In Qualifier 2 of the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) 2025, Chepauk Super Gillies (CSG) will take on Dindigul Dragons (DD) with a place in the final on the line.

Table-toppers CSG finally tasted defeat in Qualifier 1 after securing seven straight wins in the league stage. Led by Baba Aparajith, the team has displayed top-class cricket throughout the tournament. The skipper has been in sublime form with the bat, averaging nearly 70. On the bowling front, Lokesh Raj has been exceptional with his disciplined pace and wicket-taking ability. CSG will be eager to regain their winning momentum.

Dindigul Dragons have had a strong campaign too, with several players stepping up at crucial moments. Led by veteran Ravichandran Ashwin, who continues to inspire with both bat and ball, the Dragons have all the firepower to challenge CSG in this high-stakes clash. Varun Chakravarthy will also shoulder the responsibility of leading their spin attack, bringing in all his experience and control in pressure situations.

CSG vs DD Head-to-Head Record

Matches Played: 13 | CSG won: 08 | DD won: 05 | No Results: 00

CSG vs DD Match Details

• Date and Time: July 4, 7:15 pm IST/ 1:45 pm GMT
• Venue: NPR College Ground, Dindigul

NPR College Ground Pitch Report:

The NPR College Ground in Dindigul typically offers balanced conditions, but as the Tamil Nadu Premier League season advances, the pitch tends to slow down, increasingly favoring spin bowlers. Batters can make the most of the early overs, enjoying reliable bounce and good value for their shots, particularly during the powerplay. As the match progresses, however, the surface dries out, providing more grip and turn for spinners, which makes scoring runs tougher in the latter half of the game. Captains winning the toss often opt to bat first, aiming to set a strong total before the pitch deteriorates. Scores in the range of 150-160 are generally considered competitive, and bowlers who can adjust their pace or exploit the turn on offer are likely to play a decisive role.

CSG vs DD Dream11 Prediction Picks

• Wicketkeepers: Baba Indrajith, Narayan Jagadeesan
• Batters: Baba Aparajith, Shivam Singh, Mohit Hariharan
• All-rounders: Vijay Shankar, Ravichandran Ashwin, Abhishek Tanwar
• Bowlers: Varun Chakaravarthy, Ganeshan Periyaswamy, Lokesh raj

CSG vs DD Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice Captain

• Choice 1: Ravichandran Ashwin (c), Vijay Shankar (vc)
• Choice 2: Baba Indrajith(c), Narayan Jagadeesan (vc)

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CSG vs DD Dream11 Prediction Backups

Aashiq-K, Sunil Krishna, Sandeep Warrier, Sasidharan Ravichandran

CSG vs DD Dream11 team for today’s match (July 4, 1:45 pm GMT):

Squads:

Chepauk Super Gillies: K Aashiq, RS Mokit Hariharan, Baba Aparajith(c), Vijay Shankar, N Jagadeesan(w), Swapnil Singh, N Sunil Krishna, S Dinesh Raj, Abhishek Tanwar, Lokesh Raj, M Silambarasan, J Prem Kumar, Aushik Srinivas, R Rajan, Arjun Murthy, Rohit Suthar, R Kirubakar, Akram Khan, Rajalingam G, Sachin B

Dindigul Dragons: Ravichandran Ashwin(c), Shivam Singh, Baba Indrajith(w), Vimal Khumar, Dinesh H, Hunny Saini, Maan Bafna, M Karthik Saran, Varun Chakaravarthy, Sandeep Warrier, Sasidharan Ravichandran, Ganeshan Periyaswamy, Rajwinder Singh, DT Chandrasekar, M Viju Arul, R K Jayant, Atul Vitkar, Aakaash Sharma

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