Calicut Globstars vs Kochi Blue Tigers has quickly become one of the Kerala Cricket League’s most competitive matchups.
Calicut hold the narrow historical edge with three wins from five meetings, but Kochi have won the last two, including the 2025 semi-final, and enter this 2026 clash as defending champions.
The teams meet in Match 4 on August 21 at Greenfield International Stadium. For fans, the rivalry now combines Calicut’s earlier dominance with Kochi’s recent rise and stronger opening-day form overall.
Calicut Globstars vs Kochi Blue Tigers Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Calicut Globstars vs Kochi Blue Tigers |
| Match No. | Match 4 |
| Tournament | Kerala Cricket League 2026 |
| Date | Friday, August 21, 2026 |
| Time | 6:45 PM IST |
| Venue | The Sports Hub, Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Format | T20 |
| Calicut captain | Rohan Kunnummal |
| Kochi captain | Saly Viswanadh Samson |
| Live streaming | JioHotstar |
| TV | Star Sports 3 |
| Season | KCL Season 3 |
This is the second match of KCL 2026 for both teams. Calicut opened with a seven-wicket loss to Thrissur Titans, while Kochi defeated Aries Kollam Sailors by 31 runs. The 2026 tournament runs from August 20 to September 5 and uses a double round-robin format before the playoffs.
Calicut Globstars vs Kochi Blue Tigers Head-to-Head Record
Calicut Globstars lead Kochi Blue Tigers 3-2 across the five completed KCL meetings before Match 4. All five were played at Greenfield International Stadium, so the overall and venue-specific rivalry records are the same.
| Head-to-Head Stat | Calicut Globstars | Kochi Blue Tigers |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 5 | 5 |
| Wins | 3 | 2 |
| Losses | 2 | 3 |
| Win rate | 60% | 40% |
| Highest total | 249/4 | 216 |
| Lowest total | 165/7 | 157/8 |
| Biggest win by runs | 39 runs | 15 runs |
| Wins batting first | 2 | 1 |
| Wins chasing | 1 | 1 |
| Total rivalry runs | 951 | 895 |
| Average score per meeting | 190.2 | 179.0 |
Calicut own the better overall record, the higher aggregate score and the biggest run-margin victory. Kochi, however, have won the last two meetings, which gives the rivalry a very different recent trend from its 3-2 overall scoreline.
Calicut Globstars vs Kochi Blue Tigers Previous Results
| Date | Season | Calicut Globstars | Kochi Blue Tigers | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2024 | KCL 2024 | 196/7 | 157/8 | Calicut won by 39 runs |
| Sep 12, 2024 | KCL 2024 | 170/7 | 169/4 | Calicut won by 3 wickets |
| Aug 27, 2025 | KCL 2025 | 249/4 | 216 | Calicut won by 33 runs |
| Sep 2, 2025 | KCL 2025 | 165/7 | 167/7 | Kochi won by 3 wickets |
| Sep 5, 2025 | KCL 2025 semi-final | 171/7 | 186/8 | Kochi won by 15 runs |
The pattern is clear. Calicut won the first three meetings, including both games in 2024. Kochi then won the final two meetings of 2025, with the second of those victories coming in the semi-final.
Calicut Globstars vs Kochi Blue Tigers Season-Wise Record
| Season | Matches | Calicut Wins | Kochi Wins | Season Edge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | 0 | Calicut |
| 2025 | 3 | 1 | 2 | Kochi |
| Overall before 2026 Match 4 | 5 | 3 | 2 | Calicut |
KCL 2024: Calicut Controlled the Rivalry
Calicut won the first meeting by 39 runs after M Ajinas and Salman Nizar added 98 for the fourth wicket. Ajinas scored 57, Salman made 55, and Akhil Scaria took 4/29 as Kochi finished on 157/8 chasing 197.
The second game became the rivalry’s first close finish. Kochi made 169/4, with Shoun Roger unbeaten on 73. Calicut needed 21 from the final over, and Salman Nizar hit three consecutive sixes before finishing 73 not out from 41 balls. Calicut won by three wickets with one ball left.
KCL 2025: Kochi Reversed the Direction
Calicut began 2025 with the rivalry’s biggest total, 249/4. Rohan Kunnummal smashed 94 from 43 balls and Akhil Scaria took 4/37 as Kochi were bowled out for 216.
Kochi then won the next league meeting by three wickets before beating Calicut again in the semi-final by 15 runs. That 2-1 season record ended Calicut’s three-match winning streak in the matchup and shifted the recent momentum toward Kochi.
Highest and Lowest Scores in Calicut Globstars vs Kochi Blue Tigers Matches
Highest Team Score: Calicut Globstars 249/4
Calicut’s 249/4 on August 27, 2025 remains the highest total in the rivalry. Rohan Kunnummal scored 94 from 43 balls with six fours and eight sixes. M Ajinas added 49 from 33, while Akhil Scaria finished unbeaten on 45 from 19.
Kochi replied with 216. Mohammed Shanu made 53 from 22 balls, Vinoop Manoharan scored 36 from 17 and Muhammad Ashik hit 38 from 11. The combined 465 runs make it the highest-scoring completed CG vs KBT game.
