The 2026 Andhra Premier League (APL) has moved to the city of Kadapa, where the Kakinada Kings (KK) take on the Royals of Rayalaseema (ROR) in Match 13 on Thursday, June 18, as part of a double header.
KK come into the game on the back of two wins from their last three matches. This includes a 34-run victory against the Tungabhadra Warriors in their previous game. Their positive start to the season sees them sit third in the points table.
ROR, on the other hand, have suffered two consecutive defeats in the tournament and are still in search of their first two points of the season. Their most recent defeat also came against the Tungabhadra Warriors, losing by just two wickets.
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KK vs ROR: Match Details
| Match | Kakinada Kings vs Royals of Rayalaseema, Match 13, Andhra Premier League 2026 |
| Date and Time (IST) | Thursday, June 18, 2026, 2:00 PM (IST) |
| Venue | YS Raja Reddy Cricket Stadium, Kadapa |
| Broadcast and Live Streaming | Click here to watch KK vs ROR Live Stream on Sports Live Hub (SLH) |
YS Raja Reddy Cricket Stadium, Kadapa: Pitch Report
The pitch at the YS Raja Reddy Cricket Stadium in Kadapa tends to have a balanced nature, helping both batters and bowlers. The dimensions of the ground are on the larger side, making it a little difficult for batters to clear the boundary on a consistent basis.
KK vs ROR: Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | 1 |
| Won By KK | 1 |
| Won By ROR | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
| Only Fixture | August 17, 2025 |
KK vs ROR: Predicted Playing XIs
Kakinada Kings:
Manish Golamaru (C), Abhishek Reddy, Lekhaz Reddy (WK), Pitta Arjun Tendulkar, Pinninti Tapaswi, Muvvala Yuvan, Gadde Samanvith, Ommi Bhaswanth Krishna, S Ashish, Harishankar Reddy, Anjaneyulu
Royals of Rayalaseema:
Dhruva Kumar Reddy (C), Mamidi Vamsi Krishna (WK), Yadla Vasu, Shaik Rasheed, Garimella Teja, Allareddi Teja Reddy, Allareddi Teja Reddy, Y-Teja Reddy, Pardha Saradhi GG, Kodavandla Sudharsan, Kaldhi Ajay Kumar
KK vs ROR: Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Mamidi Vamsi Krishna
Wicketkeeper-batter Mamidi Vamsi Krishna is currently ROR’s leading run-scorer in the 2026 Andhra Premier League. The 24-year-old has already scored 108 from two matches this season. This is mainly down to the century which he scored against the Bhimavaram Bulls. This side, however, ended up on the losing side.
Probable Best Bowler: Anjaneyulu
Anjaneyulu is not KK’s highest wicket-taker in this season’s APL. However, his tally of six wickets from three matches comes with an exceptional economy rate of 7.45, whilst averaging less than 13.
Today’s Match Prediction: Kakinada Kings to win the match
Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.
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