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A direct route to the final awaits as Madurai Panthers meet Trichy Grand Cholas in the first qualifier at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, on 23rd August at 7:30 PM IST.
Get the best SMP vs TGC Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 1st Qualifier match of the Tamil Nadu T20 2026. Expert analysis and more.
Hot Picks for SMP vs TGC Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
Sanjay Yadav – The all-rounder recently starred with 54 and 1/20, showcasing his value in both departments. |
S Shyam Sundar – His century and recent 52 underline a productive batting campaign, while he remains wicketless. |
Top Picks:
K Easwaran – The leading wicket-taker has claimed an impressive 14 wickets, maintaining a strong 11.71 average. |
Shoaib Md Khan – His outstanding 4/21 spell has highlighted his effectiveness as a wicket-taking bowler. |
Budget Picks:
Hari Ragavendra V – The player has contributed in a supporting capacity across batting and bowling. |
R Rajkumar – He has delivered moderate batting contributions while adding occasional value with the ball. |
SMP vs TGC Tamil Nadu T20 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Captain | S Shyam Sundar & Sanjay Yadav |
Vice-Captain | Shoaib Md Khan & K Easwaran |
SMP vs TGC Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – R Ram Kumar
- Batsmen – Siddharth Mahadevan, S Shyam Sundar ©, R Ram Kumar, K Rajkumar
- All-rounders – Sanjay Yadav, Atheeq Ur Rahman
- Bowlers – Shoaib Md Khan (VC), V Athisayaraj Davidson, Gurjapneet Singh, K Easwaran
SMP vs TGC Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Jayaraman Suresh Kumar
- Batsmen – Hari Ragavendra V, S Shyam Sundar, R Ram Kumar, K Rajkumar
- All-rounders – R Rajkumar, Sanjay Yadav ©, Atheeq Ur Rahman
- Bowlers – Shoaib Md Khan, Gurjapneet Singh, K Easwaran (VC)
SMP vs TGC Dream11 Prediction Today Match Qualifier 1 Tamil Nadu T20 2026 Players to Avoid:
Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last match) |
T-Saran | NA | NA |
Himalaya | NA | NA |
SMP vs TGC Dream11 Prediction Today Match Qualifier 1 Tamil Nadu T20 2026 Expert Advice:
SL Captaincy Choice | S Shyam Sundar |
GL Captaincy Choice | Sanjay Yadav |
Punt Picks | R Rajkumar and Hari Ragavendra V |
Dream11 Combination | 1-4-2-4 |
SMP vs TGC Match Preview:
Madurai Panthers will face Trichy Grand Cholas in Qualifier 1 of the Tamil Nadu Premier League 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, on 23rd August at 7:30 PM IST. Madurai topped the league table with five wins from seven matches and 10 points, while Trichy also finished with 10 points from seven games to secure second place. Therefore, the stakes are high, as the winner of Qualifier 1 will advance directly to the final, while the losing side will receive another opportunity through Qualifier 2.
Madurai enter the qualifier after producing a dominant 72-run victory over Nellai Royal Kings in their latest completed match. They posted 198/5, led by Mohammad Shoaib Khan’s 65 from 43 balls, Atheeq Ur Rahman’s quick 50 from 27 and V Hari Ragavendra’s 35 from 29. In response, Madurai’s bowlers dismissed Nellai for 126 in 19.1 overs, with Shoaib Khan, Ganeshan Periyaswamy and Gurjapneet Singh taking two wickets each. Trichy also arrive on the back of a win, defeating Chepauk Super Gillies by 14 runs after scoring 191/7. S Shyam Sundar made 52 from 36 balls and Sanjay Yadav added 54 from 40, while K Aashiq’s explosive 75 from 41 kept Chepauk in contention before Trichy restricted them to 177/6.
Moreover, both teams carry strong momentum into this high-pressure encounter, although Madurai hold a psychological edge after beating Trichy by two wickets earlier this season while chasing 174 in 19.4 overs. Their recent 198/5 also underlines the Panthers’ batting depth, with Shoaib Khan and Atheeq Ur Rahman capable of shifting the tempo quickly. However, Trichy have won five of their last six matches and possess several proven match-winners, including Sanjay Yadav, Shyam Sundar, K Rajkumar and K Easwaran. With a place in the final at stake, Madurai will aim to continue their strong run, whereas Trichy will look to use their recent consistency to overturn the earlier result.
SMP vs TGC Head-to-Head Record:
Teams | Matches Won |
Madurai Panthers | 0 |
Trichy Grand Cholas | 0 |
SMP vs TGC 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% |
SMP vs TGC Playing 11s (Predicted):
Madurai Panthers Playing 11:
1) Siddharth Mahadevan
2) R Ram Kumar (wk)
3) NS Chaturved
4) Balchander Anirudh ©
5) Hari Ragavendra V
6) Shoaib Md Khan
7) Atheeq Ur Rahman
8) P Saravanan
9) Gurjapneet Singh
10) Rohan Bhutra
11) P Vignesh
Trichy Grand Cholas Playing 11:
1) K Rajkumar
2) Jayaraman Suresh Kumar (c & wk)
3) Sanjay Yadav
4) R Rajkumar
5) Jafar Jamal
6) Jagatheesan Kousik
7) S Shyam Sundar
8) Antony Dhas
9) V Athisayaraj Davidson
10) M Ganesh Moorthi
11) N Selva Kumaran
SMP vs TGC Match Winner Prediction:
Looking at the squad strength, Madurai Panthers is expected to win this match.
