Alleppey Ripples vs Aries Kollam Sailors meet on August 25 in Match 11 of the Kerala Cricket League 2026 at Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram.
Aries Kollam Sailors hold the historical edge with three wins from four meetings, but Alleppey have started Season 3 better with two wins from three games.
This detailed preview covers the AP vs AKS head-to-head record, previous results, season-wise numbers, scoring records, venue trends, current form, squads, player battles, spotlight names, live-streaming details, and match prediction.
Alleppey Ripples vs Aries Kollam Sailors KCL 2026 Match Details
The fifth Kerala Cricket League meeting between Alleppey Ripples and Aries Kollam Sailors is the 11th match of KCL Season 2026. Alleppey enter the contest after losing to Calicut Globstars, while Kollam also lost their most recent match against Calicut.
| Match Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Fixture | Alleppey Ripples vs Aries Kollam Sailors |
| Tournament | Kerala Cricket League 2026 |
| Match | 11th Match |
| Date | Tuesday, August 25, 2026 |
| Time | 2:30 PM IST |
| Venue | The Sports Hub, Greenfield International Stadium |
| City | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Season | KCL Season 3 |
The published KCL fixture list places AP vs AKS at 2:30 PM on August 25, with Trivandrum Royals vs Thrissur Titans scheduled later on the same day.
Alleppey Ripples vs Aries Kollam Sailors Head-to-Head Record
Aries Kollam Sailors lead the Alleppey Ripples vs Aries Kollam Sailors head-to-head record 3-1. Kollam swept both meetings during the inaugural 2024 season. The teams then shared their two matches in 2025.
The win-loss scoreline favours Kollam heavily, but the actual rivalry has been much closer. Two of the four matches ended with a margin of only two runs.
| Head-to-Head Stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 4 |
| Aries Kollam Sailors wins | 3 |
| Alleppey Ripples wins | 1 |
| Tied/No result | 0 |
| Kollam win percentage | 75% |
| Alleppey win percentage | 25% |
| Matches at Greenfield | 4 |
| Highest team score | Alleppey Ripples 182/6 |
| Lowest team score | Alleppey Ripples 95 all out |
| Biggest win by wickets | Kollam by 8 wickets |
| Closest result | 2 runs, twice |
There is another number that shows how competitive these games have been. Kollam have scored 578 aggregate runs across the four matches, compared with 575 for Alleppey. Just three runs separate the teams despite Kollam holding a 3-1 advantage in results.
Alleppey Ripples vs Aries Kollam Sailors Previous Results
The rivalry opened with a comfortable Kollam victory in 2024. Since then, three matches have produced much tighter cricket, including consecutive two-run finishes across the 2024 and 2025 seasons.
| Date | Season | Alleppey Ripples | Aries Kollam Sailors | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 6, 2024 | KCL 2024 | 95 all out | 96/2 | Kollam won by 8 wickets |
| September 10, 2024 | KCL 2024 | 161/8 | 163/5 | Kollam won by 2 runs |
| August 28, 2025 | KCL 2025 | 182/6 | 180/9 | Alleppey won by 2 runs |
| September 4, 2025 | KCL 2025 | 137/9 | 139/6 | Kollam won by 4 wickets |
September 6, 2024: Kollam Win by Eight Wickets
Sharafuddeen NM took 4/25 as Alleppey were bowled out for 95 in 16.3 overs. Mohammed Azharuddeen top-scored with 29.
Kollam completed the chase at 96/2 in only 13.4 overs. Sachin Baby remained unbeaten on 40 and helped the Sailors register the most comfortable win in this rivalry so far.
September 10, 2024: Kollam Survive by Two Runs
The second meeting was very different. Sachin Baby struck 56 from 33 balls as Kollam posted 163/5. Mohammed Azharuddeen responded with 56 from 38 balls, but Alleppey finished at 161/8.
Biju Narayanan took 3/29, while KM Asif and Sharafuddeen claimed two wickets each. Kollam defended 10 runs in the final over to win by two.
August 28, 2025: Alleppey Finally Break Through
Alleppey recorded their first win against Kollam when Jalaj Saxena smashed 85 from 50 balls. His innings contained nine fours and four sixes and lifted the Ripples to their rivalry-high 182/6.
Kollam fought all the way to 180/9. Sharafuddeen made 41 from 22 balls, but Alleppey held their nerve to win by two runs.
September 4, 2025: Kollam Restore Their Advantage
Alleppey made 137/9 before Kollam completed the chase at 139/6 in 17 overs.
Vishnu Vinod changed the tempo with 39 from only 14 balls, while Adhi Abhilash took 4/28 for Alleppey during the chase. Kollam still crossed the target with three overs remaining.
