Everything to know about the KCA TCM Pink T20 Challengers Trophy 2025: Squads, Schedule, Broadcast

Kerala’s women’s cricket scene is set to light up once again as the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) TCM Pink T20 Challengers returns for its much-anticipated 2025 edition. Whether you’re a diehard fan or new to the action, here’s your comprehensive guide to the tournament, the stars to watch, and everything in between.

The 2025 TCM Pink T20 Challengers brings together Kerala’s top women’s cricket talent for an action-packed fortnight. All matches are concentrated at the scenic St. Xavier’s College Ground in Thumba, promising continuity and a true festival atmosphere. The tournament will commence on 5th May 2025.

In 2024, KCA Emerald clinched the crown with an emphatic 34-run victory over KCA Amber in the final. I Vasudevan Drishya, was unstoppable with the bat, amassing 222 runs to become the tournament’s top scorer. On the bowling front, Divya Ganesh led the charts with 11 wickets.

With Emerald defending their title and rivals out for revenge, can they showcase their dominance again, or will a new champion emerge in Thumba?

Format:

Five teams, namely, KCA Pearl, KCA Ruby, KCA Emerald, KCA Amber, and KCA Sapphire-will battle it out in a double round-robin league. The format ensures every squad gets ample opportunity to prove their mettle during the league stage. At the end of the league phase, the top two sides advance to the grand final on May 15.

The double round-robin format means every team plays the other four sides twice, for a total of eight league games per team. Points are awarded for wins, and the top two at the end of this phase progress to the final. This structure rewards consistency and drama, with every game counting towards a possible berth in the finale.

Squads:

KCA Pearl:

Anupriya P, Aritha P V, Divya Ganesh, Esha Jobin, Isha Faizal, Jahnvi Venkatesh, Keerthy Damodharan, Steffy Stanley, Akshaya P P, Keerthi James, Niya Nazneen, Sradha Sumesh, Thayyil Shani, Abinya U, Jayalekshmi Jayachandran, Aryananda N S, Bhavyananda I P, Mrudula V S, Urvashi S R

KCA Ruby:

Akhila Ponnukuttan, Anvitha RV, Ashima Antony, Adhila A, Keren Jose, S Gowrinandana, Sourabhya P, Theertha KR, Theertha Suresh, Abina M, Ananya Nair, I Vasudevan Drishya, Ajanya TP, Badra Parameshwaran, Mayuka Vinod Nair, Nandini PT, Parvathy Kunjumon, Sreekrishna Haridas, Vinaya Surendran

KCA Sapphire:

Aleena Shibu, Gopika Gayathri Devi, Souparnika B, Abhirami P Binu, Aiswarya A K, Akshaya S, Akshaya Sadanandan, Shreya Roy, Tesiya P, Ananya Pradeep, Ivana Shani, Lekshmi Sumesh, Anaswara Santosh, Anusree Anil Kumar, Manasvi Potti, Pavithra R Nair, Prithika Prayaga, Swafiya, Yadhupriya

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

Fixtures:

Broadcast:

All matches will be streamed live on the FanCode app and website in India. Fans can buy individual match passes or a tournament pass for uninterrupted action.

The KCA TCM Pink T20 Challengers is more than a tournament; it’s a celebration of the best in Kerala women’s cricket, offering a stage for both established stars and fresh faces. With tightly contested matches, new rivalries, and a shot at glory, the 2025 edition is shaping up to be unmissable.

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