Aries Kollam Sailors and Kochi Blue Tigers meet in the 15th match of Kerala Cricket League 2026 on August 27 at Greenfield International Stadium.
Kochi hold the clear rivalry edge, winning five of the six completed meetings, including four in a row since Kollam’s lone 2024 victory. This fixture also carries recent title history after Kochi beat Kollam in the 2025 final.
Here is the complete head-to-head, results, scoring records, recent form, squads, player spotlight and key battles for fans.
Aries Kollam Sailors vs Kochi Blue Tigers 15th Match KCL 2026 Match Details
The seventh meeting between these teams is scheduled for Thursday, August 27. It is their second head-to-head of KCL Season 2026 after Kochi won the first meeting by 31 runs on August 20.
| Match detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Fixture | Aries Kollam Sailors vs Kochi Blue Tigers |
| Tournament | Kerala Cricket League 2026 |
| Match | 15th Match |
| Date | Thursday, August 27, 2026 |
| Time | 2:30 PM IST |
| Venue | The Sports Hub, Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Season | KCL Season 3 |
| 2026 head-to-head before this match | Kochi Blue Tigers lead 1-0 |
Aries Kollam Sailors vs Kochi Blue Tigers Head-to-Head Record
Kochi Blue Tigers lead the overall KCL head-to-head 5-1 after six completed matches. Kollam’s only win came in September 2024, while Kochi have won the next four meetings, including all three clashes in 2025 and the first game of the 2026 season.
| Head-to-head stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 6 |
| Kochi Blue Tigers wins | 5 |
| Aries Kollam Sailors wins | 1 |
| Tied/No result | 0 |
| Kochi win percentage | 83.3% |
| Kollam win percentage | 16.7% |
| Matches at Greenfield | 6 |
| Highest team score | Kochi Blue Tigers 237/6 |
| Lowest team score | Aries Kollam Sailors 106 all out |
| Biggest win by runs | Kochi by 75 runs |
| Highest successful chase | Kochi 237/6 |
Across the six meetings, Kochi have scored 1,043 runs to Kollam’s 918, matching their stronger win-loss record. These totals come from the six completed scorelines between September 2024 and August 2026.
Aries Kollam Sailors vs Kochi Blue Tigers Previous Results
The rivalry began with one win each in 2024. Kochi then took complete control in 2025, beating Kollam twice in the league and again in the final. Their 2026 opener continued that streak.
| Date | Season | Aries Kollam Sailors | Kochi Blue Tigers | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 7, 2024 | KCL 2024 | 129 all out | 147/9 | Kochi won by 18 runs |
| September 11, 2024 | KCL 2024 | 159/3 | 158/8 | Kollam won by 7 wickets |
| August 24, 2025 | KCL 2025 | 236/5 | 237/6 | Kochi won by 4 wickets |
| September 3, 2025 | KCL 2025 | 130/6 | 131/4 | Kochi won by 6 wickets |
| September 7, 2025 | KCL 2025 Final | 106 all out | 181/8 | Kochi won by 75 runs |
| August 20, 2026 | KCL 2026 | 158/6 | 189/5 | Kochi won by 31 runs |
Kochi defended 147/9 in the first meeting before Sachin Baby’s unbeaten 105 helped Kollam level the 2024 series. In 2025, Kochi won a last-ball run-fest, a six-wicket chase and the final. Their 31-run win on August 20 then opened the 2026 series.
Season-Wise Aries Kollam Sailors vs Kochi Blue Tigers Record
| KCL season | Matches | Kollam wins | Kochi wins | Season result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | 1 | Split 1-1 |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 | 3 | Kochi swept 3-0 |
| 2026 before Match 15 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Kochi lead 1-0 |
After a 1-1 split in 2024, Kochi swept all three 2025 meetings. Their August 20, 2026 win extended the streak to four straight victories over Kollam.
Highest and Lowest Scores in Aries Kollam Sailors vs Kochi Blue Tigers Matches
| Record | Team/Player | Score | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highest team total | Kochi Blue Tigers | 237/6 | August 24, 2025 |
| Highest Kollam total | Aries Kollam Sailors | 236/5 | August 24, 2025 |
| Lowest team total | Aries Kollam Sailors | 106 all out | September 7, 2025 |
| Lowest Kochi total | Kochi Blue Tigers | 131/4 | September 3, 2025 |
| Highest individual score | Sanju Samson, Kochi | 121 | August 24, 2025 |
| Highest Kollam individual score | Sachin Baby | 105* | September 11, 2024 |
| Notable bowling performance | KM Asif, Kollam | 4/23 | September 7, 2024 |
The average first-innings score across the six meetings is 173.5. Three games have gone to the team batting first and three to the chasing side.
