Thrissur Titans and Alleppey Ripples close out the KCL 2026 league phase with top spot on the table potentially in play. Thrissur head into the match top of the standings on 11 points from nine games, with Alleppey right behind them in second on 10 points from eight, and a win here could finish the job of securing the number one seed.
Alleppey won the sides’ only previous meeting this season, beating Thrissur by 10 runs back in Match 6, and will fancy going one step further with a repeat that would take them level, or potentially above, Thrissur on the table. This preview covers both squads, the surface at Greenfield International Stadium, and our prediction for the 30th and final league Match of KCL 2026.
With the semi-finals starting the very next day, this match doubles as a dress rehearsal for the knockouts, and both sides will want the momentum of a win heading into the business end of the tournament.
Thrissur Titans vs Alleppey Ripples – Match Details
The final league match will be played at the Greenfield International Stadium in Trivandrum.
| Match | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | 30th Match, Thrissur Titans vs Alleppey Ripples |
| Tournament | Kerala Cricket League 2026 (KCL Season 3) |
| Date | Thursday, 3 September 2026 |
| Venue | Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Start Time | 6.45 PM IST |
Winning Odds for TT vs ARP Match 30
| Platform | TT Win Odds | ARP Win Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.85 | 2.34 |
| 4rabet | 1.90 | 2.41 |
| BetVibe | 1.81 | 2.30 |
| Stake | 1.87 | 2.35 |
Thrissur Titans & Alleppey Ripples Squads for KCL 2026
Thrissur Titans have been the most consistent side of the tournament’s closing stretch, winning three of their last four completed matches, including narrow finishes against Trivandrum Royals and Aries Kollam Sailors, to sit top of the table heading into the final round.
Alleppey Ripples, built around captain Sachin Baby, have blown hot and cold in recent weeks but remain one of only two unbeaten-in-three sides across the tournament’s last month, and arrive full of confidence after their 83-run demolition of Aries Kollam Sailors.
Thrissur Titans
Ahammad Imran, Shoun Roger, Aditya Vinod, AK Arjun, Biju Narayanan, Nikhil Thottath, Asif Salam, MS Akhil(c), Abdul Ramees P, Muhammed Irshad, Rohith KR, Nazal P, Sanjeev Satheeshan, Prasoon Prasad, Anand Joseph, Mohamed Enaan, Manav Krishna, Sarath Chandra Prasad, Sharon SS, Amay Manoj.
Alleppey Ripples
Sachin Baby (c), Mohammed Azharuddeen, Jalaj Saxena, Abhijith Praveen, Akshay TK, Ajith Raj, Ajayghosh NS, Sibin Gireesh, Amal Raj R, Ashiq Ali, Ajnas K, Akhil Dev, Arun KA, Sreeroop MP, Akash Pillai, Vinil TS.
Thrissur Titans vs Alleppey Ripples Match 30 – Pitch & Weather Report
As the second match of the tournament’s closing double-header, this fixture will be played under night conditions on a surface that has already hosted a full noon game.
Pitch Report
| Pitch Report | Pitch Behaviour |
|---|---|
| Batting Conditions | Scores in the 150-180 range have been typical in recent matches at this venue, with the surface holding up well for batters through the middle overs. |
| Bowling Assistance | The surface tends to grip more as a double-header day goes on, giving spinners a greater role in the second match. |
| Toss Factor | Chasing has generally been the preferred option at this venue across the tournament, with the side batting first needing a competitive total to defend. |
Weather Report
| Weather Report | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | A high of around 30°C, staying warm and humid into the afternoon session. |
| Weather | Cloudy conditions typical of Kerala in early September. |
| Precipitation | A 20% chance of rain, suggesting a low but real threat of a brief interruption. |
| Humidity & Wind | High humidity throughout, with only light coastal winds expected. |
Thrissur Titans vs Alleppey Ripples – Head-to-Head This Season
Thrissur Titans and Alleppey Ripples have met once already in KCL Season 2026, with Alleppey winning Match 6 by 10 runs(DLS Method) at the same venue on August 22, making this the return fixture of their double round-robin schedule.
| Matches (2026) | Thrissur Titans Won | Alleppey Ripples Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Players to Watch for Thrissur Titans vs Alleppey Ripples Match 30
| Player | Team | Why He Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Nikhil Thottath | Thrissur Titans | Thottath’s form through the middle overs has been central to Thrissur’s late-season surge, and he already has a strong record against Alleppey from this fixture’s first meeting. |
| Ahammad Imran | Thrissur Titans | The retained Category A batter remains Thrissur’s most experienced top-order option and will be key to setting the tone at the top of the season’s biggest match. |
| Biju Narayanan | Thrissur Titans | The left-arm bowler’s control through the middle overs gives Thrissur a proven option to break partnerships against Alleppey’s power-hitters. |
| Sachin Baby | Alleppey Ripples (c) | Kerala’s all-time leading run-scorer across formats leads Alleppey into the final league match, and his big-match experience gives them real title credentials heading into the knockouts. |
| Sibin Gireesh | Alleppey Ripples | The tournament’s costliest overall auction buy has been a consistent middle-order contributor and will be central to any Alleppey chase or defence. |
| Mohammed Azharuddeen | Alleppey Ripples | The former Season 2 captain’s wicketkeeping and top-order experience continue to give Alleppey stability heading into a pivotal finish to the league phase. |
Winner Prediction
Thrissur Titans have been the tournament’s most consistent side over the last month and will take confidence from topping the table heading into the final round.
Alleppey Ripples have shown throughout the season that they can match anyone when their top order fires, and their head-to-head win over Thrissur earlier this season adds a psychological edge.
Thrissur Titans are the narrow favourites on current form, with the result likely to hinge on whether Alleppey’s batting order can replicate the form that saw them demolish Aries Kollam Sailors in their last outing.