Dindigul Dragons vs Siechem Madurai Panthers Prediction: Dragons have a better record against Panthers

Dindigul Dragons and Siechem Madurai Panthers are going head to head in Match 24 of Tamil Nadu Premier League at NPR College Cricket Ground, Dindigul, India on 26th July 2024. Dragons have a better record against Panthers in recent head-to-head games. Who will win this game of cricket?

Dindigul Dragons lost two consecutive matches at the start of their campaign but pulled off two critical victories against the Tiruppur Tamizhans and the Kovai Kings in the subsequent games. With 6 points from 5 matches, the Dragons are well on course for a berth at the playoffs, needing to win one or two remaining games.

The match against the Tiruppur Tamizhans was rain-reduced, and the Dragons hauled 109 runs in 13 overs with a fine undefeated half-century by Boopathi Kumar. In the previous game too, against the Kovai Kings, they leaked 172 runs in 20 overs but won because of an exceptionally crafted unbeaten innings of 96 runs off 49 balls that came from the willow of Baba Indrajith; they won with 5 wickets and 4 balls to spare.

Vimal Khumar, Shivam Singh, Baba Indrajith wk, Boopathi Kumar, Ravichandran Ashwin c, Suboth Bhati, S Dinesh Raj, Varun Chakravarthy, VP Diran, P Vignesh, Sandeep Warrier

The Madurai Panthers had to squeeze their way into the playoffs last season, and this time, they have even lesser chances of making the cut as they need a streak of wins and several other results to go their way if they are to advance to the playoffs. The Panthers started this campaign on a positive note with a win over Salem, but since then, the team has not found its feet, losing four out of the next five matches with one game ending in a draw versus Nellai.

In the latest game against the Kovai Kings, though Ajay Krishna picked up 4 wickets for 20 runs in three overs, the Panthers let their opponents post a score of 163 runs in 20 overs. The chase saw the Panthers being reduced to 7 for 58 in the 12th over, but a late resurgence driven by Karthick Manikandan and R Mithun did take them to a total of 120 runs. It has been this all-around performance that has been of the essence to the Madurai Panthers as M Ashwin, with 8 wickets this season to his name, has been a crucial player, not to mention some fearsome performances with the bat from Jagatheesan Kousik and Suresh Lokeshwar.

Hari Nishanth (c), Suresh Lokeshwar (wk), Jagatheesan Kousik, NS Chaturved, Uthirasamy Sasidev, Karthick Manikandan, R Mithun, Murugan Ashwin, Gurjapneet Singh, Ajay Krishna, R Alexander

With their recent performances, the Dindigul Dragons are almost certain to make it to the playoffs. The Siechem Madurai Panthers have been going through a really bad season, with just one win. Definitely, the Dragons will win this game and seal their spot in the playoffs.