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Alleppey Ripples vs Aries Kollam Sailors, KCLT20 2026, Today Match Prediction
Toss Winner - Aries Kollam Sailors won the toss and choose to bowl first
Can Alleppey Ripples retain their top spot back in Kerala Cricket League?
- Alleppey Ripples lost only one game out of three and Kollam Sailors lost two.
- Mohammed Azharuddeen has scored 153 runs in 3 innings, including two fifties.
- Arun Poulose is the leading scorer for Sailors with 99 runs, including a half-century.
Alleppey Ripples to win.
| Tournament: | Kerala Cricket League , 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram, India |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 30.9°C|Patchy rain nearby |
ALRS vs ARKS Match Prediction & Analysis
Alleppey Ripples and Aries Kollam Sailors will lock horns in the 11th match of the Kerala Cricket League League 2026 on Tuesday, 25th August. The venue for this match is Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram and the scheduled start time is 14:00 IST.
Alleppey Ripples are coming off a first loss of the tournament, while Kollam Sailors enter the contest with a tough loss to Calicut. Both teams lost to Calicut Globstars in the previous game. They would eye a comeback victory in this game.
Current Standings: Alleppey Ripples are standing at second spot with four points, while Aries Kollam Sailors are placed fifth with two points.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
ALRS
L
W
L
L
L
ALRS
193/8 in 20.0 9.65
137/5 in 15.0 9.13
137/9 in 20.0 6.85
139/6 in 17.0 8.18
208/5 in 20.0 10.4
98/10 in 17.0 5.76
134/6 in 19.2 6.93
128/9 in 20.0 6.4
ARKS
L
W
L
L
W
ARKS
129/6 in 15.0 8.6
KCLT20 2026
Calicut Globstars won by 21 runs (DLS METHOD)
195/6 in 20.0 9.75
202/6 in 20.0 10.1
191/7 in 20.0 9.55
189/5 in 20.0 9.45
158/6 in 20.0 7.9
106/10 in 16.3 6.42
181/8 in 20.0 9.05
86/10 in 17.1 5.01
92/0 in 9.5 9.36
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 4 Matches
TEAMS PREVIEW
Alleppey Ripples Preview
Alleppey Ripples head into the contest with a defeat against the Calicut Globstars. They were bowled out for 131 runs and Calicut chased down the total with 19 balls left. It was the first loss for the Ripples in the ongoing season. Earlier, they secured a victory against Thrissur Titans by 10 runs. They posted 193/8 while batting first and the opposition were restricted to 137 runs in 15 overs.
In the opening game, the Ripples defeated Trivandrum Royals by eight wickets. They chased down 127 runs in 12.5 overs. Mohammed Azharuddeen scored half-centuries in the first two games but got out on 12 in the previous game. Ashiq Ali smashed 17-ball 33 at number 10 to get Alleppey 131 runs on board.
Alleppey slipped to the second spot of the table in the 2026 Kerala Cricket League. They will take on Aries Kollam Sailors in the next game. Mohammed Azharuddeen could be a player to watch out for. He is the second-highest leading run-getter of the league with 153 runs in 3 innings. Apart from him, Jalaj Saxena has bagged six wickets in 3 matches so far. Abijith Praveen has five scalps to his name.
Alleppey Ripples Predicted Playing XI:
Mohammed Azharuddeen, Sachin Baby, Jalaj Saxena, Arun KA, Akshay TK, Vinil TS, Abhijith Praveen, Akhil Dev V, Ajinas K, Ashiq Ali, Sibin Gireesh
Alleppey Ripples Key Players From Previous Game Of Kerala Cricket League , 2026
Alleppey Ripples Actual Playing XI:
Abijith Praveen , Ajinas K, Sachin Baby, Sibin P Gireesh, Vinil TS, Akshay T K, Jalaj Saxena, Arun KA, Akhil Dev V, Ajayaghosh NS, Mohammed Azharuddeen, Ashiq Ali
Aries Kollam Sailors Preview
Aries Kollam Sailors head into the contest with a tough loss against Calicut Globstars in a rain-affected game. The opposition posted a huge total of 195 runs while batting first. Rain interrupted the game and Sailors got revised total but they fell short of 21 runs. Arun Poulose scored 37 runs and Arjun Venugopal contributed 33.
Earlier, they secured a victory in the high-scoring thriller against Trivandrum. Aries posted 202/6 while batting first, thanks to Arun Poulose’s 32-ball 62 and Vathsal Govind’s 43. Trivandrum were restricted to 191 runs. Akhil KG picked up three wickets for 18 runs. It remains the only victory for the Sailors in the league.
In the opening game, they suffered a defeat against the Kochi Blue Tigers where they failed to chase 190 runs. Abhishek J Nair scored 55 off 40 balls. They now have one win and two defeats across three matches so far. The Sailors can slip to bottom in the table if Trivandrum get their first victory.
Aries Kollam will take on Alleppey Ripples in the next game. Arun Poulose is the leading scorer for them with 99 runs, including a half-century. Vathsal Govind could be a player to watch out for. He has contributed 89 runs in 3 innings. Apart from him, Abhishek J Nair amassed 84 runs in 3 innings. Akhil KG and Vijay Viswanath have five scalps each to their names.
Aries Kollam Sailors Predicted Playing XI:
Vathsal Govind, Abhishek J. Nair, Anand Krishnan, Ajnas M (wk), Sharafuddeen, AG Amal, Sachin PS / Arun Poulose, Vijay S. Viswanath, MD Nidheesh, Akhil KG, Monu Krishna
Aries Kollam Sailors Key Players From Previous Game Of Kerala Cricket League , 2026
Aries Kollam Sailors Actual Playing XI:
Arjun Venugopal, Akhil KG, AG Amal, Vathsal Govind, Anand Krishnan, Arun Poulose, Abhishek J Nair, Mohammed Ishaque P, MD Nidheesh, Monu Krishna, Vijay S Viswanath, Maruthungal Ajinas
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The weather at Thiruvananthapuram on 25th August is expected to be cloudy with a high of 28°C and a low of 25°C, along with a 10% chance of rain and north winds at 14 kph.
ALRS vs ARKS Pitch Report
The surface at Greenfield International Stadium is good for batting. The surface gives full assistance to the batters. We are seeing a regular pattern of getting 180-plus total in the first innings. Overcast conditions can give pacers a slight assistance with the new ball. In the last five matches at this ground, the average first batting score in T20 is 182. It is a good T20 batting surface where batsmen need to play aggressively.
Score prediction:
If Ripples bat first - 190-200 runs
If Kollam Sailors bat first - 160-180 runs
Toss: To Bowl
In the last five T20s on this surface, chasing sides won three times. Overcast conditions always play a crucial role in the contest. Pacers can get wickets with the new ball in powerplay. We might also get a shorter game. Both teams have had earlier success while bowling first and they will look to bowl first in this fixture as well.
Toss Prediction: Ripples to win the coin toss.
ALRS vs ARKS
Winning Prediction
Alleppey Ripples enter this contest as the favourites to win this match. They had a batting debacle in the last game but they are a potential contender to reach the playoffs. They are the top side in the Kerala Cricket League. This is also a crucial match for both teams as both teams would eye to improve their position in the points table.
Alleppey Ripples to win.
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