Season-Wise Alleppey Ripples vs Aries Kollam Sailors Record
The season split gives better context than the overall 3-1 record.
| KCL Season | Matches | Alleppey Wins | Kollam Wins | Season Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 2 | Kollam swept 2-0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | 1 | Series split 1-1 |
| 2026 | 0 before Match 11 | 0 | 0 | First meeting on August 25 |
Kollam clearly controlled the matchup in 2024. By 2025, Alleppey had closed the gap enough to split the season series and record the highest total in the rivalry.
Squad changes add another dimension in 2026. Most notably, Sachin Baby, who played a central role for Kollam in the previous meetings, now captains Alleppey.
Highest and Lowest Scores in Alleppey Ripples vs Aries Kollam Sailors Matches
The AP vs AKS rivalry has already ranged from a 95-run collapse to a match containing 362 combined runs.
| Record | Team/Player | Figure | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highest team total | Alleppey Ripples | 182/6 | August 28, 2025 |
| Highest Kollam total | Aries Kollam Sailors | 180/9 | August 28, 2025 |
| Lowest team total | Alleppey Ripples | 95 all out | September 6, 2024 |
| Lowest completed Kollam innings | Aries Kollam Sailors | 96/2* | September 6, 2024 |
| Highest individual score | Jalaj Saxena | 85 | August 28, 2025 |
| Highest individual score for Kollam | Sachin Baby | 56 | September 10, 2024 |
| Best bowling figures | Sharafuddeen NM | 4/25 | September 6, 2024 |
*Kollam’s 96/2 was a completed successful chase of a 96-run target, rather than a full 20-over innings or batting collapse.
The average first-innings total across these four matches is 144.25. Teams batting first have won twice, and chasing teams have also won twice. The rivalry therefore does not show a clear advantage based purely on batting first or chasing.
Biggest Wins and Closest AP vs AKS Matches
Kollam’s eight-wicket victory on September 6, 2024 remains the biggest win by wickets in this matchup. Their bowling attack removed Alleppey for 95 before the chase ended in the 14th over.
The more striking trend is the number of close finishes.
Kollam defended 163 by two runs in September 2024. Alleppey then reversed exactly the same winning margin in August 2025 by defending 182.
There has not yet been a double-digit run-margin victory between these teams. That matters when assessing the 3-1 head-to-head lead. Kollam have won more often, but two of those four contests were decided in the final moments.
Greenfield International Stadium Head-to-Head Record
Every completed Alleppey Ripples vs Aries Kollam Sailors match has taken place at Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. The venue-specific record is therefore identical to their overall head-to-head numbers.
| Greenfield Head-to-Head Stat | Figure |
|---|---|
| Matches | 4 |
| Kollam wins | 3 |
| Alleppey wins | 1 |
| Wins batting first | 2 |
| Wins chasing | 2 |
| Highest total | 182/6 |
| Lowest total | 95 all out |
| Highest successful chase | 139/6 |
Greenfield is also hosting the KCL 2026 tournament. Early Season 3 results have already shown a wide scoring range. Kollam themselves reached 202/6 against Trivandrum, while Alleppey were bowled out for 131 against Calicut two days later.
That makes it risky to label the ground as automatically high-scoring or low-scoring for Match 11. New-ball wickets and middle-over control have mattered as much as the surface.
Recent Form Before Alleppey Ripples vs Aries Kollam Sailors 11th Match
Alleppey have the better KCL 2026 form entering this game. They won their opening two matches before Calicut stopped their run on August 24.
Kollam have one victory from three games, although their win showed how dangerous their batting unit can become.
| Team | First Three KCL 2026 Results | Record |
|---|---|---|
| Alleppey Ripples | W vs Trivandrum, W vs Thrissur, L vs Calicut | 2-1 |
| Aries Kollam Sailors | L vs Kochi, W vs Trivandrum, L vs Calicut | 1-2 |
Alleppey Ripples Recent Matches
Alleppey began Season 3 by restricting Trivandrum Royals to 126/8 and chasing the target in just 12.5 overs. Mohammed Azharuddeen blasted 68 from 29 balls, while Vinil TS returned 3/19 and Jalaj Saxena took 2/22.
They followed that with 193/8 against Thrissur Titans. Azharuddeen scored 73 from 41 balls and Sachin Baby added 41 from 28. Thrissur reached 137/6 from a revised 15 overs, leaving Alleppey winners by 10 runs under the rain-adjusted method.
Their first defeat exposed a concern. Against Calicut, Alleppey slipped to 16/4, with Jalaj Saxena, Sachin Baby, Azharuddeen and Arun KA all gone early. They recovered to 131 before Calicut chased the target with six wickets remaining.
