Match Preview

The 20th encounter of the Tamil Nadu Premier League 2025 sees iDream Tiruppur Tamizhans (ITT) lock horns with Salem Spartans (SS) at the India Cement Company Ground, Tirunelveli. Both sides are desperate for a win—ITT have one victory in four, while SS have managed just one in five—making this clash pivotal for their playoff hopes.

Pitch Report

The Tirunelveli surface traditionally favours batters, with first‑innings scores around 150 on average. The hard deck offers true carry, aiding strokeplay, while spinners grow in influence as the match progresses. Early seam movement under the lights can help pace bowlers, but spin will be the key in the middle overs.


Verified Team Squads

iDream Tiruppur Tamizhans (ITT) 2025 Squad:

Balachander Anirudh, Amit Satvik (WK), Aliraj Karppusamy, S Ganesh, Tushar Raheja (WK), S Radhakrishnan, J Jeevanandham, Maan Bafna, P Bhuvaneshwaran, Ramalingam Rohit, Vijay Shankar, A Ajith Ram, T Natarajan, M Mathivannan, S Manigandhan, Sai Kishore, M Kartik Saran, Mohammad Ali

Salem Spartans (SS) 2025Squad:

Abhishek S, M Ganesh Moorthi, Guru Sayee S, Jaganath Srinivas RS, Kavin R (WK), Mohammed Adnan Khan, Sachin Rathi, Selva Kumaran N, Sunny Sandhu, Harish Kumar S, Vivek R, Kaushik Srinivas R, Robin Singh Bist, Shijit Chandran P, Vishal Vaidhya K, Poiyamozhi M, Rajan S, Yazh Arun Mozhi ME, Tharun Kumar, Sudhan Sanjeevi Kandepan 



Dream11 Prediction & Fantasy Tips

  • Captaincy Picks:


  • Sai Kishore (ITT): Impactful with both bat and spin on this turning track.


  • Sunny Sandhu (SS): Top‑order batter plus handy seam overs.


  • Premium Choices:


  • Mohammad Ali (ITT): Middle‑over spinner who can also stabilize the chase.


  • Mohammed Adnan Khan (SS): Consistent wicket‑taker in TNPL.


  • Budget Differentials:


  • M Mathivannan (ITT): Young left‑arm spinner at an attractive credit.


  • Yazh Arun Mozhi (SS): Under‑owned off‑spinner who bowls key middle overs.


  • Team Composition:


  • 6 Bowlers/All‑rounders & 4 Batters to maximize wicket and fielding points.


Key Fantasy Pointers

  1. Toss Dynamics: If the captain opts to bat, load up on top‑order batters; if chasing, add an extra all‑rounder to cover batting depth.
  2. Powerplay Edge: Pick one seamer from each side (e.g., T Natarajan for ITT, Mohit Hariharan for SS) to exploit early swing.
  3. Spin Differential: Include a third spinner if you need a unique punt—players like M Adnan Khan often fly under the radar.