The Indian Cement Company Ground in Tirunelveli is set to host a key TNPL 2025 face-off between the iDream Tiruppur Tamizhans and the Siechem Madurai Panthers on Saturday evening.
Both teams head into this match with identical records—two wins and two losses—making this encounter crucial for their playoff ambitions. With the pitch at Tirunelveli expected to favor the batters under lights, the toss could play a pivotal role, with captains likely opting to chase due to potential dew.
🔍 Team Overview
The Madurai Panthers, led by NS Chaturved, have shown flashes of brilliance this season but struggled with consistency, especially while defending totals. Meanwhile, the Tiruppur Tamizhans, captained by Sai Kishore, are banking on star batter Tushar Raheja, who has been in sensational form with four consecutive half-centuries.
Both sides are expected to retain their core line-ups with Surya Anand and Murugan Ashwin playing key roles for Madurai, while T Natarajan and Daryl Ferrario remain crucial for Tiruppur.
🧮 Head-to-Head and Stakes
Tiruppur leads the head-to-head 2–1, and a victory today could significantly strengthen their playoff chances. For Madurai, the match is a must-win to stay in contention in a tightly packed points table.
🏏 Predicted Playing XIs
Madurai Panthers: Ram Arvindh, Balchander Anirudh, NS Chaturved (c), S Shyam Sundar, Atheeq Ur Rahman, S Ganesh (wk), R Rajalingam, Murugan Ashwin, P Saravanan, Gurjapneet Singh, P Vignesh
Impact Player: Surya Anand
Tiruppur Tamizhans: Amit Sathvik, Tushar Raheja (wk), Daryl Ferrario, Pradosh Ranjan Paul, Mohamed Ali, Sasidev, Sai Kishore (c), R Silambarasan, T Natarajan, Esakkimuthu A, Mohan Prasath
Impact Player: Prabanjan S
🎯 What to Watch
- Raheja’s red-hot form: All eyes will be on whether he can extend his dream run.
- Dew impact: Teams bowling second may face challenges with grip and control.
- Finishing touches: With close finishes a regular feature in this year’s TNPL, expect big-hitting cameos and last-over drama.
The match begins at 7:15 PM IST, with live coverage expected across official TNPL broadcast and streaming platforms.
