The stage is all set for the Grand Finale of the KCA TCM Pink T20 Challengers 2025 with KCA Emerald looking forward to defending their title and KCA Pearl aiming to clinch their maiden victory in this tournament. The table toppers will indulge in a fierce contest to battle it out at St. Xavier’s College Ground, Thumba, Kerala, on May 15, 2025.
The tournament, featuring five teams-KCA Emerald, KCA Pearl, KCA Sapphire, KCA Amber, and KCA Ruby-adopted a double round-robin format. After a series of high-octane matches, KCA Emerald and KCA Pearl emerged as the top two sides, both finishing with 10 points from 7 matches.
| Team | Played | Won | Lost | No Result | Points | Net Run Rate |
| KCA Emerald (Q) | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 10 | +1.306 |
| KCA Pearl (Q) | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 10 | +0.246 |
| KCA Amber | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 10 | -0.456 |
| KCA Sapphire | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | +0.528 |
| KCA Ruby | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | -1.375 |
Akshaya Sadanandan of KCA Sapphire emerged as the highest run-scorer with 302 runs, with four fifties and 12 sixes across the season. KCA Ruby’s Vinaya Surendran, took the highest number of wickets (15), with a three-wicket haul to her name. Aleena Surendran of KCA Emerald was a star with 7 catches in the field.
With a day away to bid farewell to this season, KCA Emerald and KCA Pearl are all set for the final countdown.
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 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
Players to watch out:
Anushka C V
She has been a key player anchoring KCA Emerald’s bowling attack with remarkable consistency. She features among the tournament’s best in bowling strike rate (9.66), picking up 9 wickets in seven matches, highlighting her knack for breaking partnerships and striking at regular intervals.
Mrudula V S
Mrudula has been a revelation for KCA Pearl, especially with the bat. She boasts the best strike rate in the tournament (155.55), making her as the dynamic player in the middle order and a game-changer in high-pressure chases. Her ability to accelerate the scoring is a crucial asset for Pearl in crunching situations.
Shani Sasidharan
Sashidharan has made headlines with her bowling heroics for Pearl, with claiming a fifer (5/9) in the very first contest against KCA Ruby. Her ability to dismantle batting line-ups and deliver match-winning spells, adds a potent edge in the Pearl bowling unit.
Pitch:
The venue offers a balanced contest but has shown a clear tilt toward bowlers, especially spinners, in recent matches. Run scoring may not be easy and batters need to work hard to put high octane numbers on the board.
Weather:
The conditions are expected to be warm and humid, with a temperature of 32°C with low chance of precipitation. Humidity level may rise to 77% with moderate wind speed.
Fantasy XI Picks:
Anushka C V, Niranjana S Nair, Shani Sasidharan, Niya Nazneen, Aleena Surendran, Najla Noushad, Mrudula V S, Vyshna MP, Jayalekshmi Jayachandran, Sradha Sumesh, Nithya Loordh
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 in India.
