Kochi Blue Tigers and Alleppey Ripples meet in the 14th Match of Kerala Cricket League 2026 with two very different signals around the contest.
Kochi own the rivalry edge, winning all four previous KCL meetings, but Alleppey arrive with the stronger 2026 record and Mohammed Azharuddeen in outstanding form.
Scheduled for Wednesday evening at Greenfield International Stadium, this clash combines history, current pressure, individual match-ups and table consequences, making it one of Matchday 7’s most important fixtures to follow closely.
Kochi Blue Tigers vs Alleppey Ripples KCL 2026 Match Details
The Kochi Blue Tigers vs Alleppey Ripples, 14th Match takes place on August 26 and is the first meeting between these teams in KCL Season 2026. They will meet again on September 1 during the second half of the league stage.
| Match Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Fixture | Kochi Blue Tigers vs Alleppey Ripples |
| Tournament | Kerala Cricket League 2026 |
| Match | 14th Match |
| Date | Wednesday, August 26, 2026 |
| Time | 6:45 PM IST |
| Venue | The Sports Hub, Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Season | KCL Season 3 |
| Next League Meeting | September 1, 2026 |
There is plenty at stake. Alleppey begin the match third with four points from four games, while defending champions Kochi sit sixth with two points after one win and three losses.
Kochi Blue Tigers vs Alleppey Ripples Head-to-Head Record
Few KCL matchups have been as one-sided on the results sheet. Kochi Blue Tigers lead Alleppey Ripples 4-0 across the first two seasons of the competition.
The Tigers completed 2-0 sweeps in both 2024 and 2025. Alleppey came closest in the second 2025 meeting, but Kochi still completed a 177-run chase with three wickets and 10 balls remaining.
| Head-to-Head Stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 4 |
| Kochi Blue Tigers Wins | 4 |
| Alleppey Ripples Wins | 0 |
| Tied/No Result | 0 |
| Kochi Win Percentage | 100% |
| Matches at Greenfield | 4 |
| Highest Team Score | Kochi Blue Tigers – 218/2 |
| Lowest Team Score | Alleppey Ripples – 149 all out |
| Biggest Win | Kochi by 64 runs |
| Closest Result | Kochi by 3 wickets |
The scorelines also show a useful pattern. Kochi have crossed 178 in all four meetings, while Alleppey have never passed 176 against them.
Kochi Blue Tigers vs Alleppey Ripples Previous Results
Every completed KBT vs AP contest has gone Kochi’s way, but the manner of those wins has varied. Three came while defending totals, while the most recent meeting produced a successful Kochi chase.
| Date | Season | Kochi Blue Tigers | Alleppey Ripples | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2024 | KCL 2024 | 218/2 | 154 all out | Kochi won by 64 runs |
| September 15, 2024 | KCL 2024 | 193/3 | 168/7 | Kochi won by 25 runs |
| August 23, 2025 | KCL 2025 | 183/8 | 149 all out | Kochi won by 34 runs |
| August 31, 2025 | KCL 2025 | 178/7 | 176/6 | Kochi won by 3 wickets |
The first encounter set the tone. Jobin Joby scored 79 from 48 balls and Anand Krishnan made 69 from 51 as Kochi’s openers added 140. Manu Krishnan then struck an unbeaten 34 from nine balls to lift the Tigers to 218/2. Basil Thampi and Jerin PS took three wickets each as Alleppey were dismissed for 154.
Ten days later, Anand produced the standout individual innings in the rivalry. His unbeaten 138 from 66 balls, including nine fours and 11 sixes, drove Kochi to 193/3 before Alleppey finished on 168/7.
The pattern continued in 2025. Vinoop Manoharan made 66 as Kochi reached 183/8, before Muhammed Ashik returned 4/17 and KM Asif 4/23 to bowl Alleppey out for 149.
Season-Wise Kochi Blue Tigers vs Alleppey Ripples Record
Kochi have not dropped a head-to-head game in either completed season.
| KCL Season | Matches | Kochi Wins | Alleppey Wins | Season Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | 0 | Kochi swept 2-0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | 0 | Kochi swept 2-0 |
| 2026 | 0 before Match 14 | 0 | 0 | First meeting on August 26 |
That history gives Kochi a genuine matchup advantage, even though current-season form points in a different direction.
