In match no.19 of the KCA TCM Pink T20 Challenger Trophy 2025, KCA Sapphire will take on KCA Amber in a fierce battle. KCA Sapphire who are currently seeded 4th on the points table will be up against KCA Amber who are 3rd on the points table. The coverage for the match starts from 8:45 AM onwards on 14th May 2025 at the St. Xavier’s College Ground in Thumba, Kerala.
Looking at the track record of both these teams, KCA Sapphire have lost three of their last five games whereas KCA Amber have only lost two of their last five games.
Squads:
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 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 for:
Akshaya Sadanandan
The 27-year-old all-rounder, leading the KCA Sapphire, is a key all-rounder with the bat and ball. She hasn’t bowled lately but is a key contributor for the side with the bat. In the tournament so far, Akshaya has scored 215 runs in her last 6 innings and has immensely contributed and led the side from the front. Her last 6 innings include three 60+ scores which gives immense confidence and boost to the side and her batting going forward in the tournament.
Manasvi Potti
Manasvi Potti is a teenage all-rounder and a vital cog in the KCA Sapphire team. Potti is a right-handed batter and a fast medium bowler who can contribute equally with bat and ball in hand. She has scored 156 runs in this tournament so far, registering three 30+ scores in her first three outings in the tournament. She has not just contributed with the bat but also been a consistent contributor with the ball picking 5 wickets in the tournament so far.
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. Sheethal has bagged 6 wickets in the tournament so far proving herself to be an important part of the bowling attack. Sheethal proved to be a lethal bowler and a match winner in her last innings, against KCA Pearl
Sanjeevan Sanjana
Being the skipper of this side Sanjana has made significant contributions with the bat and her off-spinning tactics. She was also a part of the Mumbai Indians WPL winning squad this season. In the 7 games played so far Sanjana has scored a total of 232 runs and picked 8 wickets, s perfect example of leading from the front. Sanjana has already been awarded Player of the Match thrice in the tournament and shows how key a player Sanjana is for this side.
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:
Expect rain interruptions and delays during the first few hours of the match. The weather will gradually clear off and the temperature is forecasted to hover around 29°C. Average humidity would be around 84%, gradually decreasing as the match progresses.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Gopika Gayathri Devi, Akshaya Sadanandan, Anusree Anil Kumar, Manasvi Potti, Ansu Sunil, Sajana S, Darsana Mohanan, Vyshna P R, Aiswarya M, Alshifna A, Sheethal V J
Match Details:
Date – May 14, 2025
Time – 8:45 AM IST
Venue – St. Xavier’s College Ground, Thumba
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
