Match no.13 between the KCA Ruby and KCA Pearl in the KCA TCM Pink T20 Challenger Trophy 2025 is upon us. The coverage for the match starts from 8:45 AM Indian Standard Time (IST), on 11th May 2025 at the St. Xavier’s College Ground in Thumba.
This match is also the reverse fixture from the opener game of the season where KCA Pearl defeated KCA Ruby by 7 wickets. If we look at the track record for both these teams, KCA Pearl has won two games of their last five encounters winning their last game against KCA Emerald whereas KCA RUby has won just a single game of their last five games losing their all last four games.
Squads:
KCA Ruby
I Vasudevan Drishya, Ananya Nair, Sourabhya P, Akhila Ponnukuttan, Ajanya T P, Ashima Antony, Vinaya Surendran, Adhila A, Sreekrishna Haridas, S Gowrinandana, Badra Parameshwaran, Anvitha RV, Nandini P T, Theertha K R, Keren Jose, Abina M, Mayuka Vinod Nair, Parvathy Kunjumon, Theertha Suresh
KCA Pearl
Thayyil Shani, Sradha Sumesh, Niya Nazneen, Divya Ganesh, Aryananda N S, Keerthy Damodharan, Mrudula V S, Jayalekshmi Jayachandran, Isha Faizal, Keerthi James, Abinya U
Players to watch out:
Ashima Antony
This 16-year-old batter for KCA Ruby has been impressive with the bat. Antony scored 25 runs and picked a wicket as well helping KCA Ruby fight strong against KCA Emerald. Antony has been a key batter at the top of the order for KCA Ruby alongside Ponnukuttan and has been a vital prospect for the side. She not only scores runs but scores and strikes with a high strike rate keeping the scoreboard ticking and keep the run flowing. With the ball as well Antony has been impressive picking up a maiden over as well and picking a wicket.
Akhila Ponnukuttan
This 22-year-old southpaw and the skipper of KCA Ruby has been impressive in and out throughout the tournament. Akhila has two 30+ scores in the last 5 innings which is a positive sign for KCA Ruby and company. She has also crossed the mark of 50+ runs in just 4 innings which can turn out to be a positive for KCA Ruby and Akhila going ahead into the tournament. Akhila is another key batter for the KCA Ruby team alongside Ashima Antony to keep the hopes high for them.
Keerthi James
The 28-year-old all-rounder representing the KCA Pearl has been an important and vital prospect for the Pearl and contributes with both bat and ball. She has bagged 8 wickets in last 6 innings and scored some key runs for the side. She has contributed immensely with bat and ball and a lot will depend on Keerti’s form for the KCA Pearl team. They would want Keerti to have a perfect season going ahead into the tournament.
Thayyil Shani
The 35-year-old all-rounder and skipper of the KCA Pearl side who has been contributing heavily with the ball and bat both. Shani has shown glimpses in the past with scoring runs and picking wickets in crucial times and providing breakthroughs. She has picked up 5 wickets and scored 75 runs in her last 4 innings and has shown promise to the KCA Pearl side. Team Pearl would want their skipper to lead from front and lead the side to their first ever championship title.
Pitch:
At St. Xavier’s College Ground, the boundary lengths vary depending on the direction, with straight boundaries often being longer compared to those on the square. The average score in the last 10 games at Thumba is 97 runs whereas average wickets taken here is 7.
Weather:
No rain interruptions and delays are expected throughout the match duration. The temperature is forecasted to hover around 29°C, with average humidity to be around 77%.
Fantasy Playing XI:
I Vasudevan Drishya, Akhila Ponnukuttan, Ajanya T P, Ashima Antony, Vinaya Surendran, Adhila A, Sreekrishna Haridas, Thayyil Shani, Mrudula V S, Keerthi James, Divya Ganesh
Match details:
Date – May 11, 2025
Time – 8:45 IST
Venue – St. Xavier’s College Ground, Thumba
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
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