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The Hindu
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
Sai Kishore sizzles in Tamizhans' clinical win over Royal Kings
R. Sai Kishore, for a change, let his bat do the talking as he stroked a well-paced half-century (55, 34b, 8x4, 1x6) that set-up a comfortable 69-run win for IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans over Nellai Royal Kings in the penultimate league game of TNPL-9 at the NPR College ground here on Sunday. The victory meant Tamizhans finished second in the standings and will meet Chepauk Super Gillies in Qualifier-1 on Tuesday. Sai Kishore's knock consolidated a good platform set by the openers V.P. Amith Sathvik and Tushsar Raheja, which helped his side post a formidable total of 182 for five. Though the in-form Tushar was out of sorts in the PowerPlay, Amith more than made up for it, smashing pacer Emmanuel Cherian for four boundaries and a stylishly cut six over point. Tushar then found his rhythm in the seventh over, cutting and pulling left-arm spinner Sachin Rathi before Sonu Yadav snared him with a brilliant return catch. Sai Kishore used his long levers effectively and kept it simple by looking to hit down the ground, with five of his eight boundaries in the 'V'. Later, he picked a slower one from Sonu and launched over midwicket as he raced to his landmark. In reply, the Royal Kings' pursuit hit a roadblock early when left-arm spinner S. Mohan Prasath struck off consecutive deliveries in the sixth over and managed just 26 for three in the PowerPlay. G. Ajithesh and S. Rithik Easwaran kept the hopes flickering briefly, getting their side to 76 for three in 11 overs, but once the former was dismissed, the fight and the hope of qualification flamed out. Thriller In the final league match, Trichy Grand Cholas pulled off a heist and sneaked into the playoffs with a four-wicket win over Dindigul Dragons in a thriller that went down to the wire. The victory meant SKM Salem Spartans lost out on fourth place on Net Run Rate despite being tied on six points with Trichy. Electing to bat, Dragons managed just 150 for six riding on Vimal Khumar's unbeaten 55. In pursuit, Grand Cholas were in huge trouble at 24 for four in the fifth over. However, a 98-run fifth-wicket alliance between J. Kousik (42) and R. Sanjay Yadav (55 n.o.) turned the tide for the Trichy side. These teams will now meet again in the Eliminator clash on Wednesday. The scores: IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans 182/5 in 20 overs (V.P. Amith Sathvik 41, Tushar Raheja 32, R. Sai Kishore 55, Sonu Yadav 3/33) bt Nellai Royal Kings 113 in 19.4 overs (S. Rithik Easwaran 39, T. Natarajan 3/14, S. Mohan Prasath 2/28). Toss: NRK. Dindigul Dragons 150/6 in 20 overs (Shivam Singh 37, R. Vimal Khumar 55 n.o., V. Athisayaraj Davidson 2/30, Saravana Kumar 2/19) lost to Trichy Grand Cholas 151/6 in 19.3 overs (J. Kousik 42, R. Sanjay Yadav 55 n.o., Periyasamy 2/38, Sasidharan 2/23). Toss: Dragons.
The Hindu
25-06-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Pacers fashion Grand Cholas' win against Madurai Panthers
The maximum average bounce offered by the Chennai Super Kings ground for the pacers this season came to the fore on Wednesday, as Athisayaraj Davidson (two for 33), P. Saravana Kumar (two for 27), and K. Easwaran (two for 19) roughed up Siechem Madurai Panthers (SMP) with five wickets in the PowerPlay to set up a four-wicket win for Trichy Grand Cholas (TGC) in a Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) match here. A bruised SMP staggered its way to 131 for seven from 29 for five, courtesy of Atheeq Ur Rahman (30) and C. Sarath Kumar (37 n.o.). Left-armer Athisayaraj and Saravana Kumar broke SMP's spirit with a two-wicket burst each. Opener and left-hander B. Anirudh Sita Ram (7) was caught down the leg side, and Ajay Chetan (duck) edged a fuller, outside-off Test-match delivery to first slip - both back-to-back in the second over off Athisayaraj. Saravana Kumar had opener Ram Arvindh (14) miscue a pull off a shorter delivery to deep midwicket, and M. Ashwin (duck) caught at second slip off an outside-off Test-match delivery that pitched on a good length - both back-to-back in the sixth over. Easwaran had captain N.S. Chaturved (4) nick a short-of-length delivery to the keeper in the third over, and a set Atheeq caught at long on in the 15th over. But it wasn't a straightforward chase for TGC. Medium-pacer Gowtham Thamarai Kannan (two for 16) and leg-spinner Karthik Meiyappan (2/24) had it in a spot of bother on 77 for five, but R. Rajkumar (37 n.o., 15b, 1x4, 4x6) ensured that his team got home. Skipper and opener J. Suresh Kumar top-scored with 44 (36b, 7x4). The scores: Siechem Madurai Panthers 131/7 in 20 overs (Atheeq Ur Rahman 30, Sarath Kumar 37 n.o., K. Easwaran 2/19, Athisayaraj Davidson 2/33, Saravana Kumar 2/27) lost to Trichy Grand Cholas 137/6 in 18.1 overs (Suresh Kumar 44, R. Rajkumar 37 n.o., Gowtham Thamarai Kannan 2/16, Karthik Meiyappan 2/24). Toss: Grand Cholas. Thursday's match: Nellai Royal Kings vs Dindigul Dragons (7.15 p.m.).
