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Calicut Globstars vs Aries Kollam Sailors, KCLT20 2026, Today Match Prediction
Toss Winner - Aries Kollam Sailors won the toss and choose to bowl first
Aries Kollam Sailors won by 6 wickets
Calicut and Kollam Battle to Keep Playoff Dreams Alive
- Salman Nizar scored an unbeaten 51 from 25 balls for Calicut Globstars in their previous game.
- Rohan Kunnummal scored 43 runs from 35 balls in Calicut Globstars' previous match.
- Anand Krishnan scored 65 runs from 35 balls for Aries Kollam Sailors in their previous game.
Calicut Globstars to win the match.
| Tournament: | Kerala Cricket League , 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram, India |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
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CAGS vs ARKS Match Prediction & Analysis
Calicut Globstars and Aries Kollam Sailors will face each other in the 28th match of the Kerala Cricket League 2026 at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram.
Calicut Globstars are currently 4th on the points table with 4 wins and 4 losses from their 8 matches. They come into this game after losing to Thrissur Titans by 4 wickets and will be looking to get back to winning ways, especially with their qualification hopes still alive.
Aries Kollam Sailors are 5th with 3 wins and 5 losses from 9 matches, with one no result. They also lost their previous game against Thrissur Titans by 4 wickets. They need a win to keep themselves in the race for a place in the qualifiers.
The head-to-head record is completely even, with both teams winning 3 of their 6 meetings. This makes the upcoming match an important one for both sides.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
CAGS
L
W
L
L
W
CAGS
150/8 in 20.0 7.5
151/2 in 16.0 9.44
215/4 in 19.3 11.03
213/5 in 20.0 10.65
178/9 in 20.0 8.9
183/6 in 20.0 9.15
ARKS
L
L
L
L
W
ARKS
160/8 in 20.0 8
162/6 in 19.2 8.38
170/10 in 17.1 9.9
253/1 in 20.0 12.65
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
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 6 Matches
Calicut Globstars won by 21 runs (DLS METHOD)
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202/5 in 20.0
KCLT20
188/10 in 20.0
213/6 in 20.0
214/4 in 19.1
173/7 in 19.5
172/5 in 20.0
TEAMS PREVIEW
Calicut Globstars Preview
Calicut Globstars have won 4 of their 8 matches and are currently 4th on the points table. Their previous defeat against Thrissur Titans was a setback, but they still have a chance to push towards the qualifiers. They will need both their batting and bowling units to become more consistent at this stage of the tournament.
Calicut's batting has lacked consistency in recent games. Salman Nizar was the standout performer in the previous match, scoring an unbeaten 51 from 25 balls, while Abdul Basith added 21 from 15 balls. Rohan Kunnummal also made 43, but the rest of the batting unit struggled to make a major contribution.
With a place in the qualifiers still within reach, Calicut will want their top order to provide a better start. Rohan Kunnummal and Varun Nayanar will have important roles at the top, while Salman Nizar and Abdul Basith can provide the attacking finish.
Calicut's bowlers had some good moments in the previous game, but consistency remains a concern. Akhin Sathar took 1 wicket for 19 runs from four overs, while Athif Bin Ashraf picked up 2 wickets and conceded 22 runs from 3.1 overs.
Akhil Scaria also took 2 wickets but gave away 37 runs. The bowling attack has options through Vignesh Puthur, Akhil Scaria and the pace bowlers, but they will need to avoid giving away easy runs. A more controlled performance through the middle overs could be important against the Sailors.
