KCL | Trivandrum Royals continues resurgence with fourth straight win
The Trivandrum Royals secured their fourth consecutive victory in the Kerala Cricket League by defeating the Alleppey Ripples by 14 runs. Despite a strong 91-run performance from Sachin Baby, the Ripples were unable to chase down the target set by the Royals.
Why it matters
The match highlights the competitive nature of the Kerala Cricket League and the rising profile of regional cricket tournaments in India.
Trivandrum Royals overcame a sloppy fielding display and a counter attacking innings from Sachin Baby to score a 14-run win over Alleppey Ripples, and continue its mid-tournament resurgence with a fourth straight win, in the Kerala Cricket League at the Sports Hub Greenfield stadium on Monday.
Ripples were in the hunt when Baby, who was dropped on 35, and K.A. Arun allied for a 98-run third wicket stand. But the chase was scuppered when the former was caught at long-on by Krishna Prasad off medium pacer Nikhil for 91 (49b, 8x4, 5x6). Arun (37), who was dropped twice, fell to a diving catch by Abhishek P. Nair at point off N.P. Basil. The mounting run-rate proved to be tough for the Ripples’ lower order as Basil bowled a tidy second spell to finish with four for 32.
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