin | WK-Batter |
| Baba Aparajith | Batter |
| Maan Bafna | Batter |
| S Harish Kumar (VC) | All-rounder |
| Sunny Sandhu | All-rounder |
| J Kousik | All-rounder |
| R Alexander | Bowler |
| T Natarajan | Bowler |
| M Siddharth | Bowler |
| R Abhinav | Batter |
Captain: Narayan Jagadeesan
Vice Captain: S Harish Kumar
🧨 Differential Picks (Low Ownership)
- M Poiyamozhi – Might sneak in 2 wickets cheaply.
- U Sasidev – Explosive batting in middle overs.
- Ganesh Moorthi – Slow left-arm bowler, wicket-to-wicket operator.
🧠 Match Prediction – Who Will Win?
Based on form and head-to-head dominance, Chepauk Super Gillies (CSG) are the favorites. But if Salem Spartans bat first and post 170+, their bowling can push for an upset.
- Winning Chance:
- CSG: 65%
- SS: 35%
