Dindigul Dragons vs TUTI Patriots Match Prediction & Tips – TNPL 2019

Match Details

  • Venue: India Cement Company Ground, Tirunelveli
  • Date: 27th July 2019
  • Time: 3:15 PM IST
  • League: TNPL 2019

Dindigul Dragons Preview

Runners up of the last season, Dindigul Dragons have got off to a good start in TNPL 2019 with 2 consecutive victories. Ashwin’s team shined with the ball against Chepauk defending 115, followed by a balanced performance with both bat and ball in the following game at Tirunelveli.

M Silambarasan was consistent with 2 four wicket hauls in both matches, while Ashwin finished with figures of 3 for 16 in Dindigul’s last game at this venue.

Along with a strong bowling attack, an attacking top order makes Dindigul Dragons a very competitive side in this match.

TUTI Patriots Preview

Patriots registered their first win of the season in the last match against Lyca Kovai Kings at Dindigul. The number 1 and 3 batsmen – Akshay Srinivasan and V Subramania Siva were consistent in both matches being among the top 2 run scorers in the side.

While their strike rates improved in the second game, crossing 200, the middle-order played better than their first game. S Abhishek and Vasanth Saravanan hit 5 sixes together towards the end, though the bowling performance wasn’t better than the previous one.

The economy rates of 4 bowlers crossed 10 r.p.o, while T Kumaran bowled 3 overs picking up 2 for 18.

Match Prediction

Dindigul Dragons to win match

Fantasy Team Tips

  • A total of 4 fifties were scored by the openers in last 3 games at this venue. N Jagadeesan and Hari Nishanth have performed well in the last match here and could be an asset to your fantasy team.
  • R Ashwin is definitely the top choice for an all-rounder. He bowled at an economy of below 5 picking up 3 wickets, hit 2 fours and a six to score 16, earning himself an overall bonus of +4 points in the fantasy team.
  • M Silambarasan, left-arm orthodox  from Dindigul Dragons earned a bonus of +1 and + 2 points in last 2 games for economies of 5.00 and 4.33 along with the 4 wicket haul bonus of +4 points. He is the power pick among the bowler from both sides.
  • Good performances from S Abhishek and Vasanth Saravanan helped TUTI Patriots reach a good total. The top order could play freely, knowing the two batsmen in the middle are capable of converting good starts.

Fantasy Team Prediction

  • Wicket Keeper – N Jagadeesan
  • Batsman – CH Nishanth, Akshay Srinivasan, S Siva, S Abhishek
  • All-rounders – R Ashwin
  • Bowlers – A Davidson, M Silambarasan, M Mohammed, D Kumaran, J Kaushik
  • Capatin – M Silambarasan
  • Vice Captain – R Ashwin

Tip – If you’re entering with multiple teams, try a bowler-batsman combination for selecting C and VC in the other team.

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