Kochi Blue Tigers vs Aries Kollam Sailors, KCLT20, Today Match Prediction 11 September 2024

KBTS vs ARKS Match Prediction & Analysis

Aries Kollam Sailors will be keen to avenge the 18-run defeat against Kochi Blue Tigers a few weeks ago. It has been a troubled period for Kochi Blue Tigers in the last few weeks. The team are sitting with only four points from the six matches. They are already six points behind Aries Kollam Sailors, who are top of the table. A victory in this match could help the Kochi Blue Tigers reduce the deficit quite significantly.

Aries Kollam Sailors were able to get a narrow victory over Alleppey Ripples coming into the match. Meanwhile, Kochi Blue Tigers had more of the blues in recent weeks, as they had to settle for a five-wicket defeat at the hands of Trivandrum Royals.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

KBTS

L L W L L

KBTS

131/10 in 20.0 6.55

KCLT20

Trivandrum Royals beat Kochi Blue Tigers by 5 wickets 09 Sep 2024

TRS

135/4 in 19.5 6.81

TTS

139/3 in 15.0 9.27

KCLT20

Thrissur Titans won by 7 wickets 08 Sep 2024

KBTS

130/4 in 16.0 8.12

ARKS

129/10 in 18.1 7.1

KCLT20

Kochi Blue Tigers beat Aries Kollam Sailors by 18 runs 07 Sep 2024

KBTS

147/9 in 20.0 7.35

KBTS

157/8 in 20.0 7.85

KCLT20

Calicut Globstars beat Kochi Blue Tigers by 39 runs 04 Sep 2024

CAGS

196/6 in 20.0 9.8

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

ARKS

L W

ARKS

129/10 in 18.1 7.1

KCLT20

Kochi Blue Tigers beat Aries Kollam Sailors by 18 runs 07 Sep 2024

KBTS

147/9 in 20.0 7.35

ARKS

102/1 in 16.0 6.38

KCLT20

Aries Kollam Sailors beat Thrissur Titans by 8 wickets 04 Sep 2024

TTS

101/10 in 18.0 5.61

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Kochi Blue Tigers Preview

Kochi Blue Tigers are six points behind the top spot. There can be a sizeable change on this front given that Kochi Blue Tigers have to build upon. The team has the psychological advantage from the recent success against Aries Kollam Sailors on September 7. Back then, Kochi Blue Tigers set a decent total and they were able to defend without much trouble.

Jobin Joby remains the most important batsman for Kochi Blue Tigers with 201 runs from his six matches at an average of 33.5. Anand Krishnan comes a close second with 154 runs from his six matches at an average of 25.6. Both players, though, were disappointed in the recent loss against Trivandrum Royals.

Basil Thampi has provided a captain’s performance with the board after grabbing 12 wickets from his six matches at an average of 12.1. Even though he was not among the wicket-takers in the recent loss against Trivandrum Royals, Kochi Blue Tigers can expect a captain’s innings based on his recent form.

Kochi Blue Tigers Predicted Playing XI:

Jobin Joby, Anand Krishnan, Anuj Jotin, Shoun Roger, Sijomon Joseph, Pavan Sreedhar, Nikhil Thottath, Manu Krishnan, Basil Thampi (c), Jerin PS, Shine John Jacob

Kochi Blue Tigers Actual Playing XI:

Anand Krishnan, Anuj Jotin, Shoun Roger, Nikhil Thottath, Jobin Joby, Vipul Shakti, Basil Thampi, Jerin P S, Sijomon Joseph, Shine John Jacob, Unnikrishnan Manukrishnan, Anoop G

Aries Kollam Sailors Preview

Aries Kollam Sailors were able to grab a remarkable two-run victory in the recent fixture against Alleppey Ripples. The result has helped the team manage a tricky scenario on the points table. Now, Aries Kollam Sailors have taken a clear lead and momentum should be with the team coming into this fixture. In the last five matches, Aries Kollam Sailors have hit over 150+ only once. In fact, the 160+ scored against Alleppey Ripples is a first for AKS to come up with such a tally in 2024.

AKS have been able to top the Kerala T20 2024 group stages by virtue of players like Sharafuddeen NM, who have been at the top of the game with 15 wickets from the six matches. His average comes to just 8.2 and Sharafuddeen NM will be a player to watch after adding two more to his tally in the game against AKS. 

Abhishek J Nair continues to remain as one of the top batsmen. He has 169 runs from his six matches translating into an average of 42. He was overshadowed by the likes of Sachin Baby in this previous match.

Aries Kollam Sailors Predicted Playing XI:

Abhishek J Nair, Arun Poulose, Sachin Baby (c), Vathsal Govind, Rahul Sharma, Sharafuddeen NM, AK Arjun, Biju Narayanan, NP Basil, Sudhesan Midhun, Pavan Raj, KM Asif

Aries Kollam Sailors Actual Playing XI:

Sachin Baby, Vathsal Govind, Abhishek J Nair, Sharafuddeen NM, Arjun AK, KM Asif, Sudhesan Midhun, Mohammad Shanu , Rahul Sharma, Biju Narayanan, Pavan Raj

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The pitch at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram should be favourable for batsmen. This batting pitch will also have some amount of joy for the pacers. From the recent five matches, the first innings score has been 137 on average. The average total has been 133 from the recent five games.

KBTS vs ARKS Pitch Report

Greenfield International Stadium will once again host this match. The venue has witnessed Aries Kollam Sailors already pick up a victory this season. However, Kochi Blue Tigers are yet to beat the opposition on this ground. Only once in the last five matches has this venue produced a total score of less than 200.

Toss: To Bat

There has been a sizeable difference in the winning percentage of teams batting first and second in recent matches at the Greenfield International Stadium. A staggering 80% of the toss winners have chosen to bowl first in the last five games. Only 11% of these teams have emerged successful. The toss winner may look to bat in this match.