Chepauk Super Gillies face VIDA Kovai Kings, shown as LKK in the supplied Dream11 team, in Match 21 of the Tamil Nadu Premier League 2026 at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday, August 18. The match starts at 7:30 PM IST. The current Cricbuzz and ESPNcricinfo schedules both confirm Chennai as the venue.
Chepauk Super Gillies enter the match second in the table with three wins from five matches and six points. Kovai Kings are sixth with two wins from five matches and four points. CSG have a +0.472 net run rate, while Kovai’s +1.247 NRR remains strong despite their 2-3 record.
Both teams arrive after impressive wins. CSG scored 240/2 before beating Madurai Panthers by 39 runs, with RS Mokit Hariharan smashing 108 from 50 balls. Kovai responded to three consecutive defeats by scoring 201/6 and bowling Trichy Grand Cholas out for 85 to register a huge 116-run victory.
CSG vs LKK Match Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Chepauk Super Gillies vs VIDA Kovai Kings, 21st Match |
| Series | Tamil Nadu Premier League 2026 |
| Date | Tuesday, 18 August 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST / 2:00 PM GMT |
| Venue | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| Format | T20, 20 overs per side |
| Captains | Narayan Jagadeesan (CSG), Shahrukh Khan (LKK/VKK) |
| Points Table | CSG: 2nd, 6 points, +0.472 NRR; LKK/VKK: 6th, 4 points, +1.247 NRR |
| Recent Form | CSG have won their last three matches. Kovai ended a three-match losing run with a 116-run win over Trichy. |
| H2H | The available overall record lists 12 meetings: CSG 7 wins, Kovai 4 wins and one no-result. |
Match details and current squads are confirmed by Cricbuzz, while the current standings come from ESPNcricinfo. The historical record also shows CSG holding the advantage in this matchup.
Dream11 Team for CSG vs LKK, 21st Match
Top Picks for CSG vs LKK, 21st Match
| Player | Team | Role | Key Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balasubramaniam Sachin | LKK | C / Batter | The captain pick has been Kovai’s best batter, scoring 310 runs in five matches at an average of 62. He comes into the match after hitting 77 from 45 balls against Trichy. |
| Narayan Jagadeesan | CSG | VC / WK-Batter | CSG’s leading run-scorer with 301 runs this season. He scored 79 in the 240/2 total against Madurai and had earlier struck 78 from 39 against Salem. |
| RS Mokit Hariharan | CSG | Batter | Comes in after a match-winning 108 from 50 balls against Madurai Panthers, an innings that earned him Player of the Match. |
| K Deeban Lingesh | LKK | All-Rounder | A strong alternative outside the screenshot. He has 11 wickets from five matches and is currently the tournament’s leading wicket-taker according to the Match 21 preview. |
| Swapnil Singh | CSG | All-Rounder | Swapnil brings value with both disciplines. He struck 42 from 21 balls in CSG’s latest win and can also contribute with spin on a Chepauk surface suited to slower bowling. |
| Jhathavedh Subramanyan | LKK | Bowler | Another useful alternative after taking three wickets as Kovai dismissed Trichy for only 85 in their previous match. |
Pitch Report
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Venue | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| Pitch Type | Chepauk has traditionally produced slower, spin-friendly surfaces. Batters can still score freely once set, particularly while the ball is new. |
| Batting | The powerplay may offer the best time for stroke-making. Timing can become harder as the pitch slows later in the innings. |
| Pace vs Spin | Spinners are expected to become increasingly important through the middle overs. Swapnil Singh, Manimaran Siddharth and Jhathavedh Subramanyan could therefore be useful fantasy options. |
| Toss Factor | There is no overwhelming toss advantage. The slowing surface provides a case for batting first, while possible pre-match rain could make bowling first attractive if moisture remains. |
This is also the first match of the Chennai phase of TNPL 2026, so Dindigul scoring trends should not be used as the main guide for this fixture. The current schedule places Match 21 at MA Chidambaram Stadium.
