“TNPL 2024: Qualifier 2 – ITT vs DD Match Prediction and Analysis”
IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans (ITT) face off against Dindigul Dragons (DD) in the second Qualifier of the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) 2024 on Friday, August 2, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.
Team Form and Key Matchup
IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans:
- League Stage Performance: Finished second with four wins and three losses.
- Recent Form: Defeated by Lyca Kovai Kings in Qualifier 1, unable to defend a 201-run target despite Sai Sudharsan’s explosive 123* off 56 balls.
Dindigul Dragons:
- League Stage Performance: Placed fourth with a similar record of four wins and three losses but a lower net run-rate compared to Tamizhans.
- Recent Form: Clinched victory in the Eliminator against Chepauk Super Gillies, chasing a 159-run target with Ravichandran Ashwin contributing a crucial 57 from 35 balls.
In their earlier encounter this season, Dindigul Dragons defeated Tiruppur in a rain-affected match, chasing down a 109-run target by eight wickets.
Match Details
- Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- Date & Time: August 2, Friday, 7:15 PM IST
- Live Broadcast and Streaming: FanCode (app and website)
Pitch Report
The MA Chidambaram Stadium is expected to offer assistance to spinners due to its history of providing turn. However, recent IPL games have seen high-scoring matches. Captains winning the toss might prefer to bowl first to gauge the pitch conditions.
Head-to-Head Record
- Total Matches: 8
- IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans Wins: 2
- Dindigul Dragons Wins: 6
Probable Playing XI
IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans:
- Tushar Raheja (WK)
- Amit Sathvik
- Mohammed Ali
- R Sai Kishore (C)
- S Radhakrishnan
- S Ganesh
- Maan Bafna
- P Bhuvaneswaran
- S Ajith Ram
- R Rohit
- T Natarajan
Dindigul Dragons:
- Vimal Khumar
- Shivam Singh
- Ravichandran Ashwin (C)
- Baba Indrajith (WK)
- Suboth Bhati
- Boopathi Kumar
- S. Dinesh Raj
- Varun Chakaravarthy
- VP Diran
- P Vignesh
- Sandeep Warrier
Probable Top Performers
- Probable Best Batter: Shivam Singh (Dindigul Dragons) – Leading run-scorer of TNPL 2024 with 360 runs at an average of 51.43 and a strike rate of 134.83, including three half-centuries and a century.
- Probable Best Bowler: T Natarajan (IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans) – Has taken 12 wickets from seven games at an average of 16.58, with an economy rate of 7.96, making him crucial in both powerplay and death overs.
Prediction
Given their recent performances and form, Dindigul Dragons have the edge in this clash. However, IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans’ ability to bounce back and their balanced squad makes it a closely contested match. Expect a thrilling encounter at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.