Biggest Wins and Closest Aries Kollam Sailors vs Kochi Blue Tigers Match
Kochi’s 75-run win in the 2025 final is the biggest margin by runs. Vinoop Manoharan hit 70 from 30 balls in 181/8 before Kollam were bowled out for 106. Jerin PS took 3/21, while KM Asif, Saly Samson and Muhammad Ashik also struck twice each.
The closest finish came on August 24, 2025. Kollam made 236/5 through Vishnu Vinod’s 94 and Sachin Baby’s 91. Sanju Samson replied with 121 from 51 balls, before Muhammad Ashik hit Sharafuddeen for six from the final ball to complete Kochi’s 237/6 chase.
Kollam’s biggest wicket-margin victory remains their seven-wicket success in 2024, when Sachin Baby’s unbeaten 105 carried the chase of 159.
Greenfield International Stadium Head-to-Head Record
Every completed Aries Kollam Sailors vs Kochi Blue Tigers match has been played at Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, so the venue-specific record mirrors the overall rivalry.
| Greenfield rivalry record | Figure |
|---|---|
| Matches | 6 |
| Kochi wins | 5 |
| Kollam wins | 1 |
| Wins batting first | 3 |
| Wins chasing | 3 |
| Highest total | 237/6 |
| Lowest total | 106 |
| Highest successful chase | 237/6 |
The venue shows no fixed innings advantage in this rivalry, with three wins batting first and three while chasing. The 2025 run-fest also proved that even a total above 230 does not guarantee safety at Greenfield.
Recent Form Before Aries Kollam Sailors vs Kochi Blue Tigers 15th Match
Through August 25, Kollam are 2-2 in KCL 2026. After losing to Kochi, they beat Trivandrum, lost a rain-affected game to Calicut, and chased 187 against Alleppey. Kochi are 1-3, following their opening win over Kollam with losses to Calicut, Thrissur and Trivandrum.
| Team | 2026 results through August 25 | Record |
|---|---|---|
| Aries Kollam Sailors | L vs Kochi, W vs Trivandrum, L vs Calicut, W vs Alleppey | 2-2 |
| Kochi Blue Tigers | W vs Kollam, L vs Calicut, L vs Thrissur, L vs Trivandrum | 1-3 |
Both teams play again on August 26 before Match 15. Kollam face Thrissur in Match 13 and Kochi meet Alleppey in Match 14. Their immediate form and points-table position can therefore change before this game begins.
Kollam’s latest completed win featured Vathsal Govind’s 93 from 53 balls and Abhishek J Nair’s 52 from 34 as they chased Alleppey’s 186/3 in 17.4 overs. Govind earned Player of the Match for the innings.
Key Rivalry Moments That Have Defined AKS vs KBT
Kochi Draw First Blood in 2024
Kochi won the first meeting by 18 runs after posting 147/9. Anand Krishnan made 54 and Jobin Joby added 51. KM Asif still produced one of the standout bowling spells for Kollam, taking 4/23 against the franchise he would later represent.
Sachin Baby Delivers Kollam’s Only Win
Four days later, Kollam produced their only victory in the rivalry. Kochi posted 158/8, but Sachin Baby hit an unbeaten 105 from 50 balls as Kollam reached 159/3 in 18.4 overs. That result levelled the 2024 series at 1-1.
The 237 Chase Changes the Rivalry
The August 2025 run-fest saw Kollam make 236/5 before Sanju Samson’s 121 drove Kochi’s reply. Muhammad Ashik’s last-ball six completed the rivalry’s highest successful chase and one of its most memorable finishes.
Kochi Win the 2025 Final
Vinoop Manoharan’s 70 powered Kochi to 181/8 in the 2025 final before Kollam fell for 106. The 75-run win gave Kochi the title and remains the rivalry’s largest margin.
Kochi Extend the Streak in 2026
In the first 2026 meeting, Sachin Suresh made 58 not out and Karthik B Nair added 38 not out as Kochi posted 189/5. Abhishek Nair replied with 55 for Kollam, but KM Asif’s 2/22 helped Kochi close out a 31-run win.
Player Spotlight: Stars Who Connect the Kollam-Kochi Rivalry
Vathsal Govind: Kollam Captain Finding Form
Vathsal Govind made 32 against Kochi in the first 2026 meeting, then struck 93 from 53 balls against Alleppey on August 25. That latest innings contained 11 fours and three sixes and helped Kollam complete the chase with 14 balls remaining.
Abhishek J Nair: Kollam’s Reliable Recent Batter
Abhishek made 55 from 40 balls against Kochi on August 20 and followed it with 52 from 34 against Alleppey. He has already shown he can handle Kochi’s attack and can provide stability if Kollam lose an early wicket.
