Trichy Grand Cholas vs Chepauk Super Gillies Prediction & Match Preview – TNPL 26th Match

Trichy Grand Cholas take on Chepauk Super Gillies in the 26th match of the Tamil Nadu Premier League 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. The match starts at 7:30 pm local time on Friday under lights.

Trichy are led by wicketkeeper-batter Jayaraman Suresh Kumar and have a likely XI featuring S Shyam Sundar, Sanjay Yadav, Jafar Jamal and Jagatheesan Kousik, with Antony Dhas, V Athisayaraj Davidson and K Easwaran in the bowling group. Chepauk Super Gillies are captained by Narayan Jagadeesan, who keeps wicket. Their batting options include RS Mokit Hariharan, K Aashiq and Swapnil Singh, while Abhishek Tanwar and M Silambarasan are among the bowlers.

Conditions will shape the game. The pitch can slow down as the innings goes on, which brings spin into play, and humid evening air could produce dew in the second innings. That would make the ball skid on and trim the effect of the slower bowlers. Our preview expects a first-innings score of 160–175 and a close contest, with Chepauk Super Gillies marginally ahead.

Probable playing XI

Pitch report

The Chennai surface is generally balanced but slightly slow, and spinners usually gain from it in the middle overs, particularly between overs seven and fifteen. The new ball can bring some help for the pacers, and cutters and slower balls work well as the pitch wears. Scoring is easier in the powerplay, then batters must rotate the strike more. Totals of 160–175 are competitive, and 170-plus is a strong platform.

Weather

Warm, humid and cloudy weather is expected, with temperatures of around 28–30°C. There is a moderate chance of passing showers or thunderstorms in the evening, so interruptions are possible. A light to moderate breeze may offer some relief, and dew could appear in the second innings if it stays dry.

Expected scores

• 1st innings: 160–175
• 2nd innings: 155–170

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