Kerala Cricket League 2026: Schedule, Teams, Squads, Results & Points Table
Get the latest Kerala Cricket League 2026 information, including the complete schedule, teams, squads, fixtures, results, points table, playoffs, venues, final result and champion of KCL Season 3.
Kerala Cricket League 2026 at a Glance
Key details from the completed third season of Kerala’s franchise T20 competition.
Kerala Cricket League 2026 Latest Update
KCL Season 3 has concluded with Thrissur Titans winning their first championship.
The Kerala Cricket League 2026, officially the third season of the Kerala state T20 franchise competition, was played from 20 August to 5 September 2026.
Six teams competed in the tournament, with each franchise playing 10 league matches in a double round-robin format. The top four teams advanced to the semifinals before the two winners met in the final.
Thrissur Titans became the 2026 Kerala Cricket League champions after defeating Calicut Globstars by four wickets in the final at Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram.
The Titans chased a target of 168 with three balls remaining, finishing on 169/6 in 19.3 overs. Calicut Globstars had scored 167/9 in their 20 overs.
Kerala Cricket League 2026 Champion
Thrissur Titans lifted their maiden KCL trophy.
Thrissur Titans won their first Kerala Cricket League championship in a close final against Calicut Globstars.
Calicut posted 167/9 after being asked to bat first. Thrissur then completed the chase at 169/6 in 19.3 overs to win the trophy with three balls remaining.
Ahmed Imran played the decisive innings for Thrissur, scoring 69 from 49 balls. Captain M.S. Akhil finished unbeaten on 19 from 11 balls and helped guide the Titans over the line. Ahmed Imran was named Player of the Match. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Kerala Cricket League 2026 Final Result
Thrissur Titans defeated Calicut Globstars in the championship match.
Calicut Globstars
167/9 in 20 overs
Thrissur Titans
169/6 in 19.3 overs
| Final Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | 5 September 2026 |
| Venue | Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Calicut Globstars | 167/9 in 20 overs |
| Thrissur Titans | 169/6 in 19.3 overs |
| Result | Thrissur Titans won by 4 wickets |
| Player of the Match | Ahmed Imran |
About Kerala Cricket League
The Kerala Cricket League, commonly known as KCL, is a state-level T20 franchise tournament organised under the Kerala Cricket Association.
The competition brings together leading domestic players from Kerala and provides opportunities for emerging cricketers to play franchise T20 cricket alongside experienced names.
The league has six city-based franchises and follows a double round-robin league stage before the knockout phase.
The 2026 season was the third edition of the competition. The official KCL platform lists the six participating franchises and provides team, points-table, news and match coverage. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Kerala Cricket League 2026 Teams
Six franchises competed in KCL Season 3.
Alleppey Ripples
The Alleppey-based franchise finished the league stage at the top of the points table.
Aries Kollam Sailors
The Kollam franchise competed throughout the 2026 league stage.
Calicut Globstars
Calicut reached the final after defeating Alleppey Ripples in the second semifinal.
Kochi Blue Tigers
The defending champions from the 2025 season returned for Season 3.
Thrissur Titans
Thrissur Titans won their maiden Kerala Cricket League title in 2026.
Trivandrum Royals
The Thiruvananthapuram-based franchise reached the first semifinal in 2026.
Kerala Cricket League 2026 Points Table
Final league-stage standings after all 30 matches.
| Pos | Team | Played | Won | Lost | NR | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alleppey Ripples | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 12 | +0.659 |
| 2 | Trivandrum Royals | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 12 | +0.173 |
| 3 | Thrissur Titans | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 11 | +0.141 |
| 4 | Calicut Globstars | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 10 | +0.144 |
| 5 | Aries Kollam Sailors | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 9 | -0.618 |
| 6 | Kochi Blue Tigers | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 6 | -0.538 |
Kerala Cricket League 2026 Playoffs
The top four teams advanced to the knockout stage.
| Match | Date | Fixture | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semifinal 1 | 4 Sep 2026 | Trivandrum Royals vs Thrissur Titans | Thrissur Titans won by 1 wicket |
| Semifinal 2 | 4 Sep 2026 | Alleppey Ripples vs Calicut Globstars | Calicut Globstars won by 36 runs |
| Final | 5 Sep 2026 | Thrissur Titans vs Calicut Globstars | Thrissur Titans won by 4 wickets |
Thrissur Titans reached the final after defeating Trivandrum Royals by one wicket in the first semifinal. In the second semifinal, Calicut Globstars beat league leaders Alleppey Ripples by 36 runs.
