On Friday, June 27, 2025, Phoenix Strikers and Lexus will meet in the 16th game of the KCC T20 Challengers B League at Sulaibia Cricket Ground, in what will be a tough duel. Both teams are into the contest with great recent records.
Phoenix Strikers have secured three wins in their last five matches, including an impressive 52-run victory over TGS where they posted 215/3. Lexus, on the other hand, have won four of their last five, with a massive 76-run win over Thunder Cats B, scoring 193/5 and bundling out the opposition for just 117. This game promises to be exciting, as both teams are full of confidence.
Phoenix Strikers and Lexus have only met once previously in the league, with Phoenix winning. That prior encounter gives the Strikers a small edge in head-to-head statistics. However, Lexus will be anxious to settle the score and demonstrate their recent success.
The pitch at Sulaibia Cricket Ground is tailor-made for high-scoring T20s. It offers good bounce and a quick outfield, favoring batsmen who like to play their shots. To control the run flow, bowlers must rely on variations and precise execution. If dew falls late in the second innings, chasing could be difficult, making defending totals much easier.
Phoenix Strikers Probable XI:
Sujith Subhash (C), Jishudas Cholayil (WK), Sadiq Kassim, Vinod Vadakkemadathil, Shibu Balakrishnan, Ahtisam Mohammad, Abhishek Manisekharan, Roshan Kumar, Jithu Vellapparakunnil, Renil Raj, Suneesh Sudhakaran
Lexus Probable XI:
Muhammad Usman, Sameer Thajudeen, Ansari Farhan Abdul Kadar, Julius Cyril, Vinu Nair, Sunil Raja Henry, Rijil Venugopal, Asad Abdul Bandri, Mohamed Shihab, Sam Mathew, Christopher Augustine Patteri
Vinod Vadakkemadathil (Phoenix Strikers) – In the match against Thunder Cats, he scored 23 off 18 with a strike rate of 127.78. Though not a big score, his clean hitting and finishing skills make him Phoenix’s biggest hope to anchor and accelerate the innings, especially when batting first.
Muhammad Usman (Lexus) – While Usman scored a handy 28 runs off 20 balls against TGS, his bowling performance this season has also been crucial. He is still Lexus' preferred all-around player because he can apply pressure with effective periods and make breakthroughs when needed.
Strong batting lineups and competent bowling units have been demonstrated by both Lexus and Phoenix Strikers. Phoenix scored 215 runs in their last encounter, owing to a strong top order and crisp finishing. Meanwhile, Lexus dominated Thunder Cats B with a strong overall performance. The major struggle will be between Lexus' attacking bowlers and Phoenix's powerful middle order. Phoenix Strikers are somewhat favored due to their balanced offense and confidence from their most recent head-to-head victory.
Both teams are evenly matched, but Phoenix Strikers' ability to post and defend large totals gives them the lead.
Predicted Winner: Phoenix Strikers by a narrow margin.
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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12972 |
2 |
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9999 |
3 |
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9282 |
4 |
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9276 |
5 |
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9230 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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16056 |
2 |
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13537 |
3 |
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12255 |
4 |
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11832 |
5 |
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10448 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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242 |
2 |
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221 |
3 |
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207 |
4 |
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195 |
5 |
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163 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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12 |
2 |
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8 |
3 |
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8 |
4 |
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6 |
5 |
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6 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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13906 |
2 |
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10866 |
3 |
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10480 |
4 |
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8607 |
5 |
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8113 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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9373 |
2 |
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8973 |
3 |
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7936 |
4 |
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7448 |
5 |
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7214 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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242 |
2 |
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221 |
3 |
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206 |
4 |
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152 |
5 |
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142 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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50 |
2 |
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19 |
3 |
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18 |
4 |
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15 |
5 |
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11 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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4231 |
2 |
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4223 |
3 |
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4188 |
4 |
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3911 |
5 |
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3777 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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3671 |
2 |
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3301 |
3 |
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3237 |
4 |
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3144 |
5 |
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2854 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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84 |
2 |
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82 |
3 |
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75 |
4 |
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74 |
5 |
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73 |
Rank | Player | Runs |
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1 |
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20 |
2 |
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17 |
3 |
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16 |
4 |
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15 |
5 |
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14 |