Kochi Blue Tigers vs Calicut Globstars, KCLT20, Today Match Prediction 04 September 2024

KBTS vs CAGS Match Prediction & Analysis

Kerala Cricket league, the new annual T20 competition conducted by Kerala Cricket Association is picking up momentum with every day with teams striving hard to move up the table. Both teams Calicut Globstars and Kochi blue tigers are currently struggling with no wins in their respective opening matches. They will look to regain form and momentum which will be a turnaround to their campaign. 

RECENT PERFORMANCE

KBTS

L

TRS

83/5 in 14.1 5.86

KCLT20

Trivandrum Royals beat Kochi Blue Tigers by 1 runs (D/L) method

02 Sep 2024

KBTS

122/10 in 19.5 6.15

CAGS

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Kochi Blue Tigers Preview

Kochi blue tigers were bowled out to 122 runs in 19.5 overs last game. Jobin Joy top scored with 48 runs off 34 balls while Arun Jotin (25 runs) chipped in with vital cameo in the match. Their other batters were dismissed for single digit scores and they ended with a below par score of 122 runs. 

Their bowling unit gave a tough fight to the opposition to restrict them to 83/5 in 14.1 overs before rain curtailed the game. B Thampi was the star with the ball with figures of 2/10 while Jerin PS (2/17) and Mohammad Enam (1/21) were also menancing with the ball. Sijomon Joseph chipped in with economical overs in the match. 

Key players: Basil Thampi, Jobin Joy, Sijomon Joseph

Kochi Blue Tigers Predicted Playing XI:

Jobin Joby, Anand Krishnan, Shaun Rogers, Anuj Jotin, Nikhil Thottah, Shreyas KV, Sijomon Joseph, Basil Thampi, Jerin PS, Mohammad Enam, Unnikrishnan

Kochi Blue Tigers Actual Playing XI:

Anand Krishnan, Anuj Jotin, Shoun Roger, Nikhil Thottath, Mohammed Enaan, Jobin Joby, Basil Thampi, Jerin P S, Sreeyas K V, Sijomon Joseph, Shine John Jacob, Unnikrishnan Manukrishnan

Calicut Globstars Preview

Calicut Globstars were restricted to 104/9 against Aries Kollam Sailors last game. Arun KA was their lone warrior making 38 runs off 37 balls. Salman Nizar and Abhijit Praveen chipped in with small cameos but have failed to convert it to a big score. 

Their bowlers gave 106 runs inside 17 overs last game. Akhil Scaria and Ibhul Attabh took a wicket each in the match. Shivaraj, Nikhil M and Pallam Antal must step up with the ball to help their bowling unit. 

Key players: Nikhil M, Akhil Scaria, Arun KA

Calicut Globstars Predicted Playing XI:

Arun KA, Salman Nizar, Abhijit Praveen, Nikhil M, Rohan Kunnummal, Akhil Scaria, Sivaraj, Ajith V, Liston Augustine, M Ajinas, Pallam Antal

Calicut Globstars Actual Playing XI:

Rohan Kunnummal, Salman Nizar, S Sivaraj, Sanjay Raj, Pallam Anfal, Ajnas M, Ibnul Afthab, Ajith Vasudevan, Abijith Praveen , Akhil Scaria, Arun KA, Nikhil M

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

Thiruvananthapuram will have slightly overcast conditions with some possibility of rain as per the weather forecasters. 

KBTS vs CAGS Pitch Report

Thiruvananthapuram pitch will be slightly slower track with uneven bounce to work with for the bowlers owing to the used nature. We expect the average scores to be in range of 140-160 runs in this match. 

Toss: To Bowl

Both skippers will look to chase down the total in this match as pitch eases out as the match progresses.