KCL 2025: Match 5, KBT vs AP Match Prediction – Who will win today’s KCL match between KBT vs AP?

Published - 22 Aug 2025, 15:58 IST | Updated - 22 Aug 2025, 19:10 IST

The second season of Kerala Cricket League (KCL 2025) continues with Kochi Blue Tigers locking horns with Alleppey Ripples in match No. 5 of the ongoing KCL 2025 at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday, August 23.

Kochi Blue are coming into this contest with an eight-wicket win over Adani Trivandrum Royals and will be hoping to continue the same form in the coming clash.

Meanwhile, Alleppey Ripples will be up against Thrissur Titans before facing the Kochi-based team. Both teams will be looking forward to this contest and will hope to register a win.

The surface at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram has been a batter-friendly surface over the years. When playing under artificial lights, the white ball is expected to swing around, especially in the first half of the match. Teams winning the toss will most probably opt to bowl first to avoid the risk of dew that might affect the play in the second innings, which makes run-scoring an easier job.

Saly Viswanath(c), Sanju Samson, Vinoop Manoharan, Nikhil Thottath(w), Jobin Joby, Alfi Francis John, Muhammad Ashik, Akhin Sathar, KM Asif, Rakesh KJ, Jerin PS

Jalaj Saxena, Akshay Chandran, Mohammed Azharuddeen(w/c), Abhishek P Nair, Anuj Jotin, Akshay TK, Sreeroop MP, Balu Babu, Aadithya Baiju, Sreehari S Nair, Nedumankuzhy Basil

Kochi's Akhin Sathar could be the best bowler in the upcoming game against Alleppey Ripples. In the last game against the Royals, Sathar bagged three wickets, and he will be hoping to better his performance in the upcoming contest.

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.