Thrissur Titans vs Aries Kollam Sailors returns on August 26 as the 13th match of Kerala Cricket League 2026 at Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram.
Kollam hold the clear rivalry edge after winning all six completed KCL meetings across 2024 and 2025, including two semifinals.
Thrissur now get another chance to break that streak in Season 3. This match guide covers the head-to-head record, previous results, season-wise numbers, scoring records, recent form, squads, player spotlights, venue trends, and key battles ahead.
Thrissur Titans vs Aries Kollam Sailors KCL 2026 Match Details
The seventh meeting between these sides is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon. It is their first head-to-head game of KCL Season 2026, with the return league fixture set for September 1.
| Match detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Fixture | Thrissur Titans vs Aries Kollam Sailors |
| Tournament | Kerala Cricket League 2026 |
| Match | 13th Match |
| Date | Wednesday, August 26, 2026 |
| Time | 2:30 PM IST |
| Venue | The Sports Hub, Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Season | KCL Season 3 |
| Next league meeting | September 1, 2026, 2:30 PM IST |
Both teams also have a league match on August 25 before this contest. Kollam face Alleppey Ripples in Match 11, while Thrissur meet Trivandrum Royals in Match 12. Any form or points-table position can therefore change before the first ball on August 26.
Thrissur Titans vs Aries Kollam Sailors Head-to-Head Record
Aries Kollam Sailors have dominated this Kerala Cricket League matchup from the beginning. Kollam have won all six completed meetings, giving them a 6-0 advantage over Thrissur Titans.
| Head-to-head stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 6 |
| Aries Kollam Sailors wins | 6 |
| Thrissur Titans wins | 0 |
| Tied/No result | 0 |
| Kollam win percentage | 100% |
| Thrissur win percentage | 0% |
| Matches at Greenfield | 6 |
| Knockout meetings | 2 |
| Knockout record | Kollam 2-0 |
| Highest team score | Kollam 210/2 |
| Lowest team score | Thrissur 86 all out |
| Biggest win by wickets | Kollam by 10 wickets |
| Biggest win by runs | Kollam by 16 runs |
The striking part is not only the 6-0 scoreline. Kollam have beaten Thrissur in different match situations: low-scoring chases, a 179 chase, a rain-adjusted game, and two semifinals. Thrissur’s task is therefore bigger than reversing one bad result.
Thrissur Titans vs Aries Kollam Sailors Previous Results
The rivalry started in 2024 and has produced three meetings in each of the first two KCL seasons. Kollam won all six.
| Date | Season | Thrissur Titans | Aries Kollam Sailors | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 4, 2024 | KCL 2024 | 101 all out | 102/2 | Kollam won by 8 wickets |
| September 16, 2024 | KCL 2024 | 178/7 | 179/4 | Kollam won by 6 wickets |
| September 17, 2024 | KCL 2024 semifinal | 194/8 | 210/2 | Kollam won by 16 runs |
| August 25, 2025 | KCL 2025 | 144 all out | 150/2 | Kollam won by 8 wickets |
| August 29, 2025 | KCL 2025 | 138/4 in 13 overs | 149/7 in 12.1 overs | Kollam won by 3 wickets, VJD method |
| September 5, 2025 | KCL 2025 semifinal | 86 all out | 92/0 | Kollam won by 10 wickets |
Kollam controlled the first meeting by dismissing Thrissur for 101 before Abhishek J Nair made an unbeaten 66. The 2024 semifinal became the rivalry’s highest-scoring game as Abhishek struck 103 and Sachin Baby made 83 not out in Kollam’s 210/2.
The pattern continued in 2025. Vishnu Vinod’s 86 from 38 balls led an eight-wicket win, Kollam took the rain-affected return game, and the Sailors then bowled Thrissur out for 86 in the semifinal before completing a 10-wicket chase.
Season-Wise Thrissur Titans vs Aries Kollam Sailors Record
Kollam have completed a clean sweep in both completed seasons of this rivalry.
| KCL season | Matches | Thrissur wins | Kollam wins | Season result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | 3 | Kollam won 3-0 |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 | 3 | Kollam won 3-0 |
| 2026 | 0 before Match 13 | 0 | 0 | First meeting on August 26 |
The 2024 sweep included a semifinal, and 2025 ended the same way. That repeated knockout success is one reason Kollam’s edge carries more weight than a normal league-only head-to-head record.
