CSG VS TGC MATCH 21

Right then, that is it from this thrilling encounter where Chepauk Super Gillies just edged past Trichy Grand Cholas to keep their unbeaten streak. Next up in the TNPL 2025 is a battle between Lyca Kovai Kings and IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans on Tuesday, 24th June. That will begin at 7.15 pm IST (1.45 pm GMT), but as you know, you can join us early for all the build-up to the match. Until then, cheers and goodbye!

Vijay Shankar is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his all round brilliance.

Presentation Time...

Chepauk Super Gillies have pulled off a sensational heist and once again proved why they’re the team to beat this season. This thrilling win also seals a top-two finish for them in the league stage. M Silambarasan struck early with the ball, but for a major part of the chase, it was all Trichy Grand Cholas as nothing seemed to go CSG's way. Still, they hung in by squeezing out a few tight overs to stay in the contest. The momentum finally swung when Prem Kumar delivered a game-changing spell, breaking the crucial 82-run stand and removing both set batters. CSG capitalised on that breakthrough to build pressure, though a couple of dropped catches and misfields allowed Sanjay Yadav to keep TGC in the hunt. With 12 needed off the final over, debutant Rohith Suthar rose to the occasion, held his nerve, and etched his name into the history books by sealing a dramatic 4-run win.

Earlier in the game, Chepauk Super Gillies put up a competitive total, thanks to a brilliant 106-run partnership between Baba Aparajith and Vijay Shankar, with both batters notching up well-crafted fifties. Trichy Grand Cholas’ bowlers put in a fairly disciplined shift, with all of them picking up a wicket apiece, barring Sanjay Yadav, ensuring the scoring never completely got out of hand.

Despite losing an opener early, Trichy Grand Cholas got off to a solid start in the chase, with skipper Suresh Kumar leading from the front and Jagatheesan Kousik providing steady support. The duo showed great composure under pressure, rotating the strike smartly and finding the boundaries at regular intervals. But the momentum shifted suddenly as both well-set batters fell in quick succession, trying to up the ante. Sanjay Yadav reignited hope with a brisk 29 off 19 balls, but his dismissal in the final over when just 6 were needed off 3 proved to be the final blow. TGC ultimately fell agonisingly short by 4 runs.

What a steal from Chepauk Super Gillies! Just when it looked like the game had slipped away, they pulled off a dramatic win to stay unbeaten this season. Debutant Rohith Suthar turned out to be the unlikely hero, holding his nerve and defending the total in the final over. A heartbreaking loss for Trichy Grand Cholas, who were in control for large parts but now slump to just one win, and their playoff hopes take a serious blow.

OUT! RUN OUT! CHEPAUK SUPER GILLIES MAKE IT SIX OUT OF SIX! Full-length delivery angled across the batter. U Mukilesh swings and misses. A cheeky run-out to end the game. U Mukilesh tries to sneak a bye, but the keeper gets an underarm throw at the stumps, and U Mukilesh is short of the crease. Rohith Suthar does it for the Chepauk Super Gillies as they win a close encounter by 4 runs.

OUT! RUN OUT! CHEPAUK SUPER GILLIES MAKE IT SIX OUT OF SIX! Full-length delivery angled across the batter. U Mukilesh swings and misses. A cheeky run-out to end the game. U Mukilesh tries to sneak a bye, but the keeper gets an underarm throw at the stumps, and U Mukilesh is short of the crease. Rohith Suthar does it for the Chepauk Super Gillies as they win a close encounter by 4 runs.

Low full toss on off. Saravana Kumar makes room and chips it on the bounce to long off for one. 5 needed off the final ball. Are we getting into the Super Over?

Saravana Kumar walks in at 8.

OUT! HIGH IN THE AIR AND TAKEN! A big wicket for Rohith Suthar. Slower ball on the full, around off. Sanjay Yadav drags it and miscues it high toward the long on region. Dinesh Raj S settles under it and takes a sharp catch under pressure. The match has tilted in favour of the Chepauk Super Gillies. 6 needed off two balls now. All three results are possible!

OUT! HIGH IN THE AIR AND TAKEN! A big wicket for Rohith Suthar. Slower ball on the full, around off. Sanjay Yadav drags it and miscues it high toward the long on region. Dinesh Raj S settles under it and takes a sharp catch under pressure. The match has tilted in favour of the Chepauk Super Gillies. 6 needed off two balls now. All three results are possible!

MISFIELD AND FOUR! Slower, back of a length delivery, on the middle and leg. Sanjay Yadav heaves it past the backward square leg fielder for a much-needed boundary.

Rohith Suthar goes full, just outside the off. Sanjay Yadav swings hard but misses completely. 10 needed off four now.

WIDE! Slower and shorter, angling down the leg. Sanjay Yadav pulls and misses. Wide signaled.

Halt. Rohith Suthar is holding his back and looks to be in some pain. He gets the medicine from the support staff and is good to go now.

Yorker-length delivery, just outside off. U Mukilesh squeezes it off the toe end, toward the left of the keeper for a run. 11 needed of five balls.