CSG vs KK Fantasy Prediction, 21st Match: Chepauk Super Gillies vs Vida Kovai Kings Fantasy Team, Playing XI, Pitch Report, TNPL 2026

TNPL 2026 moves to Chennai for its closing stretch, and Chepauk Super Gillies could not have timed their run better. Three wins in a row, capped by a monstrous 240/2 against Madurai Panthers, have lifted the most successful franchise in tournament history back into contention. Vida Kovai Kings arrive with a stranger record, just two wins from five, yet the best net run rate in the competition after dismantling Trichy Grand Cholas for 85. This sets up an exciting CSG vs KK Fantasy Team contest as both sides look to strengthen their position in the tournament. Narayan Jagadeesan captains Chepauk on their home ground, and Shahrukh Khan leads Kovai Kings.

CSG vs KK Match Details

Match: Chepauk Super Gillies vs Vida Kovai Kings, 21st Match, Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) 2026
Date: Tuesday, 18 August 2026
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
TV in India: Sony Sports Ten 4

Recent Form

Chepauk Super Gillies have won three straight. The most recent was emphatic, posting 240/2 and beating Madurai Panthers by 39 runs despite the Panthers replying with 201/8. Before that they chased 183 against Salem Spartans in just 16.4 overs, and ran down 127 against Dindigul Dragons in 16.2 overs. Their two defeats came early, to IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans and Nellai Royal Kings.

Vida Kovai Kings have won just one of their last five, but that win was a demolition. They posted 201/6 and bowled Trichy Grand Cholas out for 85 to win by 116 runs, a result that transformed their net run rate. The three defeats before it were all narrow, losing by one wicket to Nellai Royal Kings with a ball to spare, by four wickets to IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans, and most painfully to Madurai Panthers, who chased down 240 with three balls remaining.

Points Table

Chepauk Super Gillies sit on six points from five matches with three wins. Vida Kovai Kings have four points from five with two wins, but their net run rate of +1.247 is comfortably better than Chepauk’s +0.472, thanks to that 116 run win over Trichy. With the league stage nearing its end, both sides are firmly in the playoff conversation.

CSG vs KK Head to Head Record

Chepauk Super Gillies lead the head to head 7-3 over the last 10 meetings. They won the most recent clash in TNPL 2025, chasing down 145 in just 15.1 overs after bowling Kovai out for 144. Kovai’s wins in that stretch came in the 2024 and 2023 seasons, both by defending modest totals.

CSG vs KK Squads

Chepauk Super Gillies: Narayan Jagadeesan captains the side and keeps wicket, leading the most successful franchise in TNPL history with four titles. Ashwanth Valthapa, the most expensive buy in the 2026 auction, has been part of a batting group that just posted 240. Swapnil Singh and Abhishek Tanwar give the attack all round balance. Full squad: Narayan Jagadeesan (c, wk), Ashwanth Valthapa, R Ram Arvindh, HI Waseem Ahmed, Dinesh Raj, M Vignesh, RS Mokit Hariharan, Mohana Prasath, Abhishek Tanwar, Prem Kumar, K Aashiq, Harish Aadithiya, N Sunil Krishna, Rajalingam G, S Sujay, Sanjay Karthik, Swapnil Singh, M Silambarasan, B Arun, TD Lokesh Raj, Murgesan Ashwin.

Vida Kovai Kings: Shahrukh Khan captains the side, one of Tamil Nadu’s most destructive batters. Sai Sudharsan is named in the squad but has been managing a toe injury serious enough to rule him out of India’s Test squad for Sri Lanka, so his fitness is worth confirming at the toss. Jhathavedh Subramanyan and H Prasidh Akash lead the bowling. Full squad: Shahrukh Khan (c), Sai Sudharsan, Suresh Lokeshwar (wk), Madhava Prasad (wk), Andre Siddarth C, Balasubramaniam Sachin, Ramesh Divakar, RS Ambrish, Jhathavedh Subramanyan, H Prasidh Akash, Govinth G, Jitendra Kumar, Maan Bafna, K Deeban Lingesh, Manav Parakh, P Vidyuth, Manimaran Siddharth, Mithun Vijay V, Abhinav Kannan, H Trilok Nag, G Kishoor, Sundararaman Radhakrishnan.

Pitch Report

MA Chidambaram Stadium is a very different proposition to the NPR College Ground in Dindigul, where the first phase of this tournament was played. Across 60 matches here, the team bowling first has won 50 percent against 43 percent for the side batting first, so it is close to balanced with chasing slightly favoured.

Scores are lower here than at Dindigul. The average first innings score is 147, dropping to 127 in the second innings, and the highest total recorded at the ground is 215/2, posted by Chepauk Super Gillies themselves. Pace has dominated in recent matches, taking 66 percent of the wickets over the last 10 games, which is a notable shift for a Chennai surface.

Weather Report

Forecasts vary considerably for Tuesday. One source puts the rain chance at around 25 percent, while Crex’s own forecast for the ground shows 63 percent, with cloudy conditions, 80 percent humidity and temperatures around 29.5°C. Given the spread, it is worth checking the toss before locking your fantasy team.

