The cricket fever has gripped Kerala as the second edition of Kerala Cricket League (KCL) T20 unfolds with star wicket-keeper Sanju Samson headlining the tournament. The 33-match extravaganza runs from August 21 to September 6 at Greenfield Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram, featuring six teams in an intense battle for supremacy.
Kochi Blue Tigers made the biggest splash by acquiring Indian international Sanju Samson for INR 26.80 lakh, instantly elevating the tournament’s profile. “Having Sanju in KCL is a game-changer for Kerala cricket,” said KCA secretary Jayesh George. “His presence has brought national attention to our domestic tournament.”
Complete Schedule & Results
| Date | Match | Teams | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, Thu | Match 1 | Calicut Globstars vs Aries Kollam Sailors | 02:30 PM | Aries Kollam Sailors won by 1 wkt |
| Aug 21, Thu | Match 2 | Adani Trivandrum Royals vs Kochi Blue Tigers | 07:45 PM | Kochi Blue Tigers won by 8 wkts |
| Aug 22, Fri | Match 3 | Alleppey Ripples vs Thrissur Titans | 02:30 PM | Thrissur Titans won by 7 wkts |
| Aug 22, Fri | Match 4 | Aries Kollam Sailors vs Adani Trivandrum Royals | 06:45 PM | Adani Trivandrum Royals won by 4 wkts |
| Aug 23, Sat | Match 5 | Kochi Blue Tigers vs Alleppey Ripples | 02:30 PM | Kochi Blue Tigers won by 34 runs |
| Aug 23, Sat | Match 6 | Thrissur Titans vs Calicut Globstars | 06:45 PM | Thrissur Titans won by 9 runs |
| Aug 24, Sun | Match 7 | Adani Trivandrum Royals vs Calicut Globstars | 02:30 PM | Calicut Globstars won by 7 wkts |
| Aug 24, Sun | Match 8 | Aries Kollam Sailors vs Kochi Blue Tigers, | 06:45 PM | Kochi Blue Tigers won by 4 wkts |
| Aug 25, Mon | Match 9 | Thrissur Titans vs Aries Kollam Sailors | 02:30 PM | Aries Kollam Sailors won by 8 wkts |
| Aug 25, Mon | Match 10 | Adani Trivandrum Royals vs Alleppey Ripples | 06:45 PM | Alleppey Ripples won by 3 wkts |
| Aug 26, Tue | Match 11 | Thrissur Titans vs Kochi Blue Tigers | 02:30 PM | Thrissur Titans won by 5 wkts |
| Aug 26, Tue | Match 12 | Alleppey Ripples vs Calicut Globstars | 06:45 PM | Calicut Globstars won by 44 runs |
| Aug 27, Wed | Match 13 | Calicut Globstars vs Kochi Blue Tigers | 02:30 PM | Calicut Globstars won by 33 runs |
| Aug 27, Wed | Match 14 | Adani Trivandrum Royals vs Thrissur Titans | 06:45 PM | Thrissur Titans won by 11 runs |
| Aug 28, Thu | Match 15 | Kochi Blue Tigers vs Adani Trivandrum Royals | 02:30 PM | Match starts at Aug 28 |
| Aug 28, Thu | Match 16 | Aries Kollam Sailors vs Alleppey Ripples | 06:45 PM | Match starts at Aug 28 |
| Aug 29, Fri | Match 17 | Thrissur Titans vs Aries Kollam Sailors | 02:30 PM | Match starts at Aug 29 |
| Aug 29, Fri | Match 18 | Calicut Globstars vs Alleppey Ripples | 06:45 PM | Match starts at Aug 29 |
| Aug 30, Sat | Match 19 | Adani Trivandrum Royals vs Calicut Globstars | 02:30 PM | Match starts at Aug 30 |
| Aug 30, Sat | Match 20 | Kochi Blue Tigers vs Thrissur Titans | 06:45 PM | Match starts at Aug 30 |
| Aug 31, Sun | Match 21 | Adani Trivandrum Royals vs Aries Kollam Sailors | 02:30 PM | Match starts at Aug 31 |
| Aug 31, Sun | Match 22 | Alleppey Ripples vs Kochi Blue Tigers | 06:45 PM | Match starts at Aug 31 |
| Sep 01, Mon | Match 23 | Thrissur Titans vs Alleppey Ripples | 02:30 PM | Match starts at Sept 01 |
| Sep 01, Mon | Match 24 | Calicut Globstars vs Aries Kollam Sailors | 06:45 PM | Match starts at Sept 01 |
| Sep 02, Tue | Match 25 | Kochi Blue Tigers vs Calicut Globstars | 02:30 PM | Match starts at Sept 02 |
| Sep 02, Tue | Match 26 | Thrissur Titans vs Adani Trivandrum Royals | 06:45 PM | Match starts at Sept 02 |
| Sep 03, Wed | Match 27 | Adani Trivandrum Royals vs Alleppey Ripples | 02:30 PM | Match starts at Sept 03 |
| Sep 03, Wed | Match 28 | Aries Kollam Sailors vs Kochi Blue Tigers | 06:45 PM | Match starts at Sept 03 |
| Sep 04, Thu | Match 29 | Alleppey Ripples vs Aries Kollam Sailors | 02:30 PM | Match starts at Sep 04 |
| Sep 04, Thu | Match 30 | Calicut Globstars vs Thrissur Titans | 06:45 PM | Match starts at Sep 04 |
| Sep 05, Fri | Match 31 | TBC vs TBC, Semi Final 1 (2nd v 3rd) | 02:30 PM | Match starts at Sep 05 |
| Sep 05, Fri | Match 32 | TBC vs TBC, Semi Final 2 (1st v 4th) | 06:45 PM | Match starts at Sep 05 |
| Sep 06, Sat | Match 33 | TBC vs TBC, Final | 06:45 PM | Match starts at Sep 06 |
Six Teams Battle for Glory
The tournament features Alleppey Ripples, Calicut Globstars, Kochi Blue Tigers, Kollam Sailors, Thrissur Titans, and Trivandrum Royals in a double round-robin format. Each team represents different regions of Kerala, creating passionate local rivalries that add emotional depth to every encounter.
Early results show Trivandrum Royals and Kochi Blue Tigers emerging as strong contenders, with both teams maintaining perfect records in their opening matches. Thrissur Titans also made a statement with their convincing victory over Alleppey Ripples.
The tournament is being broadcast live on FanCode, ensuring cricket fans across India can witness Kerala’s domestic cricket at its finest. “This platform gives our local players exposure they’ve never had before,” noted former Kerala captain Tinu Yohannan.
With 30 league matches completed by September 4, followed by knockout rounds, the KCL 2025 promises to deliver high-octane T20 action that could reshape Kerala’s cricket landscape. The winner takes home not just the trophy, but also the pride of being Kerala’s first T20 champions in the tournament’s second season.
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