CG vs TT Fantasy Prediction, 1st Match: Calicut Globstars vs Thrissur Titans Fantasy Team, Playing XI, Pitch Report, KCL 2026

The Kerala Cricket League returns for a third season, and Calicut Globstars and Thrissur Titans have the honour of opening it. The CG vs TT Fantasy Team will be a key focus for fantasy cricket fans as both sides have unfinished business from last year, Calicut having lost the second semi final and Thrissur having been dismissed for 86 in the first, and both come into the new campaign without a confirmed captain, with those announcements due at the team launch event.

CG vs TT Match Details

Match: Calicut Globstars vs Thrissur Titans, 1st T20, Kerala Cricket League 2026
Date: Thursday, 20 August 2026
Time: 2:30 PM IST
Venue: Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram
Live Streaming in India: JioHotstar
TV Broadcast: Star Sports 3

Recent Form

Calicut Globstars finished last season strongly enough to reach the knockouts but lost three of their final five matches. They went down to Kochi Blue Tigers in the second semi final, chasing 187 and falling 15 runs short, and had also lost to Thrissur Titans and Kochi Blue Tigers in the closing league games. Their two wins in that stretch came against Aries Kollam Sailors, where they posted 202/5, and Trivandrum Royals.

Thrissur Titans had a more scattered campaign, alternating wins and defeats. Their season ended miserably in the first semi final, bowled out for 86 and beaten by Aries Kollam Sailors inside 10 overs. That said, they did beat Calicut Globstars in their final league meeting, chasing 166 with 11 balls to spare.

Points Table

This is the opening match of KCL 2026, so both teams start on zero points. Six franchises take part this season: Calicut Globstars, Thrissur Titans, Kochi Blue Tigers, Aries Kollam Sailors, Alleppey Ripples and Trivandrum Royals. The tournament runs from 20 August to 5 September, with every match at the Greenfield International Stadium.

CG vs TT Head to Head Record

These two are level at 2-2 in their last four meetings, and the results have swung both ways. Thrissur Titans won both 2025 encounters, chasing 166 in the 30th match and earlier posting 209/5 to beat Calicut’s 200/7 in a high scoring contest. Calicut Globstars took both 2024 meetings, one on DLS and the other by defending 183/8.

Over their last 10 matches against all opposition, both teams have a 50 percent win rate, but Calicut have scored more heavily. Their average score of 186 is well clear of Thrissur’s 164, and their highest of 249 tops Thrissur’s 222. Thrissur’s lowest score of 86, from that semi final, is the outlier that drags their numbers down.

CG vs TT Squads

Calicut Globstars: No captain has been confirmed yet, with the announcement expected at the team launch. Rohan S Kunnummal, who led the side in the 2025 season, remains in the squad and is the obvious candidate. The batting is headed by Salman Nizar and Kunnummal, both Kerala regulars, and the squad also features Vignesh Puthur, the left arm wrist spinner who broke through with Mumbai Indians in the IPL. Krishna Devan was Calicut’s marquee buy at the auction, going for 11.20 lakh, the second costliest deal of the day. Full squad: Salman Nizar, Rohan S Kunnummal, Akhil Scaria, Harikrishnan MU, Abdul Bazith, Akhin Sathar, Varun Nayanar (wk), Athif Bin Ashraf, Rahan Raheem, Ibnul Afthab, Afrad Nazar, Krishna Devan (wk), Aravind KS, Mohammed Kaif (wk), Vignesh Puthur, Aswin Anand.

Thrissur Titans: Thrissur are also yet to name a captain for this season. Sijomon Joseph, who led them in 2025, is not part of the current squad, so the side will have new leadership. Ahammad Imran, Shoun Roger and Aditya Vinod were among their retentions. Full squad: Ahammad Imran, Shoun Roger, Aditya Vinod, AK Arjun, Biju Narayanan, Nikhil Thottath, Asif Salam, MS Akhil, Abdul Ramees P, Muhammed Irshad, Rohith KR, Nazal P, Sanjeev Satheeshan, Prasoon Prasad, Anand Joseph, Mohamed Enaan, Manav Krishna, Sarath Chandra Prasad, Sharon SS, Amay Manoj.

Pitch Report

Greenfield International Stadium has been an excellent batting surface. The most recent international match here saw India post 271/5 against New Zealand in a T20I, and India Women have made 221/2 and 175/7 in recent games at the ground.

That form carries into the KCL. Calicut Globstars have posted 202 and 186 here, and the 2025 meeting between these two sides produced 209/5 against 200/7. Chasing has generally been the preferred option, with several successful pursuits of 165 plus in recent KCL matches at the venue. Expect a high scoring opener.

Weather Report

Thursday in Thiruvananthapuram should be warm and mostly manageable, with a high near 85°F (29°C) and around a 25 percent chance of rain. This is Kerala in monsoon season, so a passing shower cannot be ruled out, but a full match looks likely.