Highest and Lowest Scores in Thrissur Titans vs Aries Kollam Sailors Matches
This rivalry has moved from totals around 100 to a 400-run semifinal.
| Record | Team/Player | Score | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highest team total | Aries Kollam Sailors | 210/2 | September 17, 2024 |
| Highest Thrissur total | Thrissur Titans | 194/8 | September 17, 2024 |
| Lowest team total | Thrissur Titans | 86 all out | September 5, 2025 |
| Lowest Kollam innings total | Aries Kollam Sailors | 92/0 | September 5, 2025 |
| Highest individual score | Abhishek J Nair, Kollam | 103 | September 17, 2024 |
| Highest individual score for Thrissur | Vishnu Vinod | 62 | September 16, 2024 |
| Best bowling figures | Ajayaghosh NS, Kollam | 4/27 | August 25, 2025 |
| Highest successful full-length chase | Kollam | 179/4 | September 16, 2024 |
Abhishek J Nair’s 103 came from 61 balls and included 11 fours and six sixes. Vishnu Vinod’s 62 for Thrissur came from 40 balls in the September 16 league meeting. Ajayaghosh NS produced the best bowling analysis with 4/27 in 2025.
Kollam’s 92/0 is their lowest recorded total in this matchup only because the target was 87. It should not be read as a batting collapse. Thrissur’s 86, by contrast, remains the rivalry’s lowest completed innings.
Biggest Wins and Closest Thrissur Titans vs Aries Kollam Sailors Match
Kollam’s biggest wicket-margin win came in the 2025 semifinal. Thrissur were bowled out for 86 in 17.1 overs, after which Abhishek Nair and Bharath Soorya M completed a 92/0 chase in 9.5 overs. Bharath made 56 not out from 31 balls.
The biggest runs win came in the 2024 semifinal. Kollam’s 210/2 proved 16 runs beyond Thrissur, even though the Titans reached 194/8.
The narrowest wicket-margin result was the rain-affected August 29, 2025 game. Thrissur made 138/4 in 13 overs, and Kollam reached 149/7 in 12.1 overs to win by three wickets under the VJD method. Akhil MS struck 44 not out from only 12 balls.
Greenfield International Stadium Head-to-Head Record
Every completed Thrissur Titans vs Aries Kollam Sailors game has taken place at Greenfield International Stadium, so the venue record is identical to the overall head-to-head.
| Greenfield rivalry record | Figure |
|---|---|
| Matches | 6 |
| Kollam wins | 6 |
| Thrissur wins | 0 |
| Wins batting first | 1 |
| Wins chasing | 5 |
| Highest total | 210/2 |
| Lowest total | 86 |
| Highest successful full-length chase | 179/4 |
Five of six results have gone to the chasing side, although one of those matches used the VJD method after rain. The sample is still too small to treat chasing as an automatic advantage, but Kollam have repeatedly managed targets well against Thrissur at this venue.
Recent Form Before the KCL 2026 13th Match
Through the completed games on August 23, Thrissur had started Season 3 with two wins from three matches. Kollam had one win from three. Both teams are scheduled to play again on August 25, so this section reflects form before those fixtures.
| Team | KCL 2026 results through Aug. 23 | Record |
|---|---|---|
| Thrissur Titans | Beat Calicut by 7 wickets; lost to Alleppey by 10 runs under DLS; beat Kochi by 4 wickets under DLS | 2-1 |
| Aries Kollam Sailors | Lost to Kochi by 31 runs; beat Trivandrum by 11 runs; lost to Calicut by 21 runs under DLS | 1-2 |
Thrissur’s two wins came against Calicut and Kochi, while their defeat to Alleppey was rain-affected. Kollam’s strongest batting display was 202/6 in an 11-run win over Trivandrum, with defeats coming against Kochi and Calicut.
Across their last five completed KCL matches before August 25, Thrissur were 3-2 and Kollam 2-3. Kollam’s sequence includes the 10-wicket semifinal win over Thrissur in 2025.
Key Rivalry Moments That Have Defined TT vs AKS
Kollam Set the Tone With 101 All Out in 2024
Kollam dismissed Thrissur for 101 in the first meeting, with Sharafuddeen NM taking 3/13. Abhishek J Nair then made an unbeaten 66 in an eight-wicket win.
Sharafuddeen Finishes the 179 Chase
Thrissur posted 178/7 on September 16, 2024, but Sharafuddeen finished Kollam’s chase with 46 not out from 18 balls, including six sixes.
Abhishek J Nair’s 103 Changes the Semifinal
One day later, Abhishek produced the rivalry’s only century. His 103 from 61 balls, supported by Sachin Baby’s 83 not out, drove Kollam to 210/2 and a 16-run semifinal win.
Vishnu Vinod Dominates His Former Side in 2025
Vishnu Vinod scored 62 for Thrissur against Kollam in 2024, then represented Kollam in 2025 and smashed 86 from 38 balls as the Sailors chased 145 in 14.1 overs.
