The prestigious KSCA Dr K Thimmappiah Memorial Tournament 2025 is all set to kick off, marking the much-awaited start of the red-ball cricket season in Karnataka. Organized by the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), this invitational tournament has grown into one of India’s toughest and most competitive domestic cricket events, attracting top sides and star players from across the country. It is similar to what the Buchi Babu Tournament is, which is conducted by the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA).
Tournament Overview and Format
Beginning on September 4, 2025, across cricketing hubs Bengaluru and Mysuru, the Dr K Thimmappiah Memorial Tournament follows a traditional four-day format that closely resembles the Ranji Trophy conditions. This structure provides players with a vital platform to fine-tune their skills for national selection, gain match practice, or make a comeback from injuries.
Typically, KSCA fields four teams—President’s XI, Secretary’s XI, KSCA XI, and Colts XI. This year, the tournament also includes strong domestic teams from other states such as Mumbai, Madhya Pradesh and Baroda, adding more competitiveness to the contest.
Star players and emerging talents to watch
The 2025 edition promises exciting matchups featuring prominent names. One of the standout participants is fast bowler Prasidh Krishna, who returns fresh off a successful Test series in England, where he claimed 14 wickets in three matches. Krishna will use this tournament as vital preparation for India’s upcoming tour of the West Indies.
Another key player is R. Smaran, Karnataka’s top scorer last Ranji Trophy season with 516 runs at an impressive average of 64.50. Now captaining the KSCA XI, Smaran will be supported by experienced bowlers like Shreyas Gopal and Vidwath Kaverappa, along with KL Shrijith. Also, Mumbai have released their squad as well, featuring the likes of Ajinkya Rahane and Musheer Khan.
Fans will also get a glimpse of new talent in Samit Dravid, son of Indian cricket legend Rahul Dravid, who is making one of his first appearances in a senior-level tournament representing the Secretary’s XI.
KSCA All India Invitational Tournament Squads
KSCA XI
Smaran R (Captain), MacNeil H, Noronha Aneesh KV, Shrijith KL (WK), Shreyas Gopal, Yashovardhan, Parantap, Hardik Raj, Shashikumar K, Vidwath Kaverappa, Vidyadhar Patil, Abhilash Shetty, Luvnith Sisodia (WK), Nathan D’Mello, Prasidh M, Krishna Goutham, Mishra Santosh Hatti
KSCA President XI
Karthik S U, Jasper E J, Harshawardhan Khuba, Niranjan, Kishan S Bedare (Captain), Sujay Sateri (Wicketkeeper), Adhoksh Hegde, Shreesha S Achar, Dhanush Gowda, Aaditya Nair, Pravesh K M, Nithin Shanthaaveri, Yash Raj Punja, Rajendra Danganavar, Sharath Srinivas
KSCA Secretary’s XI:
Yashwanth B N, Tushar Singh, Samit Dravid, Lochan S Gowda, S J Nikin Jose (Captain), Kruthik Krishna (Wicketkeeper), Dheeraj J Gowda, Venkatesh M, Rajvir Wadhwa, Nishchith Pai, Faizan Khan (Wicketkeeper), Swaroop S H, Abhishek Ahlawat, Aditya Rao, Madhav P Bajaj, Dhruv Prabhakar
KSCA Colts XI:
Prakhar Chaturvedi, Vishal Onat, Harshil Dharmani, Karthikeya K P, Aneeshwar Gautam (Captain), Sanjay Ashwin (Wicketkeeper), Mohsin Khan, Shikhar Shetty, Samarth Nagaraj, Monish Reddy, Ishaan S, Shreyank Sagar, Anirudh Srinivas (Wicketkeeper), Toufeeq S, Abhay Rangan, Aarav Mahesh
Mumbai
