Kerala
A rising force with fearless batting and passionate fans
Kerala cricket has arrived — and it's here to stay.
Sanju Samson
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God's Own Cricket Country
Kerala entered Ranji cricket in 1957 and reached their first-ever final in 2024-25, finishing as runners-up. The KCA's investment is paying off — Sanju Samson is an India international, and the Greenfield Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram has hosted Tests since 2019.
The 2025-26 campaign was a step back. MD Nidheesh emerged as the bowling star with figures of 6/20 against Saurashtra and 5/49 against Maharashtra, while Sachin Baby played the captain's knock — an unbeaten 122 against Madhya Pradesh. Baba Aparajith contributed consistently with scores of 98 and 88. But two innings defeats — to Karnataka (Karun Nair's 233) and to Chandigarh — proved too costly.
One outright win from seven matches yielded just 14 points. Kerala's maiden title remains the goal, and with the 55,000-seat Greenfield drawing crowds and a young pace attack led by Nidheesh, the foundation is there.
Key Players
Right-arm pacer who was Kerala's standout bowler with match-winning spells
Experienced left-hander who played the captain's knock — 122* against MP
Consistent middle-order bat who anchored the innings repeatedly
India international — limited domestic availability this season
All-Time Record
Kerala — The Rising Force
Zero titles but unstoppable momentum. Kerala is cricket's next frontier.
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