IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans will square off against defending champions Dindigul Dragons in the finals of the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) 2025 at the NPR College Ground in Dindigul on Sunday, July 6.
ITT, led by R Sai Kishore, finished second at the end of the round-robin phase of TNPL 2025. They won five games and lost a couple. They lost two out of their first three games before embarking on a five-match winning streak. In Qualifier 1, they extended their streak even further, beating Chepauk Super Gillies in a one-sided clash by 79 runs.
Meanwhile, Dindigul Dragons ended the league stage at No. 3 on the standings. They won four matches and lost three. The Ravichandran Ashwin-led side defeated Trichy Grand Cholas by six wickets in the Eliminator and Chepauk Super Gillies by four wickets in Qualifier 2.
These two teams met earlier in the season in Coimbatore. Tiruppur Tamizhans won the match by nine wickets, chasing down a meagre 94-run total inside 12 overs.
Match Details
| Match | IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans vs Dindigul Dragons, Final, TNPL 2025 |
| Venue | NPR College Ground, Dindigul |
| Date & Time | Sunday, July 06, 7:15 pm (IST) |
| Live Broadcast and Streaming Details | Star Sports 2 and FanCode (app & website) |
Pitch Report
Seven games have been played at NPR College Ground in Dindigul in TNPL 2025. The average first innings score is 173. Four matches have been won by chasing teams, while teams batting first have won three encounters. Batters can score a lot of runs if they are willing to give themselves a little bit of time in the middle. Bowlers also get a wee bit of assistance from the surface and this promises a fantastic contest between bat and ball. Winning the toss and chasing could be the better ploy.
Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | 06 |
| Won By IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans | 01 |
| Won By Dindigul Dragons | 05 |
| No Result | 00 |
Predicted Playing XIs
IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans (ITT):
Amit Sathvik, Tushar Raheja (WK), R Sai Kishore (C), Mohamed Ali, Uthirasamy Sasidev, Pradosh Paul, V Anovankar, Mohan Prasath, Silambarasan, Mathivannan, T Natarajan.
Impact Player: Esakkimuthu A
Dindigul Dragons (DD):
Ravichandran Ashwin (C), Vimal Khumar, Baba Indrajith (WK), Maan Bafna, Hunny Saini, M Karthik Saran, Bhuvaneshwar Venkatesh, Dinesh H, Varun Chakaravarthy, Sasidharan Ravichandran, Ganeshan Periyaswamy.
Impact Player: Shivam Singh
Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Tushar Raheja
Tushar Raheja has been in scintillating form in TNPL 2025. The right-handed batter is second on the list of leading run-getters in the tournament, having scored 411 runs in eight innings at an average of 58.71 and a strike rate of 189.40. The southpaw will be high on confidence and another impactful knock is expected from him in the final.
Probable Best Bowler: R Sai Kishore
R Sai Kishore has led ITT from the front. He has picked up 12 wickets in eight matches at an average of 13.83 and a strike rate of 15.08. The left-arm spinner has an economy rate of just 5.50. Kishore’s four-over spell is going to be crucial on Sunday.
Today’s Match Prediction: Team bowling first to win the match
Scenario 1
- IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans win the toss and opt to bowl first
- Powerplay: 45-55
- DD: 160-170
- IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans win the match
Scenario 2
- Dindigul Dragons win the toss and opt to bowl first
- Powerplay: 50-60
- ITT: 170-180
- Dindigul Dragons win the match
Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.
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