Siddhesh Lad (Captain), Musheer Khan, Divyansh Saxena, Pranav Kela, Ajinkya Rahane, Aakash Parkar, Aakash Anand (Wicketkeeper), Hardik Tamore (Wicketkeeper), Suryansh Shedge, Himanshu Singh, Shashank Attarde, Suved Parkar, Atharva Ankolekar, Sylvester DSouza, Pratik Mishra, Irfan Umair, Roystan Dias, Akhil Herwadkar
KSCA Dr K Thimmappiah Memorial Tournament 2025 Schedule
| Date | Time (IST) | Team 1 | Team 2 | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Sep 2025 | 9:30 am | KSCA Colts | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association | SJCE Mysore |
| 4 Sep 2025 | 9:30 am | Baroda Cricket Association | Andhra Cricket Association | SDNRW Ground |
| 4 Sep 2025 | 9:30 am | Mumbai Cricket Association | Assam Cricket Association | Alur – 1 (Platinum Oval) |
| 4 Sep 2025 | 9:30 am | KSCA Secretarys XI | Gujarat Cricket Association | KINI Sports |
| 4 Sep 2025 | 9:30 am | Goa Cricket Association | Vidarbha Cricket Association | M Chinnaswamy Stadium |
| 4 Sep 2025 | 9:30 am | KSCA Presidents XI | Maharashtra Cricket Association | Alur – 2 (Golden Oval) |
| 4 Sep 2025 | 9:30 am | Tripura Cricket Association | Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association | Alur – 3 (Silver Oval) |
| 4 Sep 2025 | 9:30 am | KSCA XI | Chhattisgarh State Cricket Sangh | Indian Air Force Ground (IAF) |
| 9 Sep 2025 | 9:30 am | Baroda Cricket Association | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association | SDNRW Ground |
| 9 Sep 2025 | 9:30 am | KSCA Colts | Andhra Cricket Association | SJCE Mysore |
| 9 Sep 2025 | 9:30 am | Gujarat Cricket Association | Mumbai Cricket Association | Rajendra Singhji Institute Ground (RSI) |
| 9 Sep 2025 | 9:30 am | KSCA Secretarys XI | Assam Cricket Association | Alur – 3 (Silver Oval) |
| 9 Sep 2025 | 9:30 am | Goa Cricket Association | Maharashtra Cricket Association | Alur – 2 (Golden Oval) |
| 9 Sep 2025 | 9:30 am | KSCA Presidents XI | Vidarbha Cricket Association | Bala Gangadharanatha Swamy School Ground (BGS) |
| 9 Sep 2025 | 9:30 am | Tripura Cricket Association | Chhattisgarh State Cricket Sangh | Alur – 1 (Platinum Oval) |
| 9 Sep 2025 | 9:30 am | KSCA XI | Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association | M Chinnaswamy Stadium |
| 15 Sep 2025 | 9:30 am | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association | Andhra Cricket Association | SJCE Mysore |
| 15 Sep 2025 | 9:30 am | KSCA Colts | Baroda Cricket Association | SDNRW Ground |
| 15 Sep 2025 | 9:30 am | Assam Cricket Association | Gujarat Cricket Association | Indian Air Force Ground (IAF) |
| 15 Sep 2025 | 9:30 am | KSCA Secretarys XI | Mumbai Cricket Association | M Chinnaswamy Stadium |
| 15 Sep 2025 | 9:30 am | Vidarbha Cricket Association | Maharashtra Cricket Association | KINI Sports |
| 15 Sep 2025 | 9:30 am | KSCA Presidents XI | Goa Cricket Association | Alur – 3 (Silver Oval) |
| 15 Sep 2025 | 9:30 am | Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association | Chhattisgarh State Cricket Sangh | Alur – 1 (Platinum Oval) |
| 15 Sep 2025 | 9:30 am | KSCA XI | Tripura Cricket Association | Alur – 2 (Golden Oval) |
| 21 Sep 2025 | 9:30 am | WINNERS (2) | WINNERS (3) | Alur – 1 (Platinum Oval) |
| 21 Sep 2025 | 9:30 am | WINNERS (1) | WINNERS (4) | M Chinnaswamy Stadium |
| 26 Sep 2025 | 9:30 am | F1 | F2 | M Chinnaswamy Stadium |
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