TGC vs MP Fantasy Prediction, 2nd Match: Trichy Grand Cholas vs Madurai Panthers Fantasy Team, Playing XI, Pitch Report, TNPL 2026

Trichy Grand Cholas open their season against Madurai Panthers at the same ground that hosted last night’s opener. For the TGC vs MP Fantasy Team, this season opener promises plenty of exciting fantasy picks from both sides. J Suresh Kumar leads a Trichy side with a real name in it, India all rounder Washington Sundar. Balchander Anirudh captains Madurai Panthers, who come in under new ownership and a new head coach this year.

TGC vs MP Match Details

Match: Trichy Grand Cholas vs Madurai Panthers, 2nd Match, Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) 2026
Date: Wednesday, 5 August 2026
Time: 3:30 PM IST
Venue: NPR College Ground, Dindigul
TV in India: Sony Sports Ten 4

Recent Form

Neither team has played yet this season, so we’re working off last year. Trichy Grand Cholas had a solid campaign, reaching the Eliminator before losing to Dindigul Dragons. Along the way they beat Madurai Panthers, Kandy sides and Chepauk Super Gillies at different points. Madurai Panthers had a rougher time, losing more than they won and finishing well down the table. Off the field, Madurai enter this season under new owner Palani Gurusamy, with former TNPL champion KB Arun Karthik now their head coach after retiring from playing.

Points Table

Both teams are on zero points, since this is the second match of the season and neither has played yet. A win here gives either side an early foothold in the table.

TGC vs MP Head to Head Record

Trichy Grand Cholas have the edge in recent meetings, winning two of the last three against Madurai Panthers. Their most recent clash last season went Trichy’s way, chasing down 131 with two overs to spare. Madurai’s one win in that stretch came back in 2023.

Squads

Trichy Grand Cholas: J Suresh Kumar captains the side and keeps wicket. The headline name is India all rounder Washington Sundar, who gives the side real class, alongside Antony Dhas and R Sanjay Yadav rounding out a strong all round unit. Full squad: J Suresh Kumar (c, wk), K Easwaran, Jafar Jamal, G Sai Shriram, Saran T, Shyam Sundar, Antony Dhas, Jagatheesan Kousik, R Rajkumar, R Sanjay Yadav, Selvam Suresh Kumar, Washington Sundar, K Rajkumar, Ramesh Kalimuthu, Vijay Abimanyu, M Ganesh Moorthi, N Selva Kumaran, V Athisayaraj Davidson, P Saravan Kumar, K Gowtham Thamarai Kannan.

Madurai Panthers: Balchander Anirudh captains the side. NS Chaturved, a batter with over a thousand TNPL runs to his name, is a key player in the side. One thing to know: leg spinner Murugan Ashwin, a long time Panthers bowler, is no longer with the team, having been released after announcing his retirement from BCCI affiliated cricket, which made him ineligible for TNPL under a new rule. Full squad: Balchander Anirudh (c), NS Chaturved, Kiran Karthikeyan, Siddharth Mahadevan, Atheeq Ur Rahman, P Saravanan, Rohan Bhutra, Shoaib Md Khan, P Vignesh, S Rajalingam, Himalaya, R Ram Kumar, Karthik Meiyappan, Gurjapneet Singh, Deepesh Devendran, Shankar Ganesh, Ganeshan Periyaswamy, Shavin Vinodh, Surya Anand S, Hari Ragavendra V.

Pitch Report

NPR College Ground is a good place to bat, and we saw that already in last night’s opener. Across 77 matches here, the average first innings score is 156, and this ground has produced the highest total in TNPL history, 220. Chasing has worked too, with a target of 201 successfully chased down here before. Seamers have done most of the wicket taking recently, picking up around 59 percent of the wickets over the last 10 matches.

Weather Report

Wednesday afternoon in Dindigul should be hot, with temperatures around 92°F (33°C). Rain chances vary by source, from around 10 percent up to 55 percent, so it’s worth keeping an eye on the forecast, though conditions should stay mostly dry.

Probable Playing XIs

Trichy Grand Cholas (Probable): K Easwaran, Jafar Jamal, G Sai Shriram, J Suresh Kumar (c, wk), Washington Sundar, Antony Dhas, R Sanjay Yadav, Jagatheesan Kousik, R Rajkumar, V Athisayaraj Davidson, M Ganesh Moorthi.

Madurai Panthers (Probable): Kiran Karthikeyan, Siddharth Mahadevan, Balchander Anirudh (c), NS Chaturved, Atheeq Ur Rahman, P Saravanan, Gurjapneet Singh, Shankar Ganesh, Ganeshan Periyaswamy, Karthik Meiyappan, S Rajalingam.

These are the likely lineups. Both are confirmed at the toss.

Key Player Battles

Washington Sundar vs Gurjapneet Singh: Washington Sundar is the standout all rounder on show, and Gurjapneet’s left arm spin gives Madurai a real option to test him in the middle overs.

J Suresh Kumar vs Ganeshan Periyaswamy: Trichy’s captain and keeper batter against a bowler with a five wicket haul in a TNPL final to his name.

Antony Dhas vs Balchander Anirudh: Dhas’s all round game against Madurai’s new captain, who will want to lead by example with the bat in his first game in charge.

Washington Sundar gets the captaincy as the standout name on either side, capable of contributing with bat and ball. Anirudh is vice captain as Madurai’s new captain and a batter leading his side for the first time this season. The rest of the team mixes both batting orders with the main bowlers, since this ground has favoured pace.

For grand leagues, try Gurjapneet Singh as captain. He’s a left arm spin option who won’t be picked as much as Washington Sundar. Dhas as vice captain gives you an all rounder who can chip in with both bat and ball. Shankar Ganesh and K Rajkumar are cheap picks who could still score well or take wickets.

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Match Prediction

Trichy Grand Cholas look the stronger side on paper, with Washington Sundar adding real class and a squad that reached the Eliminator last season. Madurai Panthers have quality in NS Chaturved and a fresh start under new ownership, a new coach, and a new captain in Balchander Anirudh. Trichy Grand Cholas are the pick, though a new season means both sides start with a clean slate.

TGC vs MP Fantasy Team – FAQs

Q. Who will win the TGC vs MP 2nd match today?
A. Trichy Grand Cholas are favoured, with Washington Sundar adding class and a stronger recent record, though Madurai Panthers have enough experience to make a game of it.

Q. What is the TGC vs MP Fantasy prediction for the 2nd match?
A. Washington Sundar and Balchander Anirudh are the top captaincy picks. Gurjapneet Singh and Antony Dhas are good differential options.

Q. What is the pitch report for NPR College Ground, Dindigul?
A. It’s a strong batting pitch, with an average first innings score of 156 and the highest total in TNPL history set here. Seamers have taken most of the wickets recently.

Q. Who is the captain of Madurai Panthers this season?
A. Balchander Anirudh captains Madurai Panthers, who are under new ownership this year with former TNPL champion KB Arun Karthik as head coach.

Q. Is Murugan Ashwin playing for Madurai Panthers this season?
A. No. Ashwin was released after announcing his retirement from BCCI affiliated cricket, which made him ineligible for TNPL under a new rule brought in for this season.

Q. What is the probable Playing XI for TGC vs MP?
A. Trichy Grand Cholas should be led by J Suresh Kumar with Washington Sundar in the side. Madurai Panthers will build around new captain Balchander Anirudh and NS Chaturved. Final XIs are confirmed at the toss.

Q. Is there a rain threat for the TGC vs MP match?
A. It’s mixed depending on the source, with estimates ranging from around 10 to 55 percent. Conditions should stay mostly dry, but check the toss just in case.