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Kochi Blue Tigers vs Adani Trivandrum Royals, KCLT20, Today Match Prediction 28 August 2025
Toss Winner - Adani Trivandrum Royals won the toss and choose to bowl first
Kochi Blue Tigers won by 9 runs
Earlier this season, Kochi Blue Tigers dominated Adani Trivandrum Royals, winning that clash by eight wickets.
- The last afternoon game at Thiruvananthapuram in the KCL saw Calicut Globstars post a mammoth 249-4 on the board against Kochi Blue Tigers, and register a 33-run win.
- Adani Trivandrum Royals will bank on Riya Basheer and Krishna Prasad to make their mark in this contest.
- For Kochi, Sanju Samson and Muhammed Shanu are the key batters in this clash.
We are backing Kochi Blue Tigers as the winners of this clash.
| Tournament: | Kerala Cricket League , 2025 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram, India |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 29.2°C|Partly cloudy |
KBTS vs ATR Match Prediction & Analysis
Kochi Blue Tigers take on Adani Trivandrum Royals in the 15th match of Kerala Cricket League 2025 at Thiruvananthapuram tomorrow afternoon. Kochi have been in top form this season, taking the top spot with six points from five matches. Trivandrum, meanwhile, are struggling, and are second from bottom with two points after five matches. Current form makes Kochi the favorites for this clash.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
KBTS
L
L
W
W
W
KBTS
249/4 in 20.0 12.45
216/10 in 19.0 11.37
237/6 in 20.0 11.85
KCLT20
Kochi Blue Tigers beat Aries Kollam Sailors by 4 wickets
236/5 in 20.0 11.8
183/8 in 20.0 9.15
150/10 in 19.2 7.76
97/10 in 20.0 4.85
KCLT20
Kochi Blue Tigers beat Adani Trivandrum Royals by 8 wickets
99/2 in 11.5 8.37
ATR
W
L
ATR
164/9 in 20.0 8.2
165/6 in 19.0 8.68
97/10 in 20.0 4.85
KCLT20
Kochi Blue Tigers beat Adani Trivandrum Royals by 8 wickets
99/2 in 11.5 8.37
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 1 Matches
Kochi Blue Tigers beat Adani Trivandrum Royals by 8 wickets
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Kochi Blue Tigers Preview
Kochi Blue Tigers sit at the top of the table after winning three of their five games, establishing themselves as the side everyone wants to topple this campaign. They suffered a defeat to Calicut Globstars last time out in a run-fest where they fell short by 33 runs while hunting down a huge total of 250.
The Tigers just need to maintain their current form if they want to take this momentum all the way to lifting the trophy.
Sanju Samson has set the standard with the bat, accumulating 223 runs from three knocks at a strike rate of 187.39. He's looked calm when the heat is on and will be counted on to deliver another big performance with the willow.
Muhammed Shanu and Vinoop Manoharan have added firepower to the batting, both crossing 130 runs for the season. Shanu has been particularly good, fresh off an excellent 53 from 22 balls in their recent clash with Calicut.
Alfi Francis has shown flashes of his ability and should be good for 20 to 25 runs in this encounter.
Their attack conceded plenty in the previous outing and needs to tighten up for this fixture. KM Asif has been their go-to wicket taker, claiming seven scalps at 8.23. Jerin PS and Akhin Sathar have picked up four wickets apiece, but the rest have been disappointing and given away far too many runs.
Kochi Blue Tigers Predicted Playing XI:
Sanju Samson (c), Vinoop Manoharan, Muhammed Shanu, Nikhil Thottath (wk), Alfi Francis John, Ajeesh K, Muhammad Ashik, Jerin PS, Akhil KG, Afrad Nazar, Akhin Sathar Substitute: KM Asif
Kochi Blue Tigers Key Players From Previous Game Of Kerala Cricket League , 2025
Kochi Blue Tigers Actual Playing XI:
Jobin Joby, Mohammad Shanu , Rakesh KJ, Alfi Francis John, Sanju Samson, Nikhil Thottath, Afrad Nazar, Vinoop Manoharan, Jerin P S, Saly V Samson, KN Ajeesh, Muhammed Ashiq
Adani Trivandrum Royals Preview
Adani Trivandrum Royals have had a terrible start, managing just one win from five matches. They suffered another narrow defeat to Thrissur Titans in their latest outing, which has damaged their tournament prospects even more.
Their batting unit must deliver now if they want any chance of turning things around. Krishna Prasad has been their standout performer, scoring an excellent 181 runs across five knocks while maintaining a strike rate of 135.07. He's the type of player who can contribute 30 to 40 runs quickly from the top order and represents their best hope for the remainder of the campaign.
Riya Basheer and Govind Dev Pai have also done well, each scoring more than 105 runs in five appearances while striking at decent rates. Beyond these performers, Abdul Basith adds quality to their batting order and might prove decisive in this contest.
Trivandrum's bowling attack has lacked discipline, which has hurt them badly. Vinil TS and Basil Thampi have shouldered most of the responsibility, claiming eight wickets between them. Abhijith Praveen and Ajith V have helped out too, taking seven wickets combined, but Praveen's tendency to concede runs freely has become a major concern for the side.
Adani Trivandrum Royals Predicted Playing XI:
Krishna Prasad (c), Subin S (wk), Govind Dev Pai, Riya Basheer, Abdul Basith, Vinil TS, Nikhil M, Ajith V, Abhijith Praveen V, Basil Thampi, Fazil Fanoos Substitute: Sanjeev Satheresan, Asif Salam
Adani Trivandrum Royals Key Players From Previous Game Of Kerala Cricket League , 2025
Adani Trivandrum Royals Actual Playing XI:
Abijith Praveen , Krishna Prasad, Riya Basheer, Govind Dev Pai, Nikhil M, Abdul Basith, Sanjeev Satheesan, Advaith Prince, Basil Thampi, Asif Salam, Ajith Vasudevan
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
At Greenfield International Stadium, batters generally enjoy the conditions, yet bowlers are never completely out of the equation. The quick outfield allows for easy boundary clearing, but the pitch gradually assists spinners as it wears down. Fast bowlers also receive steady backing from the track. Scoring tends to become easier in the latter half of the innings.
Weather reports for Thiruvananthapuram predict cloud cover and a gentle wind, with minimal chances of play being disrupted.
KBTS vs ATR Pitch Report
Greenfield International Stadium hasn’t traditionally been a high-scoring venue, with first-innings averages sitting around 127. However, recent matches at the venue in this season have produced explosive totals, including three games where both teams cleared 200. In this fixture, a first-innings score in the range of 190 to 200 would give the batting side an edge.
Toss: To Bowl
At Greenfield International Stadium, the numbers are clear—chasing teams have had the upper hand. In this season’s Kerala Cricket League, nine of the 14 games have gone to the side batting second. Expect the toss-winning captain to field first, as the advantage clearly tilts toward the team bowling first.
KBTS vs ATR
Winning Prediction
Kochi Blue Tigers will be disheartened after their recent defeat to Calicut, but they can draw confidence from chasing down 216 in a 250-run target. They continue to lead the table and look a dominant side. Adani Trivandrum Royals, however, have lacked consistency and will need something extraordinary to overcome Kochi, especially after losing to them earlier this season. The odds clearly favor Kochi Blue Tigers to secure another victory.
We are backing Kochi Blue Tigers as the winners of this clash.
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