Kerala Cricket League 2025 is ongoing in full swing as the 21st match between Adani Trivandrum Royals and Aries Kollam Sailors ended in a dramatic way. Held on August 31 at Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram, Aries Kollam Sailors managed to seal the game by 7 wickets as they were successful in chasing the target of 179 runs.
Here are the brief highlights of the match between Adani Trivandrum Royals and Aries Kollam Sailors.
[REPORT] Adani Trivandrum Royals Innings
The 21st match between Adani Trivandrum Royals and Aries Kollam Sailors in the ongoing Kerala Cricket League 2025 was able to deliver one of the thrilling matches in the tournament. Aries Kollam Sailors won the toss and opted to bowl first, allowing the opposition to bat in the first innings.
However, the toss loss to Adani Trivandrum Royals turned out to be a lucky one as their opener batters, Krishna Prasad and Vishnu Raj, were able to put a decent score on the board. They managed to score 60 runs in the power play, giving a much-needed start to the team. However, the incredible spell from Vijay Vishwanath helped Aries Kollam Sailors to get the breakthrough in the middle of the first innings.
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Similarly, the middle order batters, Nikhil M, Sanejeev Satheresan, contributed with 26 and 34 runs, respectively, leading their team to the competitive score of 178 runs at the end of 20 overs.
Aries Kollam Sailors Innings
Coming into the second innings of the game, chasing 179 runs in 20 overs was not an easy job for Aries Kollam Sailors, but their opener batter, Abhishek Nair, managed to play a heroic innings of 60 runs off 47 runs, being undefeated for the whole innings. Similarly, his opening pair, Vishnu Vinod and captain Sachin Baby, played a key role by smashing 33 runs off 20 balls and 46 runs off 25 balls, respectively.
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The game was almost stolen by Aries Kollam Sailors despite Royal’s bowlers, Ajith Vasudevan, Vinil TS, and Asif Salam picking one wicket each. At the end of the 17 overs, Aries Kollam Sailors smashed the winning run as they took the score to 181 runs at just the loss of 3 wickets.
The other middle-order batters, Ashik Muhammed and Sharafuddeen, also played a key role in chasing the target. They both scored 23 runs off 8 balls and 15 runs off 6 balls to seal the game by 7 wickets.
Final Score & Result
- Adani Trivandrum Royals: 178-6 (20 overs)
- Aries Kollam Sailors: 181-3 (17.2 overs)
Aries Kollam Sailors won by 7 wkts
Key Statistics Table
During the game, several players emerged when they capitalized on the opportunity to showcase their talents. From the Aries Kollam Sailors, the batters, Sachin Baby, Abhishek Nair, and Ashik Muhammed played a heroic innings as they smashed 46, 60, and 23 runs respectively.
Similarly, the crucial three wickets from Vijay Vishwanath helped Aries Kollam Sailors in restricting the Royal to 178 runs.
Player | Team | Role | Runs | Balls | SR | Wickets | Overs | Econ |
Sachin Baby (c) | Aries Kollam Sailors | Batter | 46 | 25 | 184.00 | - | - | - |
Abhishek Nair | Aries Kollam Sailors | Batter | 60 | 47 | 127.66 | - | - | - |
Ashik Muhammed | Aries Kollam Sailors | Batter | 23 | 8 | 287.50 | - | - | - |
Vijay Vishwanath | Adani Trivandrum Royals | Bowler | - | - | - | 3 | 4 | 7.00 |
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Man of the Match
Vijay Vishwanath was awarded the player of the match for his incredible spell, picking up 3 wickets in 4 overs. He managed to give only 28 overs throughout his spell.
League Impact
Following the nail-biting clash in the Kerala Cricket League 2025 between Adani Trivandrum Royals and Aries Kollam Sailors, the points table saw a few changes. The Royals are still at the bottom of the points table, sitting with 2 points. They have lost 7 out of 8 matches. On the other hand, Aries Kollam Sailors are in the second position with 8 points. They have only lost 3 games out of 7 matches they have played.
The highlights of the game can be watched at the Official Kerala Cricket League YouTube channel and FanCode, respectively.
Upcoming Fixtures
- Sep 01: Thrissur Titans vs Alleppey Ripples, 09:00 GMT / 02:30 PM
- Sep 01: Calicut Globstars vs Aries Kollam Sailors, 01:15 PM GMT / 06:45 PM
- Sep 02: Kochi Blue Tigers vs Calicut Globstars, 09:00 GMT
Amit Mishra’s Thoughts
As a cricket enthusiast, the match between Adani Trivandrum Royals and Aries Kollam Sailors attracted me throughout the two innings when both teams were batting and bowling. The incredible clutch performance from both teams has certainly set a certain standard for the league and fans, and cricket lovers are expecting more banger matches in the coming days.
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Kerala Cricket League 2025 FAQs
- What is KCL?
The Kerala Cricket League (KCL) is a domestic T20 tournament organized by the Kerala Cricket Association. It aims to promote Kerala’s emerging cricket talent and provide them with exposure at a national level. - When and where is KCL 2025?
The 2025 season runs from August 21 to September 7 at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. - Which teams are participating?
Six main teams compete: Aries Kollam Sailors, Calicut Globstars, Thrissur Titans, Alleppey Ripples, Adani Trivandrum Royals, and Kochi Blue Tigers. - Who won the match between Adani Trivandrum Royals and Aries Kollam Sailors on August 31, 2025?
Aries Kollam Sailors won by 7 wickets while chasing a target of 179 runs.
