Kochi Blue Tigers vs Aries Kollam Sailors, 8th Match Prediction.
Match Details
- Date & Time: August 23, 2025, 7:00 PM IST (1:30 PM GMT)
- Venue: Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram
- Pitch: Balanced; 1st innings avg ~140-160 runs, 5-6 wickets; 2nd innings ~130-150 runs, 6-7 wickets.
- Weather: Warm, ~30°C, partly cloudy, 15% chance of rain, full match likely.
Weather and Conditions
Warm with clouds. The pitch favors Sailors’ batsmen like Sachin Baby, but Tigers’ bowlers could use swing.
Toss Preference
- Kochi Blue Tigers: Likely to bowl first, using pacers to restrict Sailors.
- Aries Kollam Sailors: Likely to bat first, leveraging Baby (423 runs in 2024).
Prediction
- Kochi Blue Tigers (Underdogs): Need strong bowling to counter the Sailors’ batting.
- Aries Kollam Sailors (Favorites): 2024 champions with Baby and Sharafuddeen’s form.
Conclusion
Sailors’ dominant 2024 form makes them favorites. Tigers need exceptional bowling to upset.
Predicted Winner
Aries Kollam Sailors, due to batting strength.