KAN vs PAL Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch – Kerala T20 2025, Match 16

KAN vs PAL, Kerala T20 2025: Dream11 Predictions For Match 16 [Source: @keralacricketassociation/x.com]

Kannur (KAN) will be facing Palakkad (PAL) in the 16th match of the Kerala T20 2025. This match will be played at the St Xavier's College Ground in Thiruvananthapuram, India on Friday, May 23rd at 1:00 PM IST.

Ahead of this exciting clash, here's a comprehensive look at the Dream11 predictions, fantasy cricket tips, pitch report, the top player picks, and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.

Hot Picks for KAN vs PAL Dream11 Team Today

Kannur

Mannembeth Sreeroop

• Kerala T20 2025 Form: 50 Runs and 1 Wicket in 1 Match
• Right-handed lower-order batter and right-arm fast bowler Mannembeth Sreeroop played brilliantly in the last game in both departments. He is a must-pick for the fantasy contests.

Omar Abubacker

• Kerala T20 2025 Form: 23 Runs and in 1 Match
• 22-year-old opening batter Omar Abubacker played a short yet aggressive innings in the last game and he could be a beneficial choice for the fantasy contests.

Arjun Nambiar

• Kerala T20 2025 Form: 51 Runs and in 1 Match
• 23-year-old middle-order batter Arjun Nambiar played an impactful innings of 51 runs off 23 balls in the last game. He will be good pick for the fantasy contests.

Palakkad

Sachin S

• Kerala T20 2025 Form: 131 Runs in 2 Matches
• Wicket-keeper batter Sachin S played a brilliant knock of 131 runs off just 52 balls in the first match of this season, and fans could expect a similar innings in the upcoming game from him.

Vishnu Menon

• Kerala T20 2025 Form: 86 Runs in 2 Matches
• 20-year-old young opening batter Vishnu Menon batted extremely well in the last game and scored 60 runs off just 17 deliveries. He could be a top-pick for the fantasy contests.

Ajith Raj

• Kerala T20 2025 Form: 4 Wickets in 2 Matches
• Left-arm orthodox spin bowler Ajith Raj is a consistent wicket-taker, he grabbed 3 wickets in the last match nd he could become a valuable pick for the game.

KAN vs PAL Match 16 Weather And Pitch Today

Weather - According to AccuWeather, the weather will be cloudy; a couple of thunderstorms in the morning followed by periods of rain in the afternoon. The temperature will be in-between 31°C-25°C and there is 90% chances of rain during the game.

Pitch Report - The pitch at St Xavier's College Ground is spin-friendly nature, particularly as matches progress. Initially, batters may find conditions favorable with consistent bounce and pace, allowing for fluent stroke play. However, as the game advances, the surface tends to deteriorate, offering significant assistance to spinners. The emergence of cracks and variable bounce can challenge batters, making shot selection crucial.

St Xavier's College Ground, Thiruvananthapuram - Record Of Chasing Teams in Kerala T20 2025

At St Xavier's College Ground, 12 matches has been played so far this season, in which the chasing side won have 8 games. The team that won the toss will prefer to field first here.

KAN vs PAL Match 16 Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

KAN vs PAL Match 16 Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

Wicketkeepers: Varun Nayanar, S Sachin
Batters: Omar Abubacker, Ashwin Anand, Arjun Nambiar, Vishnu Menon
All-rounders: Akshay Chandran, Jishnu A, Mannembeth Sreeroop
Bowlers: Ajith Raj, M Nazeel-CTK

Captain: Mannembeth Sreeroop
Vice-captain: Sachin S

KAN vs PAL Match 16 Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues

Wicketkeepers: Varun Nayanar, S Sachin
Batters: Omar Abubacker, Ashwin Anand, Arjun Nambiar, Vishnu Menon
All-rounders: Akshay Chandran, Mannembeth Sreeroop, J V Jaxon
Bowlers: Ajith Raj, M Nazeel-CTK

Captain: Vishnu Menon
Vice-captain: Arjun Nambiar

KAN vs PAL Match 16 Expert Advice

The spinners have taken most of the wickets at this venue. Hence, picking up spinners for your fantasy team should be a good idea, and also selecting quality all-rounders will be beneficial on this ground.

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