The ninth edition of the TNPL is scheduled to kick off from June 5 to July 6, 2025 spanning across four different regional cities of Tamil Nadu. Featuring a total of 8 teams, this year edition includes Salem Spartans, Dindigul Dragons, Chepauk Super Gillies, Lyca Kovai Kings, Siechem Madurai Panthers, Nellai Royal Kings, iDream Tiruppur Tamizhans, and the Trichy Grand Cholas.
Organized and managed by the Shriram Capitals, the TNPL aims to bring on the local talents to a platform which can open them a new door to the cricket world providing them with invaluable exposure and recognition. This edition promises fierce competition as each team, filled with young and budding talents, aims to make their mark. Keep an eye on Dindigul Dragons, a team poised to shine brightly in TNPL 2025.
Featuring a squad of 15 players that has players from experienced to novice talents. Dindigul Dragons represents a captivating fusion of young prospects and established IPL stalwarts. Notably, the team features celebrated players such as Ravichandran Ashwin and Varun Chakaravarthy, whose performances on the IPL stage have consistently dazzled fans and bolstered team success. To complement this, star bowlers like Sandeep Warrier and Varun Chakravarthy will seize any opportunity to maintain the perfect game balance and talent.
Dindigul Dragons Team Squad
| Category | Player Name | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Batters | Vimal Khumar | Batter |
| M Karthik Saran | Batter | |
| All-rounders | Maan Bafna | Batting Allrounder |
| Shivam Singh | Batting Allrounder | |
| Rajwinder Singh | Bowling Allrounder | |
| Ravichandran Ashwin | Bowling Allrounder | |
| Wicket Keeper | Baba Indrajith | WK-Batter |
| Bowlers | Ganeshan Periyaswamy | Bowler |
| M Viju Arul | Bowler | |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | Bowler | |
| DT Chandrasekar | Bowler | |
| Sandeep Warrier | Bowler | |
| Others | R K Jayant | – |
| Hunny Saini | – | |
| Atul Vitkar | – |
TNPL 2025: Dindigul Dragons Match Schedule
| Date | Day | Match | Venue | Time (GMT) | Time (Local) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 05 | Thu | Dindigul Dragons vs Lyca Kovai Kings (1st Match) | SNR College Cricket Ground, Coimbatore | 01:45 PM | 07:15 PM |
| Jun 08 | Sun | IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans vs Dindigul Dragons (5th Match) | SNR College Cricket Ground, Coimbatore | 01:45 PM | 07:15 PM |
| Jun 14 | Sat | Dindigul Dragons vs Madurai Panthers (11th Match) | SCF Cricket Ground, Salem | 01:45 PM | 07:15 PM |
| Jun 16 | Mon | Dindigul Dragons vs Chepauk Super Gillies (14th Match) | SCF Cricket Ground, Salem | 01:45 PM | 07:15 PM |
| Jun 22 | Sun | Salem Spartans vs Dindigul Dragons (19th Match) | Indian Cement Co. Ground, Tirunelveli | 09:45 AM | 03:15 PM |
| Jun 26 | Thu | Nellai Royal Kings vs Dindigul Dragons (24th Match) | Indian Cement Co. Ground, Tirunelveli | 01:45 PM | 07:15 PM |
| Jun 29 | Sun | Dindigul Dragons vs Trichy Grand Cholas (28th Match) | NPR College Ground, Dindigul | 01:45 PM | 07:15 PM |
The team combines seasoned veterans with rising stars, blending experience and youthful energy essential for championship aspirations. Their mix of seasoned expertise and emerging talent distinguishes them in the Tamil Nadu Premier League.
With a total of 7 league matches in the tournament the Dragons would be looking high to aim for this year’s title in their name, taking home a trophy after being the runner ups for the two consecutive seasons of 2018 and 2019.
