TNPL 2025 Final: Tiruppur Tamizhans Crush Dindigul Dragons to Claim Maiden Title

 


The NPR College Ground in Dindigul witnessed history on July 6, 2025, as the IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans demolished defending champions Dindigul Dragons by a colossal 118 runs to lift their first-ever Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) trophy. Here’s the full breakdown of the marquee clash:

🏆 Match Result & Key Stats

  • Winner: IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans (Maiden title)

  • Margin: 118 runs

  • Toss: Dindigul Dragons elected to field first .

  • Scores:

    • Tiruppur Tamizhans: 220/5 (20 overs)

    • Dindigul Dragons: 102 all out (14.4 overs) .

⚔️ Match Highlights

🔥 Tiruppur’s Batting Onslaught

  • Opening Stand: Tushar Raheja (77 off 46 balls) and Amit Sathvik (65 off 34 balls) delivered a blistering 121-run partnership in just 66 balls. Sathvik’s 25-ball fifty included 8 fours and 3 sixes, while Raheja smashed 6 fours and 4 sixes .

  • Late Surge: Tiruppur plundered 60 runs off the final 4.5 overs, reaching 220/5. Kartik Saran (2/44) was Dindigul’s only effective bowler .

💥 Dindigul’s Collapse

  • Powerplay Disaster: Dindigul lost 4 wickets inside the powerplay and were 57/5 by the 7th over. Opener Shivam Singh missed the chase due to a hamstring injury sustained while fielding .

  • Bowling Dominance: Spinners R. Silambarasan (2/12), Mohan Prasath (2/18), and A. Esakkimuthu (2/27) dismantled Dindigul’s lineup. Pacer T. Natarajan (1/19) provided crucial support .

🌟 Star Performers

PlayerRolePerformanceTournament Achievement
Tushar RahejaBatter77 (46), SR 167.39Highest run-scorer (488 runs, SR 186)
Amit SathvikBatter65 (34), 8x4, 3x64 fifties in last 5 innings 
A. EsakkimuthuBowler2/27 in 3 overs2nd-highest wicket-taker (14 wickets) 
R. AshwinAll-rounder (DD)296 runs, 13 wicketsTop performer for Dragons 

🛣️ Road to the Final

  • Tiruppur Tamizhans:

    • Finished 2nd in league stage (5 wins/7 matches).

    • Crushed Chepauk Super Gillies by 79 runs in Qualifier 1 .

  • Dindigul Dragons:

    • Finished 3rd in league stage (4 wins).

    • Beat Trichy Warriors (Eliminator) and Chepauk (Qualifier 2) to advance .

📊 Tournament Context

  • Dates: June 5 – July 6, 2025 .

  • Format: 8 teams, 32 matches .

  • Key Venues: SNR College Ground (Coimbatore), NPR College Ground (Dindigul) .

  • Defending Champions: Dindigul Dragons – dethroned in the final .

📺 Broadcasting & Attendance

  • TV: Star Sports 2 & Star Sports Tamil .

  • Streaming: FanCode app/website .

  • Crowd: Packed stadium in Dindigul, with celebrations erupting after Tiruppur’s dominance .

🎯 Tactical Takeaways

  • Tiruppur’s Aggression: Raheja and Sathvik’s fearless batting in the powerplay neutralized Dindigul’s spin duo Ashwin and Varun Chakaravarthy .

  • Dindigul’s Missed Edge: Injuries and pressure chasing 221 exposed their middle-order fragility. Only Adithya Ganesh (24) crossed 20 runs .

💬 Captaincy Corner

  • Sai Kishore (Tiruppur): Led by example with tactical bowling changes. His spinners took 6 wickets at an economy of 5.50 .

  • R. Ashwin (Dindigul): Despite all-round contributions (296 runs, 13 wickets), his team fell short in the final hurdle .

🏆 Legacy Moment

The win marks a transformative triumph for Tiruppur, previously unheralded in TNPL history. Youngsters like Raheja (24) and Esakkimuthu (23) announced their arrival as future stars, while Dindigul’s bid for back-to-back titles ended in a stunning collapse .


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