Match No.14 of the KCA TCM Pink T20 Challenger Trophy 2025 features two heavyweights in the competition, former champions. Number two on the points table KCA Emerald will take on table toppers KCA Amber in what promises to be an intense face-off. The match coverage for the game starts on 11th May 2025 from 12:45 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Squads:
KCA Emerald
Ameera Beegum, Malavika Sabu, Neha Sivi, Reyna Rose, Sayoojya Salilan, Aleena Surendran, Ishitha Shani, Najla Noushad, Nithya Loordh, Niyati R Mahesh, Renjusha A, Reshmi C, Vyshna MP, Aleena M P, Anushka C V, Niranjana S Nair, Nivedya Mol, Sandra Suren, Vishnu Priya P
KCA Amber
Ansu Sunil, Arathi Ravi, Gowrinandha, Naba Fathima, Niranjana N, Sajana S, Aleena Ann Joy, Darsana Mohanan, Diya Gireesh, Neha Shenoy, Nithuna K R, Vyshna P R, Aiswarya M, Aksa A R, Alshifna A, Devananda S A, Sheethal V J, Sruthi Sivadasan, Surya Sukumar
Players to watch out:
Ansu Sunil
The 25-year-old strike batter for the KCA Amber has been absolutely amazing with the bat recently and also handy with the ball. She scored a total of 241 runs with the bat being a vital aspect for her side. Her last 10 innings include four 30+ scores and boosts Ansu’s confidence. She not only bats but can also roll her arm over, picking up 4 wickets in just 4 innings where she has bowled.
Sheethal V J
This young teenage all-rounder Sheethal is someone to watch out for with the ball in hand. Sheethal is a right-arm fast medium bowler who bowls absolutely gun deliveries to the opposition. She has bagged 14 wickets in her last 10 innings proving herself to be an important part of the bowling attack. Sheethal proved to be a lethal bowler and a match winner for the side.
Najla Noushad :
The 21-year-old player was also a part of the Women’s U-19 team and plays some fearsome cricket when it comes to batting. Noushad was striking at 170 with four fours and five sixes against KCA Amber in the second match of this season. With just two games done in this season for Noushad’s led side she has already scored 79 runs in both the games combined and 4 wickets too. She is a proven match winner and leads the side from front for the KCA Emerald.
Sayoojya Salian
Salian is one of the key batters for KCA Emerald in this ongoing tournament. She has played some decent knocks in this tournament which has helped the KCA Emerald side to stay in the top two positions on the points table. In her last game against KCA Sapphire, Salian scored a brilliant half-century with the bat and did the bulk of the scoring alongside skipper Najla Noushad and stayed unbeaten which will lift her confidence high going ahead in the tournament.
Pitch:
St. Xavier’s College Ground, Thumba, is a venue where bowlers-particularly spinners-dominate proceedings. Batters need to work hard for their runs, and teams with strong spin attacks tend to have the upper hand. Expect low to moderate scores and look for spinners to play a decisive role in match outcomes.
Weather:
No rain interruptions and delays are expected throughout the match duration. The temperature is forecasted to hover around 33°C, with average humidity to be around 76%.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Sayoojya Salilan, Najla Noushad, Nithya Loordh, Niyati R Mahesh, Ansu Sunil, Sajana S, Darsana Mohanan, Sheethal V J, Vyshna P R, Aiswarya M, Malavika Sabu
Match details:
Date – May 11, 2025
Time – 12:45 PM IST
Venue – St. Xavier’s College Ground, Thumba
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app.