Highest and Lowest Scores in Kochi Blue Tigers vs Alleppey Ripples Matches
The four previous games have generally produced strong Kochi totals. Their lowest score in the rivalry is actually 178/7, made while successfully chasing Alleppey’s 176/6.
| Record | Team/Player | Figure | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highest Team Total | Kochi Blue Tigers | 218/2 | Sep. 5, 2024 |
| Highest Alleppey Total | Alleppey Ripples | 176/6 | Aug. 31, 2025 |
| Lowest Kochi Total | Kochi Blue Tigers | 178/7 | Aug. 31, 2025 |
| Lowest Alleppey Total | Alleppey Ripples | 149 all out | Aug. 23, 2025 |
| Highest Individual Score | Anand Krishnan, Kochi | 138* | Sep. 15, 2024 |
| Best Bowling Figures | Muhammed Ashik, Kochi | 4/17 | Aug. 23, 2025 |
| Highest Successful Chase | Kochi Blue Tigers | 178/7 | Aug. 31, 2025 |
Kochi have won three of the four meetings batting first. The August 31, 2025 game remains the only successful chase in this rivalry.
Biggest Wins and Closest KBT vs AP Match
Kochi’s 64-run victory in 2024 remains the biggest winning margin between the teams. Their 218/2 was followed by a destructive new-ball and middle-overs bowling effort that had Alleppey struggling at 44/6 before they eventually reached 154.
The closest match came on August 31, 2025. Jalaj Saxena scored 71 and Mohammed Azharuddeen 64 as Alleppey posted 176/6. Kochi’s chase was powered by Sanju Samson’s 83 from 41 balls, featuring nine sixes, before Jerin PS finished the job with an unbeaten 25 from 13. Kochi reached 178/7 in 18.2 overs.
That match matters historically, although Sanju Samson is not part of KCL 2026. The tournament named him its icon for the third season rather than a playing member of Kochi’s squad.
Greenfield International Stadium KBT vs AP Head-to-Head Record
There is no separate home-and-away split to study because every Kochi Blue Tigers vs Alleppey Ripples match has taken place at Greenfield International Stadium.
| Greenfield Rivalry Record | Figure |
|---|---|
| Matches | 4 |
| Kochi Wins | 4 |
| Alleppey Wins | 0 |
| Wins Batting First | 3 |
| Wins Chasing | 1 |
| Highest Total | 218/2 |
| Lowest Total | 149 all out |
| Highest Successful Chase | 178/7 |
Kochi’s perfect venue-specific head-to-head record is therefore identical to their overall rivalry record. Still, four games remain a small sample, and the 2026 squads differ enough that history cannot decide this match by itself.
Recent Form Before Kochi Blue Tigers vs Alleppey Ripples Match 14
Current form is where the picture changes.
Kochi started their title defence well by beating Aries Kollam Sailors by 31 runs. Since then, they have lost three consecutive matches. A three-run defeat to Calicut was followed by a rain-affected loss to Thrissur and a 55-run defeat against Trivandrum.
| Kochi Blue Tigers 2026 Match | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|
| vs Aries Kollam Sailors | KBT 189/5, AKS 158/6 | Won by 31 runs |
| vs Calicut Globstars | KBT 145, CG 148/5 | Lost by 3 runs |
| vs Thrissur Titans | KBT 172/6, TT 83/6 | Lost by 4 wickets, DLS |
| vs Trivandrum Royals | KBT 130/9, TR 185/5 | Lost by 55 runs |
Alleppey opened with two wins. They chased 127 against Trivandrum in only 12.5 overs and then defeated Thrissur after scoring 193/8. Their momentum has since slowed, with consecutive defeats against Calicut and Aries Kollam Sailors.
| Alleppey Ripples 2026 Match | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|
| vs Trivandrum Royals | AP 127/2, TR 126/8 | Won by 8 wickets |
| vs Thrissur Titans | AP 193/8, TT 137/6 | Won by 10 runs |
| vs Calicut Globstars | AP 131, CG 135/4 | Lost by 6 wickets |
| vs Aries Kollam Sailors | AP 186/3, AKS 187/4 | Lost by 6 wickets |
KCL 2026 Points Table Position Before Match 14
| Team | P | W | L | Points | NRR | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alleppey Ripples | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | +0.295 | 3rd |
| Kochi Blue Tigers | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -0.487 | 6th |
Alleppey have the healthier table position, but both sides enter Match 14 trying to stop a losing run.
