Archive · 16 Aug 2025
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In a friendly cricket game, KCA Secretary XI, captained by Sanju Samson, beat KCA President XI.
President XI batted first and scored well, with Rohan Kunnummal making 60 runs.
Samson scored 54 for Secretary XI.
The Secretary XI won in the final over.
The match was a part of the Greenfield Stadium's LED floodlight inauguration, and was held amidst news of Samson possibly leaving Rajasthan Royals.
KCA Secretary XI defeated KCA President XI in a T20 exhibition match.
Sanju Samson scored 54 runs for Secretary XI.
President XI scored 184/8 in 20 overs; Rohan Kunnummal scored 60.
Secretary XI chased the target in 19.4 overs, finishing with 188/9.
The match was held at Greenfield Stadium after the floodlight inauguration.
- Who
- KCA Secretary XI and President XI players, including Sanju Samson and Rohan Kunnummal.
- What
- A friendly T20 cricket match between KCA Secretary XI and KCA President XI.
- When
- August 16, during the floodlight inauguration.
- Where
- Greenfield Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram.
- Why
- To celebrate the new LED floodlights and provide a preview of the upcoming season.
- Match Result
- Secretary XI won by 1 wicket
- Secretary XI Score
- 188/9 in 19.4 overs
- President XI Score
- 184/8 in 20 overs
- Top Scorer (Secretary XI)
- Vishnu Vinod (69)
- Top Scorer (President XI)
- Rohan Kunnummal (60)
- Venue
- Greenfield Stadium
- Event
- Inauguration of LED floodlights
