Ahammad Imran’s Century Lifts Thrissur Titans Past Calicut Globstars in Kerala Cricket League 2025

The Kerala Cricket League 2025 lit up Greenfield Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on 23 August, as fans witnessed a thrilling clash between Thrissur Titans and Calicut Globstars. It was a game filled with power hitting, tight bowling, and a sensational century that stole the show.

After winning the toss, Calicut Globstars chose to bowl first, looking to restrict Titans on a good batting surface. But what followed was a masterclass in batting by Ahammad Imran. Opening the innings, Imran dominated from the start and went on to score a blistering 100 runs off just 55 balls, lacing his knock with 11 boundaries and 5 sixes. His innings set the tone for Thrissur Titans, giving them the platform to post a commanding total.

Supporting Imran, Shoun Roger chipped in with a handy 35 runs from 26 balls, striking 6 crisp fours. Together, they ensured the Titans finished strongly at 209/5 in 20 overs, a target that put immense pressure on Calicut Globstars.

Chasing 210, Calicut Globstars needed a strong start and they got just that thanks to Salman Nizar and Maruthungal Ajinas. Nizar played a brilliant knock of 77 runs off 44 balls, mixing clean hitting with calculated aggression, while Ajinas added 58 runs from 40 balls, keeping their side alive in the chase. The duo built a partnership that worried the Titans camp and kept the stadium buzzing with every boundary.

The difference maker in the second innings was MD Niddesh. The Titans’ bowler held his nerve in the death overs, returning figures of 3 wickets for 29 runs in 4 overs, dismantling Globstars’ middle order at crucial moments. His spell, combined with Imran’s batting brilliance, sealed the victory.

With this win, Thrissur Titans marked an important statement in the Kerala Cricket League 2025 campaign. But the day truly belonged to Ahammad Imran. A century in a T20 format is always special, and doing it under the lights at Greenfield Stadium makes it even more memorable. His aggressive stroke play not only thrilled the crowd but also set the benchmark for batting performances in this year’s league.