TGC vs CSG Fantasy Prediction, 26th Match: Trichy Grand Cholas vs Chepauk Super Gillies Fantasy Team, Playing XI, Pitch Report, TNPL 2026

Trichy Grand Cholas sit above Chepauk Super Gillies in the table, have won four of their last five, and still cannot buy a win in this fixture. For anyone building a TGC vs CSG Fantasy Team, that head-to-head record remains an important factor to consider. Chepauk have taken all three previous meetings between the sides in TNPL history. J Suresh Kumar leads a Trichy outfit built around Washington Sundar, while Narayan Jagadeesan captains the competition’s most successful franchise.

TGC vs CSG Match Details

Match: Trichy Grand Cholas vs Chepauk Super Gillies, 26th Match, Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) 2026
Date: Friday, 21 August 2026
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
TV in India: Sony Sports Ten 4 Tamil
Live Streaming: YouTube

TGC vs CSG Recent Form

Trichy Grand Cholas have won four of their last five and are the form side of this pairing. Their most recent outing was a DLS win over Dindigul Dragons in a match reduced to 19 overs a side, posting 197/4 against Dindigul’s 170/8. Before that they beat IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans by 17 runs, thrashed Nellai Royal Kings by 45, and chased down 153 against Salem Spartans in 17 overs.

The exception was ugly. Vida Kovai Kings posted 201/6 and bowled Trichy out for 85, a 116 run defeat that remains their lowest score of the season and the reason their net run rate sits at minus 0.01 despite four wins.

Chepauk Super Gillies have won three of five. They put 240/2 on the board against Madurai Panthers to win by 39 runs, chased 183 against Salem Spartans in 16.4 overs, and ran down 127 against Dindigul Dragons in 16.2. Their two defeats came against IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans, who chased 206 in 18 overs, and most recently Vida Kovai Kings, who knocked off 168 with seven balls to spare after bowling Chepauk out for 167.

Points Table

Trichy Grand Cholas lead on points with 8 from six matches, four wins and two defeats. Chepauk Super Gillies have 6 points from six with three wins.

The net run rate tells a different story. Chepauk sit at plus 0.255 while Trichy are at minus 0.01, dragged down by that 116 run loss to Kovai Kings. With the league stage nearing its end, both sides are firmly in the playoff conversation and this is close to a must win for Chepauk.

TGC vs CSG Head to Head Record

This is the story of the match. Chepauk Super Gillies have won all three meetings between these sides in TNPL history, and Trichy Grand Cholas are still looking for a first win in the fixture.

The 2025 meeting was the closest, Chepauk posting 178/5 and holding Trichy to 174/7 for a four run win. In 2024 they made 198/4 and won by 14 runs. The 2023 encounter was the most one sided, Chepauk defending 129/7 by bowling Trichy out for 71 in 13.4 overs.

Trichy have come close, twice losing by margins under 15 runs, but the pattern has held every time.

TGC vs CSG Squads

Trichy Grand Cholas: J Suresh Kumar captains the side and keeps wicket. Washington Sundar is the headline name, an India allrounder who bats in the top order and bowls his full quota of off spin, giving Trichy something no other squad in this competition can match.

Antony Dhas and R Sanjay Yadav round out a strong allround unit, and V Athisayaraj Davidson leads the pace attack.

Full squad: J Suresh Kumar (c, wk), Washington Sundar, Antony Dhas, R Sanjay Yadav, Jafar Jamal, Bhavan Suriya, Shyam Sundar, Saran T, R Rajkumar, Jagatheesan Kousik, K Rajkumar, Ramesh Kalimuthu, Vijay Abimanyu, M Ganesh Moorthi, N Selva Kumaran, G Sai Shriram, V Athisayaraj Davidson, K Easwaran, P Saravana Kumar, K Gowtham Thamarai Kannan.

Chepauk Super Gillies: Narayan Jagadeesan captains the side and keeps wicket, leading the most successful franchise in TNPL history with four titles. He is also one of the most consistent run scorers the competition has produced.

Ashwanth Valthapa, the most expensive buy in the 2026 auction, is part of a batting group that posted 240 against Madurai Panthers. Swapnil Singh and Abhishek Tanwar provide allround balance.

Full squad: Narayan Jagadeesan (c, wk), Ashwanth Valthapa, R Ram Arvindh, M Vignesh, HI Waseem Ahmed, Dinesh Raj, Abhishek Tanwar, Prem Kumar, RS Mokit Hariharan, K Aashiq, Rajalingam G, N Sunil Krishna, S Sujay, Harish Aadithiya, Mohana Prasath, M Silambarasan, Swapnil Singh, B Arun, TD Lokesh Raj, Murgesan Ashwin, Sanjay Karthik.

Pitch Report

MA Chidambaram Stadium has hosted 63 matches, and the numbers point to a lower scoring venue than the Dindigul ground used in the tournament’s first phase. The average first innings score is 147, dropping to 129 in the second, and the side bowling first has won 52 percent of matches against 41 percent batting first.

Pace has dominated, taking 61 percent of the wickets across the last 10 matches with 66 to pace against 43 for spin, which remains a notable pattern for a Chennai surface.

Chepauk hold the venue record with 215/2, and the highest successful chase here is 197/3. The three most recent matches at the ground all went the way of the side chasing, with Nellai Royal Kings running down 141 in 16.1 overs, IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans chasing 158 in 17.4, and Trichy winning on DLS.

Weather Report

Friday in Chennai is forecast for hazy sunshine with temperatures around 32.8°C and 58 percent humidity, though the rain chance sits at 55 percent. This tournament has already produced multiple shortened matches, including Trichy’s own DLS win over Dindigul, so a reduced overs contest is a live possibility. Check the toss before locking your fantasy team.

