Trivandrum Royals vs Thrissur Titans, 12th Match brings a perfectly balanced Kerala Cricket League rivalry back to Greenfield International Stadium on August 25, 2026.
The teams are level 2-2 from four previous meetings, but Thrissur hold a slight edge entering this game after winning two of their first three KCL 2026 matches.
Trivandrum, however, arrive after a 55-run win over Kochi and also won the latest head-to-head in 2025. This guide covers every key record, matchup and player angle here.
Trivandrum Royals vs Thrissur Titans KCL 2026 Match Details
This is the first TR vs TT meeting of KCL Season 2026. Their return league fixture is scheduled for August 28 at the same venue.
| Match detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Fixture | Trivandrum Royals vs Thrissur Titans |
| Tournament | Kerala Cricket League 2026 |
| Match | 12th Match |
| Date | Tuesday, August 25, 2026 |
| Time | 6:45 PM IST |
| Venue | The Sports Hub, Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Season | KCL Season 3 |
| Return league meeting | August 28, 2026, 6:45 PM IST |
Trivandrum Royals vs Thrissur Titans Head-to-Head Record
There is no outright leader. Trivandrum Royals and Thrissur Titans have won two matches each, with both seasons so far finishing 1-1. The four matches have all taken place at Greenfield International Stadium.
| Head-to-head stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 4 |
| Trivandrum Royals wins | 2 |
| Thrissur Titans wins | 2 |
| Tied/No result | 0 |
| Trivandrum win percentage | 50% |
| Thrissur win percentage | 50% |
| Matches at Greenfield | 4 |
| Highest team score | Thrissur Titans 222/4 |
| Lowest team score | Trivandrum Royals 127/7 |
| Biggest win by runs | Trivandrum Royals by 17 runs |
| Biggest win by wickets | 8 wickets, achieved once by each team |
| Highest successful chase | Trivandrum Royals 133/2 |
Scoring changed sharply in 2025. Both 2024 matches stayed below 134 for the winner, while the 2025 first innings produced 222/4 and 201/5.
Trivandrum Royals vs Thrissur Titans Previous Results
| Date | Season | Trivandrum Royals | Thrissur Titans | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2024 | KCL 2024 | 127/7 | 129/2 | Thrissur won by 8 wickets |
| September 11, 2024 | KCL 2024 | 133/2 | 129/6 | Trivandrum won by 8 wickets |
| August 27, 2025 | KCL 2025 | 136/6 in 12 overs | 222/4 | Thrissur won by 11 runs |
| September 2, 2025 | KCL 2025 | 201/5 | 184/8 | Trivandrum won by 17 runs |
Thrissur won the first meeting after restricting Trivandrum to 127/7. Anand Sagar made 41 from 23 balls and Vishnu Vinod finished unbeaten on 47 from 19 as the Titans chased the target in 13 overs.
Trivandrum reversed the result six days later. Thrissur made 129/6, before MS Akhil’s unbeaten 54 from 37 helped the Royals reach 133/2 in 17.5 overs.
The 2025 meetings were far more aggressive. Ahamed Imran’s 98 from 49 and Akshay Manohar’s unbeaten 54 from 22 powered Thrissur to 222/4. Trivandrum’s chase was shortened to 12 overs and Thrissur won by 11 runs. In the return fixture, Krishna Prasad hit 119 not out from 62 as Trivandrum posted 201/5 and defended it by 17 runs.
Season-Wise Trivandrum Royals vs Thrissur Titans Record
| KCL season | Matches | Trivandrum wins | Thrissur wins | Season result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | 1 | Split 1-1 |
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | 1 | Split 1-1 |
| 2026 | 0 before Match 12 | 0 | 0 | First meeting on August 25 |
Neither side has swept a season series. Match 12 therefore starts another chance to break a rivalry pattern that has stayed even for two years.
Highest and Lowest Scores in Trivandrum Royals vs Thrissur Titans Matches
| Record | Team/Player | Score | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highest team total | Thrissur Titans | 222/4 | August 27, 2025 |
| Highest Trivandrum total | Trivandrum Royals | 201/5 | September 2, 2025 |
| Lowest team total | Trivandrum Royals | 127/7 | September 5, 2024 |
| Lowest Thrissur total | Thrissur Titans | 129/6 | September 11, 2024 |
| Highest individual score | Krishna Prasad, Trivandrum | 119* | September 2, 2025 |
| Highest Thrissur individual score | Ahamed Imran | 98 | August 27, 2025 |
| Fast-impact rivalry innings | Akshay Manohar, Thrissur | 54* off 22 | August 27, 2025 |
The average first-innings total across the four meetings is 169.75. The wide range matters more than the average, because the rivalry moved from two low-scoring 2024 games to consecutive 200-plus first innings in 2025.
