The Kerala Cricket League (KCL) 2025 is witnessing some extraordinary batting, and Vishnu Vinod is at the forefront. This right-handed wicketkeeper-batsman, acquired for a significant sum, has outperformed everyone in the first two matches. His performance has been particularly impressive considering the matches were played on consecutive days. He hit a staggering 18 sixes over these two days. This powerful hitting has already earned him three records in the KCL 2025.
On August 25th, Vinod played a match against the Thrissur Titans. Batting first, he scored 86 runs off just 38 balls, including 8 sixes, with a strike rate of 226.32. His powerful performance led Aries Kochi Sailors to win by 8 wickets against Thrissur Titans. Thrissur Titans had previously scored 144 runs in 19.5 overs.
Before that, on August 24th, Vinod also unleashed a strong performance against Sanju Samson’s Kochi Blue Tigers. He scored 94 runs off 41 balls, including 10 sixes, at a strike rate of 229.27. Despite a strong score of 236, his team didn’t win, with Sanju Samson’s century leading to a victory for the opposition.
His achievements in the two matches include hitting 18 sixes, making him the record holder for the most sixes in KCL 2025. Moreover, he leads the league with 181 runs. He is also at the top for the number of half-centuries, with two to his name.
Vinod’s impact on the game is evident, reflecting his value in the KCL 2025.