Key Players: Rohan Kunnummal, Salman Nizar, Akhil Scaria
Calicut Globstars Predicted Playing XI:
Varun Nayanar (WK), Rohan Kunnammal (C), Salman Nizar, Aravind KS, Krishna Devan, Abdul Basith, Akhil Scaria, Ibnul Afthab, Harikrishnan MU, Akhin Sathar, Athif Bin Ashraf, Vignesh Puthur
Calicut Globstars Key Players From Previous Game Of Kerala Cricket League , 2026
Calicut Globstars Actual Playing XI:
Krishna Devan, Akhil Scaria, Abdul Basith, Aravind KS, Salman Nizar, Rohan Kunnummal, Harikrishnan MU, Athif Bin Ashraf, Akhin Sathar, Afrad Nazar, Ibnul Afthab, Varun Nayanar
Aries Kollam Sailors Preview
Aries Kollam Sailors are 5th in the table and have won 3 of their nine matches. They have struggled for consistency and now need a good finish to their campaign if they want to remain in contention for qualification.
Aries have also had problems with consistency in their batting. Anand Krishnan was the main positive in their previous game, scoring 65 from 35 balls with six sixes. Arjun Venugopal added 31 from 22 balls, but the rest of the batting order could not provide enough support.
Their opening batters will need to show more intent in this game, while the middle order will have to make better use of the starts provided by Anand Krishnan. With the qualification race getting tighter, Aries cannot afford another slow start with the bat.
The Sailors' bowling unit had some strong individual performances in the previous game. Mohammed Ishaque-P was the standout bowler, taking 2 wickets for just 14 runs from his four overs. Vijay S Viswanath also bowled well, taking 1 wicket while conceding only 19 runs. However, the other bowlers were expensive.
Sharafuddeen conceded 48 runs from 4 overs, while AG Amal gave away 20 runs from just one over. Aries will need better support around their more economical bowlers if they are to contain Calicut's batting.
Key Players: Anand Krishnan, Mohammed Ishaque-P, Vijay S Viswanath
Aries Kollam Sailors Predicted Playing XI:
Ajnas M (WK/C), Anand Krishnan, Abhishek J Nair, Vathsal Govind, Sharafuddeen, Arjun Venugopal, Vijay S Viswanath, Akhil KG, AG Amal, Amal Ramesh, Aju Paulose, Mohammed Ishaque-P
Aries Kollam Sailors Key Players From Previous Game Of Kerala Cricket League , 2026
Aries Kollam Sailors Actual Playing XI:
Arjun Venugopal, Sharafuddeen NM, Amal Ramesh, Vathsal Govind, Anand Krishnan, Abhishek J Nair, Mohammed Ishaque P, Monu Krishna, Vijay S Viswanath, Maruthungal Ajinas, Sachin P S, Aju Paulose
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The weather in Thiruvananthapuram on 2nd September is expected to remain warm and humid around the evening start, with temperatures around 28-29°C. The sky should be partly cloudy, while winds are expected from the west at around 18-20 km/h. There is only a small rain chance around the match period, although some shower activity is possible later in the evening.
CAGS vs ARKS Pitch Report
The average first-innings score has been around 174 runs across the last 5 games, with teams chasing winning 3 of those matches. This suggests that batting remains fairly good at the venue, while teams chasing have had a slight advantage recently.
The pitch should offer a good surface for batters, although bowlers who maintain their line and length can still make an impact. With the match being played under lights, the conditions could become more favourable for the chasing side later in the evening.
Score Prediction:
If Calicut Globstars bat first: 155-165
If Aries Kollam Sailors bat first: 145-160
Toss: To Bowl
The captain winning the toss may prefer to bowl first. Chasing teams have won 3 of the last 5 games at this venue, and the evening conditions could bring some dew into the game. Bowling first and then chasing a target under the lights could therefore be the better option
CAGS vs ARKS
Winning Prediction
Calicut Globstars will be the favourites to win this game. The two teams are level at 3-3 in their head-to-head record, but Calicut have had the better campaign overall and have a better position in the points table.
Aries Kollam Sailors still have a chance to stay in the qualification race, but their recent results have been disappointing. They will need a much better batting performance, especially from their top order, while their bowlers must support Mohammed Ishaque-P and Vijay S Viswanath more effectively.
Calicut also have players such as Rohan Kunnammal and Salman Nizar who can make a big impact with the bat. If their bowling unit can improve its consistency, they should have enough to edge this game.
Calicut Globstars to win the match.
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