Aries Kollam Sailors vs Calicut Globstars, 1st Match

t20Aries Kollam Sailors won by 1 wkt

Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram

21 Aug 2025, 2:30 pm IST

Aries Kollam Sailors won the toss, chose to bowl

Winner: Aries Kollam Sailors

Calicut Globstars Inning Score: 138

Batter	Dismissal	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Suresh Sachin	c biju narayanan b sharafuddeen	10	13	1	0	76.92
Rohan Kunnummal	c abhishek nair b biju narayanan	54	22	3	6	245.45
Akhil Scaria	c vishnu vinod b sharafuddeen	7	12	0	0	58.33
Maruthungal Ajinas	c vathsal govind b m sajeevan akhil	3	9	0	0	33.33
Salman Nizar	c m sajeevan akhil b sachin baby	21	18	1	1	116.67
Pallam Muhammed Anfal	c vathsal govind b amal ag	9	9	0	1	100
Manu krishnan	c rahul sharma b amal ag	25	14	0	3	178.57
Krishna Devan	c m sajeevan akhil b amal ag	2	4	0	0	50
Harikrishnan MU	c vishnu vinod b sharafuddeen	1	2	0	0	50
Sudhesan Midhun	c vishnu vinod b sharafuddeen	1	2	0	0	50
Akhil Dev	not out	2	3	0	0	66.67

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Wide Balls	Economy
Biju Narayanan	3	14	1	1	4.7
Eden Apple Tom	2	23	0	0	11.5
Pavan Raj	2	21	0	2	10.5
Sharafuddeen	3	16	4	0	5.3
M Sajeevan Akhil	3	24	1	0	8
Amal AG	4	32	3	0	8
Sachin Baby	1	8	1	0	8

Aries Kollam Sailors Inning Score: 139 /9

Batter	Dismissal	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Vishnu Vinod	b harikrishnan mu	0	1	0	0	0
Abhishek Nair	c and b akhil scaria	21	20	3	0	105
Sachin Baby	b s midhun	24	21	4	0	114.29
Vathsal Govind	c salman nizar b akhil scaria	41	31	1	2	132.26
Rahul Sharma	c suresh sachin b s midhun	0	3	0	0	0
M Sajeevan Akhil	c krishna devan b s midhun	3	5	0	0	60
Sharafuddeen	c kunnummal b manu krishnan	5	3	1	0	166.67
Amal AG	c preethish pawan b akhil scaria	14	18	2	0	77.78
Ashik Muhammed	c preethish pawan b akhil scaria	2	7	0	0	28.57
Eden Apple Tom	not out	10	6	0	1	166.67
Biju Narayanan	not out	15	7	0	2	214.29

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	No Balls	Wide Balls	Economy
Harikrishnan MU	3	31	1	3	0	10.3
Pallam Muhammed Anfal	2	11	0	0	0	5.5
Ibnul Afthab	2	20	0	0	0	10
Akhil Scaria	4	14	4	0	1	3.5
Sudhesan Midhun	4	22	3	0	0	5.5
Akhil Dev	1.5	18	0	0	0	9.8
Manu krishnan	3	23	1	0	0	7.7

Match Summary

Aries Kollam Sailors vs Calicut Globstars, 1st Match - August 21, 2025

Match Summary:

Aries Kollam Sailors clinched a thriller by 1 wicket in a high-pressure chase at the Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram. Rohan Kunnummal’s explosive 54 off 22 balls led the charge for the Sailors, while Sharafuddeen’s 4-wicket haul for the Globstars was a standout performance. Akhil Scaria also shone with 4 wickets for the Sailors. The decisive final moments saw Aries Kollam Sailors narrowly crossing the finish line with just one ball to spare.

Detailed Narrative:

First Innings: Calicut Globstars

Calicut Globstars batted first, scoring 138 all out in 18 overs. The innings revolved around Vathsal Govind, who top-scored with a crucial 41 off 31 balls, including 2 sixes. Supporting contributions came from Sachin Baby (24 off 21) and Abhishek Nair (21 off 20). However, the middle and lower order faltered under pressure.

Key Bowling Performances for Aries Kollam Sailors:

Akhil Scaria was the standout bowler, taking 4 wickets for just 14 runs in his 4 overs, including the key scalps of Vathsal Govind and Amal AG.
Sudhesan Midhun also impressed with a 3-wicket haul for 22 runs in his full quota of 4 overs.
Manu Krishnan chipped in with a wicket, dismissing the dangerous Sharafuddeen.

Notable Fielding:

Salman Nizar took a spectacular catch to dismiss Vathsal Govind.
Krishna Devan and Preethish Pawan also contributed with sharp catches in the deep.

Second Innings: Aries Kollam Sailors

Chasing 139, Aries Kollam Sailors faced a rollercoaster ride, finishing at 139/9 in 19.5 overs. The chase was powered by Rohan Kunnummal, who smashed a breathtaking 54 off just 22 balls with 6 sixes. His strike rate of 245.45 set the tone for the innings. Later, Manu Krishnan (25 off 14) and Salman Nizar (21 off 18) provided critical support.

However, the Globstars' bowlers kept the game alive:

Sharafuddeen wreaked havoc with 4 wickets for 16 runs in his 3 overs, including the key dismissals of Kunnummal and Harikrishnan MU.
Amal AG picked up 3 wickets for 32 runs, adding to the tension in the final overs.

The match went down to the wire, with Akhil Dev (2 not out) holding his nerve to seal the win in the penultimate ball.

Key Highlights:

Half-Centuries:
- Rohan Kunnummal (54 off 22, 3 fours, 6 sixes) - Aries Kollam Sailors
- Vathsal Govind (41 off 31, 1 four, 2 sixes) - Calicut Globstars
Best Bowling Performances:
- Akhil Scaria (4/14 in 4 overs) - Aries Kollam Sailors
- Sharafuddeen (4/16 in 3 overs) - Calicut Globstars
Crucial Partnerships:
- Rohan Kunnummal and Salman Nizar added quick runs to stabilize the chase after early wickets.
Fielding Excellence:
- Vishnu Vinod took 3 catches for the Globstars, including a brilliant effort at the boundary.

Player of the Match:

Rohan Kunnummal was deservedly awarded Player of the Match for his explosive half-century under pressure, which was instrumental in Aries Kollam Sailors' thrilling win.

This match was a perfect start to the series, filled with big hits, tight bowling, and nail-biting moments. Both teams showcased their strengths, promising an exciting tournament ahead!