1. Tiruppur Celebrate First Ever Crown
First, history was made. On July 6, 2025, at NPR College Ground, Dindigul, Tiruppur Tamizhans clinched their maiden TNPL trophy, dominating the defending champions, Dindigul Dragons, by 118 runs en.wikipedia.org+14espncricinfo.com+14fancode.com+14cricbuzz.com+8espn.in+8crictracker.com+8. This was a powerful statement.
2. Massive Total: 220/5 Sets Impressive Target
Next, let’s examine the batting showdown:
- Amith Sathvik set the tone with 65 off 34 around the powerplay, striking 8 fours and 3 sixes en.wikipedia.orgcricbuzz.com+5espn.in+5fancode.com+5.
- Tushar Raheja, the tournament’s top-scorer, anchored the innings with 77 off 46 balls, featuring 6 fours and 4 sixes en.wikipedia.org+10espn.in+10fancode.com+10.
- Support hitting came from Mohamed Ali (23 off 14) and *Anovankar (25 off 12)**, ensuring a strong finish crictracker.com.
- In total, Tiruppur posted a monumental 220/5, crushing the typical TNPL chase threshold of ~176 en.wikipedia.org+14cricket.com+14espncricinfo.com+14.
Way ahead in power hitting and partnerships.
3. Bowling Exploits: Dragons Fall Fast
Moreover, Tiruppur’s bowlers struck early:
- Ragupathy Silambarasan grabbed 2/12 in 2 overs, breaking the top order youtube.com+3crictracker.com+3fancode.com+3africa.espn.com+3espn.in+3cricket.com+3.
- Mohan Prasath and Esakkimuthu each claimed two wickets—the latter finishing as Dragons’ second-highest wicket-taker in the tournament (14 wickets at 7.46 economy) fancode.com+7espn.in+7africa.espn.com+7.
- T Natarajan also chipped in with 1/19, backed by smart fielding and pace cricbuzz.com+2en.wikipedia.org+2cricbuzz.com+2.
Collectively they bowled out Dragons for just 102 in 14.4 overs cricket.com+2espn.in+2fancode.com+2.
4. Scorecard Overview
ITT Innings – 220/5 in 20 overs
| Batter | Runs (Balls) | 4s/6s |
|---|---|---|
| Sathvik | 65 (34) | 8/3 |
| Raheja | 77 (46) | 6/4 |
| Ali | 23 (14) | 2/0 |
| Anovankar | 25* (12) | 1/2 |
DD Innings – 102 all out in 14.4 overs
| Batter | Runs (Balls) |
|---|---|
| Vitkar | 24 (20) |
| Bhuvaneshwar V. | 12 (21) |
| Son Others | 17 (Hunny Saini) |
ITT Bowlers
- Silambarasan: 2/12
- Prasath: 2/18
- Esakkimuthu: 2/27
- Natarajan: 1/19
This total collapse showed great all‑round team effort.
5. Tushar Raheja: Player & Season of the Tournament
Notably, Tushar Raheja walked away as both Player of the Match and Player of the Series cricbuzz.com+4espn.in+4cricket.com+4crictracker.comen.wikipedia.org+10espncricinfo.com+10espn.in+10. In the tournament, he scored 488 runs at a strike rate of 186, constantly setting the tone with his batting espn.in+1africa.espn.com+1.
6. Season Runs Leaderboard
- Raheja topped charts with 488 runs.
- Amit Sathvik ended third with 340 runs cricket.com+4espn.in+4africa.espn.com+4.
Their opening partnership often laid the perfect base for high totals.
7. Dragons’ Downfall: A Sharp Decline
Conversely, Dindigul Dragons—TNPL 2024 champions—had a dismal chase:
- Lost 4 wickets within the powerplay.
- Only Vitkar (24 off 20) and Bhuvaneshwar V. (12) showed resistance youtube.com+13crictracker.com+13crictracker.com+13.
- Rest of lineup collapsed—out in just 14.4 overs—a shocking fall from grace .
They couldn’t match Tiruppur’s intensity.
8. Tournament Context: TNPL 2025 Trends
Considering the league:
- This was Tiruppur Tamizhans’ first-ever TNPL title; they were runners-up in the league stage (5 wins, 2 losses) en.wikipedia.org+14cricket.com+14espncricinfo.com+14.
- Dragons ended third in league but were eliminated early in knockout until the final .
In nine seasons, Chepauk Super Gillies remain most successful, but new champions emerged crictracker.com+2en.wikipedia.org+2en.wikipedia.org+2.
9. Final Over Breakdown: Quick Collapse
In the final overs:
- Esakkimuthu’s 14th over cleaned up middle and tail wickets – key break at 102/8 youtube.com+9crictracker.com+9africa.espn.com+9.
- Mathivannan’s 15th over sealed the win with run-out of Shashidharan R africa.espn.com+4crictracker.com+4crictracker.com+4.
Tiruppur kept pressure till the end.
Watch the highlights reel: explosive batting from Raheja, key bowling spells, and final celebrations.
10. What It Means: Future and Impact
For Tiruppur:
- Historic breakthrough.
- These performances enhance players’ profiles and could lead to national attention or IPL trials.
For Dragons:
- A wake-up call to regroup.
- Key players like Ashwin and Chakravarthy must step up in season 2026.
11. Lessons and Takeaways
- Strong starts win finals: early wickets and big starts set tone.
- Depth matters: support hitters like Ali and Anovankar backed up the stars.
- Bowling discipline: economic and clubbed wicket-taking overs’ pressure.
Teams planning their rebuild should note this winning formula.
🔚 In Summary
iDream Tiruppur Tamizhans showcased dominance in the TNPL Final. Powered by Raheja and Sathvik’s power starts, backed by a potent bowling unit, they dismantled the Dragons to claim a first-ever title. Their performance echoed perfect T20 cricket balance—aggression, depth, and discipline. Meanwhile, Dragons must reset and come back stronger. This final marks a shift in TNPL’s status quo—new champions are here to stay, and both teams leave the 2025 season with key lessons and bright prospects.
