While Kochi Blue Tigers claimed a close win against Alleppey Ripple on Sunday (August 31) night during the 22nd match of the Kerala Cricket League 2025, their star opener Sanju Samson played another powerful knock. 

After Alleppey Ripple scored 176/6 in 20 overs after losing the toss, Kochi Blue Tigers chased the target in 18.2 overs while losing seven wickets, as Kochi Blue Tigers won by three wickets. While none of their second batter managed to cross the 25-run mark, as the opener Vinoop Manoharan (23) and no.8 batter Jerin PS's match-winning cameo of 25 not out off 13 balls, Samson slammed 83 off 41 balls with two fours and nine sixes.

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Watch: Sanju Samson's 3 sixes in an over

In the fourth over of the chase, Samson collected 20 runs in the last five balls, including three sixes. After hitting a no-look sixer straight down the ground on the second ball of the over, he smashed an over boundary just over long on on the fifth delivery, and ended that over with another sixer over deep mid-wicket. 

Sanju Samson’s sixes resound like thunder across the Greenfield International Stadium ⚡️#KCLSeason2 #KCL2025 pic.twitter.com/liOQ6b5ftF

— Kerala Cricket League (@KCL_t20) August 31, 2025

Samson later completed his half-century in 32 balls with a sixer. Later, he started the 13th over with three consecutive sixes, as the right-handed opening batter collected 25 runs in that over, including one more four. In the next over, Samson lost his wicket while his team still needed 42 runs in 37 balls with six wickets in hand. 

Sanju Samson: 2nd leading run-scorer in KCL 2025

While Sanju Samson's team Kochi Blue Tigers are leading the KCL 2025 points table with 12 points in eight matches, with six wins and two losses, Samson is the second leading run-scorer with 368 runs in five innings with an average of 73.60 and a strike rate of 186.80, including three half-centuries. He has hit 24 fours and 30 sixes in this tournament, holding the record of most sixes in the ongoing KCL edition. 

The Kerala Cricket League (KCL) 2025 moves forward with Match No. 5 as the Kochi Blue Tigers take on the Alleppey Ripples at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday, August 23. Kochi Blue Tigers are riding high on confidence after securing a dominant eight-wicket victory against Adani Trivandrum Royals. With momentum on their side, they will aim to replicate their winning form and further strengthen their campaign. The Tigers will rely on their batting depth and disciplined bowling to deliver another strong performance.

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On the other hand, Alleppey Ripples will enter this contest after facing Thrissur Titans in their previous fixture. They will be keen to gain momentum and make a mark against the Kochi-based side. With both teams eager to secure valuable points, the clash promises to be competitive. The Ripples will look to rely on their balanced squad to challenge the Tigers and turn the tide in their favour, making this encounter an exciting battle.

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Kochi Blue Tigers

Saly Viswanath(c), Sanju Samson, Vinoop Manoharan, Nikhil Thottath(w), Jobin Joby, Alfi Francis John, Muhammad Ashik, Akhin Sathar, KM Asif, Rakesh KJ, Jerin PS

Alleppey Ripples

Jalaj Saxena, Akshay Chandran, Mohammed Azharuddeen(w/c), Abhishek P Nair, Anuj Jotin, Akshay TK, Sreeroop MP, Balu Babu, Aadithya Baiju, Sreehari S Nair, Nedumankuzhy Basil