Thiruvananthapuram, Aug. 20 -- The third season of the Kerala Cricket League (KCL) is set to begin on Thursday at the Greenfield International Cricket Stadium here, with six teams set to battle for the title in the T20 tournament.

The opening match will see Calicut Globstars take on Thrissur Titans, while defending champions Kochi Blue Tigers will face Aries Kollam Sailors in the second game.

The league will continue until September 5, with Trivandrum Royals and Alleppey Ripples completing the six-team field.

A colourful inaugural ceremony featuring entertainment and cultural performances will be held at the venue from 6 PM.

A fan village has also been set up near Gate 5 of the Greenfield Stadium, with free entry for spectators. The f...