Chepauk Super Gillies will face IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans in Match 5 of the Tamil Nadu Premier League 2026 at the NPR College Ground, Dindigul, on Friday, August 7. Both teams lost their opening matches and will look to get their first points of the season.
Chepauk Super Gillies suffered a 50-run defeat to Nellai Royal Kings after conceding 204 runs. Defending champions IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans also endured a disappointing start, losing by seven wickets after being bowled out for just 107 against Dindigul Dragons.
| Tournament | Tamil Nadu Premier League 2026 |
| Match | Match 5: Chepauk Super Gillies vs IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans |
| Date & Time | August 7, 2026, 3:30 PM IST |
| Venue | NPR College Ground, Dindigul, India |
| Live Streaming & TV Broadcast | YouTube & Sony Sports TEN 4 Tamil |
| Expected First Innings Score & Toss Choice | 165–175 runs & Bat First |
CSG vs ITT Pitch Report: NPR College Ground Pitch Report & Toss Advantage
The NPR College Ground in Dindigul has produced balanced wickets in TNPL 2026. Batters have enjoyed the conditions early in the innings, but the surface slows down as the match progresses. Pace bowlers can move the new ball, while spinners become more effective after the powerplay.
The average first-innings score at the venue this season is around 169 runs. Teams batting first have won two of the last three matches. The captain winning the toss is likely to bat first and put runs on the board.
CSG vs ITT Probable Playing 11s
Chepauk Super Gillies Predicted Playing XI: Narayan Jagadeesan (c & wk), K Aashiq, Waseem Ahmed, S Dinesh Raj, Ashwanth Valthapa, Mohana Prasath, Swapnil Singh, Abhishek Tanwar, J Prem Kumar, M Silambarasan, Vignesh M.
IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans Predicted Playing XI: Tushar Raheja (wk), Amit Sathvik, Pradosh Ranjan Paul, Mohamed Ali, Uthirasamy Sasidev, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore (c), S Ganesh, S Mohan Prasath, T. Natarajan, R. Silambarasan, Esakkimuthu A.
CSG vs ITT: Key Players And Battles That Will Decide TNPL 2026 Match 5
Key Battles
Narayan Jagadeesan vs T. Natarajan:
Narayan Jagadeesan will look to anchor Chepauk's innings at the top. T. Natarajan will try to give early breakthroughs by dimissing openers, including Jagadeesan.
Amit Sathvik vs Abhishek Tanwar:
Amit Sathvik likes to attack during the powerplay. Abhishek Tanwar will try to use the new ball to remove him early and expose the middle order.
Pradosh Ranjan Paul vs M. Silambarasan:
Pradosh Ranjan Paul is an important batter in Tiruppur's middle order. M. Silambarasan will aim to pick up a key wicket in the middle overs.
Key Players
Chepauk Super Gillies: Narayan Jagadeesan, Abhishek Tanwar, K Aashiq
IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans: Tushar Raheja, T. Natarajan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore
CSG vs ITT Match Winner Prediction: Who Will Win Today?
Prediction: Chepauk Super Gillies to win the match
Key Reasons
Chepauk Super Gillies have won four of their last five matches against IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans.
IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans were bowled out for just 107 in their opening match, exposing weaknesses in the batting lineup.
Win Probability: Chepauk Super Gillies 55% – IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans 45%
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