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In a thrilling final, Karnataka won 3-2 against Meghalaya who were playing their maiden final.
The underdogs stunned favourites Punjab 2-1 in Riyadh.
Karnataka played out a 2-2 draw with hosts Odisha to join Punjab in the semifinals from Group A.
Nijo Gilbert scored the lone goal of the match by converting a penalty in the 16th minute.
Kerala, who trailed 1-4 at half-time, hit back in the second period of play to earn a point.
Abhishek Powar netted the all-important goal in the 20th minute.
Asif headed home the winner in the first minute of added time to earn Kerala three points.
Viknesh has been replaced in the 22-member squad by reserve player Asif O M from Ernakulam.
Goalkeeper Midhun V will lead the 22-member squad.
Kasaragod-native VP Muhammad Ali watched his son make his Kerala debut and score just a two week ago.