Trichy Grand Cholas and IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans meet in Match 17 of the Tamil Nadu Premier League 2026 at the NPR College Ground in Dindigul on Thursday, August 13. The match starts at 7:30 PM IST.
Tiruppur enter the game second in the points table with three wins from four matches, while Trichy are third with two wins from three.
Both teams come into this contest with momentum. Trichy have won their last two matches, including a 45-run victory over Nellai Royal Kings after posting 182/8.
Tiruppur have won three straight since their opening defeat and chased 166 against Vida Kovai Kings in only 18 overs in their latest match.
TGC vs ITT Match Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Trichy Grand Cholas vs IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans, 17th Match |
| Series | Tamil Nadu Premier League 2026 |
| Date | Thursday, 13 August 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST / 2:00 PM GMT |
| Venue | NPR College Ground, Dindigul |
| Format | T20, 20 overs per side |
| Captains | Jayaraman Suresh Kumar (TGC), Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore (ITT) |
| Form | TGC: L, W, W. They followed their opening loss to Madurai Panthers with wins over Salem Spartans and Nellai Royal Kings. ITT: L, W, W, W. Tiruppur have won three consecutive matches after losing their opener to Dindigul Dragons. |
| H2H | 9 matches: ITT 8 wins, TGC 1 win, according to CricTracker’s head-to-head record. |
Dream11 Team for TGC vs ITT, 17th Match
Top Picks for TGC vs ITT, 17th Match
| Player | Team | Role | Key Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uthirasamy Sasidev | ITT | C / Batter | Captain pick in the supplied Dream11 team. He is a higher-risk middle-order option, as Tiruppur’s strong top order has limited his batting opportunities in recent successful chases. He made 6 from 6 balls against Kovai. |
| Jagatheesan Kousik | TGC | VC / Batter | Vice-captain pick. He made an important 46 from 35 balls in Trichy’s seven-wicket win over Salem Spartans. |
| Jayaraman Suresh Kumar | TGC | WK-Batter | One of Trichy’s safest fantasy options. He has scores of 43, 22 and 58 in his first three matches of the season, giving him 123 runs, while his wicketkeeping offers another route to fantasy points. |
| Tushar Raheja | ITT | WK-Batter | Strong alternative pick. He has scored 209 runs in four matches at an average of 69.67, including 102 against Chepauk and an unbeaten 90 against Nellai. |
| R Silambarasan | ITT | Bowler | Tiruppur’s leading wicket-taker with nine wickets from four innings at an average of 18.33. He took four wickets against Nellai and two more in the latest win against Kovai. |
Pitch Report
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Venue | NPR College Ground, Dindigul |
| Pitch Type | A fairly balanced T20 surface. Batters who settle in can score quickly, but the ground has produced both high and moderate totals during TNPL 2026. |
| Scoring | Historical venue data lists an average first-innings score of around 160 and an average second-innings score of around 145. Recent TNPL games here have also produced totals above 180 and 200. |
| Pace vs Spin | Recent venue data gives pace bowlers roughly 57% of the wickets compared with 43% for spin. T Natarajan, R Silambarasan and Trichy’s seamers therefore remain useful fantasy options, while Sai Kishore can still have an important role through the middle overs. |
| Toss Factor | Teams bowling first have historically won slightly more often at this ground, and CricTracker also favours the chasing side for this match. |
Weather Report
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Around 29-30°C during the 7:30 PM to 8:00 PM period. |
| Sky | Intermittent clouds are expected around 7:00 PM, becoming partly cloudy around 8:00 PM and clearer later in the evening. |
| Rain Chance | Some rain is forecast around 5:00 PM, but conditions are expected to improve before and during the scheduled start. |
| Humidity | Match-day venue forecasts have humidity around the mid-60% range. |
| Overall | There is some pre-match shower risk, but the evening forecast improves. Any moisture left behind could make bowling first more attractive at the toss. |
TGC vs ITT Toss Prediction
Recent numbers at NPR College Ground slightly favour teams bowling first, with venue data showing chasing sides winning more often than teams batting first. CricTracker’s match preview also predicts the chasing team to win.
If Jayaraman Suresh Kumar (Trichy Grand Cholas) wins the toss, expect him to consider bowling first. Trichy successfully chased 153 against Salem, while their bowling attack also showed its ability to defend a target when it dismissed Nellai for 137 in the previous match.
If Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore (IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans) wins the toss, bowling first looks even more likely. Tiruppur have won their last three matches while chasing, successfully hunting down 206 against Chepauk, 207 against Nellai and 167 against Kovai.
Injury and Team News
Trichy Grand Cholas
Trichy Grand Cholas have recovered strongly from their opening two-wicket defeat to Madurai Panthers. They beat Salem Spartans by seven wickets before defending 182 against Nellai Royal Kings to win by 45 runs. Captain Jayaraman Suresh Kumar has been one of their most consistent batters, while K Rajkumar struck an unbeaten 67 against Salem and R Rajkumar smashed 45 from only 19 balls against Nellai.
Washington Sundar is listed in Trichy’s wider squad but has not featured in their first three matches. He is currently recovering from a hamstring problem, with his availability for India’s upcoming Sri Lanka Test also reported as doubtful.
Key players: Jayaraman Suresh Kumar (captain and wicketkeeper, 123 runs in three matches), K Rajkumar (67 not out against Salem), Jagatheesan Kousik (46 against Salem), Sanjay Yadav (37 not out in the opener and two wickets each against Salem and Nellai), R Rajkumar (power-hitting option), V Athisayaraj Davidson (four wickets against Nellai).
Predicted Trichy Grand Cholas XI: Jayaraman Suresh Kumar (c, wk), K Rajkumar, Bhavan Suriya S, Jagatheesan Kousik, Sanjay Yadav, Jafar Jamal, R Rajkumar, Antony Dhas, P Saravana Kumar, V Athisayaraj Davidson, M Ganesh Moorthi.
IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans
IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans have responded impressively after being bowled out for 107 in their opening defeat to Dindigul Dragons. They have since recorded three consecutive successful chases against Chepauk Super Gillies, Nellai Royal Kings and Vida Kovai Kings.
Tushar Raheja has been their standout batter with 209 runs from four matches, while Amit Sathvik has made 76 and 66 in his last two outings. R Silambarasan leads the tournament wicket chart with nine wickets, while T Natarajan returned 2/24 against Kovai. No fresh injury-related absence is highlighted in the current match preview, with the predicted XI largely matching the combination used in recent games.
Key players: Tushar Raheja (209 runs in four games), Amit Sathvik (76 and 66 in his last two matches), Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore (captain and spin option), R Silambarasan (nine wickets), T Natarajan (2/24 against Kovai), M Mathivannan (34 not out in the latest chase).
Predicted IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans XI: Amit Sathvik, Tushar Raheja (wk), Pradosh Ranjan Paul, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore (c), Mohamed Ali, Uthirasamy Sasidev, M Mathivannan, S Mohan Prasath, R Silambarasan, Esakkimuthu A, T Natarajan.
