Dindigul Dragons vs Ba11sy Trichy, TNPL T20 2023, Today Match Prediction

dgd vs rtw Match Prediction & Analysis

Following six triumphant seasons, the highly anticipated 7th edition of the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) is ready to commence on June 12, 2023. The tournament will feature eight teams, each representing a distinct district of Tamil Nadu, vying fiercely to claim the coveted TNPL trophy. The previous season concluded with a unique outcome as both Chepauk Super Gillies (CSG) and Lyca Kovai Kings (LKK) were declared joint winners due to the final match being abandoned due to rain. 

Dindigul Dragons will clash with Ba11sy Trichy in the fourth match of the season at the SNR College Cricket Ground in Coimbatore. Both teams had a poor last season and will be aiming to start on a winning note.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Dindigul Dragons Preview

The Dindigul Dragons ended their campaign in the 2022 edition with 2 wins out of 7 league matches, ending in 6th place in the table. Let’s take a look at the players who can make an impact for them this year.

Batters to watch out for:

Keep an eye on Vimal Khumar's performance in the batting department this season. He played only one match last season, but showed promise in that game with a score of 43 runs at a strike rate of 116.21 in a single match. Adithya Ganesh's transition to the Dragons team for the forthcoming season has attracted attention. His commendable performance last year saw him score an impressive 103 runs in just six matches. 

Baba Indrajith is a solid batter. He had a quiet season last year, but he has shown his class in previous editions. In 2021, he scored 123 runs in just 5 innings at an average of 61.50.

Bowlers to watch out for:

The inclusion of Varun Chakravarthy in the Dindigul Dragons team has bolstered their bowling considerably. Last season, he picked up 8 wickets in 7 matches at an impressive economy of 7.08. Moreover, he was exceptional in this year’s IPL, taking 20 wickets in 14 matches at an economy of 7.45. VP Diran will provide valuable assistance to Varun in the bowling line-up, having secured 2 wickets across 4 matches in the 2022 edition.

Dindigul Dragons Predicted Playing XI:

Hari Nishaanth (c), Vimal Khumar, Baba Indrajith, Adithya Ganesh (wk), C Sarath Kumar S Arun, Shivam Singh, Subodh Bhati, VP Diran, Kishoor, Varun Chakravarthy, P Saravana Kumar

Dindigul Dragons Actual Playing XI:

Varun Chakravarthy, Boopathi Vaishna Kumar, Baba Indrajith, Saravana Kumar P, Ravichandran Ashwin, M Mathivannan, R Vimal Khumar, C Sarath Kumar, Suboth Bhati, Shivam Singh S, S Arun

Ba11sy Trichy Preview

Ba11sy Trichy ended the league stage of the 2022 edition in 7th place after winning 2 out of their 7 matches. It was a poor performance, and the team has opted to make some changes to their squad for this year. Let’s look at their potential performers for this match.

Batters to watch out for:

With an impressive tally of 230 runs across 9 matches at a strike rate of 112 last season, Ganga Sridhar Raju has solidified his position as a crucial batsman for the Ba11sy Trichy. We are backing him as a key batter for the team.

This season, Daryl Ferrario has been signed by Trichy to join their ranks. In the previous year, he made notable contributions in 7 matches, claiming 3 wickets and displaying his batting prowess with a total of 144 runs.

Bowlers to watch out for:

This season, K Easwaran has made a switch to the Trichy team and is set to play a crucial role as a bowler. During the 2022 edition, the right-arm fast bowler claimed 9 wickets in 6 matches at an economy of 7.73.

Slow left-arm orthodox spinner Ramadoss Alexandar will also play for Trichy this year. Last season, he bagged 10 wickets in 9 innings at an economy of 7.92.

Another bowler we are backing is T. Natarajan. He’s now an experienced T20 bowler and will be particularly useful in the death overs for the team. In this year’s IPL, the left-arm seamer picked up 10 wickets in 12 innings an economy of 9.11.

Ba11sy Trichy Predicted Playing XI:

Rahil Shah (c), Ganga Sridhar Raju, Daryl Ferrario, Akshay Srinivasan, Jafar Jamal, M Shajahan, Daryl Ferrario, P Francis Rokins, K Easwaran, Ramadoss Alexandar, T. Natarajan

Ba11sy Trichy Actual Playing XI:

M Shajahan, Antony Dhas, Ravi Rajkumar, Daryl S Ferrario, Jafar Jamal, Alexandar Doss, K Mani Bharathi, T Natarajan, Ganga Sridhar Raju, Akshay V Srinivasan, Ragupathy Silambarasan

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The SNR College Cricket Ground in Coimbatore is a chasing-friendly wicket. The ball does stick to the surface a little, but once dew sets in, batting will become relatively easier. It was evident in the previous season that the spinners thrived in these conditions. During the middle overs, the slower bowlers can make life difficult for the batters.

The weather in Coimbatore during the match will be hot and humid throughout.

Venue Details

The average 1st innings score at the SNR College Cricket Ground in the TNPL is 159. The highest score made here is 236 by the Nellai Royal Kings. The team batting first will look to post a total in the range of 165-175 runs to be competitive.

Toss: To Bowl

Out of the 9 matches played here in the tournament last season, six were won by the chasing teams. Moreover, given the dew factor, it is likely that both captains will decide to bowl first if they win the toss on this playing surface.