Key Rivalry Moments That Have Defined KBT vs AP
Kochi Announce Themselves With 218/2 in 2024
The first meeting remains Kochi’s biggest team performance against Alleppey. Jobin Joby and Anand Krishnan’s 140-run opening partnership created the platform before the late order accelerated. Basil Thampi and Jerin PS then turned a strong batting display into a 64-run victory.
Anand Krishnan’s Unbeaten 138
The second 2024 game produced the rivalry’s highest individual score. Anand Krishnan dominated the innings with 138 not out from 66 deliveries at a strike rate above 200. Kochi won by 25 runs after reaching 193/3.
Ashik and Asif Take Eight Wickets
Alleppey’s batting collapse in August 2025 was driven by two Kochi bowlers. Muhammed Ashik and KM Asif claimed four wickets each, with Ashik’s 4/17 remaining the best bowling figures recorded in this matchup.
Sanju Samson Turns the Latest Meeting
Alleppey finally put Kochi under sustained pressure in the most recent meeting. Jalaj Saxena and Mohammed Azharuddeen helped them reach 176/6, but Sanju Samson’s 83 changed the chase. Jerin PS then held his nerve after a late cluster of wickets to preserve Kochi’s unbeaten rivalry record.
Player Spotlight: Stars Who Shape the Kochi-Alleppey Rivalry
Mohammed Azharuddeen: Alleppey’s In-Form Match-Winner
Mohammed Azharuddeen is the most important Alleppey batter entering Match 14. His past KBT performances include 65 in the second 2024 meeting and 64 in the August 2025 return fixture.
His 2026 form makes him even more relevant. Azharuddeen hit 68 from 29 balls against Trivandrum, followed it with 73 from 41 against Thrissur, and then struck an unbeaten 100 from 51 against Kollam on August 25.
Vinoop Manoharan: A Player With Links to Both Teams
Vinoop Manoharan gives this rivalry an unusual connection. He represented Alleppey during the 2024 meetings before playing for Kochi in 2025.
He made the switch count. Vinoop scored 66 from 31 balls in Kochi’s 34-run win in August 2025 and added 23 from 11 in the return fixture. He is again part of Kochi’s 2026 squad and opened this season with 37 against Kollam.
Mohammed Ashik: Kochi’s Best Head-to-Head Bowling Performance
Mohammed Ashik already owns one of the most influential spells in this matchup. His 4/17 helped Kochi bowl Alleppey out for 149 in 2025.
With Ashik again listed in the 2026 Kochi squad, Alleppey’s middle and lower order will be facing a bowler who has already shown he can break their batting unit quickly.
Jalaj Saxena: Alleppey’s Proven Rivalry Performer
Jalaj Saxena made 71 from 42 balls in the most recent KBT vs AR meeting, the highest individual innings by an Alleppey batter in this rivalry. He also took two wickets during Kochi’s chase.
His value goes beyond one discipline. Saxena gives Alleppey an experienced option through the middle overs and another player capable of influencing both halves of the match.
Sachin Suresh: Kochi’s 2026 Batting Spark
Sachin Suresh enters his first KCL head-to-head against Alleppey as one of Kochi’s key batting options. He began the 2026 campaign with an unbeaten 58 from 32 balls against Kollam and followed it with 32 against Calicut.
If Kochi are to rediscover the batting rhythm that produced 218, 193 and 183 in earlier Alleppey meetings, Sachin could have an important role.
Sachin Baby: A New Leadership Factor for Alleppey
Sachin Baby adds something that did not exist in the first four KBT-AR meetings. He leads Alleppey in 2026 and has already supported Azharuddeen with important middle-order runs, including 41 against Thrissur and 40 against Kollam.
His experience gives Alleppey another route to controlling an innings if Kochi remove Azharuddeen early.
