Trivandrum Royals vs Alleppey Ripples returns on August 21 as Match 3 of Kerala Cricket League 2026 at Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram.
Alleppey hold the rivalry edge with three wins from four completed meetings, but Trivandrum arrive with the strongest recent statement after crushing the Ripples by 110 runs in their last clash.
This guide covers the head-to-head record, previous results, season-wise numbers, scoring records, venue trends, recent form, squads, key players, and the battles likely to shape this contest.
Trivandrum Royals vs Alleppey Ripples KCL 2026 Match Details
The fifth meeting takes place on August 21, 2026, in KCL 2026 Match 3. Both Trivandrum and Alleppey are playing their first game of the season.
| Match detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Fixture | Trivandrum Royals vs Alleppey Ripples |
| Tournament | Kerala Cricket League 2026 |
| Match | 3rd Match |
| Date | Friday, August 21, 2026 |
| Time | 2:30 PM IST |
| Venue | The Sports Hub, Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Season | KCL Season 3 |
| Next league meeting | August 31, 2026 |
The teams meet again on August 31 in the return league fixture.
Trivandrum Royals vs Alleppey Ripples Head-to-Head Record
Alleppey Ripples lead the KCL head-to-head 3-1. They won the first three meetings before Trivandrum Royals ended the streak with a 110-run win in 2025.
| Head-to-head stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 4 |
| Alleppey Ripples wins | 3 |
| Trivandrum Royals wins | 1 |
| Tied/No result | 0 |
| Alleppey win percentage | 75% |
| Trivandrum win percentage | 25% |
| Matches at Greenfield | 4 |
| Highest team score | Trivandrum 208/5 |
| Lowest team score | Trivandrum 73 all out |
| Biggest win by runs | Trivandrum by 110 runs |
| Closest result | Alleppey by 3 wickets |
Across the four matches, Trivandrum have scored 571 runs and Alleppey 548, despite Alleppey holding the better win-loss record.
Trivandrum Royals vs Alleppey Ripples Previous Results
Every meeting has produced a decisive result. The first three belonged to Alleppey, while the fourth was Trivandrum’s response.
| Date | Season | Trivandrum Royals | Alleppey Ripples | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 3, 2024 | KCL 2024 | 112 all out | 145/8 | Alleppey won by 33 runs |
| September 12, 2024 | KCL 2024 | 73 all out | 125/7 | Alleppey won by 52 runs |
| August 25, 2025 | KCL 2025 | 178/5 | 180/7 | Alleppey won by 3 wickets |
| September 3, 2025 | KCL 2025 | 208/5 | 98 all out | Trivandrum won by 110 runs |
In the first 2024 meeting, Alleppey made 145/8 before Anand Joseph and Fazil Fanoos took four wickets each to dismiss Trivandrum for 112. Nine days later, the Ripples defended 125/7 as Akshay Chandran returned 4/9 and the Royals collapsed to 73.
The first 2025 game produced the rivalry’s only successful chase. Trivandrum made 178/5, but Mohammed Kaif’s unbeaten 66 from 30 balls carried Alleppey to 180/7 with two balls left. Trivandrum answered in the return game: Krishna Prasad made 90, Vishnu Raj 60, and their 154-run opening stand powered 208/5 before Alleppey were dismissed for 98.
Season-Wise Trivandrum Royals vs Alleppey Ripples Record
The rivalry has moved through two very different phases.
| KCL season | Matches | Trivandrum wins | Alleppey wins | Season result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 2 | Alleppey swept 2-0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | 1 | Split 1-1 |
| 2026 | 0 before Aug 21 match | 0 | 0 | Match 3 opens the season series |
In 2024, Alleppey’s bowling won both games while defending sub-150 totals. In 2025, the teams split the series, including a 358-run chase contest and Trivandrum’s record 110-run victory. Squad changes now add another layer to the 2026 Kerala Cricket League meeting.
Highest and Lowest Scores in Trivandrum Royals vs Alleppey Ripples Matches
The scoring range in this rivalry is unusually wide. Fans have seen totals from 73 all out to 208/5 in only four games.
| Record | Team/Player | Score | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highest team total | Trivandrum Royals | 208/5 | September 3, 2025 |
| Highest Alleppey total | Alleppey Ripples | 180/7 | August 25, 2025 |
| Lowest team total | Trivandrum Royals | 73 all out | September 12, 2024 |
| Lowest Alleppey total | Alleppey Ripples | 98 all out | September 3, 2025 |
| Highest individual score | Krishna Prasad, Trivandrum | 90 | September 3, 2025 |
| Highest individual score for Alleppey | Mohammed Kaif | 66* | August 25, 2025 |
| Best bowling figures | Anand Joseph, Alleppey | 4/7 | September 3, 2024 |
The average first-innings total across the four meetings is 164. Three matches were won by the team defending a target, while Alleppey’s 180/7 in 2025 remains the only successful chase in this head-to-head.
