# Madurai Panthers on top after Salem Spartans’ third loss

2026-08-11T02:10:59+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk

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Madurai Panthers beat Dindigul Dragons to extend their winning run and go top of the Tamil Nadu Premier League 2026. Salem Spartans, meanwhile, slumped to their third straight defeat after losing to the Panthers earlier. NS Chaturved smashed the fastest TNPL century off 40 balls in his previous match. Dindigul Dragons sit one place off the bottom with just one win this season. The tenth edition of the TNPL has seen Madurai Panthers emerge as early title contenders while Salem Spartans struggle to find form.

## Coverage

- sportstar.thehindu.com <https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/domestic/tnpl-2026-madurai-panthers-vs-salem-spartans-live-score-analysis-highlights-commentary-updates/article71328811.ece>
- sportstar.thehindu.com <https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/domestic/tnpl-2026-live-score-madurai-panthers-vs-dindigul-dragons-match-updates/article71336763.ece>

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