These two teams have a corresponding form in TNPL 2025. Dindigul Dragons won their first match against Lyca Kovai Kings but then lost the next match against IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans badly. The second match sparked a controversy as well between the lady umpire and Ravichandran Ashwin. Dindigul Dragons need to do well as the defending champions.
Siechem Madurai Panthers have actually done well in this season as compared to the last season. They lost their first match against Salem Spartans but won the next match against Lyca Kovai Kings by seven wickets. The second match was more of a one sided affair for Siechem Madurai Panthers. They did extremely well with the bat in the chasing. Ram Arvindh and NS Chaturved were the stars of the match for Siechem Madurai Panthers with the bat. Their bowling was a collective effort.
The pitch at SCF Cricket Ground, Salem is of balanced nature where both ball and bat get a chance. Fast bowlers get some swing and seam early in the match, but as the innings progresses, the pitch becomes a little flat. Batsmen who take some time initially can score well later. Spinners are also quite effective in the middle overs, especially when the match is played under lights.
In the past few matches, scores between 150 to 170 have been common. The team winning the toss generally prefers to field, as chasing has become a little easier in recent games. Bowlers also get some help, so both teams will have to choose their bowling combinations correctly. This ground is not famous for scoring runs, but a set batsman can change the game here.
Dindigul Dragons have played a total of five matches against Siechem Madurai Panthers in TNPL history. Dindigul Dragons are the more dominant side out of two, winning three matches. Siechem Madurai Panthers have only won two matches against Dindigul Dragons. In the last match between these two teams, Dindigul Dragons defeated Siechem Madurai Panthers by 30 runs. Shivam Singh was the player of the match in that match for his brilliant hundred scoring 106 off just 57 balls.
Shivam Singh, Ravichandran Ashwin(c), Vimal Khumar, Hunny Saini, Baba Indrajith(w), Maan Bafna, M Karthik Saran, Varun Chakaravarthy, Sandeep Warrier, DT Chandrasekar, Ganeshan Periyaswamy
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Ram Arvindh(w), NS Chaturved(c), Atheeq Ur Rahman, S Ganesh, C Sarath Kumar, P Saravanan, Murugan Ashwin, S Rajalingam, P Vignesh, Gurjapneet Singh, Surya Anand S
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