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Tamil Nadu Premier League 2016 Schedule, Complete Time table, Match Timings, PDF Download

MS Dhoni unveils the TNPL trophy at the official launch of the event 

The Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) is all set to get underway in a couple of days time with all eight teams completing their pre-tournament preparations and it is now time to shift the focus onto the cricket field. The team launches, player auctions, team management setup have all been done and dusted and it was none other than India’s limited-overs skipper MS Dhoni who officially launched the TNPL a couple of days ago in a glittering ceremony. 

The moment is now upon us when we will get to witness which teams have managed to get their homework right in the first ever edition of the TNPL. The brainchild of TNCA president N Srinivasan, TNPL will be hoping to emulate the success of the Karnataka Premier League (KPL) which has earned a reputation of helping youngsters in the state express their talent sharing the dressing room with established international stars.

With the likes of Test players like Ravichandran Ashwin and Murali Vijay expected to feature, albeit at a later stage owing to international commitments, the TNPL is sure to attract considerable viewership. With no history to reflect upon, all the eight teams head into the season on a level playing field though some teams do hold an advantage with players and coaches of international caliber in their ranks. 

Led by Dinesh Karthik, the Albert Tuti Patriots have a good squad at their disposal with veteran bowler Lakshmipathy Balaji and promising batsman Abhinav Mukund the standout stars apart from the skipper. The Dindigul Dragons led by Ravichandran Ashwin, which also has Murugan Ashwin, who made a big impact in the IPL earlier this year, is also being touted as one of the pre-tournament favourites. 

Madurai Super Giants coached by Michael Bevan has Arun Karthick as the skipper while S Badrinath will lead the Karaikudi Kaalai side to be coached by former Indian all-rounder Robin Singh. Kovai Kings will also be a strong contender once Murali Vijay returns from West Indies to lead the charge of the team from Central Tamil Nadu. 

While the remaining teams – Chepauk Super Gillies, Ruby Kanchi Warriors and Thiruvallur Veerans  – may not have standout names in their squad, the T20 format itself is known for giving the less-fancied teams their best shots at pulling off upsets. 

A total of 31 matches will be played in the inaugural edition of the TNPL which will be held from August 24 to September 18. While the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai will host the most number of matches (12), the NPR College Ground in Dindigul will play host to 10 matches and the India Cements Company Ground in Tirunelveli will host 9 matches. 

Here is the full schedule for the inaugural edition of the TNPL. 

Match NoDateTimeFixture Venue
124 August 20166.30  pmAlbert Tuti Patriots vs Chepauk Super GilliesMA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
225 August 20166.30  pmVB Thiruvallur Veerans vs Karaikudi KaalaiNPR College Ground, Dindigul
326 August 20166.30  pmLYCA Kovai Kings vs Ruby Kanchi WarriorsMA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
427 August 20162.30  pmDindigul Dragons vs Madurai Super GiantsNPR College Ground, Dindigul
528 August 20162.30  pmChepauk Super Gillies vs Karaikudi KaalaiNPR College Ground, Dindigul
629 August 20166.30  pmMadurai Super Giants vs VB Thiruvallur VeeransNPR College Ground, Dindigul
730 August 20166.30  pmDindigul Dragons vs Ruby Kanchi WarriorsMA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
831 August 20166.30  pmLYCA Kovai Kings vs Albert Tuti PatriotsMA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
91 Sep 20166.30  pmVB Thiruvallur Veerans vs Dindigul DragonsIndia Cements Company Ground, Tirunelveli
102 Sep 20166.30  pmLYCA Kovai Kings vs Madurai Super GiantsIndia Cements Company Ground, Tirunelveli
113 Sep 20162.30  pmKaraikudi Kaalai vs Albert Tuti PatriotsIndia Cements Company Ground, Tirunelveli
123 Sep 20166.30  pmRuby Kanchi Warriors vs Chepauk Super GilliesMA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
134 Sep 20166.30  pmAlbert Tuti Patriots vs Dindigul DragonsIndia Cements Company Ground, Tirunelveli
145 Sep 20166.30  pmRuby Kanchi Warriors vs VB Thiruvallur VeeransIndia Cements Company Ground, Tirunelveli
155 Sep 20162.30  pmChepauk Super Gillies vs LYCA Kovai KingsIndia Cements Company Ground, Tirunelveli
166 Sep 20166.30  pmKaraikudi Kaalai vs Madurai Super GiantsMA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
177 Sep 20166.30  pmAlbert Tuti Patriots vs VB Thiruvallur VeeransNPR College Ground, Dindigul
188 Sep 20166.30  pmChepauk Super Gillies vs Dindigul DragonsNPR College Ground, Dindigul
199 Sep 20162.30  pmMadurai Super Giants vs Ruby Kanchi WarriorsNPR College Ground, Dindigul
209 Sep 20166.30  pmKaraikudi Kaalai vs LYCA Kovai KingsMA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
2110 Sep 20162.30  pmMadurai Super Giants vs Chepauk Super GilliesNPR College Ground, Dindigul
2210 Sep 20166.30  pmVB Thiruvallur Veerans vs LYCA Kovai KingsMA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
2311 Sep 20162.30  pmDindigul Dragons vs Karaikudi KaalaiNPR College Ground, Dindigul
2411 Sep 20166.30  pmRuby Kanchi Warriors vs Albert Tuti PatriotsNPR College Ground, Dindigul
2512 Sep 20166.30  pmChepauk Super Gillies vs VB Thiruvallur VeeransMA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
2613 Sep 20162.30  pmLYCA Kovai Kings vs Dindigul DragonsIndia Cements Company Ground, Tirunelveli
2713 Sep 20166.30  pmAlbert Tuti Patriots vs Madurai Super GiantsMA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
2814 Sep 20166.30  pmRuby Kanchi Warriors vs Karaikudi KaalaiIndia Cements Company Ground, Tirunelveli
2916 Sep 20166.30  pmSemi-finals 1India Cements Company Ground, Tirunelveli
3017 Sep 20166.30  pmSemi-finals 2MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
3118 Sep 20166.30  pmFinalsMA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

 

You can download the TNPL 2016 Schedule in pdf here.

 

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