CSG vs KK Fantasy Team Key Players Recent Form

Chepauk Super Gillies (CSG)

RS Mohit Hariharan: ( 108 Runs, 5 Runs, )
Narayan Jagadeesan: ( 79 Runs, 78 Runs, )
Swapnil Singh: ( 42 Runs & 2 Wickets, 45 Runs, )
J Prem Kumar: ( 2 Wickets, 2 Wickets, )
Vignesh M: ( 1 Wicket, 1 Wicket, )

Vida Kovai Kings (KK)

B Sachin: ( 77 Runs, 42 Runs, )
Shahrukh Khan: ( 17 Runs, 29 Runs, )
K Deeban Lingesh: ( 3 Wickets, 3 Wickets, )
Jhathavedh Subramanyan: ( 3 Wickets, 1 Wicket, )

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

Probable Playing XIs

Chepauk Super Gillies (Probable): Narayan Jagadeesan (c, wk), Ashwanth Valthapa, R Ram Arvindh, HI Waseem Ahmed, M Vignesh, RS Mokit Hariharan, Abhishek Tanwar, Swapnil Singh, K Aashiq, M Silambarasan, TD Lokesh Raj.

Vida Kovai Kings (Probable): Andre Siddarth C, Sai Sudharsan, Shahrukh Khan (c), Balasubramaniam Sachin, Ramesh Divakar, RS Ambrish, Suresh Lokeshwar (wk), Jhathavedh Subramanyan, H Prasidh Akash, Govinth G, Maan Bafna. If Sudharsan is not fit, expect Madhava Prasad or Sundararaman Radhakrishnan to come in.

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

Key Player Battles

Narayan Jagadeesan vs Jhathavedh Subramanyan: Jagadeesan is one of the most consistent run scorers in TNPL history and leads a side that just posted 240. Subramanyan has a strong record in big matches and is Kovai’s best chance of an early breakthrough.

Shahrukh Khan vs Swapnil Singh: Kovai’s captain is the most destructive batter on show, and Swapnil’s left arm spin through the middle overs is Chepauk’s most reliable way of slowing him down.

Ashwanth Valthapa vs H Prasidh Akash: The auction’s biggest buy against Kovai’s pace option, a contest that matters more on a surface where seamers have taken two thirds of the wickets.

CSG vs KK Fantasy Team: Small League

Wicketkeepers: Narayan Jagadeesan (C),

Batters: Shahrukh Khan, B Sachin, K Ashiq, S D Raj,

All-Rounders: Ashwanth Valthapa, Swapnil Singh (Vc), Vigesh M, K D Lingesh,

Bowlers: J P Subramanyan, M Siddharth,

Jagadeesan gets the captaincy as Chepauk’s captain, keeper and most consistent batter, on his home ground and in the middle of a three match winning run. Shahrukh Khan is vice captain as the biggest hitter on either side. Sai Sudharsan is left out given the fitness uncertainty, but he is worth adding if confirmed at the toss. The rest leans on both batting orders plus the seamers, since pace has taken 66 percent of the wickets here.

CSG vs KK Fantasy Team: Grand League

Wicketkeepers: Narayan Jagadeesan, S Lokeshwar,

Batters: K Aashiq, B Sachin (Vc),

All-Rounders: Ashwanth Valthapa (C), M Hariharan, Swapnil Singh (Vc), Abhishek Tanwar, K D Lingesh,

Bowlers: J P Subramanyan, M Siddharth,

For grand leagues, try Swapnil Singh as captain. He is a proven wicket taker who will not be picked as heavily as the batting names. Subramanyan as vice captain gives you Kovai’s most dependable bowler. RS Ambrish and Maan Bafna are cheaper picks who could still contribute with bat or ball.

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CSG vs KK Match Prediction

Chepauk Super Gillies are the form side, winners of three in a row, playing at their home ground, and coming off a total of 240 that showed exactly what their batting can do. They also hold a 7-3 head to head advantage and the venue record here.

Vida Kovai Kings are harder to read. Three of their four defeats have been by the narrowest margins, and their one recent win was a 116 run demolition. That inconsistency is a risk, but it also means they are capable of blowing anyone away on their day, and Shahrukh Khan is always one innings from changing a match.

Chepauk Super Gillies get the nod on form, home advantage and head to head record, though the Kovai batting has enough power to make this a high scoring contest if the weather holds.

CSG vs KK Fantasy Team – FAQs

Q. Who will win the CSG vs KK 21st match today?
A. Chepauk Super Gillies are favoured. They have won three in a row, hold a 7-3 head to head lead, and are playing at their home ground, though Vida Kovai Kings have the better net run rate and enough firepower to cause an upset.

Q. What is the CSG vs KK Fantasy prediction for the 21st match?
A. Narayan Jagadeesan and Shahrukh Khan are the top captaincy picks. Swapnil Singh and Jhathavedh Subramanyan are good differential options.

Q. What is the pitch report for MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai?
A. It is close to balanced, with the team bowling first winning 50 percent of matches. Scores are lower here than in Dindigul, averaging 147 in the first innings, and pace bowlers have taken 66 percent of the wickets in recent matches.

Q. Is Sai Sudharsan playing for Vida Kovai Kings?
A. It is uncertain. He is named in the squad but has been managing a toe injury that ruled him out of India’s Test squad for Sri Lanka. Check the toss and team news before selecting him.

Q. Why has the venue changed for this match?
A. TNPL 2026 was split into two phases. The first phase was played at the NPR College Ground in Dindigul, and the tournament has now moved to the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai for the closing league matches, the playoffs and the final on 28 August.

Q. What is the probable Playing XI for CSG vs KK?
A. Chepauk Super Gillies should be led by Narayan Jagadeesan with Ashwanth Valthapa in the batting. Vida Kovai Kings will build around captain Shahrukh Khan and Andre Siddarth C. Final XIs are confirmed at the toss.

Q. Will rain affect the CSG vs KK match?
A. Possibly. Forecasts range widely, from around 25 percent up to 63 percent depending on the source, so check the toss before finalising your team.