Lowest Team Score: Kochi Blue Tigers 157/8
Kochi’s 157/8 in September 2024 is the lowest team score in this head-to-head. Calicut’s lowest score against Kochi is 165/7, made in the September 2, 2025 defeat.
Biggest Wins and Closest Finishes in the CG vs KBT Rivalry
Calicut’s 39-run victory in 2024 is the biggest win by runs in the rivalry. Their 33-run win in August 2025 is second. Kochi’s largest run-margin victory is the 15-run semi-final success in September 2025.
Both sides also own a three-wicket chase against each other. Calicut chased 170 in 19.5 overs in 2024, while Kochi chased 166 in 19.3 overs in 2025. Calicut’s 170/7 is therefore the highest successful chase in the rivalry.
Calicut Globstars vs Kochi Blue Tigers Venue-Wise Record
Every completed CG vs KBT match has taken place at Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram.
| Venue Record | Stat |
|---|---|
| Matches | 5 |
| Calicut wins | 3 |
| Kochi wins | 2 |
| Highest total | 249/4 by Calicut |
| Lowest total | 157/8 by Kochi |
| Highest successful chase | 170/7 by Calicut |
| Most recent rivalry winner at venue | Kochi |
Because the entire historical rivalry has been played here, neither side enters with a venue-specific head-to-head advantage beyond Calicut’s overall 3-2 lead.
The same ground hosts KCL 2026. Early season results have already shown a wide scoring range. Calicut made 137/8 in their opener, while Kochi posted 189/5 later on August 20.
Calicut Globstars vs Kochi Blue Tigers Recent Form Before Match 4
Calicut come into this game after losing their opener to Thrissur Titans. Rohan Kunnummal scored 30 from 20 balls, Aravind KS made 26 from 28 and Krishna Devan added 27 from 15. Calicut finished on 137/8, and Thrissur chased the target in 16.5 overs with seven wickets in hand.
Kochi started with a 31-run win over Aries Kollam Sailors. They scored 189/5, led by Sachin Suresh’s unbeaten 58 from 32 balls. Vinoop Manoharan made 37 from 26, while Karthik B Nair added an unbeaten 38 from 17. KM Asif then took 2/22 as Kollam finished on 158/6.
| Team | KCL 2026 Matches | Wins | Losses | Latest Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calicut Globstars | 1 | 0 | 1 | Lost to Thrissur by 7 wickets |
| Kochi Blue Tigers | 1 | 1 | 0 | Beat Kollam by 31 runs |
Kochi therefore hold the stronger immediate form entering Match 4.
Key Calicut Globstars vs Kochi Blue Tigers Rivalry Moments
Salman Nizar’s final-over assault in 2024: Calicut needed 21 from the final over, and Salman hit the first three balls for six. His unbeaten 73 completed one of the most dramatic finishes in this matchup.
Rohan Kunnummal’s 94 in 2025: Rohan’s 43-ball 94 powered Calicut to 249/4, still the highest team total in this rivalry.
Kochi’s breakthrough win: After losing the first three head-to-head games, Kochi finally beat Calicut on September 2, 2025. Jishnu A scored 45 from 29 and won Player of the Match.
The 2025 semi-final: Kochi’s 186/8 proved enough to eliminate Calicut by 15 runs. Nikhil Thottath made an unbeaten 64, while Muhammad Ashik scored 31 from 10 and took 3/26.
Calicut Globstars vs Kochi Blue Tigers Player Spotlight
Rohan Kunnummal: Calicut’s Main Top-Order Threat
Rohan Kunnummal captains Calicut in 2026 and owns the highest individual score in this rivalry, 94 from 43 balls in 2025. He also scored 36 from 13 balls in the following league meeting and made 30 from 20 in Calicut’s 2026 opener.
His role is important against a Kochi attack containing experienced seamers such as Basil Thampi and KM Asif. Calicut’s best chance of controlling the innings may depend on getting enough scoring from the powerplay before Kochi can settle into their defensive plans.
Akhil Scaria: Calicut’s Strongest Two-Way Rivalry Performer
Akhil Scaria has repeatedly influenced this matchup with both bat and ball. He took 4/29 in Calicut’s first win over Kochi, 4/37 in the 249-run game and 3/33 in the September 2, 2025 defeat.
His best batting effort against Kochi came in the 2025 semi-final, when he made an unbeaten 72 from 37 balls with six fours and five sixes. Few players connect as many major CG vs KBT moments as Scaria.
Salman Nizar: Proven Under Pressure Against Kochi
Salman’s unbeaten 73 in the 2024 chase remains one of the signature innings of this rivalry. He also scored 55 in the first-ever CG vs KBT meeting. With Salman again part of Calicut’s 2026 squad, Kochi know he has already shown the ability to finish a tight chase against them.
Sachin Suresh: Kochi’s In-Form Batter
Sachin Suresh enters Match 4 after making an unbeaten 58 from 32 balls in Kochi’s 2026 opener. His innings included three fours and five sixes and helped Kochi move from 110/5 to 189/5.
