MP vs ITT Fantasy Prediction, 23rd Match: Madurai Panthers vs IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans Fantasy Team, Playing XI, Pitch Report, TNPL 2026

Two of the strongest sides in TNPL 2026 meet in Chennai, and the head to head record cuts against the table. Madurai Panthers sit top with four wins from five, but IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans have won five of the last nine meetings between the sides, including a demolition last season. Balchander Anirudh captains Madurai, and Sai Kishore leads the defending champions. For the MP vs ITT Fantasy Team, these contrasting records make the matchup especially interesting.

MP vs ITT Match Details

Match: Madurai Panthers vs IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans, 23rd Match, Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) 2026
Date: Thursday, 20 August 2026
Time: 3:30 PM IST
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
TV in India: Sony Sports Ten 4 Tamil

Recent Form

Madurai Panthers have won four of their last five and have made a habit of winning tight games. They chased down 240 against Vida Kovai Kings with three balls to spare, ran down 174 against Trichy Grand Cholas with two balls left, beat Salem Spartans by 36 runs, and won a rain shortened 18 over match against Dindigul Dragons. Their only defeat came against Chepauk Super Gillies, who posted 240/2 and won by 39 runs.

IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans have won three of their last five, and every one of those wins was a chase completed with overs to spare. They ran down 206 against Nellai Royal Kings in 18.1 overs, 206 against Chepauk Super Gillies in 18 flat, and 167 against Vida Kovai Kings in 18. Their two defeats bookend the run, losing the tournament opener to Dindigul Dragons after being bowled out for 107, and falling to Trichy Grand Cholas by 17 runs in their most recent outing.

Points Table

Madurai Panthers lead this pairing with eight points from five matches and a net run rate of +0.290. IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans have six points from five with a net run rate of +0.222. A win here would strengthen Madurai’s grip on a top two finish, while Tiruppur need it to stay in the leading group.

Interestingly, over their last 10 matches across seasons, Tiruppur have an 80 percent win rate against Madurai’s 50 percent, which suggests the defending champions have been the more consistent side over a longer stretch.

MP vs ITT Head to Head Record

IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans lead the head to head 5-4, and their most recent win was emphatic. In the 20th match of TNPL 2025 they bowled Madurai Panthers out for 120 and knocked off the target in just 10.1 overs for the loss of one wicket.

Tiruppur also won the 2024 meeting, chasing 157 in 18.2 overs, and the 2022 meeting, where they defended 129 and dismissed Madurai for 76. Madurai’s wins in this fixture came in 2023 and 2021, the latter when they posted 184/4 and bowled Tiruppur out for 103.

MP vs ITT Squads

Madurai Panthers: Balchander Anirudh captains the side, having taken over the role this season. NS Chaturved, with over a thousand TNPL runs to his name, anchors the batting, and the squad has real depth in the bowling with Ganeshan Periyaswamy, Gurjapneet Singh and UAE leg spinner Karthik Meiyappan. Full squad: Balchander Anirudh (c), NS Chaturved, Ram Kumar, Siddharth Mahadevan, Himalaya (wk), V Hari Ragavendra, Shoaib Md Khan, MA Atheeq Ur Rahman, Rohan Bhutra, S Rajalingam, S Shankar Ganesh, Surya Anand, Shavin Vinodh, Kiran Karthikeyan, PK Saravanan, Karthik Meiyappan, Ravi Karthikeyan, P Vignesh, Gurjapneet Singh, Deepesh Devendran, Ganeshan Periyaswamy.

IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans: Sai Kishore continues as captain after leading the side to their maiden title last season, when he was also Player of the Tournament with 16 wickets. Tushar Raheja was the competition’s leading run scorer in that campaign and remains their most dangerous batter, with India seamer T Natarajan heading the attack. Full squad: Sai Kishore (c), Tushar Raheja, T Natarajan, S Mohamed Ali, Pradosh Ranjan Paul, R Silambarasan, Uthirasamy Sasidev, Pranav Ragavendra, Amith Sathvik, S Mohan Prasath, CV Achyuth, M Mathivanan, Esakkimuthu A, Anovankar V, S Ganesh, K Wafar, Ganesh Satish, Shantanu, M Vishal, Akshay Dev Kumar.

Pitch Report

MA Chidambaram Stadium plays lower than the Dindigul venue used in the first phase of this tournament. Across 60 matches here, the team bowling first has won 50 percent against 43 percent batting first. The average first innings score is 147, dropping to 127 in the second.

Pace has been the dominant force, taking 66 percent of the wickets over the last 10 matches here, which is a notable pattern for a Chennai surface. The most recent match at the ground saw Vida Kovai Kings chase down 168 against Chepauk Super Gillies with seven balls to spare, another result that favoured the side bowling first.

Weather Report

Forecasts differ for Thursday. One source shows around a 35 percent chance of rain in Chennai with temperatures near 96°F, while Crex’s forecast for the ground puts it at 71 percent with mostly cloudy conditions and 58 percent humidity. Given the spread, and with this tournament having already produced two shortened matches, checking the toss before locking your fantasy team is worthwhile.

