Match Overview
Match: Chepauk Super Gillies vs Trichy Grand Cholas
League: Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) 2025 – Match 21
Date & Time: Sunday, June 23, 2025 – 7:15 PM IST
Venue: Indian Cement Company Ground, Tirunelveli
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It’s a high-stakes battle between two mid-table contenders. Chepauk Super Gillies remain one of the most consistent teams in TNPL history, while Trichy Grand Cholas are out to prove their resurgence. Expect a thriller under lights.
Team Form & Head-to-Head
🔷 Chepauk Super Gillies (CSG)
- Matches Played: 5
- Wins: 4
- Losses: 1
- Recent Form: ✅✅✅❌✅
🟠 Trichy Grand Cholas (TGC)
- Matches Played: 5
- Wins: 3
- Losses: 2
- Recent Form: ✅❌✅✅❌
Head-to-Head Record
CSG have had the upper hand in past encounters, but TGC’s improved bowling unit could flip the script this time.
Pitch Report – Indian Cement Company Ground, Tirunelveli
Pitch Characteristics:
- Nature: Flat surface early on; turns slow later in the innings
- Ideal Strategy: Bat first and post a total
- Average 1st Innings Score: 160–175
- Spinners will be key, especially in the second innings
Weather Report:
- Conditions: Clear skies, mild humidity
- Temperature: Around 30°C
- Rain: No interruption expected
Probable Playing XIs
🟠 Trichy Grand Cholas (TGC)
Arjun Murthy, Waseem Ahmed (WK), S Shyam Sundar, Jafar Jamal, Antony Dhas (C), Sanjay Yadav, R Rajkumar, PS Nirmal Kumar, P Saravana Kumar, V Athisayaraj Davidson, K Easwaran
🔷 Chepauk Super Gillies (CSG)
Narayan Jagadeesan (WK), Baba Aparajith (C), Pradosh Ranjan Paul, Daryl Ferrario, Andre Siddharth C, Jitendra Kumar, Abhishek Tanwar, Aswin Crist, Rahil Shah, Balu Surya, Ganeshan Periyaswamy
Top Fantasy Picks
🔥 Batsmen
- Narayan Jagadeesan (CSG) – Aggressive top-order anchor; 159+ runs this season
- Sanjay Yadav (TGC) – Power hitter and form player; highest run-scorer for TGC
- Jafar Jamal (TGC) – Provides middle-over acceleration
💪 All-Rounders
- Baba Aparajith (CSG) – Mr. Consistent in fantasy leagues; contributes in all 3 departments
- R Rajkumar (TGC) – Excellent value pick with bat and ball
- Antony Dhas (TGC) – Skipper and game-changer on his day
🎯 Bowlers
- P Saravana Kumar (TGC) – TGC’s leading wicket-taker with 9 wickets
- Ganeshan Periyaswamy (CSG) – Reliable death-over bowler
- Rahil Shah (CSG) – Left-arm spin can be deadly on slow Tirunelveli pitch
🧠 Grand League Dream11 Team Prediction
Here’s a calculated Grand League team with differential picks for higher rewards:
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Wicketkeeper | Waseem Ahmed |
| Batters | Sanjay Yadav (VC), Narayan Jagadeesan, Jafar Jamal |
| All-Rounders | Baba Aparajith (C), R Rajkumar, Antony Dhas |
| Bowlers | P Saravana Kumar, Rahil Shah, V Athisayaraj Davidson, Ganeshan Periyaswamy |
Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
| Role | Player |
|---|---|
| Captain (C) | Baba Aparajith |
| Vice-Captain (VC) | Sanjay Yadav |
📝 Tip: In Grand Leagues, picking a consistent all-rounder like Aparajith as captain increases safety while a power batter like Sanjay Yadav as VC gives upside.
Match Prediction
Both sides are well-matched, but Chepauk Super Gillies hold the edge with their bowling strength and past records. TGC will rely heavily on Sanjay Yadav and their bowling duo Saravana–Davidson to create an upset.
Prediction: Chepauk Super Gillies to win in a tight finish.
Expert Fantasy Tips
- Use differentials like R Rajkumar or Jafar Jamal for edge in Grand Leagues
- Favor top 3 batters from both sides—they get most scoring opportunity on this pitch
- Pick at least 2 spinners for second innings control
- Watch for toss update and adjust based on chasing side’s strength
