Thrissur Titans (TT) arrive in form and with the head-to-head on their side, having opened their 2026 campaign with a seven-wicket win over Calicut Globstars in which Nikhil Thottath struck the first fifty of the season. Their batting is anchored by Ahammad Imran, who led the side with 437 runs last year.
Alleppey Ripples (AP) rebuilt heavily at the auction, landing the tournament’s costliest buy Sibin Gireesh for 11.80 lakh rupees and naming Sachin Baby, Kerala’s all-time leading run-scorer across formats, as captain. After finishing sixth in 2025, they played their own opener against Trivandrum Royals a day earlier and want a sharper start here.
This preview covers both squads, conditions at the Greenfield International Stadium, the head-to-head and our prediction for the Match 6 clash between Alleppey Ripples and Thrissur Titans.
Alleppey Ripples vs Thrissur Titans – Details
Thrissur Titans go in with the edge on early-season form and a strong recent record in this fixture, while Alleppey Ripples lean on marquee batting to level things up.
The 6:45 PM IST start means the two sides meet under lights, where dew can become a factor late in the chase.
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Match | 6th Match, Alleppey Ripples vs Thrissur Titans |
| Tournament | Kerala Cricket League 2026 (Season 3, KCA) |
| Date | Saturday, 22 August 2026 |
| Venue | Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Start Time | 6:45 PM IST |
Alleppey Ripples & Thrissur Titans Squads for KCL 2026
Alleppey Ripples are captained by Sachin Baby and stacked with batting, adding Sibin Gireesh, Mohammed Azharuddeen and all-rounder Jalaj Saxena. Their challenge has been finishing games, having fallen short repeatedly against this same Thrissur side in recent seasons.
Thrissur Titans begin the season under new leadership and lean on Ahammad Imran at the top, keeper-batter Nikhil Thottath and a bowling group in which Anand Joseph and Biju Narayanan shared four wickets in the opener. It is a balanced unit that already looks settled.
Alleppey Ripples: Mohammed Azharuddeen, Jalaj Saxena, Sachin Baby, 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: Ahammad Imran, Shoun Roger, Aditya Vinod, A.K. Arjun, Biju Narayanan, Nikhil Thottath, Asif Salam, MS Akhil, 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.
Winning Odds for AP vs TT
Odds move constantly, so the numbers below should be treated as an early snapshot. Always check your bookmaker’s app for the latest prices before placing any bet.
| Platform | Alleppey Ripples Win Odds | Thrissur Titans Win Odds | Toss Odds (AP) | Toss Odds (TT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 2.22 | 1.54 | 1.72 | 1.9 |
| Stake | 2.27 | 1.46 | 1.79 | 1.78 |
| 4RABET | 2.1 | 1.75 | 1.68 | 1.93 |
| BetVibe | 2.28 | 1.51 | 1.75 | 1.67 |
The market read, based on form and the recent head-to-head, leans towards Thrissur Titans, though Alleppey’s star-studded batting keeps the contest live. Prices should firm up once the toss and playing elevens are confirmed.
Alleppey Ripples vs Thrissur Titans – Pitch & Weather Report
The Greenfield International Stadium, which opened in 2015 and seats around 50,000, is traditionally a batting-friendly surface with true bounce, where strokeplay comes easily once a batter is set. Seamers can find a little movement with the new ball, and spinners come into play through the middle overs.
The two completed games of KCL Season 2026 produced first-innings totals of 137 and 189, so the surface has offered both a modest and an above-par score early on. With this being a 6:45 PM fixture under lights, dew could settle late and make chasing a little easier, which may influence how captains use the toss.
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pitch Behaviour | Flat, true bounce, generally good for batting |
| Batting Conditions | Favourable once set; strokeplay comes easily |
| Bowling Assistance | Some new-ball seam movement, spin effective in middle overs |
| Toss & Dew Factor | Night game, dew may aid the chasing side |
Rain is a live concern for this fixture. Kerala is in the middle of its monsoon window, with August typically seeing more than 20 rainy days in Thiruvananthapuram, so an interruption or a reduced-overs contest cannot be ruled out.
Alleppey Ripples vs Thrissur Titans – Head-to-Head in KCL History
Thrissur Titans hold a clear edge in this fixture, having won three of the four completed Kerala Cricket League meetings between the sides across 2024 and 2025, including the last three in a row.
Alleppey’s only win came in their very first meeting, back in the 2024 opener. Since then, Thrissur have answered every time, most recently by four wickets in September 2025.
| Details | Alleppey Ripples | Thrissur Titans |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 4 | 4 |
| Wins | 1 | 3 |
| Last Meeting | Lost by 4 wickets (1 Sep 2025) | Won by 4 wickets (1 Sep 2025) |
The four completed meetings break down as follows: Alleppey Ripples won by 5 wickets on 2 September 2024, then Thrissur Titans won by 8 wickets on 13 September 2024, by 7 wickets on 22 August 2025, and by 4 wickets on 1 September 2025. The momentum in this fixture sits firmly with the Titans, who have not lost to Alleppey since the sides first met.
Players to Watch for Alleppey Ripples vs Thrissur Titans
Here is a list of players to watch out for from both Alleppey Ripples and Thrissur Titans.
- Sachin Baby (AP): Captain and Kerala’s all-time leading run-scorer across formats, now leading his third different KCL franchise in three seasons.
- Mohammed Azharuddeen (AP): Explosive keeper-batter who smashed 92 in the KCL 2024 opener and 90 against Thrissur in a 2024 meeting, capable of winning a game on his own.
- Jalaj Saxena (AP): Veteran all-rounder who scored 276 runs and took 12 wickets last season, giving Alleppey balance with bat and ball.
- Nikhil Thottath (TT): Keeper-batter who struck the first fifty of KCL 2026 in the opening win over Calicut Globstars.
- Ahammad Imran (TT): Thrissur’s leading scorer last season with 437 runs, and the anchor of their top order.
- Anand Joseph (TT): Seamer who took two wickets in the opener and gives the Titans control with the new ball.
Winner Prediction
Thrissur Titans start as favourites in this one. They opened the season with a controlled seven-wicket chase, they have a settled batting and bowling unit, and they have beaten Alleppey Ripples in three straight completed meetings. That combination of form and history makes them the stronger pick.
Alleppey Ripples are far from a write-off, though. Sachin Baby, Mohammed Azharuddeen and Jalaj Saxena give them genuine match-winners, and if that batting fires as a group they have the firepower to end their losing run in this fixture. Their issue has been closing games out, not talent.
On current form and the head-to-head, Thrissur Titans hold the edge, but Alleppey’s marquee batting and the ever-present monsoon rain threat make this closer than the recent record suggests. Expect a competitive game, with the Titans favoured if conditions allow a full match.