MP vs ITT Fantasy Team Key Players Recent Form

Madurai Panthers (MP)

R Ram Kumar: 28 Runs, 40 Runs,
Hari Ragavendra V: 98 Runs,
NS Chaturved: 42 Runs, 5 Runs,
Rohan Bhutra: 2 Wickets, 0 Wickets, 2 Wickets,

IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans (ITT)

Tushar Raheja: ( 87 Runs, 13 Runs, )
Pradosh Paul: 44 Runs,
T Natarajan: ( 2 Wickets, 2 Wickets, )
Amit Sathvik: 66 Runs,

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

Probable Playing XIs

Madurai Panthers (Probable): Kiran Karthikeyan, Siddharth Mahadevan, Balchander Anirudh (c), NS Chaturved, MA Atheeq Ur Rahman, Rohan Bhutra, Himalaya (wk), PK Saravanan, Ganeshan Periyaswamy, Karthik Meiyappan, Gurjapneet Singh.

IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans (Probable): Amith Sathvik, Anovankar V, Tushar Raheja, S Ganesh, Pradosh Ranjan Paul, S Mohamed Ali, Sai Kishore (c), R Silambarasan, T Natarajan, Esakkimuthu A, S Mohan Prasath.

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

Key Player Battles

Sai Kishore vs NS Chaturved: Tiruppur’s captain took 16 wickets on the way to last season’s title, and Chaturved is Madurai’s most experienced batter. This is the contest most likely to shape the middle overs.

Tushar Raheja vs Ganeshan Periyaswamy: Last season’s leading run scorer against a bowler with a five wicket haul in a TNPL final to his name. Periyaswamy removing Raheja early would take real momentum out of any Tiruppur chase.

Balchander Anirudh vs T Natarajan: Madurai’s captain against an India seamer with the new ball, on a surface where pace has taken two thirds of the wickets.

MP vs ITT Fantasy Team: Small League

Wicket Keeper: Amit Sathvik, Tushar Raheja (Vc),

Batter: NS Chaturved (C), S Mahadevan,

All- Rounder: S Mohamed Ali, A U Rahman, P Saravanan,

Bowler: T Natarajan, Sai Kishore, Ganeshan Periyaswamy, Rohan Bhutra,

Sai Kishore gets the captaincy as last season’s Player of the Tournament and the leader of a side with an 80 percent win rate over its last 10 matches. Anirudh is vice captain as the captain of the table topping team. The rest mixes both batting orders with the frontline bowlers, weighted towards pace given how much the quicks have done at this venue.

MP vs ITT Fantasy Team: Grand League

Wicket Keeper: Amit Sathvik, Tushar Raheja,

Batter: Balchander Anirudh, NS Chaturved,

All- Rounder: A U Rahman (C), P Saravanan, V Anovankar,

Bowler: T Natarajan, Sai Kishore, Gurjapneet Singh, Rohan Bhutra (Vc),

For grand leagues, try Periyaswamy as captain. He is a proven wicket taker who will not be picked as heavily as the bigger names. Raheja as vice captain gives you last season’s leading run scorer. Amith Sathvik and Siddharth Mahadevan are cheaper picks who could still contribute at the top of the order.

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Match Prediction

Madurai Panthers have been the better team this season, sitting top of this pairing with four wins from five and a record of winning close matches. Chasing 240 against Vida Kovai Kings and getting home with three balls left tells you plenty about their nerve.

IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans, though, have the head to head advantage, the better long term win rate, and a chasing record this season that stands out. All three of their wins came in successful pursuits completed inside 18.1 overs, which suits a venue where bowling first has been the smarter option.

If Tiruppur win the toss and bowl, they will fancy this strongly. Madurai’s form and confidence make it close, but the defending champions get a slight edge on their record in this fixture and their proven ability to chase.

MP vs ITT Fantasy Team FAQs

Q. Who will win the MP vs ITT 23rd match today?
A. It is close. Madurai Panthers top this pairing with four wins from five, but IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans lead the head to head 5-4 and have chased down every target they have been set this season.

Q. What is the MP vs ITT Fantasy prediction for the 23rd match?
A. Sai Kishore and Balchander Anirudh are the top captaincy picks. Ganeshan Periyaswamy and Tushar Raheja are good differential options.

Q. What is the pitch report for MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai?
A. It plays lower than the Dindigul venue from 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 recently.

Q. What is the head to head record between Madurai Panthers and IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans?
A. Tiruppur lead 5-4. Their most recent win came in TNPL 2025, when they bowled Madurai out for 120 and chased it down in 10.1 overs.

Q. What is the probable Playing XI for MP vs ITT?
A. Madurai Panthers should be led by Balchander Anirudh with NS Chaturved in the batting. IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans will build around captain Sai Kishore and Tushar Raheja. Final XIs are confirmed at the toss.

Q. Will rain affect the MP vs ITT match?
A. Possibly. Forecasts range from around 35 percent up to 71 percent depending on the source, so check the toss before finalising your team.