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Toss Winner - Aries Kollam Sailors won the toss and choose to bowl first
Aries Kollam Sailors beat Thrissur Titans by 10 wickets
Aries Kollam Sailors have already beaten Thrissur Titans twice this season, winning both games without much trouble.
Thrissur Titans are our picks for the winners of this semi-final clash.
| Tournament: | Kerala Cricket League , 2025 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram, India |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 31.1°C|Partly cloudy |
The Kerala Cricket League 2025 playoffs kick off today with Thrissur Titans facing Aries Kollam Sailors in the first semi-final at Thiruvananthapuram in the afternoon clash. After strong performances all season, this matchup promises to be intense and tightly contested, with the outcome likely hinging on the last few overs as neither team holds back.
TTS
184/8 in 20.0 9.2
201/5 in 20.0 10.05
134/6 in 19.2 6.93
128/9 in 20.0 6.4
173/4 in 19.1 9.03
172/9 in 20.0 8.6
138/4 in 13.0 10.62
149/7 in 12.1 12.25
ARKS
137/9 in 20.0 6.85
139/6 in 17.0 8.18
130/6 in 20.0 6.5
131/4 in 17.1 7.63
138/4 in 13.0 10.62
149/7 in 12.1 12.25
150/2 in 14.1 10.59
144/10 in 19.5 7.26
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
Thrissur Titans have enjoyed an excellent campaign, winning six of their 10 league fixtures and losing four to finish second on the table. They sealed their semi-final place in style with a convincing four-wicket victory over Calicut Globstars, which should give them plenty of confidence heading into the knockout stage.
Batting has been their biggest strength. Ahammed Imran has led the way, piling up 424 runs in 10 innings at a strike rate of 170. His record includes one century and three fifties, and he will once again be expected to add at least 30 quick runs at the top to set the tone during the powerplay.
Anand Krishnan and captain Shoun Roger have been steady contributors too, both crossing 270 runs while scoring at a brisk pace. Akshay Manohar has chipped in with 192 runs at 130.61, often providing depth to the innings.
Their bowlers have backed it up effectively. Sibin Gireesh has been the standout, taking 15 wickets in 10 outings while conceding only eight runs an over. Ajinas K and Adithya Vinod have combined to claim 21 wickets and have been reliable throughout.
Anand Krishnan, Ahammed Imran, Shoun Roger (c), Akshay Manohar, Arjun AK (wk), Sibin Gireesh, Athif Bin Ashraf, Amal Ramesh, Nazal P, Adithya Vinod, Sarath Prasad Substitute: Varun Nayanar, Rohit K R
Varun Nayanar, Ajinas K, Vinod Kumar CV, Anand Joseph, Anand Krishnan, Ahamed Imran, Shoun Roger, Akshay Manohar, Arjun AK, Sibin P Gireesh, Adithya Vinod, Aju Paulose
Aries Kollam Sailors wrapped up the Kerala Cricket League 2025 league phase with an even record of five wins and five defeats, which was enough to place them third in the standings. They head into this semi-final on the back of a four-wicket victory over Alleppey Ripples, and they will be eager to carry that momentum forward.
Captain Sachin Baby has carried much of the batting load, scoring 294 runs across 10 innings at a strike rate of 153.13. Vishnu Vinod has been right behind him, adding 291 runs in 10 appearances at an explosive strike rate of 203.
Abhishek Nair and Vathsal Govind have provided steady contributions throughout and are both capable of adding 25 to 30 runs in this contest.
Amal AG has been their most effective bowler, taking 14 wickets in 10 outings while conceding only 7.83 runs per over. Ashik Muhammed and Sharafuddeen have offered consistent support, combining for 21 wickets. Sajeevan Akhil and Ajayaghosh N S have also played their part whenever called upon, keeping the attack well-rounded.
Abhishek Nair, Vishnu Vinod (wk), Sachin Baby (c), Bharath Soorya, Vathsal Govind, M Sajeevan Akhil, Sharafuddeen, Amal AG, Pavan Raj, Vijay Vishwanath, Ajayaghosh N S Substitute: Ashik Muhammed, Rahul Sharma
Sachin Baby, Vishnu Vinod, Abhishek J Nair, Bharath Soorya, Vathsal Govind, Akhil M S, Sharafuddeen NM, AG Amal, Pavan Raj, Vijay S Viswanath, Ajayaghosh NS
The pitch at Greenfield International Stadium gives batters a chance to score freely, but it doesn’t ignore the bowlers. The surface starts to assist spinners as the game goes on, while pacers get enough help throughout. Boundaries come easily due to the fast outfield, though the run rate often jumps in the last few overs.
The weather in Thiruvananthapuram looks cloudy, with light rain possible in the afternoon.
This KCL season at Greenfield International Stadium has seen plenty of high-scoring games, with teams crossing 200 more than once. However, most totals have settled between 170 and 190. For this knockout game, posting a score of 190 to 200 would put the batting side in a commanding position.
This Kerala Cricket League season at Greenfield International Stadium has a clear trend—teams batting second have won convincingly, including the last three games. The toss-winning captain will likely field first and trust their batters to chase down the total.
The semi-final clash between Thrissur Titans and Aries Kollam Sailors leaves no room for error—one mistake and the tournament is over. Kollam have the mental advantage after beating Thrissur twice this season. However, knockout matches are unpredictable, and either team could come out on top. Thrissur hold a narrow 51-49 edge on paper, but the toss and the opportunity to chase might be the deciding factor in this contest.
Thrissur Titans are our picks for the winners of this semi-final clash.
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