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Chepauk Super Gillies will look to continue their strong run in the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) 2026 when they take on Trichy Grand Cholas in Match 26 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday, August 21. The contest is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM IST and marks the beginning of the second phase of the tournament at Chepauk.
Chepauk enter the fixture in impressive form. They currently occupy second place in the points table with three wins from five matches and head into the game after a commanding 39-run victory over Siechem Madurai Panthers. They posted a massive 240/2 in that match, with Mohit Hariharan smashing 108 off 50 balls and Narayan Jagadeesan contributing 79 off 48.
With such a dominant batting performance behind them, the Super Gillies are unlikely to make too many changes to their winning combination. Their 2026 squad has a healthy blend of experienced campaigners, emerging batters, all-rounders and specialist bowlers.
Here is the predicted playing XI for Chepauk Super Gillies in Match 26 against Trichy Grand Cholas.
Narayan Jagadeesan should continue to open the innings for Chepauk. The experienced wicketkeeper-batter has been one of the most consistent run-scorers in the tournament and currently leads the team’s run-scoring charts with 301 runs.
His 79 against Madurai Panthers was another reminder of his ability to construct a substantial innings without sacrificing his scoring rate. Jagadeesan’s role will be crucial against a Trichy attack featuring Washington Sundar and P Saravana Kumar.
Mohit Hariharan is almost certain to retain his place after producing one of the innings of TNPL 2026. The right-hander smashed an unbeaten 108 off just 50 deliveries against Madurai, helping Chepauk post 240/2.
His explosive form makes him one of the biggest threats to Trichy. If he carries that confidence into Chennai, the Grand Cholas’ bowlers could have a difficult evening.
Swapnil Singh is expected to occupy the No. 3 position. The experienced all-rounder has already shown his value with the bat, scoring 42 off 21 balls against Madurai after Chepauk’s openers had laid the foundation.
His ability to attack spin and accelerate in the middle overs gives Chepauk another aggressive option. He also provides useful bowling flexibility with his left-arm spin.
Ram Arvindh could retain his place in the middle order. The youngster is part of Chepauk’s 2026 squad after being acquired at the auction and offers another attacking batting option. The franchise spent ₹2.05 lakh on him during the auction.
With Jagadeesan, Hariharan and Swapnil Singh ahead of him, Arvindh can play an aggressive role without carrying the responsibility of anchoring the innings.
Waseem Ahmed could feature in the lower middle order and provide another wicketkeeping option. He was one of Chepauk’s notable auction acquisitions, with the franchise spending ₹5.20 lakh on him.
His presence also gives the team flexibility if they want to alter their batting order depending on the match situation.
Abhishek Tanwar is expected to lead the side and occupy a lower-middle-order role. The experienced all-rounder was retained by Chepauk ahead of the 2026 season and remains one of the senior figures in the squad.
Tanwar’s primary responsibility could be with the ball, but his ability to clear the boundaries makes him a useful option towards the end of the innings.
S Dinesh Raj should retain his place as a batting option lower down the order. The right-hander was among Chepauk’s retained players ahead of the season and provides additional depth to an already strong batting unit.
His presence means Chepauk can afford to attack more aggressively in the top six without worrying about a lack of batting depth.
M Silambarasan is likely to feature as one of Chepauk’s specialist bowling options. The left-arm spinner has been part of the franchise’s core for several seasons and was retained for TNPL 2026.
Playing at the MA Chidambaram Stadium could make his role particularly important. The Chennai surface has historically encouraged teams to use spin effectively, especially during the middle overs.
M Ganesh Moorthi could be another spin option in the XI. The left-arm spinner is part of the squad for the 26th match and gives Chepauk additional variety in their bowling attack.
His battle against Trichy’s right-handed batters could be crucial if the pitch offers turn.
Lokesh Raj is expected to take responsibility for the pace-bowling duties alongside Tanwar. The right-arm seamer was retained by Chepauk and has been part of their bowling plans throughout the tournament.
He could be entrusted with the Powerplay and death overs, making his execution particularly important against Trichy’s explosive batters.
Vignesh M could complete the XI as another specialist bowling option. He has already been Chepauk’s leading wicket-taker in TNPL 2026, with six wickets to his name.
His ability to provide breakthroughs could be crucial against a Trichy batting unit containing Washington Sundar, Sanjay Yadav and Jafar Jamal.
Narayan Jagadeesan, Mohit Hariharan, Swapnil Singh, Ram Arvindh, Waseem Ahmed, Abhishek Tanwar (C), S Dinesh Raj, M Silambarasan, M Ganesh Moorthi, Lokesh Raj, Vignesh M
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