IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans will take on Dindigul Dragons in the 5th match of the Tamil Nadu Premier League 2025. The match is scheduled to be played at Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science Ground, Coimbatore, on June 8 at 07:15 PM IST.
IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans
Dream Tiruppur Tamizhans started their TNPL 2025 campaign on a losing note against the Chepauk Super Gillies, then bounced back with a commanding 9-wicket victory against the defending champions Dindigul Dragons in their last match. With the winning momentum finally on their back, they will be looking to continue this form. With one victory and one loss in two matches, they are currently placed in third spot on the TNPL 2025 leaderboard.
Salem Spartans
Salem Spartans, on the other hand, also had a disappointing season last year, but they started their fresh campaign with a bang. They are coming into this match after winning their first two matches against Siechem Madurai Panthers and Trichy Grand Cholas. They will be aiming to complete their hat-trick of victory this season when they take on IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans in their next clash. Currently, with two victories in two matches, they are placed in the second spot in the points table.
Pitch Report
The pitch Salem Cricket Foundation Ground generally offers a good batting surface. Batters will find the rhythm after getting settled at the crease, with good bounce and pace, the ball will come nicely to their bats. As the match progresses, spinners are likely to come into play, which could prove a crucial aspect of the match. The average first innings total at this venue is just 153, which later gets reduced to even less, 131. Moreover, the batting first team possess a favourable chance to win the match as compared to bowling first.
ITT vs SS Head-to-Head
| ITT vs SS head-to-head (last 8 matches) | |
| Won by IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans | 3 |
| Won by Dindigul Dragons | 5 |
| No Result | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
Probable XI
IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans: T Raheja (wk), A Sathvik, S Radhakrishnan, P Ranjan Paul, S Mohamed Ali, U Sasidev, R Sai Kishore (c), Esakkimuthu, M Mathivanan, T Natrajan, R Silambarasan
(Impact Subs: C Achyuth, D Sunder Ferrario, B Surya, Kanibalan K)
Salem Spartans: Hari Nishaanth, S Abishiek (c), R Kavin (wk), Nidhish Rajagopal, Sunny Sandhu, S Harish Kumar, M Mohammed, S Ajith Ram, M Poiyamozhi, ME Yazh Arun Mozhi, Rahil Shah
(Impact Subs: R Vivek, B Kumar, G Shankar J, Eshwar M)
Must-Pick Players for ITT vs SS
Top Wicketkeeper to Pick
- Tushar Raheja | ITT: Arun Karthik has been one of the best-performing batters this season. In the first two matches of TNPL 2025, he has scored 144 runs, including two back-to-back half-centuries. He can play a crucial role in your team if added.
Top Batters to Pick
- P Ranjan Paul | ITT: Ranjan Paul has played 37 TNPL matches in his career, in which he has scored 681 runs, including four half-centuries. He had a phenomenal last season in the tournament, and he started the new season with a bang, scoring 38 runs in his first match.
- H Nishanth | SS: H Nishanth has featured in 62 TNPL matches in his career, scoring 1650 runs with 14 half-centuries. He played a brilliant knock of 83 runs in the last match against Trichy Grand Cholas. He will look to continue his good form going into this match.
Top All-Rounders to Pick
- Mathivanan-M | ITT: Mathivaran is a key all-rounder who can contribute through his batting and bowling. In his TNPL career so far, he has added 75 runs in 31 matches and has also taken 23 wickets, including a three-wicket haul in the last match. He is a must-have player for your fantasy XI.
- M Mohammad | SS: M Mohammad has been playing a crucial role as an all-rounder for his team throughout the years. Scoring runs as a batter and taking wickets with the ball whenever required. In his TNPL career so far, he has added 578 runs in 67 matches and has also taken 67 wickets. He took four wickets in the last match against Trichy Grand Cholas. He is a must-have player for your fantasy XI.
Top Bowlers to Pick
- Esakkimuthu-A | ITT: The 23-year-old right-arm bowler played his first TNPL match of his career and took four wickets. He will look to keep his momentum going.
- R Shah | SS: The 39-year-old left-arm spin bowler has been a breakthrough bowler for his team, scalping regular wickets through his bowling throughout the years. He has played 66 TNPL matches so far and has taken 72 wickets, including one wicket that he took in the first match this season.
