DD vs TGC Fantasy Prediction, 22nd Match: Dindigul Dragons vs Trichy Grand Cholas Fantasy Team, Playing XI, Pitch Report, TNPL 2026

Trichy Grand Cholas have quietly become the form side of TNPL 2026. Three wins in a row, including a victory over IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans that ended a run of never having beaten the defending champions, have lifted them to six points from just four matches. This strong run of form makes DD vs TGC Fantasy Team an interesting contest to analyse. Dindigul Dragons have been far more erratic, but they smashed 239 in a rain shortened game last time out and hold a 3-1 head to head advantage in this fixture. Baba Indrajith captains Dindigul, and J Suresh Kumar leads Trichy.

DD vs TGC Match Details

Match: Dindigul Dragons vs Trichy Grand Cholas, 22nd Match, Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) 2026
Date: Wednesday, 19 August 2026
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
TV in India: Sony Sports Ten 4

Recent Form

Dindigul Dragons produced something remarkable last time out. In a match cut to 15 overs a side, they posted 239/6 and restricted Salem Spartans to 158/8 for an 81 run win. Before that they had lost three in a row, going down to Madurai Panthers in an 18 over game, to Chepauk Super Gillies when bowled out for 126, and to Nellai Royal Kings. Their season opened with an upset win over IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans.

Trichy Grand Cholas have won three straight and are peaking. They beat IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans by 17 runs, posting 196/6 and holding the Tamizhans to 179/8, which was the first time Trichy had ever beaten that opponent in TNPL history. They also beat Nellai Royal Kings by 45 runs, bowling them out for 137, and chased down 153 against Salem Spartans in 17 overs. Their only defeat this season came in the opener to Madurai Panthers, by one wicket with two balls to spare.

Points Table

Trichy Grand Cholas sit on six points from four matches with three wins and a net run rate of +1.110. Dindigul Dragons have four points from five matches with two wins and a net run rate of +0.205. Trichy have a game in hand and are in far better shape heading into the closing stretch of the league stage.

DD vs TGC Head to Head Record

Dindigul Dragons lead the head to head 3-1. Their most significant win came in the TNPL 2025 Eliminator, when they chased down 141 in 16.4 overs to knock Trichy out of the tournament. Dindigul also won meetings in 2024 and 2023.

Trichy’s solitary win in this fixture came in TNPL 2025, when they chased down 151 with three balls to spare. Given how well Trichy are playing right now, that record looks more vulnerable than it has in years.

DD vs TGC Squads

Dindigul Dragons: Baba Indrajith captains the side, back in the role he held in 2023 after R Ashwin left the franchise. Varun Chakravarthy remains their biggest name and top retention, with Sandeep Warrier providing pace experience. Shivam Singh and M Karthik Saran add all round balance. Full squad: Baba Indrajith (c), Anuraag Nair (wk), Varun Chakravarthy, Sandeep Warrier, Hunny Saini, Shivam Singh, M Karthik Saran, R Vimal Khumar, R K Jayant, Krish E, Mohit Mittan, VK Vineeth, P Bhuvaneswaran, Dinesh H, Nirankar Sharma, BK Kishore, Shashidharan R, Atul Maruti Vitkar, M Viju Arul, Sakthi Karuppasamy.

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

Pitch Report

MA Chidambaram Stadium plays lower than the NPR College Ground in Dindigul, where the first phase of this tournament was held. Across 60 matches here, the team bowling first has won 50 percent against 43 percent for the side batting first. The average first innings score is 147, dropping to 127 in the second innings.

Pace has been the dominant force in recent matches here, taking 66 percent of the wickets over the last 10 games, which is a notable pattern for a Chennai surface that many would expect to favour spin. The highest total at the ground is 215/2, and the highest successful chase is 197/3.

Weather Report

Forecasts differ significantly for Wednesday. One source shows around a 40 percent chance of rain, while Crex’s forecast for the ground puts it at 63 percent, with cloudy conditions, 80 percent humidity and temperatures around 29.5°C. This tournament has already seen two matches cut short in the first phase, so a reduced overs contest is a live possibility. Check the toss before locking your fantasy team.

DD vs TGC Fantasy Team Key Players Recent Form

Dindigul Dragons (DD)

Shivam Singh: ( 38 Runs, 40 Runs, )
VK Vineeth: ( 45 Runs, 28 Runs, )
Baba Indrajith: ( 73 Runs, 8 Runs, )
Vimal Khumar: ( 35 Runs, 17 Runs, )
M Viju Arul: ( 1 Wicket, 2 Wickets, )

Trichy Grand Cholas (TGC)

S Shyam Sundar: ( 2 Runs, 104 Runs, )
K Rajkumar: ( 32 Runs, 37 Runs, )
K Easwaran: ( 2 Wickets, 3 Wickets, )
R Rajkumar: ( 10 Runs & 1 Wicket, 9 Runs & 0 Wickets )

Note: Player recent form is based on their latest appearances before the DD vs TGC match and may be updated after the toss if required.