The 10-Wicket Semifinal Win Deepens the Streak
Kollam bowled Thrissur out for 86 in the 2025 semifinal and reached 92/0. That made it two knockout wins from two and extended the overall rivalry to 6-0.
Player Spotlight: Players Who Shape the Thrissur-Kollam Rivalry
Abhishek J Nair: The Rivalry’s Leading Run-Scorer
Abhishek J Nair has 238 verified runs across the six meetings: 66 not out, 30 and 103 in 2024, followed by 2, 5 and 32 not out in 2025. His 103 remains the rivalry’s highest individual score, and he stays in Kollam’s 2026 squad.
That record gives Abhishek a particularly strong entity connection with this fixture. He has contributed in low-scoring chases, high-scoring games and knockout cricket rather than building his numbers in one isolated innings.
Sharafuddeen N M: Wickets and Finishing Value
Sharafuddeen has influenced the matchup with both disciplines. He took 3/13 in the first meeting, later made 46 not out from 18 balls in a 179 chase, and has nine wickets across the six verified scorecards. He remains in Kollam’s 2026 squad.
Shoun Roger: Thrissur’s Current Link to the Rivalry
Shoun Roger played all three 2025 meetings. His best effort was 51 from 29 balls in the rain-shortened August 29 game, after scores of 11 and before 7 in the semifinal. Thrissur will need one of their current players to turn a start into a match-defining innings.
Vathsal Govind: Kollam’s 2026 Captain
Vathsal Govind captains Aries Kollam Sailors in Season 3 and already has rivalry experience, including an unbeaten 27 in the September 16, 2024 chase. His task is to carry Kollam’s perfect historical record into a reshaped 2026 side.
Thrissur Titans Squad for KCL 2026
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Batters | Imran Ahammed, Nazal P, MS Akhil (C), Abdul Ramees P |
| Wicketkeepers | Arjun AK, Manav Krishna, Nikhil Thottath, Rohith KR |
| All-rounders | Adithya Vinod, Sharon S S, Anand Joseph, Prasoon Prasad, Sanjeev Satheeshan |
| Bowlers | Shoun Roger, Mohammed Enaan, Biju Narayanan, Sarath Chandra Prasad, Asif Salam |
MS Akhil leads a Thrissur group with several wicketkeeping and all-round options, while Shoun Roger, Mohammed Enaan and Biju Narayanan add depth across phases.
Aries Kollam Sailors Squad for KCL 2026
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Batters | Sharafuddeen N M, Vathsal Govind (C), 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 |
Kollam retain several players with direct experience of this fixture, including Abhishek J Nair, Sharafuddeen, Vathsal Govind, Sudhesan Midhun and Arun Poulose.
Thrissur Titans vs Aries Kollam Sailors Key Battles to Watch
Shoun Roger vs Kollam’s attack: Roger’s 51 in the 2025 rain-shortened meeting is his best rivalry score. Sharafuddeen and Sudhesan Midhun give Kollam experienced counters.
Abhishek J Nair vs Thrissur’s bowlers: Abhishek has 238 verified rivalry runs and the matchup’s only century. Removing him early would cut off one of Kollam’s strongest historical advantages.
Vathsal Govind vs the middle overs: Kollam’s captain has previous experience in this fixture. His handling of Thrissur’s all-round options can shape the tempo.
Thrissur’s finishers vs Kollam’s control: Thrissur made competitive totals of 178/7 and 194/8 in 2024 but still lost. Closing the final overs better is central to ending the 6-0 streak.
Where to Watch Thrissur Titans vs Aries Kollam Sailors Live
Current KCL 2026 broadcast information from Onmanorama lists Star Sports channels for television coverage and JioHotstar for live streaming in India. The 13th match starts at 2:30 PM IST on August 26. Fans should check the platform schedule close to the start because channel placement can vary across listings.
Final Word
Aries Kollam Sailors enter the 13th match with complete control of this rivalry, leading Thrissur Titans 6-0 and owning both previous knockout meetings.
Yet Season 3 gives Thrissur a fresh route into the contest, especially after opening KCL 2026 with two wins from their first three completed matches.
Kollam still carry the stronger historical record, plus several players with direct success in this fixture. August 26 will show whether Thrissur can finally break the streak or Kollam extend it again.
FAQs
Aries Kollam Sailors lead 6-0 after six completed Kerala Cricket League meetings across 2024 and 2025.
Kollam’s 210/2 in the 2024 semifinal is the highest team total. Abhishek J Nair’s 103 in the same match is the highest individual score.
Thrissur Titans’ 86 all out in the 2025 semifinal is the lowest completed innings total.
The match is scheduled for Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 2:30 PM IST at Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram.
Their return league fixture is scheduled for September 1, 2026, at 2:30 PM IST at the same venue.