Well that's all we have for you from the Grand Finale of the KCL T20 2024 between Aries Kollam Sailors and Calicut Globstars. The Aries Kollam Sailors are the inaugural champions of the tournament lead brilliantly from the front by Sachin Baby.
For now, this is Saptak Sanyal signing off on behalf of my co-commentators Pritam Dey and Arjun Bhalla who, along with scorer/analyst Bishal Mandal brought all the actions of this clash. Stay tuned for more cricketing action from around the world. TATA BYE BYE👋🏼
The champion side, Aries Kollam Sailors' captain Sachin Baby is receiving the trophy now. He collects it and calls the entire team to join the celebration. They are now posing for a photograph. WHAT A MOMENT!
Sachin Baby (Aries Kollam Sailors Captain): "Yeah we are really happy to be the champions of the inaugural season and a big thankyou to KCA for hosting such an amazing tournament. For sure you will be able to see a lot of players from this state.
Well we were really hungry to win the title, backed by our management who are really experienced and we enjoyed our time at the middle throughout the tournament.
Well it has been an emotional moment for me because I had a brilliant Ranji Trophy season but unfortunately didnot get selected. Probably it was Gods Plan who wanted me to play this tournament and win the title. Really really happy to be the champions."
Now the champion team, Aries Kollam Sailors' cricketers are coming to the podium to receive their medals.
Rohan Kunnummal (Calicut Globstars Captain):"Well we are happy with the process, everyone played really well today, we played really well throughout the tournament but Sachin Baby was brilliant tonight.
Well really liked the way we played the entire tournament. The entire management backed us a lot throughout the tournament and it was a huge motivation for us actually. We will surely bounce back better in the upcoming season."
Calicut Globstars are coming to take their awards for being runners up. The whole team is coming to the podium to get the felicitation.
Player of the Tournament: Sharafuddeen N M
Two semifinalists- Trivandrum Royals and Trishur Titans are getting their cheque now.
Purple Cap(Highest Wicket Taker of the Tournament): Akhil Scaria