He also adds an unusual link between the teams because he represented Calicut in 2025 before appearing in Kochi’s 2026 squad. His move strengthens the entity relationship between the current Kochi batting unit and the recent history of this rivalry.
N Mohammed Ashik: Kochi’s Proven All-Round Match Winner
Muhammad Ashik was Player of the Match in the 2025 semi-final against Calicut after scoring 31 from 10 balls and taking 3/26. He also took a wicket in Kochi’s opening win of KCL 2026.
That record makes him especially relevant in the late overs, where his power hitting and bowling can influence both halves of the game.
Key Player Battles in Calicut Globstars vs Kochi Blue Tigers
Rohan Kunnummal vs Basil Thampi and KM Asif: Rohan’s attacking powerplay batting meets Kochi’s most experienced pace options.
Akhil Scaria vs Kochi’s middle order: Scaria already owns two four-wicket hauls against Kochi and remains Calicut’s most established wicket-taking threat in this rivalry.
Sachin Suresh vs Calicut’s bowlers: Sachin arrives after an unbeaten fifty and showed in Kochi’s opener how quickly he can accelerate once set.
Salman Nizar vs Kochi at the death: Salman’s 2024 finish means Kochi cannot treat a late Calicut chase as settled while he is still at the crease.
Calicut Globstars Squad for KCL 2026
Rohan Kunnummal (captain), Varun Nayanar (wicketkeeper), Aravind KS, Aswin Anand, Mohammed Kaif, Salman Nizar, Krishna Devan, Akhil Scaria, Abdul Basith, Hari Krishnan MU, Vignesh Puthur, Afrad Nazar, Akhin Sathar, Ibnul Afthab, Rahan Raheem and Athif Bin Ashraf.
The core of this group is also reflected in the official KCL 2026 squad information, with Rohan Kunnummal retained as captain and Akhil Scaria continuing as an important senior player.
Kochi Blue Tigers Squad for KCL 2026
N Mohammed Ashik (wicketkeeper), Jobin Joby, Pavan Sreedhar, Sachin Suresh, Anandhu Sunil, Aneesh Rajan, Vipul Shakti, Saly Viswanadh Samson (captain), Mohammed Shanu, Alfi Francis, Pathirikattu Krishnan Midhun, Akshay Chandran, Manu Krishnan, Karthik B Nair, Vinoop Manoharan, Jerin PS, Eden Apple Tom, KM Asif, Basil Thampi and Adhi Abhilash.
Kochi retained much of the core that helped them win KCL 2025 and brought Basil Thampi back into a pace group that also includes KM Asif and Eden Apple Tom.
Calicut Globstars vs Kochi Blue Tigers Match 4: Who Has the Edge?
Calicut still have the historical rivalry edge because they lead the head-to-head 3-2. They also hold the records for the highest total, biggest run-margin win and highest successful chase between the teams.
Kochi have the stronger recent case. They won the last two head-to-head games, knocked Calicut out of the 2025 semi-final, won the 2025 KCL title and opened 2026 with a 31-run victory. Calicut lost their first match of the new season.
For fans, the cleanest reading is this: Calicut lead the rivalry history, but Kochi carry the stronger current momentum. A Kochi win on August 21 would level the all-time head-to-head at 3-3.
Where to Watch Calicut Globstars vs Kochi Blue Tigers Live
Calicut Globstars vs Kochi Blue Tigers Match 4 is scheduled for 6:45 PM IST on Friday, August 21, 2026 at Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. JioHotstar is listed for live streaming, while Star Sports 3 is listed for television coverage.
The teams are also scheduled to meet again in the league stage on August 30, so this rivalry will have at least one more chapter before the KCL 2026 playoffs.
Conclusion
Calicut Globstars vs Kochi Blue Tigers enters KCL 2026 with a clear split between history and momentum.
Calicut lead the rivalry 3-2, own its highest total at 249/4 and produced memorable performances through Rohan Kunnummal, Salman Nizar and Akhil Scaria.
Kochi, however, won the last two meetings, eliminated Calicut in the 2025 semi-final and started 2026 with a convincing win. Match 4 gives Kochi a chance to level the rivalry, while Calicut can restore control before their next meeting.
FAQs
Calicut Globstars lead the head-to-head 3-2 after five completed Kerala Cricket League meetings before Match 4 of KCL 2026.
Calicut Globstars hold the record with 249/4, scored on August 27, 2025.
Kochi Blue Tigers’ 157/8 in the September 4, 2024 meeting is the lowest total by either side in this rivalry.
Rohan Kunnummal has the highest verified individual score with 94 from 43 balls for Calicut in 2025.
Akhil Scaria’s 4/29 for Calicut in 2024 is the best verified bowling return across the five completed meetings covered here.
Kochi Blue Tigers won the latest completed meeting, the 2025 semi-final, by 15 runs.
Their first KCL 2026 meeting is Match 4 on Friday, August 21 at 6:45 PM IST. They are scheduled to meet again on August 30.