In the 5th game of the Kerala Cricket League, 2024, Kochi Blue Tigers will be facing Calicut Globstars. The match will be played at the Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram on September 4, 2024, at 02:30 PM IST.

KBT vs CG (Kochi Blue Tigers vs Calicut Globstars), Match 5 - Match Information

Match: Kochi Blue Tigers vs Calicut Globstars, Match 5
Date: September 4, 2024
Time: 02:30 PM IST
Venue: Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram

KBT vs CG (Kochi Blue Tigers vs Calicut Globstars), Match 5 Preview

Kochi Blue Tigers have played 1 match in the series and they are ranked fourth on the points table, while Calicut Globstars have also played 1 match in the series and they are ranked sixth on the points table.

In the last match played, Kochi Blue Tigers lost against Trivandrum Royals 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, Calicut Globstars lost against Aries Kollam Sailors by 8 wickets. The top fantasy player for Calicut Globstars was Arun KA who scored 53 fantasy points.

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

The pitch at the Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram, is balanced. The average first-inning score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 126 runs. The pitch is sporting, with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers. Depending on the ground conditions today, the team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl.

Weather Report for Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram

Temperature is expected to be around 28.28 °C and humidity is expected to be around 70%. 7.01 m/s winds are expected.

Pace or Spin?

The venue is suited for both Pacers and Spinners alike.

KBT vs CG 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

Player

M

R

Avg R

W

Avg W

RR

RW

Rohan Kunnummal

5

196

39.2

0

-

4, 9, 67, 107, 9

-

Salman Nizar

5

268

134

0

-

22, 60, 71, 58, 57

-

Anuj Jotin

5

116

29

0

-

25, 15, 50, 8, 18

-

  1. Rohan Susil Kunnummal
    Rohan Kunnummal is a batter with an average of 66 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and is a high-risk, high-returns player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, this player has scored 196 runs at an average of 39.2 per match.
  2. Salman Nizar
    Salman Nizar is a batter with an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.5 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, he has scored 268 runs at an average of 134 per match.
  3. Anuj Jotin
    Anuj Jotin is a batter with an average of 30 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.2 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a right-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches, Anuj Jotin has scored 116 runs averaging 29 per match.

KBT vs CG 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

Player

M

R

Avg R

W

Avg W

RR

RW

Mohammed Enaan

3

31

10.3

3

14.7

7, 0, 2, 0, 22

0, 1, 0, 2, 0

Basil Thampi

3

29

29

6

6.7

14, 0, 0, 0, 15

0, 2, 3, 1, 0

Akhil Dev V

4

4

4

7

10.9

3, 0, 0, 0, 1

0, 2, 3, 2, 0

  1. Mohammed Enaan
    Mohammed Enaan is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 7 games and a fantasy rating of 9. This player bowls leg spin and in the last 3 matches, he 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 8.9 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He bowls right-arm fast-medium and in the recent 3 matches, this player has taken 6 wickets at an average of 6.7. 
  3. Akhil Dev C V
    Akhil Dev V is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 4 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. He bowls right-arm medium fast and in the recently played 4 matches he has taken 7 wickets.

KBT vs CG 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

Player

M

R

Avg R

W

Avg W

RR

RW

Pallam Anfal

3

19

6.3

4

8.8

6, 0, 13, 0, 0

0, 3, 0, 1, 0

Anandhu K B

3

49

16.3

1

32

0, 3, 46, 0, 0

1, 0, 0, 0, 0

Nikhil M

3

89

89

5

13

22, 0, 0, 1, 66

0, 4, 1, 0, 0

  1. Pallam Muhammed Anfal
    Pallam Anfal is an all-rounder with an average of 71 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. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, he has scored 19 runs. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling leg break googly and in recent matches has taken 4 wickets.
  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 8.8 and can be a punt pick in your team. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, he has scored 49 runs averaging 16.3 per match. He is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium fast and has recently taken 1 wicket.
  3. Nikhil M
    Nikhil M is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 8 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. He bowls right-arm medium fast and in the last 3 matches, he has taken 5 wickets at an average of 13. This player is also a handy batsman and in the recently played matches has scored 89 runs.

KBT vs CG 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

Player

M

R

Avg R

W

Avg W

RR

RW

Pallam Anfal

3

19

6.3

4

8.8

6, 0, 13, 0, 0

0, 3, 0, 1, 0

Mohammed Enaan

3

31

10.3

3

14.7

7, 0, 2, 0, 22

0, 1, 0, 2, 0

Basil Thampi

3

29

29

6

6.7

14, 0, 0, 0, 15

0, 2, 3, 1, 0

Anandhu K B

3

49

16.3

1

32

0, 3, 46, 0, 0

1, 0, 0, 0, 0

Akhil Dev V

4

4

4

7

10.9

3, 0, 0, 0, 1

0, 2, 3, 2, 0

  1. Pallam Muhammed Anfal
    Pallam Anfal is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 71 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.2. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, this player has scored 19 runs averaging 6.3 per match. Pallam Anfal also bowls decently, bowling leg break googly and in the recent matches has taken 4 wickets.
  2. Mohammed Enaan
    Mohammed Enaan is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 7 games and a fantasy rating of 9. This player bowls leg spin and in the recent 3 matches, he has taken 3 wickets.
  3. Basil Thampi
    Basil Thampi is a bowler with an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.9 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a right-arm fast-medium bowler and in the recent 3 matches, this player has taken 6 wickets at an average of 6.7. 
  4. Anandhu K B
    Anandhu K B can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 7 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. Anandhu K B is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, he has scored 49 runs averaging 16.3 per match. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium fast and has recently taken 1 wicket.
  5. Akhil Dev C V
    Akhil Dev V is a bowler with an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 4 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Akhil Dev V is a right-arm medium fast bowler and in the last 4 matches, he has taken 7 wickets.

KBT vs CG Squad Information

Calicut Globstars (CG) Squad: Pallam Anfal, Perumparambath Anthaf, Salman Nizar, Rohan Kunnummal, Akhil Scaria, Sanjay Raj, Ibnul Afthab, Liston Augustine, Sivaraj S, Ajith Vasudevan, Ajinas K, Arun KA, Nikhil M, Rahaan Raheem, Abijith Praveen, M Ajinas, Akhil Dev V and Rehan Sai

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 CG Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keeper: Sanjay Raj

Batter: Anuj Jotin

All-Rounders: Pallam Anfal, Anandhu K B, Abijith Praveen and Ajayaghosh N S

Bowlers: Mohammed Enaan, Basil Thampi, Akhil Dev V, Jerin PS and Unnikrishnan Manukrishnan

Captain: Abijith Praveen

Vice-Captain: Pallam Anfal

Photo credit: Imago