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The Eliminator puts Vida Kovai Kings and IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans head-to-head at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, on 24th August at 7:30 PM IST.
Get the best LKK vs ITT Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the Eliminator match of the Tamil Nadu T20 2026. Expert analysis and more.
Hot Picks for LKK vs ITT Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
| Balasubramaniam Sachin – Vida Kovai Kings’ prolific batter follows closely with 377 runs, maintaining excellent consistency. |
| Tushar Raheja – The Tiruppur Tamizhans wicketkeeper-batter leads the TNPL 2026 run charts with an outstanding 419 runs. |
Top Picks:
| Jhathavedh Subramanyan – Vida Kovai Kings’ spinner has claimed 13 wickets, placing him among the tournament’s leading wicket-takers. |
| Shahrukh Khan – The Vida Kovai Kings captain has accumulated 177 runs, adding valuable middle-order firepower. |
Budget Picks:
| G Kishoor – The Kovai Kings bowler has contributed with the ball while supporting the team’s bowling attack. |
| Uthirasamy Sasidev – Tiruppur Tamizhans’ batter has added useful depth to the side through his contributions. |
LKK vs ITT Tamil Nadu T20 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
| Captain | Tushar Raheja & Balasubramaniam Sachin |
| Vice-Captain | Shahrukh Khan & Jhathavedh Subramanyan |
LKK vs ITT Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Pradosh Ranjan Paul, Tushar Raheja ©
- Batsmen – Shahrukh Khan (VC), Balasubramaniam Sachin
- All-rounders – K Deeban Lingesh, S Radhakrishnan, S Mohamed Ali
- Bowlers – T Natarajan, Jhathavedh Subramanyan, Manimaran Siddharth, M Mathivannan
LKK vs ITT Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Pradosh Ranjan Paul, Tushar Raheja
- Batsmen – Shahrukh Khan, Uthirasamy Sasidev, Balasubramaniam Sachin ©
- All-rounders – S Radhakrishnan, G Kishoor
- Bowlers – T Natarajan, Jhathavedh Subramanyan (VC), Manimaran Siddharth, M Mathivannan
LKK vs ITT Dream11 Prediction Today Match Eliminator Tamil Nadu T20 2026 Players to Avoid:
| Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last match) |
| Ganesh-S | NA | NA |
| P Vidyuth | NA | NA |
LKK vs ITT Dream11 Prediction Today Match Eliminator Tamil Nadu T20 2026 Expert Advice:
| SL Captaincy Choice | Tushar Raheja |
| GL Captaincy Choice | Balasubramaniam Sachin |
| Punt Picks | G Kishoor and Uthirasamy Sasidev |
| Dream11 Combination | 2-2-3-4 |
LKK vs ITT Match Preview:
Vida Kovai Kings will face IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans in the Eliminator of the Tamil Nadu T20 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, on 24th August at 7:30 PM IST. Kovai Kings finished third in the league stage with eight points from seven matches and an impressive +1.638 NRR, while Tiruppur Tamizhans also collected eight points but finished fourth with a +0.390 NRR. Both teams have therefore secured their places in the playoffs, making this knockout clash especially important.
Kovai Kings enter the Eliminator after recording an emphatic 85-run DLS victory over Dindigul Dragons, with captain Shahrukh Khan producing a spectacular unbeaten 59 from just 18 balls. Balasubramaniam Sachin has also been a key performer, scoring 377 runs in seven innings, while Jhathavedh Subramanyan leads the bowling attack with 13 wickets. Tiruppur Tamizhans, meanwhile, will rely on captain-wicketkeeper Tushar Raheja, along with Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, T Natarajan, Pradosh Ranjan Paul and Mohamed Ali, to provide strength across departments.
With both teams level on points, the contest promises a closely fought battle. Kovai’s superior NRR and recent victory give them added confidence, while Tiruppur possess enough experience to challenge strongly in the knockout stage. Sai Kishore and Natarajan will spearhead Tiruppur’s bowling threat, whereas Kovai will depend on Sachin, Shahrukh Khan and their in-form bowling unit. Kovai hold a slight advantage on current form, but Tiruppur have the quality to push them all the way.
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LKK vs ITT Head-to-Head Record:
| Teams | Matches Won |
| Vida Kovai Kings | 0 |
| IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans | 0 |
LKK vs ITT Weather & Pitch Report:
| Temperature | 29°C |
| Weather Forecast | Partly Cloudy |
| Pitch Behaviour | Batting-friendly |
| Best Suited To | Pace |
| Average 1st innings score | 147 |
Record of chasing teams:
| Records | Good |
| Winning % | 52% |
LKK vs ITT Playing 11s (Predicted):
Vida Kovai Kings Playing 11:
1) Suresh Lokeshwar (wk)
2) S Radhakrishnan
3) Balasubramaniam Sachin
4) Andre Siddarth C
5) Shahrukh Khan ©
6) Maan Bafna
7) RS Ambrish
8) G Kishoor
9) K Deeban Lingesh
10) Manimaran Siddharth
11) Jhathavedh Subramanyan
IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans Playing 11:
1) Tushar Raheja (c & wk)
2) Amit Sathvik
3) Pradosh Ranjan Paul
4) Uthirasamy Sasidev
5) Mohamed Ali
6) Wafar K
7) Pranav Ragavendra
8) M Mathivannan
9) S Mohan Prasath
10) R Silambarasan
11) T Natarajan
LKK vs ITT Match Winner Prediction:
Looking at the squad strength, Vida Kovai Kings is expected to win this match.