India.com
25-06-2025
- Sport
- India.com
TNPL 2025, TGC vs SMP: Live Streaming, Dream11 Prediction, Pitch Report & Match Time
The Tamil Nadu Premier League 2025 is heating up, and Match 23 between Trichy Grand Cholas and Siechem Madurai Panthers promises a thrilling contest as both teams fight for relevance in the playoff race. Here's everything you need to know about the clash — from Dream11 predictions to live streaming details. Cricket fans across India can catch all the live TNPL 2025 action on Star Sports 2, while FanCode remains the official live streaming partner. The FanCode app and website will stream Match 23 between Trichy Grand Cholas (TGC) and Siechem Madurai Panthers (SMP) on June 25 from 7:15 PM IST. Don't miss the double-header excitement and tune in early for the pre-match build-up. Live Streaming: FanCode (App & Website) TV Telecast: Star Sports 2 Match Timing: 7:15 PM IST (1:45 PM GMT) Venue Insight: Indian Cement Company Ground, Tirunelveli A balanced wicket awaits both sides at Tirunelveli. Historically, this venue has offered an even contest between bat and ball. Out of 74 T20 games here, teams batting first and chasing have won 36 matches each — making the toss a minor factor. However, spinners tend to influence the game as it progresses. TGC vs SMP Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips With both teams desperate for a win, selecting a smart Dream11 lineup is crucial. Top Dream11 Picks Suresh Kumar (TGC): Back in form with a fiery 63 in his last outing. Expect consistency from the skipper. Jagatheesan Kousik (TGC): A strong middle-order option, he's scored 127 runs in five games with a healthy strike rate of 136.55. Murugan Ashwin (SMP): The experienced spinner hasn't peaked yet but could thrive on this surface. Surya Anand (SMP): SMP's leading wicket-taker with five scalps in five matches. His left-arm pace has been effective in the middle overs. Match Preview: Playoff Hopes Hang in Balance Trichy Grand Cholas are on the verge of elimination, having lost four of their five matches. However, their net run rate hasn't dipped much thanks to closely contested defeats. A win here would be crucial for pride, if not playoff qualification. Siechem Madurai Panthers, meanwhile, sit sixth on the points table with two wins in five games. They must win both remaining matches to stay alive in the top-four race. Head-to-Head: The two sides have clashed twice in TNPL history, winning one game each. Probable XIs – TGC vs SMP Trichy Grand Cholas: Suresh Kumar (c & wk), Sanjay Yadav, Jagatheesan Kousik, Sujay Sivasankaran, U Mukilesh, Waseem Ahmed, Saravana Kumar, R Rajkumar, Ganesh Moorthi, Athisayaraj Davidson, K Easwaran Siechem Madurai Panthers: NS Chaturved (c), Ram Arvindh, Balchander Anirudh, Atheeq Ur Rahman, Shankar Ganesh (wk), C Sarath Kumar, Murugan Ashwin, P Saravanan, Gurjapneet Singh, S Rajalingam, Surya Anand Match Prediction & Betting Insight Scenario 1: Trichy bat first, post 160-165 – Siechem Madurai Panthers to win Scenario 2: SMP bat first, post 180-190 – Siechem Madurai Panthers to win Toss Prediction: Trichy Grand Cholas to win the toss and bowl Overall Prediction: Siechem Madurai Panthers to clinch the match in a close contest Why This Match Matters With the playoff stage around the corner, every match now carries massive weight. For fantasy players, this is a goldmine for Dream11 selections, while fans can expect drama, spin duels, and pressure-filled middle overs. Given the stakes, today's match could be a season-defining moment, especially for Madurai.