Kochi Blue Tigers Squad for KCL 2026
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Wicketkeeper/Batter | Sachin Suresh |
| Batters | Jobin Joby, N Mohammed Ashik, Pavan Sreedhar, Anandhu Sunil, Aneesh Rajan, Vipul Shakti |
| All-rounders | Saly Viswanadh Samson (C), Mohammed Shanu, Alfi Francis, PK Midhun, Karthik B Nair, Akshay Chandran, Manu Krishnan |
| Bowlers | Vinoop Manoharan, Eden Apple Tom, Jerin PS, Basil Thampi, KM Asif, Adhi Abhilash |
The group contains several players with direct history against Alleppey. Jobin Joby, Basil Thampi and Jerin PS were involved in the first 2024 win, while Vinoop Manoharan, Mohammed Ashik and KM Asif played major roles in the 2025 sweep.
Alleppey Ripples Squad for KCL 2026
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Wicketkeeper/Batter | Mohammed Azharuddeen, Akash Pillai |
| Batter | Sachin Baby (C), Akshay TK |
| All-rounders | Jalaj Saxena, Abhijith Praveen, Ashiq Ali BS, Vinil TS, Arun KA, Amal Raj |
| Bowlers/Other Options | Ajith Raj, Sibin P Girish, Ajinas K, Akhil Dev V, Mannembeth Sreeroop, Ajaya Ghosh NS |
Alleppey’s core offers more continuity in the key positions than the head-to-head record may suggest. Azharuddeen, Jalaj Saxena and Akshay TK have all faced Kochi before, while Sachin Baby adds a new leadership and batting element to the matchup.
Kochi Blue Tigers vs Alleppey Ripples Key Battles to Watch
Mohammed Azharuddeen vs Basil Thampi and KM Asif: Azharuddeen arrives after a century and has already scored multiple aggressive innings this season. Kochi’s experienced seamers need to prevent him from dictating the powerplay.
Sachin Suresh vs Alleppey’s new-ball attack: Sachin has shown Kochi’s clearest top-order acceleration in 2026. His unbeaten 58 in Match 2 remains a useful guide to what he can do when he bats through the later overs.
Jalaj Saxena vs Kochi’s middle order: Saxena took two wickets in the previous head-to-head and also made 71. His ability to slow the scoring rate could become important if Kochi start quickly.
Vinoop Manoharan vs his former franchise: Vinoop’s team history makes this more than a normal matchup. After playing for Alleppey in 2024, he scored 89 runs across Kochi’s two 2025 wins against them.
Mohammed Ashik vs Alleppey’s lower middle order: Ashik’s 4/17 remains the best verified bowling return in the rivalry. Alleppey will want to avoid another collapse if their top three build a platform.
Who Has the Edge in Kochi Blue Tigers vs Alleppey Ripples Match 14?
The answer depends on how much weight is given to history.
Kochi clearly have the head-to-head edge. Four meetings have produced four Kochi wins, including three successful defences and one chase. No Alleppey side has yet found a way past them in the KCL.
Current form points the other way. Alleppey are 2-2 in KCL 2026, sit above Kochi in the table, and have an in-form Azharuddeen. Kochi have lost three consecutive games after winning their opener.
That makes this less one-sided than the 4-0 record suggests. Kochi have history on their side, while Alleppey enter with the stronger immediate form.
Where to Watch Kochi Blue Tigers vs Alleppey Ripples Live
KCL broadcast information lists Star Sports 1 as the television option in India, while FanCode carries live streaming through its app and website. Fans should check the platform listings close to the 6:45 PM start in case of scheduling changes.
Final Word
Kochi Blue Tigers vs Alleppey Ripples, 14th Match arrives at an important point in KCL 2026. Kochi have the historical advantage with four wins from four meetings, while Alleppey bring the stronger season record and an in-form Mohammed Azharuddeen.
Greenfield has produced both big totals and a successful chase in this rivalry, so neither route guarantees control. Kochi need batting stability; Alleppey need to break a head-to-head pattern that has followed them across two seasons before tonight’s crucial league contest.
FAQs
Kochi Blue Tigers lead 4-0 after winning all four completed KCL meetings across the 2024 and 2025 seasons.
The match is scheduled for Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 6:45 PM IST at Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram.
Kochi Blue Tigers’ 218/2 on September 5, 2024 is the highest team total in the rivalry.
Anand Krishnan holds the record with an unbeaten 138 from 66 balls for Kochi on September 15, 2024.
Mohammed Ashik’s 4/17 for Kochi against Alleppey on August 23, 2025 is the best verified bowling figure across the four previous meetings.
The Kerala Cricket League is available on Star Sports 1 for television viewers in India and on FanCode for live streaming.