Trichy Grand Cholas vs Vida Kovai Kings, Qualifier 2, Tamil Nadu Premier League 2026

Trichy Grand Cholas vs Vida Kovai Kings, Qualifier 2, Tamil Nadu Premier League 2026

The Tamil Nadu Premier League 2026 Qualifier 2 match between the Trichy Grand Cholas and the VIDA Kovai Kings is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 7:30 PM local time. The high-stakes playoff game will be hosted at the historic M. A. Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) in Chennai. 

Team squads with their playing role 

The full squad rosters and player roles for the Trichy Grand Cholas and the VIDA Kovai Kings ahead of their TNPL 2026 Qualifier 2 matchup are broken down below.

Trichy Grand Cholas Squad

Captain: Suresh Kumar
Player NamePrimary Playing Role
Suresh Kumar (C)Wicketkeeper / Batter
Jafar JamalBatter
K RajkumarBatter
S Shyam SundarTop-order Batter
P Francis RokinsBatter
Ganga Sridhar RajuBatter
S SujayBatter
U MukileshBatter
Washington SundarAll-rounder
Sanjay YadavAll-rounder
Jagatheesan KousikAll-rounder
Antony DhasAll-rounder
G GodsonAll-rounder
Selvam Suresh KumarAll-rounder
T SaranWicketkeeper / Batter
S. Bhavan SuriyaWicketkeeper
N Mohammed AshikWicketkeeper
K Mani BharathiWicketkeeper
Tamil DhileepanWicketkeeper
Waseem AhmedWicketkeeper
K EaswaranBowler
V Athisayaraj DavidsonBowler
M Ganesh MoorthiBowler
N Selva KumaranBowler
R RajkumarBowler
P Saravana KumarBowler
Kannan VigneshBowler
SP VinodBowler
Rejin JohnsonBowler
Arya Yohan MenonBowler
Sai Shriram GBowler / Utility

VIDA Kovai Kings Squad

Captain: Shahrukh Khan
Player NamePrimary Playing Role
Shahrukh Khan (C)All-rounder / Batter
Balasubramaniam SachinBatter
C Andre SiddarthBatter
Abhinav KannanBatter
Jitendra KumarMiddle-order Batter
Radhakrishnan SAll-rounder
Maan K BafnaAll-rounder
K Deeban LingeshAll-rounder
G KishoorAll-rounder
RS AmbrishAll-rounder
H Prashid AkashAll-rounder
Mithun Vijay VAll-rounder
Manav ParakhAll-rounder
R DivakarAll-rounder
Suresh LokeshwarWicketkeeper / Batter
Madhava PrasadWicketkeeper / Batter
M SiddharthBowler
Jhathavedh SubramanyanBowler
H Trilok NagBowler
P VidyuthBowler

Match Winning Percentage

Prediction: The Trichy Grand Cholas are slightly favored with a 51% chance of winning, while the VIDA Kovai Kings hold a closely matched 49% win probability. The prediction suggests a highly competitive contest between the two sides.

Trichy Grand Cholas 51%
VIDA Kovai Kings 49%
TeamWinning Probability
Trichy Grand Cholas51%
VIDA Kovai Kings49%

Head-to-Head Record

The overall head-to-head record between the Trichy Grand Cholas and the VIDA Kovai Kings stands at 3 wins for Kovai Kings and 1 win for Trichy Grand Cholas across the last four seasons. 

Trichy Grand Cholas vs VIDA Kovai Kings Head-to-Head

Head-to-Head Summary: The overall head-to-head record between the Trichy Grand Cholas and the VIDA Kovai Kings slightly favors Kovai Kings. Across the last four seasons, VIDA Kovai Kings have won 3 matches, while Trichy Grand Cholas have secured 1 victory.

Head-to-Head Record

TeamMatches Won
VIDA Kovai Kings3
Trichy Grand Cholas1
Total Matches4

Match History Breakdown

The two sides have played out some heavily one-sided affairs alongside tight encounters: 

  • August 15, 2026: VIDA Kovai Kings won by 116 runs. Kovai stacked up a massive 201/6 behind Balasubramaniam Sachin’s explosive 77 runs. In response, Trichy crumbled completely, bundled out for just 85 runs inside 16.1 overs as Jhathavedh Subramanyan picked up a clinical 3-wicket haul. 
  • June 17, 2025: Trichy Grand Cholas won by 14 runs. Trichy posted 168/5 and successfully defended it by restricting Kovai to 154/9.
  • July 16, 2024: VIDA Kovai Kings won by 8 wickets. Kovai easily chased down a low target, finishing at 125/2 after Trichy was limited to 124/9. 
  • June 21, 2023: VIDA Kovai Kings won by 6 wickets. Kovai tracked down a target of 118, finishing comfortably at 119/4. 

Match Day Weather Forecast

Weather Outlook: The forecast for Wednesday, August 26, 2026, in Chennai looks highly favorable for cricket. A full, uninterrupted match is anticipated at Chepauk, with partly cloudy skies and only a low risk of rain during the evening.

Key Weather Metrics (7:30 PM Onwards)

Weather MetricForecast
Precipitation Chance0% – 15% (Partly Cloudy)
Temperature30°C – 31°C at Start, Around 29°C Later
Humidity76% – 81% (Feels like around 37°C)
Dew FactorLikely to Form on the Outfield
Wind Speed10 – 13 mph (South / West-Southwest)
Match ImpactChasing Advantage; Early Swing Assistance

Disclaimer The predictions and betting insights on this page are based on expert analysis, current form and statistical data for entertainment purposes only. Please bet responsibly and in accordance with the laws and regulations of your country.
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