Biggest Wins and Closest TR vs TT Results
Trivandrum’s 17-run win on September 2, 2025 is the biggest victory by runs. Thrissur’s largest run-margin win is the 11-run weather-affected result from August 27, 2025.
The biggest wicket-margin is shared. Thrissur won the first 2024 meeting by eight wickets, before Trivandrum returned the same margin six days later. No match in the rivalry has ended in a tie or no result.
Greenfield International Stadium TR vs TT Record
Every completed TR vs TT match has been played at Greenfield International Stadium, so the venue record mirrors the overall rivalry.
| Greenfield rivalry record | Figure |
|---|---|
| Matches | 4 |
| Trivandrum wins | 2 |
| Thrissur wins | 2 |
| Wins batting first | 2 |
| Wins chasing | 2 |
| Highest total | 222/4 |
| Lowest total | 127/7 |
| Highest successful chase | 133/2 |
The 2-2 split also shows why there is no simple bat-first or chase rule for this matchup. Weather has already changed targets in KCL 2026, so flexibility remains important at Greenfield.
Recent Form Before Trivandrum Royals vs Thrissur Titans, 12th Match
Thrissur enter Match 12 with two wins from three games. Trivandrum are 1-2, but their only victory came in their latest outing.
| Team | KCL 2026 results before Match 12 | Record |
|---|---|---|
| Thrissur Titans | Beat Calicut by 7 wickets; lost to Alleppey by 10 runs under VJD; beat Kochi by 4 wickets under a revised target | 2-1 |
| Trivandrum Royals | Lost to Alleppey by 8 wickets; lost to Kollam by 11 runs; beat Kochi by 55 runs | 1-2 |
Thrissur opened by chasing 138 against Calicut in 16.5 overs, with Nikhil Thottath making 59 not out from 48. They then lost a rain-affected match to Alleppey. Against Kochi, Thrissur chased a revised 83 in nine overs and got home in 8.2 despite slipping to 56/6.
Trivandrum started with an eight-wicket loss to Alleppey and then fell 11 runs short after making 191/7 against Kollam. Their response against Kochi was strong: 185/5 followed by a 130/9 restriction for a 55-run win.
Key Rivalry Moments That Have Defined Trivandrum vs Thrissur
Vishnu Vinod’s 2024 Finishing Burst
Vishnu Vinod’s unbeaten 47 from 19 balls, including six sixes, finished Thrissur’s 128-run chase in only 13 overs. He now plays for Trivandrum, giving that first rivalry result a direct link to Match 12.
MS Akhil Turns the 2024 Return Match
MS Akhil made an unbeaten 54 from 37 for Trivandrum in the second 2024 meeting. He is now captain of Thrissur Titans, making him one of the strongest player connections between the two franchises.
Ahamed Imran Falls Two Short of a Century
Ahamed Imran’s 98 from 49 balls set up Thrissur’s record 222/4 in August 2025. He struck 13 fours and four sixes and remains the highest-scoring Thrissur batter in a single TR vs TT innings.
Krishna Prasad Answers With 119 Not Out
Krishna Prasad replied in the next meeting with 119 not out from 62 balls. His 10-six innings drove Trivandrum to 201/5 and remains the highest individual score in the rivalry.
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Krishna Prasad: The Rivalry’s Only Centurion
Krishna scored only one run in the first 2025 meeting, then answered with 119 not out in the return. He has 120 runs from those two head-to-head appearances. In KCL 2026, he also made 53 from 34 against Kollam before contributing 25 in the win over Kochi.
MS Akhil: Former Royal, Current Titans Captain
Akhil scored 36 not out and 54 not out for Trivandrum in the two 2024 meetings, giving him 90 rivalry runs without being dismissed. He now leads Thrissur. This season he made an unbeaten 27 in the win over Calicut and 16 not out in the shortened chase against Kochi.
Ahamed Imran: Thrissur’s Proven TR Threat
Imran owns Thrissur’s highest individual score in this fixture with 98. He also took 2/24 in the first 2024 meeting, when Trivandrum were held to 127/7. His record links both batting and bowling phases of the rivalry.
Sijomon Joseph and Akshay Manohar: Former Titans Now With Trivandrum
Both were part of Thrissur’s 2025 setup. Akshay Manohar smashed 54 not out from 22 in the Titans’ 222/4 and scored 27 in the return match. He now represents Trivandrum.