Biggest Wins and Closest Trivandrum Royals vs Alleppey Ripples Match
Trivandrum’s 110-run victory in 2025 is comfortably the biggest win in the rivalry. After posting 208/5, they never allowed Alleppey into the chase. Akarsh AK made 55, but Abhijith Praveen’s four wickets and two from Anuraj JS helped finish the innings at 98 in 17 overs.
Alleppey’s biggest victory is their 52-run win in 2024. Defending only 125, Akshay Chandran produced 4/9 as Trivandrum were bowled out for 73.
The closest contest came on August 25, 2025. Alleppey needed 179 and reached 180/7 in 19.4 overs. Mohammed Kaif’s unbeaten 66, which included seven sixes, proved decisive after the chase had become difficult.
Greenfield International Stadium Head-to-Head Record
There is no venue split to compare yet because every completed Trivandrum Royals vs Alleppey Ripples match has been played at Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. Alleppey therefore lead the venue-specific rivalry by the same 3-1 margin.
| Greenfield rivalry record | Figure |
|---|---|
| Matches | 4 |
| Alleppey wins | 3 |
| Trivandrum wins | 1 |
| Wins batting first | 3 |
| Wins chasing | 1 |
| Highest total | 208/5 |
| Lowest total | 73 |
| Highest successful chase | 180/7 |
The sample is too small to label the venue automatically batting-first friendly, but scoreboard pressure has mattered in this matchup.
Recent Form Before the KCL 2026 Meeting
Neither side had played a KCL 2026 match before today, so their most recent completed form comes from the end of the 2025 season. Trivandrum finished that campaign with two wins after a difficult run, while Alleppey lost their final four games. Both ultimately ended the 2025 league stage with three wins from ten matches.
| Team | Last five KCL results before 2026 | Record |
|---|---|---|
| Trivandrum Royals | L vs Kochi, L vs Calicut, L vs Kollam, W vs Thrissur, W vs Alleppey | 2-3 |
| Alleppey Ripples | W vs Calicut, L vs Kochi, L vs Thrissur, L vs Trivandrum, L vs Kollam | 1-4 |
The carry-over value of those results is limited because both squads changed at the 2026 auction. Still, Trivandrum’s most recent KCL match was the 110-run win over Alleppey, while the Ripples enter the new season trying to reverse both that result and a poor finish to 2025.
Key Rivalry Moments That Have Defined TR vs AR
Alleppey’s Double Strike in 2024
The Ripples won both 2024 fixtures by defending totals under 150. That pair of results remains the foundation of their 3-1 head-to-head lead. Anand Joseph, Fazil Fanoos and Akshay Chandran were central to those victories.
Mohammed Kaif Steals the 2025 Chase
At 180/7, Alleppey completed the only successful chase in rivalry history. Kaif’s 66 not out from 30 balls was the decisive innings and remains the highest individual score by an Alleppey batter against Trivandrum.
Krishna Prasad and Vishnu Raj Add 154
The opening partnership in September 2025 changed the rivalry’s tone. Krishna’s 90 and Vishnu Raj’s 60 took Trivandrum to 154 before the first wicket fell. The Royals eventually reached 208/5, the highest total in the fixture.
Abhijith Praveen Changes Sides
Abhijith Praveen took 4/18 for Trivandrum against Alleppey when the Royals demolished the Ripples in the latest meeting. He is now listed in Alleppey’s 2026 squad, creating one of the most interesting player links in this matchup.
Player Spotlight: Stars Who Connect the Trivandrum-Alleppey Rivalry
Krishna Prasad: Rivalry’s Leading Run-Scorer
Krishna Prasad has a rare history on both sides of this fixture. He scored 23 and 37 for Alleppey in the two 2024 meetings, then represented Trivandrum in 2025 and made 67 not out and 90.
That gives Krishna 217 runs across the four rivalry matches, including the highest individual score. He remains part of Trivandrum’s 2026 core and captains the Royals in Season 3.
Sachin Baby: New Alleppey Leadership
Sachin Baby did not feature for Alleppey in the previous Royals-Ripples meetings, so 2026 introduces a major new element. The Ripples signed the former Kerala captain for ₹10 lakh and named him captain.
Baby previously led Kollam Sailors to the inaugural KCL title. His experience gives Alleppey a proven senior leader as they try to improve on two difficult league campaigns.
