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Toss Winner - Dindigul Dragons won the toss and choose to bowl first
Vida Kovai Kings beat Dindigul Dragons by 85 runs (D/L) method
VIDA Kovai Kings to win the match.
| Tournament: | Tamil Nadu Premier League 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, India |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 30.7°C|Cloudy |
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VIDA Kovai Kings will take on Dindigul Dragons in the 25th match of the Tamil Nadu Premier League 2026 at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.
VIDA Kovai Kings are currently third in the points table with 6 points from six matches, having won three and lost three. Dindigul Dragons are seventh with 4 points from six matches, recording two wins and four defeats. Kovai have won two and lost three of their last five matches, while Dindigul have won one and lost four.
The head-to-head record favours Dindigul, who have won three of the last five meetings, while Kovai have won two. VIDA Kovai Kings come into this match after a five-wicket win over Chepauk Super Gillies, while Dindigul suffered a 28-run DLS defeat against Trichy Grand Cholas in their previous outing.
Kovai will look to extend their winning run and strengthen their position in the table, while Dindigul need a response after another defeat. With both teams at different points in their current campaigns, this game offers Dindigul a chance to revive their season.
LKK
167/10 in 19.3 8.56
171/5 in 18.5 9.08
201/6 in 20.0 10.05
85/10 in 16.1 5.26
162/9 in 20.0 8.1
163/8 in 19.5 8.22
166/8 in 20.0 8.3
167/6 in 18.0 9.28
240/4 in 19.3 12.31
239/4 in 20.0 11.95
DID
169/8 in 19.0 8.89
197/4 in 19.0 10.37
158/8 in 15.0 10.53
239/6 in 15.0 15.93
150/6 in 18.0 8.33
171/7 in 18.0 9.5
172/4 in 17.4 9.74
170/7 in 20.0 8.5
193/7 in 20.0
TNPL T20 2023
Lyca Kovai Kings won by 30 runs
163/9 in 20.0
147/10 in 19.1
TNPL T20 2023
Lyca Kovai Kings won by 59 runs
206/5 in 20.0
VIDA Kovai Kings defeated Chepauk Super Gillies by five wickets in their previous match. Chasing 168, they reached 168/5 in 18.5 overs with seven balls remaining to complete another successful chase.
Radhakrishnan was their leading scorer with 38 off 18 balls, while Suresh Lokeshwar made 40 from 39 deliveries. Balasubramaniam Sachin added 37 off 23, and captain M Shahrukh Khan provided a quick 25 off 11 balls to keep the chase on course.
With the ball, RS Ambrish was their most successful bowler, taking 3/22 from three overs. Manimaran Siddharth also picked up two wickets for 24 runs in four overs, while R Divakar and G Kishoor claimed one wicket each. The attack did enough to restrict Chepauk to a manageable total.
Kovai Kings will take confidence from back-to-back wins. Their batting depth has been a major strength, while the bowling unit has also produced timely wickets, giving them good momentum heading into the clash with Dindigul Dragons.
Key Players: Balasubramaniam Sachin, RS Ambrish, M Shahrukh Khan
Radhakrishnan, Suresh Lokeshwar, Balasubramaniam Sachin, Maan Bafna, M Shahrukh Khan, RS Ambrish, Madhava Prasad, R Divakar, Manimaran Siddharth, G Kishoor, Jhathavedh Subramanyan
Shahrukh Khan, Andre Siddarth, Madhava Prasad, S Lokeshwar, Manimaran Siddharth, Ambrish RS, Jhatavedh Subramanyan, Balasubramaniam Sachin, K Deeban Lingesh, S Radhakrishnan, G Kishoor
Dindigul Dragons suffered a 28-run defeat against Trichy Grand Cholas in their previous match, with the result decided by the DLS method. Chasing a revised target of 199 in 19 overs, they managed 170/8 and fell short despite some strong contributions.
Shivam Singh top-scored with 47 off 28 balls, while captain Baba Indrajith made 32 from 22 deliveries. RK Jayant remained unbeaten on 34 off 27, and Vimal Khumar added 13 off nine. However, the middle order could not maintain the required scoring rate.
With the ball, M Viju Arul was their most successful bowler, taking 2/30 from four overs. P Bhuvaneswaran picked up one wicket but conceded 49 runs from three overs, while Varun Chakravarthy and Nirankar Sharma went wicketless. The bowling unit will need better control against a strong Kovai batting attack.
Dindigul will be looking to bounce back after four defeats in their six matches. They need more consistency from both departments, especially with their bowling attack, to stop Kovai's winning momentum and keep their campaign alive.
Key Players: Shivam Singh, Baba Indrajith, M Viju Arul
Shivam Singh, VK Vineeth, Baba Indrajith, Vimal Khumar, RK Jayant, Hunny Saini, Mohit Mittan, Varun Chakravarthy, Nirankar Sharma, M Viju Arul, P Bhuvaneswaran
Hunny Saini, Mohit Mittan, Nirankar Sharma, Shivam Singh S, Dinesh H, Baba Indrajith, Sandeep Warrier, M Viju Arul, Atul Vitkar, BK Kishore, Sakthi Karuppasamy
Chennai is expected to remain cloudy and warm, with a temperature of around 34°C. Humidity is likely to be around 62%, while winds may reach approximately 16 km/h. There is a 15% chance of precipitation, so conditions should largely remain suitable for play, with the overcast weather potentially offering some assistance to the bowlers early on.
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
Two PacedSpin Bowling
High Turn
The MA Chidambaram Stadium has generally offered a balanced T20 surface, with an average first-innings score of 147 runs and 128 runs in the second innings. Teams bowling first have enjoyed a slight advantage, winning 51% of matches compared with 43% for sides batting first. The surface should provide a reasonable contest between bat and ball, with bowlers likely to remain in the game throughout.
Score Prediction
If VIDA Kovai Kings bat first: 160-170 runs
If Dindigul Dragons bat first: 140-150 runs
Teams bowling first have won 51% of matches at the venue, compared with 43% for those batting first. The lower second-innings average of 128 runs also suggests that chasing can become challenging, but the overall winning percentage still gives a slight edge to the side bowling first. The team after winning the toss is likely to choose to bowl first.
Toss Prediction: VIDA Kovai Kings to win the toss.
VIDA Kovai Kings have the stronger campaign, with three wins from six matches compared with Dindigul Dragons' two victories. Kovai have also won their last two matches, giving them better momentum, while Dindigul have lost four of their six games and are under greater pressure to turn their season around.
The head-to-head record, however, favours Dindigul, who have won three of the last five meetings. Still, Kovai's recent improvement, better points-table position and stronger current confidence make them better placed to handle the conditions and continue their winning run.
VIDA Kovai Kings to win the match.
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