IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans vs Chepauk Super Gillies Live Score, Match 5 of Tamil Nadu Premier League, 2026

Onto the next one - Right then, the first doubleheader of the day provided a total of 411 runs across 38 overs, and some top-tier entertainment to go with it. Next up, we stay in Dindigul, as the home team Dindigul go up against Nellai. With both teams having already won their opening fixtures, it will be interesting to see which side can pull ahead and go top of the table for now. You can switch tabs and tune in to our build-up of that game right away. Cheers!

Player of the Match - Who else but Tushar Raheja to get the accolade for his match-winning century! Raheja says that he was happy to contribute to the win, especially the way they lost the first game. He says that after the last game, there was no panic in the dug-out and they wanted to keep playing their brand of cricket. Also adds that they know sometimes it can backfire, but the coaching staff backs them well. Mentions that the coaching staff has given him and everyone in the team to play with freedom and that helps them big time.

The Presentation ceremony...

Raheja, the chief architect - It wasn't the best of starts to the chase from IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans, losing a couple of early wickets, but they were aggressive from the off and scored 66 in the Powerplay. Tushar Raheja then took over and had great support from Pradosh Ranjan Paul as well. The duo added a stellar stand of 149 runs, which blew away the opposition. Raheja notched up a ton and got out but Paul added the finishing touches and remained unbeaten on a fine 73 off just 41 balls. With the ball, it was a rather listless showing from Chepauk Super Gillies, barring M Vignesh, who picked up all three wickets of the chase. M Silambarasan bowled relatively well, but was put away towards the end of his spell. CSG will be hoping that their bowling comes good heading forward.

The champions are off the mark - After enduring a tough opening-day defeat, reigning champions IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans are back with a bang. They have chased down a target of 206 runs with 12 balls to spare and that says it all about their batting dominance. On the other hand, Chepauk Super Gillies, who were unbeaten throughout the league stage last season, have now ednured a fourth defeat on the trot (including the two playoff matches from last season.

That's it, the reigning champions have gotten over the line in a hurry here. Full ball on off and middle, hit away straight down the ground for a single as the long off fielder tidies up to his left. IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans win by 7 wickets, and 2 overs to spare as well.

SIX! Wow, that is innovative from Pradosh Ranjan Paul. Back of a length and on leg, Paul shuffles past the leg stump and brings out the reverse scoop, lifting it back over the bowler's head for a biggie. SCORES ARE LEVEL.

FOUR! Nicely done. Slower and shorter down leg, Paul waits well before swivelling and pulling it down to fine leg for a boundary.

1 run, the batter lofts this in the air and gets a run for the team.

No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.

S Mohamed Ali is the new batter in.

OUT! CAUGHT! Tushar Raheja looks to end things in a canter but falls prey. End of an astounding knock, and Raheja gets a shek of the hand from the keeper and the bowler as a sign of respect. M Vignesh hammers it in on a hard length around off. Raheja looks to tonk it down the ground but slices it high towards mid off. Dinesh Raj S takes a simple catch and Chepauk finally manage to end this big partnership, all a little too late though.

Full on middle, bunted towards mid off for a single. Just 12 needed now off 18 balls.

FOUR! Put away by Tushar Raheja, and he's ecstatic as the leading run-scorer from the last season brings up the first individual century of the new season. Low full toss, but on the pads and this is flicked away down to fine leg for a boundary. Raheja brings up the HUNDRED and takes off the helmet, soaking in all of the deserved applause.

1 run, that is lofted away for a single.

NO BALL! This is getting away rather quickly from Chepauk. Full and at the toes, a good delivery but Pradosh Ranjan Paul jams it through the leg side and ekes out a couple of runs. However, Tanwar has overstepped and a Free Hit will now follow.

1 run, the batter goes back in the crease and flicks it away through mid wicket for a single.

SIX! That's a terrific shot and Raheja is just one hit away from the three-figure mark. Banged in short over the stumps, Raheja steps out whilst backing away and flat-bats it over long on for another six.

SIX! A complete miscue, but Tushar Raheja has enough power to clear the fence. Slower bumper around off, Raheja goes after the pull and ends up dragging it high and over deep mid-wicket for a maximum.

FOUR! The boundaries just keep on coming. Slower one, back of a length and over leg stump. Paul swats it away through mid-wicket for a boundary.