Aries Kollam Sailors Recent Matches
Kollam opened against defending champions Kochi Blue Tigers. Kochi posted 189/5 and held Kollam to 158/6, winning by 31 runs.
The Sailors responded strongly against Trivandrum. Arun Poulose struck 62 from 32, Vathsal Govind made 43 and Anand Krishnan contributed 35 as Kollam reached 202/6. Akhil KG then took 3/18 in an 11-run victory.
Calicut stopped them in Match 8. The Globstars made 195/6 before Kollam reached 129/6 from 15 overs in a rain-affected chase, with Calicut winning by 21 runs under the adjusted target.
Ahead of Match 11, Alleppey sit on four points from three matches with an NRR of +0.858, while Kollam have two points from three games and an NRR of -0.692.
Key Rivalry Moments That Have Defined Alleppey vs Kollam
Sharafuddeen Breaks Alleppey in the First Meeting
Sharafuddeen’s 4/25 created the first major landmark in this fixture. Alleppey folded for 95 and Kollam completed an eight-wicket victory.
That spell remains the best bowling performance in the rivalry.
The First Two-Run Finish
The September 2024 game changed the tone of the matchup. Alleppey had reached 121/1 while chasing 164 but lost wickets at the wrong time.
KM Asif eventually defended 10 from the final over as Kollam escaped with a two-run win.
Jalaj Saxena Produces the Rivalry’s Best Innings
Alleppey needed an individual performance to end their losing run against the Sailors, and Jalaj Saxena supplied it.
His 85 from 50 balls in 2025 remains the highest individual score in the AP vs AKS head-to-head and powered Alleppey to their only win in the rivalry.
Sachin Baby Crosses the Rivalry Divide
One of the biggest storylines for Match 11 comes from a player who has represented both sides of this matchup.
Baby scored 118 runs for Kollam across the four previous games against Alleppey, including 40 not out and 56 in 2024, followed by 18 and 4 in 2025. In KCL 2026, he captains Alleppey instead.
Player Spotlight: Key Names in Alleppey Ripples vs Aries Kollam Sailors
Sachin Baby: Former Sailor Now Leading Alleppey
Few players create a stronger entity link between these teams than Sachin Baby.
He was Kollam’s captain and one of their main batters during the previous seasons. His 56 in the September 2024 thriller remains Kollam’s highest individual score against Alleppey.
Now he leads the Ripples. His familiarity with several long-term Kollam players adds a tactical subplot that did not exist in the previous four meetings.
Mohammed Azharuddeen: Alleppey’s In-Form Batter
Azharuddeen has provided Alleppey’s strongest batting returns in Season 3.
He followed his 68 from 29 balls against Trivandrum with 73 from 41 against Thrissur before making 12 in the defeat to Calicut. That gives him 153 runs from his first three KCL 2026 innings.
He also knows this opponent. His 56 in September 2024 nearly carried Alleppey to a successful 164-run chase against Kollam.
Jalaj Saxena: Holder of the AP vs AKS Highest Score
Saxena owns the rivalry’s standout batting performance with 85 against Kollam in 2025.
His role in 2026 extends beyond batting. He took two wickets against Trivandrum and another two against Calicut. His ability to bowl through the middle overs gives Alleppey a way to slow Kollam if their top order starts quickly.
Sharafuddeen NM: Kollam’s Proven Threat Against Alleppey
Sharafuddeen has repeatedly affected this matchup with the ball. His 4/25 in the first meeting was followed by two more wickets in the second 2024 game, and he remained involved in both 2025 fixtures.
He also scored 41 from 22 balls during Kollam’s unsuccessful 181-run chase in August 2025. His history against Alleppey makes him one of the most relevant players to watch again.
Arun Poulose and Vathsal Govind: Kollam’s Top-Order Threat
Arun Poulose produced Kollam’s strongest batting innings of Season 3 so far when he hammered 62 from 32 balls against Trivandrum.
Captain Vathsal Govind added 43 from 30 in the same game. Their 67-run second-wicket partnership helped Kollam move from 34/1 to 101/2 and laid the platform for a 202-run total.
Alleppey Ripples Squad for KCL 2026
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Batters/Wicketkeepers | Mohammed Azharuddeen, Akash Pillai, Sachin Baby, Akshay TK |
| All-rounders | Jalaj Saxena, Abhijith Praveen, Ashiq Ali BS, Vinil TS, Arun KA, Amal Raj |
| Bowlers | Ajith Raj, Sibin P Girish, Ajinas K, Akhil Dev V, Mannembeth Sreeroop, Ajaya Ghosh NS |
Alleppey have experience at the top through Azharuddeen and Baby, while Saxena, Abhijith Praveen, Vinil TS and Arun KA give the side several ways to balance its XI.
