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Salem Spartans vs Trichy Grand Cholas, TNPLT20, Today Match Prediction
SMS vs TGC Win Probability
Toss Winner - Salem Spartans won the toss and choose to bat first
Trichy Grand Cholas beat Salem Spartans by 7 wickets
Can Salem Spartans bounce back with their first win?
- Nidhish Rajagopal of Salem Spartans has scored 321 runs in last 8 matches at an average of 40.13.
- R Rajkumar of Trichy Grand Cholas has scored 254 runs in his last 10 matches.
- M. Poiyamozhi of Salem Spartans has taken 20 wickets in his last 10 matches.
Trichy Grand Cholas to win the match.
| Tournament: | Tamil Nadu Premier League 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | NPR College Cricket Ground, Dindigul, India |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 28.2°C|Partly Cloudy |
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SMS vs TGC Live Prediction
SMS vs TGC Match Prediction & Analysis
Salem Spartans will take on Trichy Grand Cholas in the eighth match of the Tamil Nadu Premier League 2026 at the NPR College Ground, Dindigul. Both teams are searching for their first win of the season after losing their opening fixtures.
Both sides have played one match so far and are yet to open their account. Salem Spartans began their campaign with a 34-run defeat against Lyca Kovai Kings, while Trichy Grand Cholas suffered a two-wicket loss to Madurai Panthers despite posting a competitive total.
Recent form slightly favours Trichy Grand Cholas. Salem Spartans have lost each of their last five matches, while Trichy Grand Cholas have won two and lost three of their previous five outings. They will hope to carry that relatively better form into this important contest.
The head-to-head record is closely contested, with Trichy Grand Cholas winning three of the last five meetings, while Salem Spartans have won two. Both teams will be eager to bounce back and get their campaign on track.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
SMS
L
L
L
L
L
SMS
160/10 in 19.4 8.14
194/8 in 20.0 9.7
203/6 in 20.0 10.15
TNPLT20
Lyca Kovai Kings beat Salem Spartans by 68 runs
135/10 in 19.1 7.04
188/7 in 20.0 9.4
192/8 in 20.0 9.6
160/7 in 20.0 8
162/4 in 16.3 9.82
130/2 in 13.4 9.51
126/9 in 20.0 6.3
TGC
L
L
W
W
L
TGC
173/7 in 20.0 8.65
174/8 in 19.4 8.85
143/4 in 16.4 8.58
140/9 in 20.0 7
150/6 in 20.0 7.5
151/6 in 19.3 7.74
137/6 in 18.1 7.54
131/7 in 20.0 6.55
178/5 in 20.0 8.9
174/6 in 20.0 8.7
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 3 Matches
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143/5 in 15.2
TNPL T20 2023
Salem Spartans won by 5 wkts
139/9 in 20.0
TEAMS PREVIEW
Salem Spartans Preview
Salem Spartans suffered a disappointing start to their TNPL 2026 campaign, going down to Vida Kovai Kings by 34 runs after conceding 194/8. Chasing 195, they were bowled out for 160 in 19.4 overs despite a fighting effort in the middle order.
Their top order collapsed early, slipping to 4/3 inside the opening two overs. Nidhish Rajagopal played a lone hand with a brilliant 69 off 52 balls. Harish Kumar added a quick 25 off 15 balls, while M Mohammed chipped in with 30 from 18 deliveries, but the lack of support from the top order proved costly.
With the ball, Salem Spartans struggled to contain the opposition despite a few bright performances. M Poiyamozhi picked up three wickets, while Uday Kumar M also claimed three wickets to keep the scoring in check during the middle and death overs. S Ajith Ram bowled economically and finished with 2 wickets, but the rest of the attack leaked runs as Kovai posted a challenging total.
Salem Spartans will now look to bounce back quickly and register their first win of the season. They need a much better start with the bat and greater consistency from their bowlers.
