Legends League Cricket begins on Friday with the opening clash between defending champions, Harbhajan Singh led Manipal Tigers and Konark Suryas Odisha captained by Irfan Pathan

by Kheltoday · September 17, 2024

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New Delhi: Legends League Cricket is back with another edition of the tournament starting with an explosive match between Harbhajan Singh’s team, Manipal Tigers and Irfan Pathan’ team, Konark Suryas Odisha, previously known as Bhilwara Kings on the 20th of September.

A total of 25 matches will be played among the six teams and the last two teams standing will play an electrifying final on October 16. The franchise-based tournament, featuring a pool of over 200 players, will unfold across four cities− Jodhpur, Surat, Jammu and finally bring cricket back to Srinagar after 40 long years.

“Legends League Cricket is an exceptional platform for cricketing talent and this season will be more exciting as I welcome Shikhar Dhawan and Dinesh Karthik along with Ambati Rayudu. Looking forward to kicking off the league in Jodhpur from the 20th of this month.” Said Suresh Raina, Captain, Toyam Hyderabad.

“I am really excited to play competitive cricket once again at the Legends League Cricket. I have watched the matches before and the level of cricket is extraordinary. Happy to be playing with Irfan Pathan for the Konark Suryas Odisha and I’m sure that there will be great matches of the fans to witness.” Said, Ambati Rayudu, Konark Suryas Odisha.

Legends League Cricket will kick off at the Barkatullah Khan Stadium, Jodhpur on the 20th of September, making its way to the Lalbhai Contractor Stadium, Surat on the 27th of September. The third leg will be played at the Maulana Azad Stadium, Jammu from the 3rd of October where international cricket made a comeback after 40 years with the fans finally getting the chance to watch their favourite cricketing heroes live in action. The ultimate leg of the LLC will be played at the Bakshi Stadium, Srinagar from the 9th of October till the 16th of October where the fans have eagerly waited for close to half a century to watch cricketing action live.

Final Fixtures:

Jodhpur

20th September 2024: Konark Suryas Odisha vs Manipal Tigers

21st September 2024: India Capitals vs Hyderabad Team

22nd September 2024: Manipal Tigers vs Gujarat Team

23rd September 2024: Southern Superstars vs Gujarat Team

24th September 2024: REST DAY

25th September 2024: Hyderabad Team vs Southern Superstars

26th September 2024: Southern Superstars vs Gujarat Team

Surat:

27th September 2024: Konark Suryas Odisha vs Manipal Tigers

28th September 2024: Hyderabad Team vs Gujarat Team