NSS Palakkad won the toss and elected to bat first in the thrilling semi-final against Rajagiri School of Engineering and Technology. With a brilliant bowling display in the first 10 overs, Rajagiri restricted NSS College to 120/8 in 20 overs. Jeswin Gigi was the star with the ball, delivering an exceptional spell of 4 overs, conceding just 13 runs while picking up 4 wickets. In response, Rajagiri’s openers put up a phenomenal 118-run partnership. Rohan Nair led the charge with a blistering 65 off 38 balls, smashing nine fours and two sixes, while Armaan Hakkim provided solid support with 42 off 36 balls, hitting three fours and two sixes. With this dominant performance, Rajagiri stormed into the finals of the KTU Inter-Zone Cricket Tournament, destroying and dominating last year's runner-up. Jeswin Gigi was rightfully awarded the Man of the Match for his outstanding bowling performance.