Aries Kollam Sailors Squad for KCL 2026
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Batters/Wicketkeepers | Vathsal Govind, Arun Poulose, M Ajnas, Akhil KG, Amal AG, Sharafuddeen NM, Anand Krishnan, Sachin PS |
| All-rounders | Arjun Venugopal, Amal Ramesh, Abhishek J Nair, Monu Krishna, Preethish Pawan |
| Bowlers | Vijay Viswanath, Sudhesan Midhun, Mohammed Ishaque P, Ashik Muhammed, MD Nidheesh, Pavan Raj |
Kollam’s 2026 roster has already shown its batting depth. Poulose, Govind and Anand Krishnan all contributed during the 202-run innings against Trivandrum, while Akhil KG delivered the key bowling spell with 3/18.
Alleppey Ripples vs Aries Kollam Sailors Key Battles to Watch
Mohammed Azharuddeen vs Kollam’s New-Ball Attack
Azharuddeen can change a match inside the powerplay. His 29-ball 68 against Trivandrum included eight fours and five sixes.
Kollam’s first task is to deny him the early boundary flow that allowed Alleppey to chase 127 with 43 balls unused.
Sachin Baby vs Sharafuddeen NM
This matchup carries tactical and rivalry value. Baby knows Sharafuddeen from their time together at Kollam, while Sharafuddeen owns the best bowling figures in AP vs AKS history.
If Baby bats through the middle overs, this contest could shape Alleppey’s innings.
Jalaj Saxena vs Vathsal Govind
Saxena gives Alleppey control through spin and has already collected wickets in Season 3.
Govind, meanwhile, is central to Kollam’s top order. His ability to rotate strike without allowing Saxena to settle could decide how much acceleration Kollam can find after the powerplay.
Arun Poulose vs Alleppey’s Seamers
Poulose’s 62 from 32 balls against Trivandrum showed his boundary-hitting ceiling. Six fours and five sixes came in that innings.
Vinil TS and Alleppey’s supporting seam options need to attack him before he establishes the tempo that helped Kollam reach 202/6.
Alleppey Ripples vs Aries Kollam Sailors Match Prediction: Who Has the Edge?
The historical numbers favour Aries Kollam Sailors, who have won three of the four previous meetings.
Current-season form points the other way. Alleppey are 2-1, compared with Kollam’s 1-2 record, and Azharuddeen has already produced two major innings.
There is still a warning sign for Alleppey. Their top order fell to 16/4 against Calicut only a day before this contest. Kollam have also shown a higher single-match batting ceiling this season by making 202/6 against Trivandrum.
Pre-match edge: Alleppey Ripples, narrowly on current form.
The prediction is not as strong as the standings might suggest. Kollam’s 3-1 rivalry advantage and proven batting depth keep the matchup much closer than a simple points-table comparison.
Where to Watch Alleppey Ripples vs Aries Kollam Sailors Live
Alleppey Ripples vs Aries Kollam Sailors starts at 2:30 PM IST on August 25, 2026 at Greenfield International Stadium.
Published KCL 2026 broadcast information lists:
| Coverage | Platform |
|---|---|
| TV in India | Star Sports 1 |
| Live streaming | FanCode App and Website |
Fans should check the live match listing close to the start in case the broadcaster changes channel placement or digital availability.
Final Word
Aries Kollam Sailors carry the historical edge into Match 11 with a 3-1 head-to-head lead, but Alleppey Ripples have started KCL 2026 better.
Mohammed Azharuddeen’s early-season runs strengthen Alleppey, while Kollam’s 202/6 against Trivandrum shows their batting ceiling. Alleppey’s collapse against Calicut also proves they remain vulnerable.
Current form gives Alleppey a slight match-day edge, but Kollam’s rivalry record, Sharafuddeen’s success against the Ripples, and a deeper batting response can turn this contest quickly under pressure in either direction.
FAQs
Aries Kollam Sailors lead the head-to-head 3-1 after four completed Kerala Cricket League matches.
The match is scheduled for Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 2:30 PM IST at Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram.
Alleppey Ripples’ 182/6 on August 28, 2025 is the highest team score in the rivalry. Kollam replied with 180/9 in the same game.
Jalaj Saxena holds the record with 85 from 50 balls for Alleppey Ripples against Kollam in August 2025.
Sharafuddeen NM’s 4/25 for Kollam in September 2024 are the best bowling figures recorded in this rivalry.
Kollam have the historical edge with three wins from four meetings. Alleppey, however, enter Match 11 with the better KCL 2026 record at 2-1 compared with Kollam’s 1-2. Based on current-season form, Alleppey have a slight pre-match edge.