206/3 (18.0)
CR : 11.44
205/8 (20.0)
CR : 10.25
IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans won by 7 wickets 🏆
Player of the Match
Tushar Raheja
102(52)
The Tamizhans were chasing 206 and Amith Sathvik scored a quickfire nine-ball 19 at the top of the order before falling in the second over. It was a short stay for skipper Sai Kishore as he got cleaned up on seven. Pradosh Ranjan Paul joined Tushar Raheja and started building a partnership. Both pounced on anything loose and helped their side finish the powerplay on 66/2.
6:48 PM IST, Local Time: That's it. iDream Tiruppur Tamizhans register their first win of Tamil Nadu Premier League 2026. A convincing seven-wicket win for them tonight here in Dindigul. Chepauk Super Gillies lose two in a row as they remain winless in this year's competition.
Narayan Jagadeesan (Chepauk Super Gillies Captain): "[In which areas did the Tamizhans outplay you?] Definitely. With the way they batted, I think they outplayed us. I just feel we could have been better with our bowling execution.
[On their bowling performance] I think a lot of credit must be given to the team as well because you know they had to go at 10 runs per over and they kept going at it right from the beginning. I didn’t see an over which was less than six runs, except for Simbu when he bowled and it went for six runs. The least given in an over was six. Credit to the way Tushar played and the way he was going after our bowlers.
[Message to the players after this loss?] I mean winning and losing is a part of the game. It’s totally fine to lose a game. But it is just about how we execute our stuff and everybody is under pressure. The batters did well but they were also under pressure. Probably, the way we go about our game, it could be with more clarity and more intent."
[On their bowling performance] I think a lot of credit must be given to the team as well because you know they had to go at 10 runs per over and they kept going at it right from the beginning. I didn’t see an over which was less than six runs, except for Simbu when he bowled and it went for six runs. The least given in an over was six. Credit to the way Tushar played and the way he was going after our bowlers.
[Message to the players after this loss?] I mean winning and losing is a part of the game. It’s totally fine to lose a game. But it is just about how we execute our stuff and everybody is under pressure. The batters did well but they were also under pressure. Probably, the way we go about our game, it could be with more clarity and more intent."
Maximum Fours of the Match: Pradosh Ranjan Paul
Highest Strike Rate of the Match: Ashwanth Valthapa
Most Dependable Player of the Match: K Aashiq
Player of the Match: Tushar Raheja
Tushar Raheja (Player of the Match): "[On his knock] I'm happy. I was able to contribute to the win. The last game, the result didn't go our way. But I'm happy to score.
[On his preparation after he has a failure with the bat] The whole team didn't panic after the last game. We decided to play a certain brand of cricket. We have to accept what comes our way. Sometimes, it can backfire as well. But it has worked more often for us and the team management is fully with us to play that way.
[On his routine between balls and his relationship with the coach] I just try to stay calm. And talking about him, he's the main reason why this team is playing this way. Only when the management gives you the backing, players like me and Amith can express and play as freely as we can. He has a big role to play."
[On his preparation after he has a failure with the bat] The whole team didn't panic after the last game. We decided to play a certain brand of cricket. We have to accept what comes our way. Sometimes, it can backfire as well. But it has worked more often for us and the team management is fully with us to play that way.
[On his routine between balls and his relationship with the coach] I just try to stay calm. And talking about him, he's the main reason why this team is playing this way. Only when the management gives you the backing, players like me and Amith can express and play as freely as we can. He has a big role to play."
Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore (iDream Tiruppur Tamizhans Captain): "[On the youngsters in the side] We have some good youngsters in the team. Also, there is a good mix of young and senior players. Tushar has continued from where he left off the last season.
[On the process and the mentality of the squad] The credit must go to the owners and the coaches. They are backing the same team and not changing the approach. This mentality helps the players."
[On the process and the mentality of the squad] The credit must go to the owners and the coaches. They are backing the same team and not changing the approach. This mentality helps the players."
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