TGC vs CSG Fantasy Team Key Players Recent Form

Trichy Grand Cholas (TGC)

K Rajkumar: ( 71 Runs, 32 Runs, )
Suresh Kumar: ( 60 Runs, 0 Runs, )
Sanjay Yadav: 34 Runs,
K Easwaran: ( 4 Wickets, 2 Wickets, )
Antony Das: ( 3 Wickets, 1 Wicket, )

Chepauk Super Gillies (CSG)

RS Mokit Hariharan: ( 13 Runs, 108 Runs, )
Narayan Jagadeesan: ( 6 Runs, 79 Runs,
Ram Arvindh: ( 63 Runs,
Swapnil Singh: ( 20 Runs & 1 Wicket, 42 Runs & 2 Wickets, )
S Dinesh Raj: 32 Runs,
J Prem Kumar: ( 1 Wicket, 2 Wickets, )

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

Probable Playing XIs

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

Chepauk Super Gillies (Probable): Ashwanth Valthapa, RS Mokit Hariharan, S Dinesh Raj, Narayan Jagadeesan (c, wk), M Vignesh, Abhishek Tanwar, Swapnil Singh, K Aashiq, M Silambarasan, TD Lokesh Raj, Prem Kumar,

These are estimates drawn from the confirmed squads. Final XIs are confirmed at the toss, and rain could force late changes.

Key Player Battles

K Easwaran vs Narayan Jagadeesan: The most accomplished player in the match against the most prolific run scorer in this competition’s history. K Easwaran bowling to Jagadeesan in the powerplay is the contest most likely to shape the first innings.

Ashwanth Valthapa vs V Athisayaraj Davidson: The auction’s biggest buy against Trichy’s frontline quick, on a surface where pace has taken 61 percent of the wickets.

Antony Dhas vs Swapnil Singh: Two allrounders who have been central to their sides’ campaigns. Dhas has been part of Trichy’s four wins, and Swapnil’s left arm spin is Chepauk’s control option through the middle.

TGC vs CSG Fantasy Team: Small League

Wicket-Keeper: Narayan Jagadeesan (Vc), J Suresh Kumar,

Batter: K Rajkumar, M Hariharan (C), S S Sundar,

All-Rounder: Antony Dhas, Swapnil Singh,R Sanjay Yadav, J Prem Kumar,

Bowler: K Easwaran, M Silambarasan,

M Hariharan gets the captaincy as the standout name in the fixture, contributing with both bat and ball for the side in better form. Jagadeesan is vice captain as Chepauk’s captain, keeper and most reliable batter, with the added dismissal points a keeper brings.

The rest mixes both top orders with the seamers, given how heavily pace has dominated at this venue.

TGC vs CSG Fantasy Team: Grand League

Wicket-Keeper: Narayan Jagadeesan (Vc),

Batter: K Rajkumar, M Hariharan (C), S S Sundar, K Ashiq,

All-Rounder: Antony Dhas (C), Swapnil Singh (Vc), R Rajkumar,

Bowler: K Easwaran, Vignesh M, V A Davidson,

For grand leagues, Dhas is worth the captaincy. He has been consistently involved in Trichy’s winning run and will not carry the ownership Washington Sundar attracts. Swapnil Singh as vice captain is a proven wicket taker who bowls his full allocation.

Jagatheesan Kousik and R Ram Arvindh are cheaper picks who could still contribute.

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Match Prediction

The table says Trichy Grand Cholas, the history says Chepauk Super Gillies, and the truth is probably somewhere between.

Trichy have won four of six and have the better record over their last 10 matches at 60 percent against Chepauk’s 50. Washington Sundar gives them a point of difference, and they have already beaten the defending champions this season.

But Chepauk have never lost to Trichy in this competition, they hold the venue record at this ground with 215/2, and their 240 against Madurai Panthers showed what their batting can produce. Their net run rate is also healthier despite sitting lower on points.

Chepauk Super Gillies get a slight edge on the head to head and their record at this venue, though Trichy’s form makes this the closest call of the round. Rain could yet be the deciding factor.

TGC vs CSG Fantasy Team FAQs

Q. Who will win the TGC vs CSG 26th match today?
A. It is close. Trichy Grand Cholas are in better form with four wins from six, but Chepauk Super Gillies have won all three previous meetings between the sides and hold the record score at this venue.

Q. What is the TGC vs CSG Fantasy prediction for the 26th match?
A. Washington Sundar and Narayan Jagadeesan are the top captaincy picks. Antony Dhas and Swapnil Singh are good differential options.

Q. What is the head to head record between Trichy Grand Cholas and Chepauk Super Gillies?
A. Chepauk lead 3-0. Trichy have never beaten them in TNPL history, though two of those defeats came by margins under 15 runs.

Q. What is the pitch report for MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai?
A. It is a lower scoring venue, with an average first innings score of 147 across 63 matches. The side bowling first has won 52 percent, and pace bowlers have taken 61 percent of the wickets recently.

Q. Where do Trichy Grand Cholas and Chepauk Super Gillies stand in the points table?
A. Trichy lead on points with 8 from six matches, against Chepauk’s 6. However, Chepauk have the better net run rate at plus 0.255 to Trichy’s minus 0.01.

Q. What is the probable Playing XI for TGC vs CSG?
A. Trichy Grand Cholas should be led by J Suresh Kumar with Washington Sundar in the side. Chepauk Super Gillies will build around captain Narayan Jagadeesan and Ashwanth Valthapa. Final XIs are confirmed at the toss.

Q. Will rain affect the TGC vs CSG match?
A. Possibly. The forecast shows a 55 percent chance of rain in Chennai on Friday, and this tournament has already produced several shortened matches, so a reduced overs contest is a real possibility.