The Hindu
23-06-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Aparajith sizzles as Super Gillies edges Grand Cholas in a thriller
Skipper B. Aparajith top-scored with 63 (40b, 1x4, 7x6) and stitched a 106-run third-wicket stand (68 balls) with Vijay Shankar (59, 46b, 6x4, 1x6) as Chepauk Super Gillies (CSG) beat Trichy Grand Cholas (TGC) by four runs in a thriller in their Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) match at the Chennai Super Kings ground here on Monday. Vijay Shankar's was a streaky, struggling innings in contrast to Aparajith's assured knock. Aparajith smashed seven sixes - one straight off left-arm spinner Ganesh Moorthi, and six on the leg side. He hit medium-pacer Easwaran for back-to-back sixes to long- on, and pulled left-arm spinner Sanjay Yadav for two sixes to deep midwicket in the same over. Vijay Shankar, on the other hand, was dropped on 13 by Waseem Ahmed at deep midwicket off medium-pacer Rajkumar. He edged three fours and failed to connect at least four times. He brought up his maiden TNPL fifty with authority, though, hitting a slower ball wide of long on for a six off Easwaran. The 82-run second-wicket partnership between captain J. Suresh Kumar (63, 40b, 6x4, 2x6) and J. Kousik (45, 33b, 2x4, 3x6) was the highlight of Grand Cholas' 179-run chase. The duo struck three sixes in an over off left-arm spinner Aushik Srinivas - both hitting to deep midwicket once, besides Kousik hitting to long on. CSG medium-pacer Prem Kumar (three for 42) accounted for both of them, getting Kousik bowled while Suresh Kumar holed out to Dinesh Raj at deep midwicket. CSG's debutant left-arm seamer Rohith Suthar successfully defended 11 in the last over. The scores: Chepauk Super Gillies 178/5 in 20 overs (B. Aparajith 63, Vijay Shankar 59) bt Trichy Grand Cholas 174/7 in 20 overs (J. Suresh Kumar 63, J. Kousik 45, Prem Kumar 3/42). Toss: Grand Cholas. Tuesday's match: Lyca Kovai Kings vs Idream Tiruppur Tamizhans (7.15 p.m.).
The Hindu
11-06-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Self-taught, pressure-tested: M. Poiyamozhi's TNPL blueprint
After restricting the Trichy Grand Cholas to 28 for four in the PowerPlay while defending 180, the Salem Spartans looked firmly in control. But a 41-ball, 88-run stand between R. Rajkumar and J. Kousik threatened to snatch the game away. When Rajkumar fell in the 17th over, the match hung in the balance — 16 needed off the final six balls. Despite conceding 34 in his previous two overs, the ball was handed to M. Poiyamozhi. The first delivery — an attempted yorker missed its mark by a few inches and was whipped to the boundary. Now 12 from 5. Then came the switch. The experienced pacer went back to his trusted slower ball. Only four runs came off the remaining five deliveries. Kousik fell on the last ball, undone by an off-pace short ball. Spartans clinched a nervy win, and Poiyamozhi had delivered once again. 'My slower ball grips in general, but because of the wet ball (following a drizzle ahead of the game), the ball was coming on well for the batters. I decided to go with Plan B — the yorker,' Poiyamozhi told Sportstar. 'I have played countless TNPL matches, but when it comes down to 16 from 6, the pressure is always on the bowler. I was trying to stay calm and give myself confidence. I tried the slower yorker next up. It landed, and it proved difficult to hit.' Poiyamozhi has made a habit of standing up when it matters. With 57 wickets in just 40 matches, he sits ninth on the all-time TNPL wicket-takers list. His strike rate of 15.61 is second-best among the top 10 — proof of a bowler who thrives under pressure. His current reputation as a death-overs specialist didn't come easy. It came through years of adjustment, rejection, and self-instruction. 'Four years back, I used to bowl a couple of overs in the PowerPlay, but as I gained experience, I started bowling at the death. My seam-up delivery used to swing and move off the deck earlier, but the team wanted someone to bowl at the death,' he said. 'Even now, I can show that I can bowl good pace, but that's not what my team wants. My job is to ensure I don't concede many at the death.' A native of Avadi, Poiyamozhi began with the Thiruvallur Under-15 district team. But he never progressed beyond the district level. For years, he stayed stuck in the system with no formal coach and no first-class pathway. 'I was quick then, but I used to leak a lot of runs. I had no idea what I should bowl. It is only after the advent of T20 cricket that I realised I need variations.' Poiyamozhi's current reputation as a death-overs specialist didn't come easy. | Photo Credit: TNPL Much of his craft — slower balls, yorkers, angles — was self-taught. 'In the U-15s, we used to play 10-over or six-over games, and we only had two overs to bowl, so we tried picking as many wickets as possible,' he said. 'We were taught to bowl line and length and target the right areas later in league cricket, but I found that hard. I was able to bowl only three out of six balls in the right areas because I kept going after picking wickets.' In 2024, Poiyamozhi was playing third-division cricket for Sical Recreation Club, picking six wickets in seven games to help secure promotion. At 32, he knows his ceiling may be limited, but he also knows what TNPL has given him — and others like him. 'There was very little support from home. Injuries kept recurring. My mom asked why I continue to play despite having completed my education,' he said. 'I loved playing cricket, and I requested some time to figure things out. It was the TNPL that helped me convince them. The fact that they were able to see me on TV gave them the confidence that I'm getting somewhere with the game.' That journey has already made a difference at home. His younger brother, M. Udhaya Kumar, made his TNPL debut this season for Nellai Royal Kings. 'He grew up looking at me playing cricket, so his run-up and bowling action are quite similar to mine,' Poiyamozhi said. 'Because of my TNPL success, my brother found it a lot easier. Not just my life, but many cricketers' lives have been changed by TNPL.' In a league full of eye-catching six-hitters and flashy young talents, Poiyamozhi's story is different. No academy grooming. No early state caps. Just grit, slow balls, and belief.