Key Players: Nidhish Rajagopal, M Poiyamozhi, S Harish Kumar
Salem Spartans Predicted Playing XI:
Hari Nishaanth, R Kavin (wk), S Abishiek (c), Nidhish Rajagopal, Sunny Sandhu, S Harish Kumar, M Mohammed, S Ajith Ram, M Poiyamozhi, Uday Kumar M, B Iyappan
Salem Spartans Key Players From Previous Game Of Tamil Nadu Premier League 2026
Salem Spartans Actual Playing XI:
Abishiek Selvakumar, Hari Nishanth, S Harish Kumar, Nidhish Rajagopal, Rajendran Vivek, R Kavin, M Mohammed, M Poiyamozhi, S Ajith Ram, Yazh Arun Mozhi, Karthick Manikandan
Trichy Grand Cholas Preview
Trichy Grand Cholas began their TNPL 2026 campaign with a heartbreaking two-wicket defeat against Madurai Panthers despite posting a competitive 173/7 in 20 overs. Their batting unit performed well, but the bowlers were unable to defend the target as Madurai chased it down with two balls to spare.
The top order made a solid contribution, with skipper Suresh Kumar leading from the front by smashing 43 off just 18 balls. R Rajkumar played an explosive knock of 35 from 19 deliveries, while Sanjay Yadav remained unbeaten on 37 off 28 balls. K Rajkumar also chipped in with 24 runs to help Trichy post a fighting total.
The bowling attack kept Trichy in the contest for most of the chase. Antony Dhas was the standout performer with excellent figures of 3/36 in four overs. R Rajkumar claimed 2/37, Gowtham Thamarai Kannan picked up 2/36, and Ganesh Moorthi added one wicket. However, they could not prevent Madurai Panthers from crossing the finish line in the final over.
Despite the defeat, Trichy Grand Cholas showed encouraging signs with both bat and ball. Their middle order looked in good touch, while the bowling unit regularly picked up wickets. They will now aim to improve their execution in the closing stages and register their first win of the TNPL 2026 season.
Key Players: Suresh Kumar, Antony Dhas, R Rajkumar
Trichy Grand Cholas Predicted Playing XI:
K Rajkumar, Suresh Kumar (c & wk), Jagatheesan Kousik, S Shyam Sundar, Sanjay Yadav, Jafar Jamal, R Rajkumar, Antony Dhas, Ganesh Moorthi, Gowtham Thamarai Kannan, Athisayaraj Davidson
Trichy Grand Cholas Key Players From Previous Game Of Tamil Nadu Premier League 2026
Trichy Grand Cholas Actual Playing XI:
Jagatheesan Kousik, Jafar Jamal, K Rajkumar, Easwaran K, Sanjay Yadav, Rajkumar Ravichandiran, J Suresh Kumar, Saravana Kumar P, V Athisayaraj Davidson, Antony Dhas, M Ganesh Moorthi
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The weather in Dindigul is expected to remain cloudy, with the temperature around 33°C. There is a 20% chance of rain, while the humidity will stay near 55%. Winds are expected to blow at around 11 km/h, so conditions should remain favourable for a full match with only a slight chance of brief interruptions.
SMS vs TGC Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
Pace BounceSpin Bowling
Average Turn
The pitch at the NPR College Ground, Dindigul has been fairly balanced in the early stages of TNPL 2026. Batters can score freely during the powerplay, with the average first six-over score hovering around 45-50 runs, before the spinners become more influential in the middle overs. The average first-innings total at the venue this season is 170 runs. Out of the first four matches played here, teams batting first have won two, while chasing teams have also won two, making it an evenly balanced venue.
Score Prediction
If SKM Salem Spartans bat first: 160-170 runs
If Trichy Grand Cholas bat first: 165-175 runs
Toss: To Bowl
The captain winning the toss is likely to opt to bowl first. While the first four matches of TNPL 2026 at this venue have been evenly split between teams batting first and chasing, the overall record at the NPR College Ground, Dindigul slightly favours the side bowling first, making chasing the preferred option.
Toss Prediction: Trichy Grand Cholas to win the toss.
SMS vs TGC
Winning Prediction
Both teams head into this contest looking to register their first win of TNPL 2026 after losing their opening matches. Salem Spartans were beaten by Lyca Kovai Kings by 34 runs, while Trichy Grand Cholas suffered a narrow two-wicket defeat against Madurai Panthers.
Trichy Grand Cholas appear to have a slight edge going into this match. Their batting unit looked more settled in the opening game, they pushed Madurai Panthers until the final over, and they have also won three of the last five meetings against Salem Spartans. While Salem possess experienced players capable of making an impact, Trichy Grand Cholas look slightly better placed to bounce back.
Trichy Grand Cholas to win the match.
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