Aries Kollam Sailors (AKS) lock horns with Kochi Blue Tigers (KBT) in the Kerala Cricket League (KCL) 2025 at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday, September 7.
Sachin Baby-led Sailors finished third on the points table. They won five games and lost as many. In the semi-final, they easily defeated Thrissur Titans by 10 wickets, chasing down a paltry 87-run target in 9.5 overs.
Meanwhile, Kochi Blue Tigers have been the team to beat in this competition. They have won eight matches and lost two. Saly Samson and Co. have won their last six games and are in red-hot form. In the semi-final, they defeated Calicut Globstars by 15 runs, defending a 187-run target.
Match Details
| Match | Aries Kollam Sailors vs Kochi Blue Tigers, Final, KCL 2025 |
| Venue | Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Date & Time (IST) | Sunday, September 7, 6:45 pm (IST) |
| Live Broadcast and Streaming | Star Sports Network and FanCode (app and website) |
Pitch Report
The surfaces have been excellent for batting. However, bowlers have found a bit more assistance than in the initial games due to the wear and tear. The captain who wins the toss would want to bowl first. The new ball could swing around under the lights, and the opening batters would have to be wary.
Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | 4 |
| Won by Aries Kollam Sailors | 1 |
| Won by Kochi Blue Tigers | 3 |
| No Result | 0 |
| First-ever Fixture | September 11, 2024 |
| Most-recent Fixture | September 3, 2025 |
AKS vs KBT Predicted Playing XI
Aries Kollam Sailors:
Abhishek Nair, Vishnu Vinod (WK), Sachin Baby (C), Vathsal Govind, M Sajeevan Akhil, Sharafuddeen, Rahul Sharma, Amal AG, Pavan Raj, Vijay Vishwanath, Ajayaghosh N S.
Kochi Blue Tigers:
Vinoop Manoharan, Muhammed Shanu, Saly Samson (C), Jobin Joby, Ajeesh K, Alfi Francis John, Nikhil Thottath (WK), Afrad Nazar, KM Asif, Jerin PS, Muhammad Ashik.
Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Vinoop Manoharan
Vinoop Manoharan has scored 344 runs in 11 innings at an average of 31.27 and a strike rate of 163.81. The 33-year-old made only 16 in the semi-final off 17 balls but hit two sixes. He will look to bat deeper into the Kochi Blue Tigers’ innings on Sunday.
Probable Best Bowler: KM Asif
KM Asif is among the leading wicket-takers in the tournament. He has accounted for 14 wickets in seven matches at an average of 14.50 and an economy rate of 7.71. The right-arm seamer will be the bowler to watch out for in the final.
Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
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