Mohammed Azharuddeen: Alleppey’s Familiar Top-Order Threat
Mohammed Azharuddeen scored 28 and 34 against Trivandrum in 2024, then added 38 in Alleppey’s successful chase in 2025. He remains with the Ripples in 2026 and gives the top order an experienced attacking option.
Vishnu Vinod: Major New Trivandrum Addition
Vishnu Vinod is new to this rivalry as a Trivandrum player in 2026. The Royals acquired him for ₹7.80 lakh at the auction, and the official squad lists him among their wicketkeepers.
His presence adds power to a batting group already built around Krishna Prasad and Govind Dev Pai.
Jalaj Saxena: All-Round Control for Alleppey
Jalaj Saxena gives Alleppey an experienced all-round option. He played in both 2025 meetings against Trivandrum and remains part of the official 2026 squad.
His value could become especially important through the middle overs, where Alleppey need control against Trivandrum’s strengthened batting order.
Trivandrum Royals Squad for KCL 2026
The official KCL team page lists a 16-player Trivandrum Royals squad.
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Batters | Krishna Prasad, Govind Dev Pai, Sudheesh Mohan, Ajeesh K |
| Wicketkeepers | Vishnu Vinod, Ujwal Krishna, Bharath Soorya |
| All-rounders | Vinod Kumar CV, Abhishek P Nair, Akshay Manohar, Sijomon Joseph, Nikhil M |
| Bowlers | Sreehari Nair, Rahul Chandran, Basil NP, Ajith V |
Krishna Prasad, Govind Dev Pai and Ajith V were retained before the 2026 auction. Vishnu Vinod and Nikhil M were among the notable names around which Trivandrum strengthened their squad.
Alleppey Ripples Squad for KCL 2026
Alleppey’s official KCL roster also contains 16 players, with a strong mix of experienced Kerala names and all-round options.
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Wicketkeepers | Mohammed Azharuddeen, Akash Pillai |
| Batter | Arun KA |
| All-rounders | Sachin Baby, Jalaj Saxena, Abhijith Praveen, Sibin Gireesh, Sreeroop MP, Vinil TS, Akshay TK, Ajnas K, Amal Raj R, Ashiq Ali |
| Bowlers | Ajith Raj, Akhil Dev, Ajayaghosh NS |
Alleppey made two of the headline purchases at the 2026 auction. Sibin Gireesh was the most expensive player at ₹11.80 lakh, while Sachin Baby cost ₹10 lakh. The franchise had already retained Mohammed Azharuddeen and Jalaj Saxena.
Trivandrum Royals vs Alleppey Ripples Key Battles to Watch
Krishna Prasad vs Alleppey’s attack: No player has scored more runs in this rivalry than Krishna. Alleppey need to remove him before he controls the innings, especially after his 90 in the last meeting.
Vishnu Vinod vs Jalaj Saxena: Vishnu brings power while Jalaj offers experience and control. If Vishnu attacks spin early, this battle could influence whether Trivandrum build another large total.
Sachin Baby vs Trivandrum’s bowling options: Sachin enters this specific rivalry without a previous Ripples-versus-Royals record. Trivandrum can use Sijomon Joseph, Nikhil M and their seam options to challenge him in different phases.
Abhijith Praveen vs his former side: His 4/18 for Trivandrum in the last head-to-head remains one of the best bowling performances in the rivalry. He can now influence the same matchup from the Alleppey dressing room.
Where to Watch Trivandrum Royals vs Alleppey Ripples Live
Published KCL 2026 broadcast information lists Star Sports 1 as a television option in India and FanCode for live streaming through its app and website. Fans should check the platform schedule close to match time because broadcast listings can change.
Final Word
Alleppey Ripples enter the 2026 matchup with the stronger rivalry record, leading Trivandrum Royals 3-1, but the numbers no longer tell a one-sided story.
Trivandrum own the highest total, the biggest winning margin, and the rivalry’s leading run-scorer in Krishna Prasad. Alleppey counter with Sachin Baby, Mohammed Azharuddeen, Jalaj Saxena and a deeper-looking all-round group.
With both teams starting their KCL 2026 campaigns here, this match offers a test of whether history or the latest head-to-head trend carries more weight.
FAQs
Alleppey Ripples lead 3-1 after four completed Kerala Cricket League meetings.
Trivandrum Royals’ 208/5 in September 2025 is the highest total. Their 73 all out in September 2024 is the lowest.
The first meeting is scheduled for August 21 at 2:30 PM IST at Greenfield International Stadium. The return fixture is scheduled for August 31.