By Chirag - Jun 23, 2025 10:05 AM
The 2025 edition of the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) is heating up as Chepauk Super Gillies (CSG) take on Trichy Grand Cholas (TGC) in Match 21. Scheduled for June 23 at the Indian Cement Company Ground in Tirunelveli, this clash pits the table-toppers against a struggling side desperately searching for consistency.
This season, the Chepauk Super Gillies (CSG) have been the side to beat. They are on an unbeaten run, winning all five of their matches and comfortably sitting at the top of the points table. Led by Baba Aparajith, CSG’s strength lies in their balanced unit that performs well across departments.
In contrast, Trichy Grand Cholas have struggled to get going. They are lingering close to the bottom of the table with just two victories in their last four games. Despite some individual brilliance, TGC have lacked collective execution. This game becomes a must-win if they hope to stay in the playoff race.
In Tirunelveli, the Indian Cement Company Ground has a challenging surface. With an average first innings score of 184 and a slightly lower second innings average of 179, teams can expect decent batting conditions. However, spinners tend to get more purchase in the middle overs, which can tilt the momentum. The venue has seen a 54% win rate for teams batting first, indicating a slight edge for the toss winner who chooses to set a target.
Weather in Tirunelveli could play a crucial role, with cloudy skies and a possible thunderstorm predicted in the afternoon. While the forecast may delay the start, a full match is still on the cards if conditions improve in the evening.
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In 10 encounters between these two teams in the past:
CSG have a narrow edge historically, but TGC have shown they can compete.
1. K Aashiq, 2. RS Mokit Hariharan, 3. Baba Aparajith (c), 4. N Jagadeesan (wk), 5. Vijay Shankar, 6. Swapnil Singh, 7. S Dinesh Raj, 8. Abhishek Tanwar, 9. Lokesh Raj, 10. J Prem Kumar, 11. M Silambarasan
1. Sujay Sivasankaran, 2. Jayaraman Suresh Kumar (c & wk), 3. Waseem Ahmed, 4. Jagatheesan Kousik, 5. Sanjay Yadav, 6. U Mukilesh, 7. R Rajkumar, 8. P Saravana Kumar, 9. M Ganesh Moorthi, 10. V Athisayaraj Davidson, 11. Jafar Jamal, 12. K Easwaran
Going into this match, Chepauk Super Gillies are the obvious favourites because to their current form, team strength, and momentum. Their unbeaten streak and balanced combination give them a significant edge over Trichy Grand Cholas, who have shown flashes of brilliance but have been inconsistent.
Predicted Winner: Chepauk Super Gillies (CSG)
However, if TGC’s top order fires and the bowlers capitalize on pitch conditions, they could spring a surprise. Expect a tactical battle, especially if spin comes into play during the middle overs.
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