KBD vs AEK Live Score: The highly anticipated match between the Kannur Blue Dragons and the Arabian Eagles Kozhikode has been scheduled for August 22, 2023, at 10:45 PM IST. Expect an intense duel as both teams fight to establish their supremacy and acquire an important victory in the Kuwait Kerala Premier League.
Match Details
Match: Kannur Blue Dragons vs. Arabian Eagles Kozhikode
Match Date and Time: 22nd August 2023 at 10:45 PM IST
Competition: Kuwait Kerala Premier League
Venue Sulaibiya Cricket Ground
KBD vs AEK Match Preview:
Kannur Blue Dragons
Kannur Blue Dragons, who presently sit fourth on the points table with two wins and two losses, will take on the powerful Arabian Eagles Kozhikode in an important match. KBD’s recent performance was nothing short of remarkable, with a 162-run win over RYC. Their batting attack was led by star hitter Joji Raju, who executed an incredible performance, scoring 138 runs. The show of batting skill highlighted KBD’s batting lineup’s potential for fireworks.
KBD’s bowlers were equally outstanding in their previous match when they effectively destroyed RYC for a meager 107 runs. Soujeesh Sajeevan was the primary performer, taking four wickets, while Aboop Oravanakundil and Sarath Vasudev each took two wickets.
KBD’s journey in the Kuwait Kerala Premier League has reached an important point, as they must win each match to secure a spot in the super six stage.
Arabian Eagles Kozhikode
Arabian Eagles Kozhikode (AEK) have been dominant in the Kuwait Kerala Premier League, finishing second on the points table with a perfect record of four wins and zero losses, collecting an impressive eight points. Their recent six-wicket win over TCT showed their batting and bowling skills.
AEK’s bowlers were crucial to their win, as they effectively destroyed TCT for 122 runs. Jiss Jacob led the bowling attack with three wickets, and he was supported by Muhammad Farooq and Shamir Chettiyam, who each took two wickets.
In the batting unit, AEK has shown persistence in their chase of 128-run total. As batters, Diju Xavier and Jaison George shone out, with Xavier providing 36 runs and George staying unbeaten with 58 runs. AEK has nearly guaranteed their position in the super six stages with their remarkable run of victories.
KBD vs AEK Head-to-Head:
- Kannur Blue Dragons: 0 Win
- Arabian Eagles Kozhikode: 0 Win
KBD vs AEK Probable Playing XI:
Kannur Blue Dragons Playing XI: A. Vadakke. J. Raju, H. Mohammed, P. Prasanna, N. Nazarudeen, N. Varughese, S. Vasudev, A. Oravanakundil, R. Balakrishnan, S. Sajeevan, M. Ramachandran
Arabian Eagles Kozhikode Playing XI: S. Karim, J. George, D. Xavier, M. Joseph, L. Sindhu, E. Sanjay Cheran, S. Abdullah, A. Mamoo, R. Panchal, S. Chettiyam, A. Muhammed
KBD vs AEK Today Match Prediction Picks:
Kannur Blue Dragons: Joji Raju’s spectacular century in the previous match, in which he scored an incredible 138 runs, has moved him to the center of KBD’s batting order.
Arabian Eagles Kozhikode: George’s unbroken 58-run performance in the previous match makes him a player to keep an eye on. His ability to guide innings and close matches will be essential to AEK.
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