This article will talk about the probable XIs for both teams and continue with the Dream11 predictions and the winning fantasy team for the 12th game of the TNPL between the Salem Spartans and Chepauk Super Gillies that is scheduled to take place on the 28th of July 2021.
The Chepauk Super Gillies led by Kaushik Gandhi will take on the Seichem Madurai Panthers in the respective sides’ 3rd match in the TNPL. While Ferrario-led Panthers has won a game and one was washed out, the defending champions are yet to get off the mark in the win column, losing the 2nd after rain washed away their 1st game. This will be the first game of the doubleheaders on Wednesday.
The Chennai-based team rode on Narayan Jagadeesan’s brilliant 95 to reach 165 against the Nellai Royal Kings after opting to bat first on Saturday. But it wasn’t enough as the Nellai side chased down the target with 3 balls to spare and by 7 wickets. Jagadeesan didn’t any help from the rest of the batters and their bowling was off the mark.
On the other hand, the Salem team gained a 16-run over Tiruppur in their 2nd league game of the season. All the top-order contributed to the team total of 164 with skipper Ferrario top-scoring with 40. Likewise, in bowling, the experienced Periyasamy and Murugan Ashwin took 2 wickets each as they restricted the opposition to 148/8.
Match Details
Venue: M Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Pitch and Weather: The surface of Chennai generally offers low-scoring contests as we have seen in the last couple of matches. But there have been high-scoring games this season as well. The pacers are getting help due to the overcast conditions and we all know that Chepauk historically suits spinners. The average score will be around 150 in this match. The weather will be hot in the afternoon with the temperature touching 34C.
Date & Time: July 28, 3.30 PM IST
Probable Playing XIs
Salem won’t change their winning combination as almost all the players chipped in with something in their victory over Tiruppur Thamizans.
The Chepauk Suoer Gilles team may look to bring back B Arun for Dev Rahul. Other than Jagadeesan’s 95 none of Super Gilles’ top-order crossed the double figures. Only Uthirasamy Sasidev in the middle-order made 20 while Jaganath Sinivas made 19 at the end. Their bowling unit didn’t click on the day.
Chepauk Super Gillies
Kaushik Gandhi(c), N Jagadeeshan(wk), S Sujoy, Uthirasamy Sasidev, Rajagopal Sathish, Harish Kumar, Sonu Yadav, Maniraman Siddharth, Jaganath Sinivas, Dev Rahul/B Arun, R Alexander
Salem Spartans:
Vijay Shankar, Hari Gopinath, Daryl Ferrario(C), S Abishiek, Akshay Srinivasan, Umashankar Sushil(WK), B Praanesh, M Ganesh Moorthi, Murugan Ashwin, Ravi Karthikeyan, Ganeshan Periyaswamy
Match Prediction
Both had contrasting results in the last game. As Salem is a more balanced side than the Chepauk Super Gillies and will start as favorites to win their 2nd match of this TNPL.
Fantasy Tips
Batsman: Daryl Ferrario, S Abishiek, Akshay Srinivasan from the Salem Spartans all have contributed to the team in the last game and are amongst runs. So they can be picked in the fantasy XI.
Wicket-Keeper: Narayan Jagadeesan made the highest score in this TNPL of 95 in his last innings and can be the lone wicket-keeper selected in the fantasy XI.
All-rounders: Vijay Shankar of Salem Spartans is an experienced all-rounder and has done well with the ball in this TNPL. Rajagopal Sathish of Suoer Gillies has the best figures of a bowler in this TNPL and he is an obvious pick in the fantasy XI. Mi Siddharth is the next player who can be selected. The left-arm spinner was a star for TN in the SMAT final and is an IPL player.
Bowlers: Salem Spartans bowlers G Periyasamy and Murugan Ashwin have been amongst wickets in the season for the team and can be picked. Dev Rahul of the Super Gillies can be picked along with B Pranesh of Salem.
Captaincy Choice
Fantasy Team
Daryl Ferrario, S Abishiek, Akshay Srinivasan, Narayan Jagadeesan, Vijay Shankar, Rajagopal Sathish, Manimaran Siddharth, Dev Rahul, G Periyasamy, B Pranesh, and Murugan Ashwin
Captain: Narayan Jagadeesan
The wicket-keeper batsman is the best pick to be the captain of the team after his recent form in the tournament. He has the ability to play a long innings for his team.
Vice-Captain: Vijay Shankar
The all-rounder hasn’t fired yet in this TNPL but has the ability to come good in all the departments of the game. So he can be made the vice-captain of the team.
Dream11 Team
