TNPL 2025: Match 5, ITT vs DD Match Prediction – Who will win today’s TNPL match between ITT vs DD?

The 2025 edition of the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) is set to witness its first double-header on Sunday, June 8, with IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans (ITT) taking on Dindigul Dragons (DD) at the SNR College Cricket Ground in Coimbatore.

IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans (ITT) will be playing their second match of the season and have started their campaign with a defeat against Chepauk Super Gillies (CSG). Despite a valiant effort from wicketkeeper-batter Tushar Raheja, who scored an impressive 79, ITT could not defend the target of 174, as CSG chased it down comfortably.

Meanwhile, Dindigul Dragons (DD) began their season on a positive note with a victory over Lyca Kovai Kings (LKK). The opener Shivam Singh led the charge with an unbeaten 82, while a disciplined all-round bowling performance secured the win for the Ravichandran Ashwin-led side.

Match Details

Pitch Report

The pitch at the SNR College Cricket Ground in Coimbatore is expected to be on the slower side which offer assistance to the spinners. In the first two matches of TNPL 2025, teams batting second successfully chased down their targets with relative ease. On considering these conditions, the team winning the toss would be wise to opt for bowling first. The batting under lights appears to be more favorable which will allow batters to play more freely on the softened conditions in the latter half of the match.

ITT vs DD Head-to-Head Record

Dindigul Dragons (DD) have held a complete upper hand over IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans (ITT) in the TNPL, having won all their encounters so far.

ITT vs DD, Predicted Playing XIs

IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans (ITT):

Amit Sathvik, Tushar Raheja (wk), Uthirasamy Sasidev, K Rajkumar, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore (c), Mohamed Ali, Pradosh Ranjan Paul, Prabanjan S, M Mathivannan, R Silambarasan, T Natarajan.

Dindigul Dragons (DD):

Shivam Singh, Vimal Khumar, Ravichandran Ashwin (c), Baba Indrajith (wk), Maan Bafna, Aakaash Sharma, M Karthik Saran, Varun Chakaravarthy, Sandeep Warrier, DT Chandrasekar, Ganeshan Periyaswamy.

Probable Best Batter of the Match

Tushar Raheja could be the key batter for IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans (ITT) in their clash against Dindigul Dragons (DD) given his impressive form in the tournament so far. He showcased his excellent batting with a 79 off 43 balls, including seven fours and five sixes and will be crucial to ITT’s chances in this match.

Probable Best Bowler of the Match

Dindigul Dragons (DD) captain Ravichandran Ashwin could be a key asset with the ball in this encounter. In the season opener, he picked up two wickets despite conceding a few runs. He is known for his experience and control, and has the ability to take crucial wickets by tightening the run flow with his disciplined bowling.

Today's Match Prediction: Team Batting first to win the match

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.