CDS vs ERL Match Preview:

Combined Districts (CDS) and DCA Ernakulam (ERL) will face each other in the final match of the Kerala T20 Men's Challenger Trophy 2025. CDS didn't display any fascinating play in this tournament. The team played 5 matches, registering a solitary win while facing defeat in one match. Three matches were abandoned due to inclement weather. However, in their first semi-final against MAP, Combined Districts(CDS) posted 130 runs and restricted their opponent to only 64 runs. Captain R. Nair once again played a match-winning knock of 57 runs off 51 balls. In the bowling department, V. Manoharan bowled an economical spell and took 2 wickets.

On the other hand, Ernakulam (ERL) also played 5 matches in this tournament, registering victories in 2 while 3 matches were washed away by rain. ERL defeated TVR in the second semi-final, successfully chasing down a target of 117 runs and winning by 5 wickets. Captain Govind Pai guided his team to victory, while Akhil M.S. showcased his prowess by grabbing 4 wickets. Both teams are ready to display their charisma in the final match.

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CDS vs ERL Match Details:

CDS vs ERL Head-to-Head Stats:

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CDS vs ERL Probable Playing11:

DCA Combined District (CDS) Probable XI:

Vinoop Manoharan, 2.Mohammed Shanu, 3. Rohan Nair©, 4. Sanjeev Satheesan, 5.Manav Krishna(wk), 6.Neel Sunny, 7.Adithya Baiju, 8. Abi Biju, 9. Gokul Gopinath, 10.Anuraj J S, 11.Vinay V Varghese

DCA Ernakulam (ERL) Probable XI:

1 Rohit K R, 2.Vipul Shakti, 3.Sanjay Raj(wk), 4.Govind Pai©, 5.Preethish Pawan, 6.Anandhu Sunil, 7.Adithya Vinod, 8. Asif Salam, 9. Vishnu P Kumar, 10.Ajith Vasudevan, 11.Ibnul Afthab

CDS vs ERL Dream11 Top Picks:

Player Insights:

• Govind Pai (ERL) was the top scorer for ERL, scoring 145 runs. He played an aggressive innings of 34 runs off 47 balls. He remains a strong pick for this match as well.
• Akhil M.S. (ERL) showcased his all-around talent in his last outing, scoring 24 runs off 21 balls. He was also the highest wicket-taker for the ERL team in that match, claiming 4 wickets.
• R. Nair (CDS) was the top run-scorer for his team with a brilliant knock of 57 runs off 51 balls in the last match. So far, he has scored 119 runs.
• V Manoharan (CDS) bowled one economical over and took two wickets. He could prove to be a valuable differential pick for the fantasy team. He has scored 94 runs and taken 6 wickets. He will be the favourite among fantasy players as captain of the fantasy team. 

CDS vs ERL Dream11 Team:

Captain & Vice-Captain Choices

• Best Captain Picks: Vinoop Manoharan & Ajith V
• Best Vice-Captain Pick: Akhil MS & Govind Pai

Probable Winners:

Ernakulam (ERL) ahead in this match. ERL demonstrated exceptional prowess in their last outings. The team has extravagant players like Akhil M S, Govind Pai, and Vipul Shakti. ERL also won the previous match against CDS by 4 wickets. However, the CDS is also a well-balanced team; if they play to their potential, they can emerge victorious.

Predicted Winner: Ernakulam (ERL).