Match 8 of the Kerala Cricket League, 2024 has Kochi Blue Tigers taking on Alleppey Ripples at the Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram on 5th September 2024 at 06:45 PM IST.

KBT vs AP Match 8 - Match Information

Match: Kochi Blue Tigers vs Alleppey Ripples, Match 8
Date: 5th September 2024
Time: 06:45 PM IST
Venue: Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram

KBT vs AP Match 8 Preview

Kochi Blue Tigers have played 1 match in the series and they are currently ranked fourth on the points table, while Alleppey Ripples have played 2 matches in the series and they will be looking to strengthen their hold of the top spot.

In the last match played by Kochi Blue Tigers, Trivandrum Royals beat them by 1 run (VJD method). The top fantasy player for Kochi Blue Tigers was Jobin Joby who scored 84 fantasy points.

In their last match in this series, Alleppey Ripples beat Trivandrum Royals by 33 runs. The top fantasy player for Alleppey Ripples was Fazil Fanoos who scored 155 fantasy points.

KBT vs AP, Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The pitch at the Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 129 runs. The team batting first at this venue has won 40% of its matches, so the toss does not make much of a difference here. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions.

Weather Report for Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram

Temperature will hover around 25.53^°C and humidity is expected to be around 83%. Winds at a speed of 4.64 m/s are expected. Cloudy weather is expected during the match, this may help pacers with movement.

Pace or Spin?

The venue is suited for both pacers and spinners alike.

KBT vs AP Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

1. Mohammed Azharuddeen

   Mohammed Azharuddeen can be a good pick for your Dream11 team. He has an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.6. This player is a top-order opening batter, who bats right-handed, and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches, Mohammed Azharuddeen has scored 142 runs at an average of 28.4 per match.

2. Akshay Ramachandran Chandran

   Akshay Chandran is a batter with an average of 24 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2, and can be a good pick for your Dream11 team. He is a left-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, this player has scored 35 runs at an average of 17.5 per match. Akshay Chandran is also a handy bowler, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in recent matches, he has taken 1 wicket, averaging 58.

3. Anuj Jotin

   Anuj Jotin can be a good pick for your Dream11 team. Anuj Jotin has an average of 30 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.3. He is a batter, and bats right-handed. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 116 runs at an average of 29 per match.

KBT vs AP Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

1. Mohammed Enaan

   Mohammed Enaan is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 fantasy team. Mohammed Enaan has an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 7 games and a fantasy rating of 9.3. He bowls leg spin and in the recently played 3 matches, this player has taken 3 wickets at an average of 14.7.

2. Basil Thampi

   Basil Thampi is a bowler with an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.2, and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Basil Thampi is a right-arm fast-medium bowler and in the recent 3 matches, he has taken 6 wickets at an average of 6.7.

3. Vinoop S Manoharan

   Vinoop Manoharan is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 fantasy team. He has an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.1. This player is an off-break bowler and in the recent 5 matches, Vinoop Manoharan has taken 5 wickets at an average of 10.

KBT vs AP Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

1. Anand K Joseph

   Anand Joseph is an all-rounder with an average of 66 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.3, and is a good-to-have player for your fantasy team. He bowls right-arm medium fast and in the recent 3 matches, this player has taken 7 wickets at an average of 6. 

2. Anandhu K B

   Anandhu K B is an all-rounder with an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 7 games, a fantasy rating of 9, and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick for your Dream11 team. This player is a top-order right-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, Anandhu K B has scored 49 runs averaging 16.3 per match. He also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium fast, and in recent matches, he has taken 1 wicket at an average of 32.

3. Alfi Francis John

   Alfi Francis is an all-rounder with an average of 44 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7, and can be a good pick for your Dream11 team. This player is a batter, and bats right-handed. In the recent 3 matches, Alfi Francis has scored 18 runs averaging 18 per match. He also bowls decently, bowling off-spin, and in recent matches, he has taken 2 wickets, averaging 32.

KBT vs AP Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

The top point-getters for Kochi Blue Tigers were Jobin Joby with 84 match fantasy points, Basil Thampi with 77 match fantasy points, and Jerin PS with 58 match fantasy points.

The top point-getters for Alleppey Ripples were Mohammed Azharuddeen with 151 match fantasy points, Anand Joseph with 91 match fantasy points, and Alfi Francis with 59 match fantasy points.

KBT vs AP Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

1. Mohammed Azharuddeen

   Mohammed Azharuddeen is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.6. This player is a top-order opening right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches, Mohammed Azharuddeen has scored 142 runs at an average of 28.4 per match.

2. Anand K Joseph

   Anand Joseph is an all-rounder with an average of 66 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.3, and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He bowls right-arm medium fast and in the recently played 3 matches, this player has taken 7 wickets at an average of 6.

3. Mohammed Enaan

   Mohammed Enaan is a bowler with an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 7 games, a fantasy rating of 9.3, and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a leg spin bowler and in the recent 3 matches, Mohammed Enaan has taken 3 wickets at an average of 14.7.

4. Basil Thampi

   Basil Thampi is a bowler with an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.2, and is a good-to-have player for your fantasy team. He bowls right-arm fast-medium and in the recently played 3 matches, this player has taken 6 wickets at an average of 6.7. 

5. Vinoop S Manoharan

   Vinoop Manoharan is a bowler with an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.1, and can be a good pick for your Dream11 team. This player is an off-break bowler and in the recently played 5 matches, Vinoop Manoharan has taken 5 wickets at an average of 10.

KBT vs AP Squad Information

Alleppey Ripples (AP) Squad: Mohammed Azharuddeen, Vinoop Manoharan, Akshay Chandran, Fazil Fanoos, Krishna Prasad, Atul Diamond, Vishweshwar Suresh, Kiran Sagar, Anand Joseph, Afrad Reshab, Vignesh Puthur, Prasoon Prasad, Alfi Francis, Neel Sunny, Rohan Nair, Vyshak Chandran, Asif Ali, Ujwal Krishna, Akshay Shiv and Akshay T K.

Kochi Blue Tigers (KBT) Squad: Unnikrishnan Manukrishnan, Basil Thampi, Sijomon Joseph, Anand Krishnan, Anuj Jotin, Shoun Roger, Nikhil Thottath, Jerin PS, Saly Samson, Appu Prakash, Pavan Sreedhar, Mohammed Enaan, Shine John Jacob, Ajayaghosh N S, Sreyas K V, Anandhu K B, Jobin Joby and Vipul Shakti.

KBT vs AP Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keepers: Mohammed Azharuddeen and Nikhil Thottath

Batters: Akshay Chandran and Shoun Roger

All-Rounders: Anand Joseph, Anandhu K B, Alfi Francis, and Prasoon Prasad

Bowlers: Mohammed Enaan, Vinoop Manoharan, and Jerin PS

Captain: Alfi Francis

Vice-Captain: Akshay Chandran

KBT vs AP Dream11 Prediction