Trichy Grand Cholas vs Siechem Madurai Panthers – Match Preview TNPL 2025 (June 25)

Date: June 25, 2025
Time: 14:45 GMT / 20:15 IST
Venue: Indian Cement Company Ground, Tirunelveli
Format: T20
Match Number: 23
Tournament: Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) 2025
Broadcast: Star Sports | Streaming: FanCode

Match Overview

The Trichy Grand Cholas will lock horns with the Siechem Madurai Panthers in a high-stakes encounter of the TNPL 2025 on June 25. Both teams are currently placed at 6th and 7th positions in the standings, making this a crucial match for either side to climb up the table and boost their semi-final ambitions.

With a history of closely fought contests between the two teams, this match promises to be another thriller. The head-to-head record remains level at 2-2, with one draw in their last five encounters. However, the Panthers have a slight edge in the last five matches, having won three of them compared to the Cholas’ two.

Team Form and Performance

Trichy Grand Cholas

• Current Form: The Cholas have shown promise with their batting unit, led by the consistent R Rajkumar, who has amassed 153 runs at a strike rate exceeding 200.
• Bowling Concerns: Despite their strong batting, the Cholas' bowling attack has been inconsistent. Athisayaraj Davidson has been the standout with 7 wickets in 5 matches, but support from the rest of the bowling unit has been limited.
• Expected Playing XI:
  • S Sujay
  • SS Kumar (C & Wk)
  • HI Waseem Ahmed
  • Jagatheesan Kousik
  • R Sanjay Yadav
  • U Mukilesh
  • R Rajkumar
  • P Saravana Kumar
  • M Ganesh Moorthi
  • V Athisayaraj Davidson
  • Jafar Jamal

Siechem Madurai Panthers

• Current Form: The Panthers have struggled in recent games, with a lack of consistency in both batting and bowling. However, they have a powerful top-order and a reliable spinner-led middle overs attack.
• Key Players: B Anirudh has been in scintillating form, scoring 139 runs at a strike rate of 127.52. Murugan Ashwin is the standout bowler with 4 wickets in 5 games.
• Expected Playing XI:
  • J Ajay Chetan (Wk)
  • NS Chaturved
  • S Shyam Sundar
  • Ram Arvindh
  • Balchander Anirudh
  • Sarath Kumar
  • Atheeq Ur Rahman
  • Murugan Ashwin
  • Gurjapneet Singh
  • P Saravanan
  • K Gowtham Thamarai Kannan

Pitch and Weather Conditions

• Pitch Report: The Indian Cement Company Ground in Tirunelveli is generally a batting-friendly surface, especially in the initial overs. Spinners are expected to gain an edge in the middle and death overs. The average first-innings score is between 160-175, with teams batting second often holding the advantage.
• Weather Forecast:
  • Condition: Cloudy
  • Temperature: 30-27°C
  • Rain Prediction: Low (10% chance)

Teams batting first are likely to be encouraged by the pitch and weather conditions, but the spin-friendly nature of the wicket may level the playing field as the match progresses.

Match Prediction and Betting Tips

• Winning Chances:

  • Trichy Grand Cholas: 45%
  • Siechem Madurai Panthers: 55%

• Prediction:

  • Trichy Grand Cholas to Win @ 1.87 (Parimatch)
  • Siechem Madurai Panthers to Win @ 1.87 (Parimatch)

• Key Betting Tips:

  • Trichy Grand Cholas Opening Partnership to be over 17.5 runs @ 1.87 (Parimatch)
  • Siechem Madurai Panthers Opening Partnership to be under 21.5 runs @ 1.87 (Parimatch)

Fantasy Cricket Suggestion

Dream11 Team I:

• Wicketkeeper: SS Kumar
• Batters: S Sujay, NS Chaturved, HIWaseem Ahmed
• All-rounders: R Sanjay Yadav (C), Jagatheesan Kousik (VC), Atheeq Ur Rahman, R Rajkumar
• Bowlers: V Athisayaraj Davidson, Murugan Ashwin, Gurjapneet Singh

Dream11 Team II:

• Wicketkeeper: J Ajay Chetan
• Batters: S Shyam Sundar, U Mukilesh, Ram Arvindh
• All-rounders: Jagatheesan Kousik (C), R Sanjay Yadav (VC), Atheeq Ur Rahman, R Rajkumar
• Bowlers: P Saravana Kumar, K Gowtham Thamarai Kannan, M Ganesh Moorthi

Final Verdict

This match is expected to be a close contest. The Cholas will look to capitalize on their batting depth, led by R Rajkumar, while the Panthers will rely on their explosive top-order and spin support. With the pitch favoring batting, the team that plays with more composure and executes their game plan better could come out on top. The weather is unlikely to disrupt the proceedings, keeping the game on track for a full 20-overs per side.

Prediction: A tight match with the Panthers holding a slight edge, but the Cholas are not to be underestimated.

Most Likely Winner: Siechem Madurai Panthers
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