Probable Playing XIs

Dindigul Dragons (Probable): R Vimal Khumar, Shivam Singh, Baba Indrajith (c), M Karthik Saran, Krish E, Hunny Saini, BK Kishor, Sandeep Warrier, R K Jayant, M Viju Arul, Shashidharan R.

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

These are the likely lineups. Both are confirmed at the toss, and rain could force late changes.

Key Player Battles

Varun Chakravarthy vs Washington Sundar: Two India spinners on opposite sides, one a mystery spinner and the other an all rounder who bats in the top order. Whichever of them has the bigger influence could settle this match.

Baba Indrajith vs V Athisayaraj Davidson: Dindigul’s captain against Trichy’s pace option with the new ball, a contest that matters more on a surface where seamers have taken two thirds of the wickets.

Antony Dhas vs Sandeep Warrier: Dhas has been part of Trichy’s winning run with his all round contributions, and Warrier is Dindigul’s most experienced bowler.

DD vs TGC Fantasy Team: Small League

Wicketkeepers: Baba Indrajith (Vc),

Batters: Shivam Singh, K Rajkumar, S S Sundar, Hunny Saini,

All-Rounders: Antony Dhas, R Rajkumar (C), VK Vineeth,

Bowlers: K Easwaran, M Arul, V A Davidson,

Washington Sundar gets the captaincy as the standout name on either side, contributing with both bat and ball for the tournament’s form team. Indrajith is vice captain as Dindigul’s captain and most experienced batter. The rest mixes both batting orders with the seamers, given how much pace has done at this venue.

DD vs TGC Fantasy Team: Grand League

Wicketkeepers: Baba Indrajith,

Batters: Shivam Singh (Vc), S S Sundar, R V Khumar,

All-Rounders: Antony Dhas, R Rajkumar,

Bowlers: M G Moorthi, V A Davidson, K Easwaran (C), Nirankar Sharma, P Bhuvaneswaran,

For grand leagues, try Dhas as captain. He has been central to Trichy’s three match winning run and will not be picked as heavily as Washington Sundar. Chakravarthy as vice captain gives you Dindigul’s most recognisable wicket taker. R Vimal Khumar and Jagatheesan Kousik are cheaper picks who could still contribute.

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DD vs TGC Match Prediction

Trichy Grand Cholas are the in form side by some distance, three wins in a row and a net run rate well clear of their opponents, with Washington Sundar giving them a point of difference no other team can match. They have also just broken a psychological barrier by beating the defending champions for the first time.

Dindigul Dragons are harder to predict. Three straight defeats followed by a 239 run onslaught in a shortened game tells you they can produce anything on any given night, and they do hold the 3-1 head to head edge, including that Eliminator win last season.

Trichy Grand Cholas get the nod on current form and squad balance, though Dindigul’s head to head record and the possibility of a rain shortened game keep this interesting.

DD vs TGC Fantasy Team FAQs

Q. Who will win the DD vs TGC 22nd match today?
A. Trichy Grand Cholas are favoured. They have won three in a row, hold a better net run rate, and have Washington Sundar in the side, though Dindigul Dragons lead the head to head 3-1 including a TNPL 2025 Eliminator win.

Q. What is the DD vs TGC Fantasy prediction for the 22nd match?
A. Washington Sundar and Baba Indrajith are the top captaincy picks. Antony Dhas and Varun Chakravarthy are good differential options.

Q. What is the pitch report for MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai?
A. It plays lower than the Dindigul venue used in the first phase, with an average first innings score of 147. The team bowling first has won 50 percent of matches, and pace bowlers have taken 66 percent of the wickets in recent games.

Q. What is the head to head record between Dindigul Dragons and Trichy Grand Cholas?
A. Dindigul Dragons lead 3-1, including a win in the TNPL 2025 Eliminator when they chased down 141 to knock Trichy out of the tournament.

Q. What is the probable Playing XI for DD vs TGC?
A. Dindigul Dragons should be led by Baba Indrajith with Varun Chakravarthy in the attack. Trichy Grand Cholas will build around captain J Suresh Kumar and Washington Sundar. Final XIs are confirmed at the toss.

Q. Will rain affect the DD vs TGC match?
A. Possibly. Forecasts range from around 40 percent up to 63 percent depending on the source. This tournament has already produced shortened matches, so a reduced overs contest is a real possibility.