Vinoop Manoharan: Proven in the Biggest Rivalry Game
Vinoop’s 70 from 30 balls in the 2025 final set up Kochi’s title-winning total. He also made 37 from 26 in the first 2026 meeting, giving Kochi an opener with direct success against this attack.
Sachin Suresh: Match-Winner in the 2026 Opener
Sachin Suresh was Player of the Match when these teams met on August 20. His unbeaten 58 from 32 balls, including five sixes, helped Kochi recover after losing five wickets and reach 189/5.
KM Asif: A Direct Link Between Both Franchises
Asif has played this rivalry from both dressing rooms. He took 4/23 for Kollam against Kochi in September 2024. Now with Kochi, he returned 2/22 in the first 2026 meeting and had also taken 2/14 in the 2025 final.
Aries Kollam Sailors Squad for KCL 2026
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Batters | Sharafuddeen N M, Vathsal Govind, Akhil KG, Amal AG, Arun Poulose |
| Wicketkeepers | M Ajnas, Sachin PS |
| All-rounders | Abhishek J Nair, Arjun Venugopal, Monu Krishna, Preethish Pawan |
| Bowlers | Vijay Viswanath, Pavan Raj, Sudhesan Midhun, Anand Krishnan, MD Nidheesh, Mohammed Ishaque P, Amal Ramesh, Ashik Muhammed |
Vathsal Govind captains the group, with Abhishek Nair providing a key batting role and Nidheesh, Vijay Viswanath, Pavan Raj and the spin options giving Kollam several bowling combinations.
Kochi Blue Tigers Squad for KCL 2026
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Batters | Adhi Abhilash, Anandhu Sunil, Vipul Shakti, Aneesh Rajan |
| Wicketkeepers | N Mohammed Ashik, Pavan Sreedhar, Sachin Suresh |
| All-rounders | Saly Viswanadh Samson, Akshay Chandran, Manu Krishnan, Pathirikattu Krishnan Midhun, Basil Thampi, Alfi Francis, Mohammed Shanu, Jobin Joby, Karthik B Nair |
| Bowlers | Eden Apple Tom, Vinoop Manoharan, KM Asif, Jerin PS |
Saly Samson leads a flexible group, with Sachin Suresh, Vinoop Manoharan, KM Asif, Basil Thampi and Karthik B Nair carrying recent form or direct rivalry history.
Aries Kollam Sailors vs Kochi Blue Tigers Key Battles to Watch
Vathsal Govind vs Kochi’s new-ball attack: Govind enters this fixture after 93 against Alleppey. Kochi will want KM Asif and Basil Thampi to stop him from settling and controlling the innings.
Abhishek Nair vs Midhun and Asif: Abhishek made 55 in the August 20 meeting before Midhun dismissed him. If he survives that middle-overs phase, Kollam can build around one of their better current batters.
Vinoop Manoharan vs Vijay Viswanath: Vinoop scored 37 in the first 2026 clash. Vijay took 2/30 in that game and removed both Vipul Shakti and Saly Samson. That makes him an important option when Kochi start building partnerships.
Sachin Suresh vs Kollam at the death: Sachin’s unbeaten 58 decided the first meeting. Kollam need a better plan once Kochi reach the final six overs, especially if he bats alongside Karthik B Nair or another power hitter.
KM Asif vs his former side: His history makes this more than a normal bowling matchup. Asif has already hurt Kollam in both the 2025 final and the first 2026 meeting after previously representing Kollam in 2024.
Where to Watch Aries Kollam Sailors vs Kochi Blue Tigers Live
Current KCL 2026 broadcast information lists JioHotstar for digital streaming, while Star Sports 3 carries television coverage. Stadium entry has also been reported as free for Season 3. Fans should still check the platform schedule close to the 2:30 PM IST start.
Final Word
Kochi Blue Tigers carry the stronger rivalry record into Match 15, leading Aries Kollam Sailors 5-1 and winning the last four meetings. They also own the highest total, biggest win and highest successful chase in this fixture.
Kollam, however, arrive with encouraging batting form after chasing 187 against Alleppey, led by Vathsal Govind and Abhishek Nair. With both teams playing once more on August 26, the final form line may change, but Kochi still hold the historical edge at Greenfield.
FAQs
Kochi Blue Tigers lead 5-1 after six completed KCL meetings.
The match is scheduled for Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 2:30 PM IST.
The match will take place at The Sports Hub, Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram.
Kochi Blue Tigers’ 237/6 on August 24, 2025 is the highest team total in their six completed meetings.
Kochi’s 75-run victory in the 2025 KCL final is the biggest win by runs.
KCL 2026 broadcast information lists JioHotstar for online streaming and Star Sports 3 for television coverage.