Match 2: KCA Emerald vs KCA Amber | Squads | Players to Watch | Fantasy Playing XI | Live Streaming

The much-anticipated series Kerala Women’s T20 Challenger Trophy 2025 kicks off tomorrow with an exciting Match number 2 opener between Team Emerald and Team Amber. The tournament, known for showcasing Kerala’s best women’s cricketing talent, comes alive with yet another exciting season of high-octane action, emerging stars, and close finishes.

In the last season, KCA Emerald emerged as the champions by beating KCA Amber by 34 runs. Drishya I V lead the chart of scoring the highest runs (222) in 7 innings with 2 half centuries. Referencing the upcoming match, MP Vaishna stands at number two to lead last season’s run charts with 180 in her unit with one half century. While Ansu Sunil of team emerald secured 147 runs in the last season. This year, KCA Emerald will look to defend their champions title against KCA Amber.

Squad:

KCA Emerald

Ishitha Shani, Reyna Rose, Sayoojya Salilan, Aleena M P, Aleena Surendran, Malavika Sabu, Niranjana S Nair, Niyati R Mahesh, Renjusha A, Sandra Suren, Reshmi C, Vyshna MP, Ameera Beegum, Anushka C V, Najla Noushad, Neha Sivi, Nithya Loordh, Nivedya Mol, Vishnu Priya P

KCA Amber

Aleena Ann Joy, Ansu Sunil, Diya Gireesh, Naba Fathima, Aiswarya M, Alshifna A, Arathi Ravi, Devananda S A, Gowrinandha, Niranjana N, Sajana S, Sheethal V J, Surya Sukumar, Nithuna K R, Vyshna P R, Aksa A R, Darsana Mohanan, Neha Shenoy, Sruthi Sivadasan

Players to watch out:

Ansu Sunil

With the title of third highest run-scorer of last year’s tournament, she scored 147 runs hitting 15 boundaries from team Emerald. This year she will be playing for the Amber’s and again define some explosive boundaries.

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Najla Noushad

The all-rounder is set to play for the defending champions thus will define her batting and bowling. Last season she claimed 10 wickets to her label in just 21 overs and also scored 129 runs in the tournament hitting 18 boundaries.

Aleena Surendran

The right arm bowler tops the chart having the best bowling figures with 4/1 (1.5) against the team Pearl in the last season. With 7 wickets to her name, she is set to return for her team Emerald defining her as one of the promising wicket takers.

Darsana Mohanan

With her debut last season with the Sapphires, taking her first 2 maidens and folding the tournament with 10 wickets to her name, Darsana is set to represent and shine with KCA Amber this year.

Pitch:

The pitch offers a balanced contest. As the match progresses batting becomes easier. Spinners can also find some grip in the middle overs, making it a good venue for all-rounders and bowlers who vary their pace.

Weather:

The match might curtail down to a few overs since the prediction of a thunderstorm with 45% of precipitation chances. The humidity may also rise to 75% and temperature may remain to 33°C.

Fantasy XI Picks:

Ansu Sunil, Najla Noushad, Aleena Surendran, Darsana Mohanan, Sheethal V J, Surya Sukumar, Aleena M P, Anushka C V, Aiswarya M, Ishitha Shani, Neha Sivi