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Trichy Grand Cholas will look to bounce back strongly when they take on Dindigul Dragons in Match 22 of the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Wednesday, August 19. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM IST.
Trichy have had a mixed campaign so far. They started their season with a narrow defeat against Siechem Madurai Panthers before recovering with victories over Salem Spartans, Nellai Royal Kings and IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans. However, their momentum suffered a major setback in their most recent outing, when VIDA Kovai Kings thrashed them by 116 runs after posting 201/6. Trichy were bowled out for just 85 in 16.1 overs.
The defeat could force the Grand Cholas’ think tank to reassess their combination, although they are unlikely to make wholesale changes after the impressive run they enjoyed earlier in the tournament. Their batting unit has plenty of firepower, while the bowling attack contains several experienced campaigners.
Here is the predicted playing XI for Trichy Grand Cholas against Dindigul Dragons.
K Rajkumar is likely to continue at the top of the order. He has been one of Trichy’s most consistent batters this season and had 104 runs after the team’s first three matches.
He scored 37 against IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans and has shown an ability to anchor the innings while also accelerating when required. Trichy will expect him to provide a solid start against Dindigul’s bowling attack.
Captain J Suresh Kumar should retain his place behind the stumps and at the top of the order. The experienced wicketkeeper-batter has been an important part of Trichy’s combination.
Although he was dismissed for just two runs against Tiruppur, the team is unlikely to move away from him after one poor outing. His leadership will also be crucial following the heavy defeat against Kovai Kings.
S Shyam Sundar has arguably been Trichy’s standout batter in the middle order. He produced a sensational unbeaten 104 off 57 balls against IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans, smashing eight fours and seven sixes at a strike rate of 182.46.
That innings demonstrated his ability to take an opposition attack apart once he gets settled. Trichy will hope he can produce another impactful knock against the Dragons.
Jagatheesan Kousik is expected to occupy the No. 4 position and provide balance as an all-rounder.
He contributed a quick 20 off 10 balls against Tiruppur, including four boundaries. His ability to attack spin and pace makes him a useful middle-order option, while his bowling gives the captain another resource.
Jafar Jamal should continue in the middle order as Trichy look for more explosiveness. He has the ability to clear the ropes and can change the momentum of an innings within a few overs.
Jamal was dismissed for just four against Tiruppur, but his place in the XI is unlikely to be under immediate threat.
Sanjay Yadav provides another experienced all-round option. He can contribute valuable runs down the order and is also capable of bowling useful left-arm spin.
He played a handy role with the ball against Tiruppur, picking up two wickets, and Trichy will need him to contribute in both departments against Dindigul.
R Rajkumar is expected to slot in at No. 7 as another batting all-rounder. His ability to score quickly makes him particularly useful during the death overs.
He scored nine off five balls against Tiruppur, including a six, showing the kind of late-innings impact he can provide. His bowling could also give Trichy an additional option if required.
Antony Dhas has been one of Trichy’s leading wicket-takers this season and should retain his place. He had five wickets after the team’s opening two matches and has been an important part of the bowling attack.
His all-round abilities also give the side greater flexibility, particularly if Trichy need additional batting depth.
P Saravana Kumar is likely to lead the pace attack. He possesses the ability to swing the ball early and also has experience of bowling at the death.
He took one wicket against Tiruppur and will be expected to play an important role against Dindigul’s dangerous batting line-up.
Athisayaraj Davidson should retain his place as another key fast-bowling option. He was particularly impressive against Tiruppur, taking two wickets while conceding only 24 runs from his four overs.
His ability to strike with the new ball could be crucial against Dindigul’s top order.
M Ganesh Moorthi is likely to complete the XI as the specialist spin option. The left-arm spinner can be effective on Chennai’s slower surfaces and could play an important role in the middle overs.
Trichy could consider K Easwaran as an alternative, but the team may prefer Moorthi’s experience and ability to control the scoring rate.
K Rajkumar, J Suresh Kumar (c & wk), S Shyam Sundar, Jagatheesan Kousik, Jafar Jamal, Sanjay Yadav, R Rajkumar, Antony Dhas, P Saravana Kumar, V Athisayaraj Davidson, M Ganesh Moorthi
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