Dindigul Dragons will take on Chepauk Super Gillies in Match 9 of the Tamil Nadu Premier League 2026 at the NPR College Ground in Dindigul on Sunday. Both teams will head into the contest after defeats in their previous matches.
Dindigul have one win from two matches and will look to bounce back after losing to Nellai Royal Kings. The Super Gillies are still searching for their first points after back-to-back defeats. Dindigul will rely on Baba Indrajith, Vimal Khumar and P. Bhuvaneswaran, while Chepauk need captain Narayan Jagadeesan.
| Tournament | Tamil Nadu Premier League 2026 |
| Match | Match 9: Dindigul Dragons vs Chepauk Super Gillies |
| Date & Time | August 9, 2026, 3:30 PM IST |
| Venue | NPR College Ground, Dindigul |
| Live Streaming & TV Broadcast | YouTube & Sony Sports TEN 4 Tamil |
| Expected First Innings Score & Toss Choice | 180-190 runs & Bowl First |
DD vs CSG Pitch Report: NPR College Ground Pitch Report & Toss Advantage
The pitch has stayed consistent through the first week of TNPL 2026, producing several high-scoring contests. The average first-innings score is around 180, and the chasing record this season gives captains another reason to field first.
There is a chance of thunderstorms during the afternoon before conditions improve later in the evening. The average first-innings score at the venue is around 180. Teams chasing have won six of the first eight matches this season.
DD vs CSG Probable Playing XIs
Dindigul Dragons Predicted XI: Shivam Singh, Anuraag Rajesh Nair, R K Jayant, Vimal Khumar, Baba Indrajith (c & wk), Hunny Saini, M Karthik Saran, Mohit Mittan, P Bhuvaneswaran, Sandeep Warrier, Nirankar Sharma.
Chepauk Super Gillies Predicted XI: Waseem Ahmed, Narayan Jagadeesan (c & wk), K Aashiq, S Dinesh Raj, Swapnil Singh, Ashwanth Valthapa, Ram Arvindh, Abhishek Tanwar, M Silambarasan, Vignesh M, J Prem Kumar.
DD vs CSG: Key Players and Battles
Key Battles
Narayan Jagadeesan vs Sandeep Warrier:
Narayan Jagadeesan has scored quickly against Sandeep Warrier in previous meetings, making this an important battle in the powerplay.
Baba Indrajith vs Swapnil Singh:
Babar Indrajith will have to handle Swapnil Singh's left-arm spin during the middle overs and keep the innings moving.
Waseem Ahmed vs P. Bhuvaneswaran:
Bhuvaneswaran has taken five wickets in his last two matches and will look to strike early against Chepauk's opener Waseen Ahmed.
Key Players
Dindigul Dragons: Vimal Khumar, P. Bhuvaneswaran, Baba Indrajith
Chepauk Super Gillies: K. Aashiq, Narayan Jagadeesan, Vignesh M
DD vs CSG Match Winner Prediction: Who Will Win Today?
Prediction: Dindigul Dragons to win the match.
Key Reasons:
P. Bhuvaneswaran has taken five wickets in his last two matches. Vimal Khumar has scored 302 runs in his last 10 T20 matches at an average of 43.14.
Chepauk Super Gillies have lost both matches this season and have struggled to defend totals despite scoring heavily.
Dindigul have won three of the last five meetings between the two teams and hold a slight edge in recent form.
Win Probability: Dindigul Dragons 56% - Chepauk Super Gillies 44%
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