TNPL 2026: Match 5, CSG vs ITT Match Prediction – Who will win today’s TNPL match between Chepauk Super Gillies vs IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans?

Chepauk Super Gillies will face IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans in Match No. 5 of the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) 2026 at the NPR College Ground in Dindigul on Friday, August 7.

Chepauk Super Gillies suffered a 50-run defeat to Nellai Royal Kings in their opening match and will be eager to bounce back with a stronger performance to register their first win of the season.

IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans also began their campaign on a disappointing note, going down to Dindigul Dragons by seven wickets. They will be determined to put that loss behind them and return to winning ways with a positive performance.

The pitch at the NPR College Ground in Dindigul is expected to offer a balanced contest between bat and ball. The surface is generally flat, allowing batters to play their shots with confidence once they get their eye in. However, the new ball is likely to assist the fast bowlers with some lateral movement, while hit-the-deck pacers can also extract extra bounce and grip from the naturally dry surface.

Narayan Jagadeesan (c) (wk), Waseem Ahmed, K Aashiq, S Dinesh Raj, Swapnil Singh, Mohana Prasath, Ashwanth Valthapa, Abhishek Tanwar, Vignesh M, J Prem Kumar, M Silambarasan

Tushar Raheja (wk), Amit Sathvik, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore (c), Pradosh Ranjan Paul, Mohamed Ali, Uthirasamy Sasidev, V Anovankar, S Mohan Prasath, R Silambarasan, Esakkimuthu A, T Natarajan

Narayan Jagadeesan could be the key batter in this contest. The wicketkeeper-batter looked in good touch in the opening game but failed to convert his start into a big score. He will be eager to make amends in this fixture by playing a substantial innings, leading Chepauk Super Gillies' batting unit, and guiding his side to their first victory of the season.

M. Silambarasan was one of the standout performers for his side in the previous match, delivering an impressive spell while several of his teammates struggled to find their rhythm. The left-arm spinner will be expected to lead the bowling attack once again and make an impact by picking up crucial wickets at key stages of the innings.