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

Match	Kochi Blue Tigers vs Alleppey Ripples, Match 5, KCL 2025
Venue	Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram
Date & Time (IST)	Saturday, August 23, 2:30 pm (IST)
Live Broadcast and Streaming	Star Sports Network and FanCode (app and website)

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Pitch Report

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.

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Head-to-Head Record

Matches Played	2
Won by Kochi Blue Tigers	2
Won by Alleppey Ripples	0
No Result	0
First-ever Fixture	September 5, 2024
Most-recent Fixture	September 15, 2024

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Playing XIs

Kochi Blue Tigers

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

Alleppey Ripples

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

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Probable Best Performers of the Match

Probable Best Batter: Saly Viswanath

Kochi's skipper, Saly Viswanath, could be the best batter in the upcoming game against Alleppey Ripples. Vishwanath is coming off a 50-run knock in his team's previous match against Adani Trivandrum Royals. His match-winning knock played a big role in his team's win, and he will look to continue that.

Probable Best Bowler: Akhin Sathar

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 new edition of KCL.

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Today's Match Prediction: Team bowling first to win the match

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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.