The semifinal results created a final between Thrissur Titans and Calicut Globstars, with Thrissur eventually completing a successful chase to claim the championship. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
Kerala Cricket League 2026 Top Players
The leading performers from KCL Season 3.
Mohammed Azharuddeen of Alleppey Ripples finished as the leading run-scorer with 596 runs, including three centuries. He was also named Player of the Tournament and Best Batter.
M Nikhil of Trivandrum Royals finished as the leading wicket-taker with 18 wickets and was named Best Bowler.
Mohammed Enaan of Thrissur Titans recorded the competition’s highest strike rate at 235.3 and won the Promising Youngster award. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
Thrissur Titans’ Title-Winning Final
167/9
Calicut Globstars posted 167/9 in 20 overs after choosing to bat first in the final.
169/6
Thrissur completed the chase in 19.3 overs to win by four wickets.
Ahmed Imran’s 69 from 49 balls formed the backbone of the Thrissur chase. He added 87 runs with Sanjeev Satheesan, who scored 29.
Captain M.S. Akhil then finished the match unbeaten on 19 from 11 balls, ensuring that Thrissur crossed the target with three deliveries to spare. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
Kerala Cricket League 2026 Venue
All Kerala Cricket League 2026 matches were played at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. The venue hosted the league matches, semifinals and final.
The stadium, also known as the Greenfield International Stadium, provided the central venue for the third edition of the competition. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
Kerala Cricket League 2026 Format
The 2026 Kerala Cricket League followed a double round-robin format. Each of the six teams played every other team twice during the league stage.
This produced 30 league matches. The top four teams then qualified for the semifinals, followed by the championship final.
Overall, the season consisted of 33 matches: 30 league games, two semifinals and one final. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
Kerala Cricket League 2026 Squads
Key players from the six KCL franchises.
Key Players
Mohammed Azharuddeen, Sachin Baby, Jalaj Saxena and Arun K A.
Key Players
Vathsal Govind, Anand Krishnan, Ajnas M and MD Nidheesh.
Key Players
Rohan S Kunnummal, Salman Nizar, Akhil Scaria and Jose Perayil.
Key Players
Basil Thampi, Asif KM, Vinoop Manoharan and other Kerala domestic players.
Key Players
M.S. Akhil, Ahmed Imran, Mohammed Enaan and Shoun Roger.
Key Players
Krishna Prasad, Vishnu Vinod, Sijomon Joseph and M Nikhil.
The official KCL website published separate 2026 squad updates for all six franchises before the tournament. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
Kerala Cricket League 2026 Schedule & Results
The 2026 tournament ran from 20 August through the final on 5 September.
| Stage | Date | Fixture | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening Match | 20 Aug | Calicut Globstars vs Thrissur Titans | Thrissur Titans won by 7 wickets |
| League Stage | 21 Aug – 3 Sep | 30 league matches | Completed |
| Semifinal 1 | 4 Sep | Trivandrum Royals vs Thrissur Titans | Thrissur Titans won by 1 wicket |
| Semifinal 2 | 4 Sep | Alleppey Ripples vs Calicut Globstars | Calicut Globstars won by 36 runs |
| Final | 5 Sep | Thrissur Titans vs Calicut Globstars | Thrissur Titans won by 4 wickets |
The 2026 season is now complete, so there are no upcoming KCL 2026 fixtures. The next schedule can be added once the Kerala Cricket Association announces the following season.
Memorable Matches from KCL 2026
Alleppey Ripples 253/1
Alleppey Ripples defeated Aries Kollam Sailors by 83 runs after posting 253/1.
Kochi Blue Tigers 242/4
Kochi Blue Tigers defeated Alleppey Ripples by 69 runs after scoring 242/4.
Thrissur’s One-Wicket Thriller
Thrissur Titans chased 164 against Trivandrum Royals and won by one wicket.
Thrissur Titans Win Maiden Title
Thrissur chased 168 against Calicut and reached 169/6 in 19.3 overs to lift the trophy.
Kerala Cricket League Previous Winners
| Season | Champion | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Thrissur Titans | Calicut Globstars |
| 2025 | Kochi Blue Tigers | Aries Kollam Sailors |
Kochi Blue Tigers were the defending champions entering the 2026 season. They won the 2025 final against Aries Kollam Sailors. Thrissur Titans then became the new champions in 2026. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
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