IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans (ITT) delivered a resounding performance to lift their maiden Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) title, thrashing Dindigul Dragons (DD) by 118 runs in the 2025 final. It was a comprehensive all-round display, with ITT outplaying DD in all three departments in the high-stakes clash.
Amit Sathvik and Tushar Raheja shine as they power Tiruppur to a massive total
After winning the toss, Dragons skipper Ravichandran Ashwin chose to bowl first, but it didn’t went well. IDream made the most of the opportunity, with openers Amit Sathvik and Tushar Raheja putting on a brilliant 121-run stand. Both batters brought up solid half-centuries, setting the tone for a big total. Raheja led the charge with a blazing 77 off 46 balls, taking on the bowlers with confidence.
Despite having an experienced bowling unit, DD struggled to contain the flow of runs. M Karthik Saran picked up two wickets, but the pressure never eased. ITT finished with an imposing 220 for 5. Ashwin went wicketless, conceding 36 runs, while Varun Chakaravarthy and Bhuvneshwar Venkatesh managed a wicket each. Overall, the Dragons’ attack lacked penetration, allowing Tiruppur to completely dominate the first half of the final.
Ravichandran Ashwin-led batting lineup crumbled under pressure
Chasing a daunting target, DD innings fell apart quickly as they struggled under pressure. Ashwin was the first to fall, dismissed for just 1 run by R Silambarasan in the second over. Baba Indrajith followed soon after, bowled by T Natarajan, and Vimal Khumar was also sent back cheaply by Silambarasan. Dindigul lost three wickets inside the powerplay and never really recovered from the early collapse.
Esakkimuthu A starred with the ball, picking up two wickets, including Chakaravarthy. Mohan Prasath also chipped in with two, while Sai Kishore delivered a miserly spell, giving away just 20 in his four overs. Dindigul were eventually bundled out for just 102 in 14.4 overs, with only a couple of batters crossing double digits. It was a tame end to the chase, as Tiruppur’s bowlers maintained complete control to seal a historic win.
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Here’s how fans reacted:
𝗶𝗗𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗧𝗶𝗿𝘂𝗽𝗽𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗮𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗵𝗮𝗻𝘀 – 𝗧𝗡𝗣𝗟 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦!
Maiden title for iDream Tiruppur Tamizhans!#IDTTvDD #TNPL #TNPL2025 #TNPLFinal #NammaOoruNammaGethu pic.twitter.com/7QZ3Qc9Z4h
— TNPL (@TNPremierLeague) July 6, 2025
Add IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans to the list, winning the TNPL for the first time in 2025 #TNPL2025 https://t.co/vGd7nxYqAq
— Peeyush Sharma (@peeyushsharmaa) July 6, 2025
#TNPL2025 Final Winners — I Dream Tiruppur Tamizhans
Full Youth Team Impressed This Season A Lot & Specially Bowling!!
Raheja & Esakkimuthu Tharamana Finds Of This Season. pic.twitter.com/F8zJIBsdhk
— Saloon Kada Shanmugam (@saloon_kada) July 6, 2025
Sai Kishore led Tiruppur Tamizhans defeated Ashwin led Dindigul Dragons to clinich their 1st TNPL title pic.twitter.com/doijykbDBA
— Ragav 𝕏 (@ragav_x) July 6, 2025
Congratulations IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans on ur maiden title.. well deserved.. this year a first time IPL winner now a first time TNPL winner #IDTTvDD #TNPL #TNPL2025 #TNPLFinal #NammaOoruNammaGethu pic.twitter.com/TBPQBtL8Zk
— $hyju (@linktoshyju) July 6, 2025
Congrats to Tiruppur Tamizhans for their maiden TNPL title.
Tushar Raheja & Essakimuthu were standout performers of this season #TNPL— ★ 𝘖𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳 ★ (@aravindmsd_07) July 6, 2025
Tushar Raheja, Sony Yadav, Esakimutthu A , Aslo Amit Satvik They Are Some Exciting Talents From TNPL 2025.
IF They Perform Well in Upcoming SMAT Many IPL Will Franchises Signed Them For IPL 2026 #IPL @BCCI #INDvsEND— Subrata_13 (@subrata_op) July 6, 2025
TUSHAR RAHEJA FOR RCB
WK AND A LEFTIE WITH INTENT @RCBTweets @malolanr @DineshKarthik
— Navaneethan Naveen (@Navaneethan1740) July 6, 2025
Tushar Raheja absolutely killed it in the final—well deserved Player of the Match! Big-game player for sure. And yeah, @DerekHayes112 had a point about his consistency paying off. #TNPL2025 was fire!
— Selmin Mansiz (@MansizSelm90248) July 6, 2025
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