Probable Playing XIs

Calicut Globstars (Probable): Rohan S Kunnummal, Salman Nizar, Krishna Devan (wk), Aswin Anand, Akhil Scaria, Abdul Bazith, Vignesh Puthur, Akhin Sathar, Harikrishnan MU, Ibnul Afthab, Athif Bin Ashraf.

Thrissur Titans (Probable): Ahammad Imran, Shoun Roger, Aditya Vinod, AK Arjun, Nikhil Thottath, Asif Salam, MS Akhil, Rohith KR, Muhammed Irshad, Sanjeev Satheeshan, Abdul Ramees P.

These are the likely lineups. Both are confirmed at the toss, and with captains yet to be announced, the batting orders could look different to expectations.

Key Player Battles

Rohan S Kunnummal vs Muhammed Irshad: Kunnummal is Calicut’s most established batter and their likely captain, a Kerala opener with first class runs behind him. Getting him early is Thrissur’s most direct route into the game.

Vignesh Puthur vs Aditya Vinod: Puthur’s left arm wrist spin has already caught the eye at IPL level, and how Thrissur’s top order handles him through the middle overs could decide the innings.

Salman Nizar vs MS Akhil: Nizar brings Kerala experience to the Calicut middle order, and Akhil is among Thrissur’s more reliable options with the ball.

CG vs TT Fantasy Team: Small League

Wicket Keeper: Rohan S Kunnummal (C)

Batter: Salman Nizar, Krishna Devan, Ahammad Imran, Aditya Vinod, Shoun Roger

All-Rounder: Vignesh Puthur (VC), Akhil Scaria

Bowler: Muhammed Irshad, MS Akhil, Akhin Sathar,

Kunnummal gets the captaincy as Calicut’s most proven batter and their likely leader, on a ground where big scores are the norm. Puthur is vice captain as the most recognisable bowler in the match, with IPL experience behind him. The rest is weighted to Calicut’s stronger batting record, balanced with Thrissur’s frontline bowling options.

CG vs TT Fantasy Team: Grand League

Wicket Keeper: Rohan S Kunnummal

Batter: Krishna Devan (C), Ahammad Imran (VC), Salman Nizar, Aditya Vinod, Abdul Bazith, Shoun Roger

All-Rounder: Vignesh Puthur, Akhil Scaria

Bowler: Rohith KR, Harikrishnan MU

For grand leagues, Krishna Devan is worth the captaincy gamble. He was Calicut’s biggest auction buy at 11.20 lakh, which suggests a significant role, and he will not carry the ownership Kunnummal attracts. Ahammad Imran as vice captain is Thrissur’s most prominent retention. Rohith KR and Harikrishnan MU are cheaper picks who could still contribute.

Also Read- KCL 2026 Teams Guide: All Six Squads, Captains, Owners and What to Expect in Season 3

Match Prediction

Calicut Globstars look the stronger side on the numbers. Their average score of 186 across recent matches is 22 runs clear of Thrissur’s, they reached the semi finals last season, and they added Krishna Devan as one of the auction’s most expensive signings. Vignesh Puthur gives them a bowler with real pedigree at a higher level.

Thrissur Titans will point to having won both meetings between these sides in 2025, which counts for something. But they finished last season by being bowled out for 86 in a semi final, and they head into this campaign with new leadership still to be confirmed.

Calicut Globstars get the nod for the opener, though with neither captain announced and both squads reshaped at the auction, there is more uncertainty here than a typical season opener.

CG vs TT Fantasy Team FAQs

Q. Who will win the CG vs TT 1st match today?
A. Calicut Globstars are slightly favoured. They have the better recent scoring record and reached last season’s semi finals, though Thrissur Titans won both meetings between the sides in 2025.

Q. What is the CG vs TT Fantasy prediction for the 1st match?
A. Rohan S Kunnummal and Vignesh Puthur are the top captaincy picks. Krishna Devan and Ahammad Imran are good differential options.

Q. Who are the captains of Calicut Globstars and Thrissur Titans?
A. Neither has been confirmed. Both franchises are expected to name their captains at the KCL team launch event around the start of the tournament. Rohan S Kunnummal led Calicut in 2025 and remains in the squad.

Q. Is Sanju Samson playing in KCL 2026?
A. No. Samson, who was the league’s record buy last season at 26.8 lakh, was released by Kochi Blue Tigers and opted out of Season 3 citing personal reasons. He has been named the tournament’s official icon instead.

Q. What is the pitch report for Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram?
A. It is a strong batting surface. India posted 271/5 here in a recent T20I, and KCL matches at the ground have regularly produced totals above 180. Chasing has generally been the preferred option.

Q. When does KCL 2026 start and end?
A. The third season of the Kerala Cricket League runs from 20 August to 5 September 2026, with all matches at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram.

Q. Is there a rain threat for the CG vs TT match?
A. Some. Thursday in Thiruvananthapuram carries around a 25 percent chance of rain. It is monsoon season in Kerala, so a passing shower is possible, though a full match looks likely.