Weather Report
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Around 30°C at 7:00 PM, remaining close to 30°C through 8:00-9:00 PM. |
| Sky | Intermittent cloud is forecast during most of the scheduled match window. |
| Pre-Match Rain | Thunderstorms are forecast around 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM, creating some risk of a delayed start or a damp outfield. |
| During Match | Conditions improve around 7:00-10:00 PM, although another thunderstorm is possible around 11:00 PM. |
| Overall | Rain is the main weather concern before the start. If the forecast holds, most of the scheduled playing window should have cloudy but relatively better conditions. |
CSG vs LKK Toss Prediction
The toss decision will depend heavily on how much rain Chennai receives before the start. There is a slight lean towards bowling first if the ground takes rain around 5:00-6:00 PM, because moisture could help the bowlers early and chasing gives the batting side a clear target.
However, on a dry surface, batting first also has merit because Chepauk traditionally becomes slower as the match progresses and spin can become more difficult to handle in the second innings.
If Narayan Jagadeesan (Chepauk Super Gillies) wins the toss, expect him to assess the surface and weather before deciding. CSG’s top order is in excellent form after making 240/2 in the previous match, with Hariharan scoring 108 and Jagadeesan adding 79. Batting first would therefore not be a surprise if conditions are dry.
If Shahrukh Khan (Kovai Kings) wins the toss, bowling first may appeal if there is moisture following the predicted thunderstorms. Kovai’s attack comes into the game after dismissing Trichy for 85, with K Deeban Lingesh and Jhathavedh Subramanyan taking three wickets each.
Injury and Team News
Chepauk Super Gillies
Chepauk Super Gillies have recovered strongly after losing their opening two matches. They have since registered three consecutive wins, beating Dindigul Dragons, Salem Spartans and Madurai Panthers.
Their latest batting performance was their best of the season. CSG piled up 240/2, led by Mokit Hariharan’s 108 from 50 balls and Narayan Jagadeesan’s 79. Swapnil Singh then added an unbeaten 42 from 21 balls as the Super Gillies finished with a huge total.
Jagadeesan now leads the team’s run-scoring with 301 runs, while Vignesh M is their leading wicket-taker with six wickets.
No fresh confirmed injury-related absence is identified on the current Match 21 squad page. Jagadeesan, Hariharan, Swapnil Singh, K Aashiq, J Prem Kumar and the other regular options remain listed in the squad.
Key players: Narayan Jagadeesan, RS Mokit Hariharan, Swapnil Singh, Vignesh M, J Prem Kumar and M Silambarasan. Jagadeesan and Hariharan are particularly strong fantasy picks based on their recent batting form.
Predicted Chepauk Super Gillies XI: RS Mokit Hariharan, Narayan Jagadeesan (c, wk), K Aashiq, S Dinesh Raj, Swapnil Singh, Mohana Prasath, Ashwanth Valthapa, Abhishek Tanwar, Vignesh M, J Prem Kumar, M Silambarasan.
VIDA Kovai Kings
Kovai Kings finally returned to winning ways in their previous match after three consecutive defeats. They scored 201/6 against Trichy Grand Cholas before producing an outstanding bowling performance to dismiss Trichy for only 85. The 116-run victory significantly boosted their net run rate.
Balasubramaniam Sachin remains the standout batter. His 77 from 45 balls against Trichy took his tournament tally to 310 runs from five matches.
K Deeban Lingesh has been equally important with the ball. He has 11 wickets from five matches, while Jhathavedh Subramanyan also took three wickets in the latest victory.
Sai Sudharsan remains listed in Kovai’s wider Match 21 squad, but he is recovering from a right-toe stress injury. He has been ruled out of India’s ongoing Test series against Sri Lanka because he has not yet completed a safe return to full cricket loads. He should therefore not be included in a Dream11 team unless he is unexpectedly named in the confirmed playing XI.
Key players: Balasubramaniam Sachin, Shahrukh Khan, K Deeban Lingesh, Jhathavedh Subramanyan, S Radhakrishnan and Suresh Lokeshwar.
Predicted VIDA Kovai Kings XI: S Radhakrishnan, Suresh Lokeshwar (wk), Balasubramaniam Sachin, Andre Siddarth C, Shahrukh Khan (c), RS Ambrish, Manimaran Siddharth, K Deeban Lingesh, Jhathavedh Subramanyan, G Kishoor, Madhava Prasad.
Fantasy update: The supplied Dream11 combination is well aligned with the current squads. Balasubramaniam Sachin and Narayan Jagadeesan are the strongest captaincy choices on current form, while Mokit Hariharan is difficult to ignore after his 108 in the previous match. Recheck the final XI after the toss, especially because thunderstorms are possible before the 7:30 PM start.