Sijomon Joseph has also moved from Thrissur to Trivandrum and is the Royals’ 2026 vice-captain. He enters Match 12 after 56 not out and two wickets against Kochi, a performance that earned him Player of the Match.
Vishnu Vinod: Another Former Titan in Trivandrum Colours
Vishnu’s unbeaten 47 from 19 won the first rivalry meeting for Thrissur. Now a Trivandrum batter, he comes into this match after scoring 32 from 16 against Kochi. His six-hitting in the powerplay gives the Royals a direct attacking option against his former side.
Trivandrum Royals Squad for KCL 2026
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Batters/Wicketkeepers | Krishna Prasad (C), Vishnu Vinod, Govind Pai, KN Ajeesh, Sudheesh Mohan, Ujwal Krishna (WK), Bharath Soorya |
| All-rounders | Sijomon Joseph, Akshay Manohar, Nikhil M, Abhishek P Nair |
| Bowlers | Sreehari Nair, Ajith Vasudevan, NP Basil, Rahul Chandran, Vinod Kumar |
Trivandrum’s batting group is built around Krishna, Vishnu and Govind, while Sijomon’s all-round role adds balance. The 16-player squad matches the current Season 3 group.
Thrissur Titans Squad for KCL 2026
| Role | Players |
| Batters/Wicketkeepers | Nikhil Thottath (WK), MS Akhil (C), Rohith KR, Manav Krishna, Abdul Ramees P, Imran Ahammed, Arjun AK, Nazal P |
| All-rounders | Sanjeev Satheeshan, Anand Joseph, Adithya Vinod, Sharon SS, Prasoon Prasad |
| Bowlers | Shoun Roger, Mohammed Enaan, Biju Narayanan, Asif Salam, Sarath Chandra Prasad |
Thrissur have already found match-winning contributions from different players, including Nikhil Thottath, Rohith KR, Mohammed Enaan and captain MS Akhil. The wider official Season 3 roster also lists Muhammed Irshad and Amay Manoj.
Trivandrum Royals vs Thrissur Titans Key Battles to Watch
Krishna Prasad vs Thrissur’s new-ball attack: Krishna owns the rivalry century but also fell for one in the previous 2025 meeting. Early wickets can stop him from controlling the innings.
Vishnu Vinod vs his former side: He has already won a TR vs TT chase for Thrissur. His role is reversed in 2026, and his 32 from 16 against Kochi shows the powerplay threat.
MS Akhil vs Trivandrum’s middle-overs bowling: Akhil has not been dismissed in his two historical innings in this fixture. He now faces the franchise for which he made those runs.
Sijomon Joseph vs Thrissur’s middle order: Sijomon enters after 56 not out and two wickets against Kochi. His control through the middle overs can become important if the match is shortened.
Where to Watch Trivandrum Royals vs Thrissur Titans Live
Current KCL 2026 coverage lists the Star Sports network for television and JioHotstar for live streaming. This is more current than some pre-season listings that mentioned FanCode. Fans should check the match-day channel schedule because the exact Star Sports channel can vary.
Spectator entry for KCL Season 3 was announced as free at Greenfield International Stadium. Anyone attending should check official KCL or KCA updates before travelling in case entry arrangements change.
Final Word
Trivandrum Royals vs Thrissur Titans starts with the rivalry level at 2-2, yet the teams reach Match 12 from different positions. Thrissur carry the better KCL 2026 record at 2-1 and have shown composure in changing weather situations.
Trivandrum finally found their balance against Kochi, with Sijomon Joseph leading a 55-run win. The Royals also own the latest head-to-head through Krishna Prasad’s unbeaten 119. That mix leaves Thrissur with the form edge, but no historical control over this contest yet.
FAQs
Neither team leads. Trivandrum Royals and Thrissur Titans are tied 2-2 after four completed Kerala Cricket League meetings.
Thrissur Titans’ 222/4 on August 27, 2025 is the highest team total in the rivalry. Ahamed Imran made 98 from 49 balls in that innings.
Krishna Prasad holds the record with 119 not out from 62 balls for Trivandrum Royals on September 2, 2025.
KCL 2026 Match 12 is scheduled for Tuesday, August 25 at 6:45 PM IST at The Sports Hub, Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram.
Thrissur have a slight current-form edge with two wins from three KCL 2026 matches. Trivandrum are 1-2, but they enter after beating Kochi by 55 runs and won the latest head-to-head.
The return league fixture is scheduled for August 28, 2026 at 6:45 PM IST, again at Greenfield International Stadium.