Legends League Cricket 2026: Mumbai Spartans Face India Capitals in Opening Clash

The Legends League Cricket 2026 season is set to begin on March 11, bringing together several former international stars for another edition of the popular T20 tournament. The competition will run until March 27, with six teams competing for the title across venues in India. The opening match will feature Mumbai Spartans taking on India Capitals at the Indira Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, marking the start of nearly three weeks of action featuring several well-known retired cricketers.

The previous season ended in dramatic fashion when Southern Super Stars edged past Konark Suryas Odisha in a Super Over to secure the championship. With the new edition set to unfold, fans will once again get to watch players such as Suresh Raina, Chris Gayle, Harbhajan Singh, and Cheteshwar Pujara return to the field in a league that blends nostalgia with competitive cricket.

FAQs

When does Legends League Cricket 2026 start?

The Legends League Cricket 2026 season begins on March 11, with the final scheduled for March 27.

Which teams are playing in the opening match?

The first match will be played between Mumbai Spartans and India Capitals.

Where will the opening match take place?

The opening clash will be held at the Indira Gandhi International Cricket Stadium.

Where can fans watch Legends League Cricket 2026 in India?

Fans can stream the matches live on FanCode and SonyLIV, while television broadcast will be available on Sony Sports Network.

Who were the champions of the previous season?

The previous edition was won by Southern Super Stars, who defeated Konark Suryas Odisha in a Super Over in the final.

Teams and Squads for Legends League Cricket 2026

India Captains:

Irfan Pathan, Hashim Amla, Lahiru Thirimanne, Hamilton Masakadza, Parvinder Awana, Asela Gunaratne, Iqbal Abdullah, Shreevats Goswami, Diwesh Pathania, Baltej Singh Dhanda, Abhishek Sakuja, Priyank Panchal, Kuldeep Hooda, Robin Bist, Rajesh Bishnoi, Sheldon Jackson.

Royal Riders Punjab:

Cheteshwar Pujara, Thisara Perera, Rishi Dhawan, Angelo Perera, Chaturanga De Silva, Trevon Griffith, Seekkuge Prasanna, Asghar Afghan, Mark Deyal, William Perkins, Anureet Singh, Farman Ahmed, Ayaan Khan, M.S Shahzad, Pawan Suyal, Sarul Kanwar, Aftab Alam, Samiullah Shinwari.

Konark Suryas Odisha:

Ravichandran Ashwin, Ben Dunk, Ross Taylor, Piyush Chawla, Chandrapal Hemraj, Miguel Cummins, Jermaine Blackwood, Lasith Lakshan, Kennar Lewis, Jesal Karia, Rayad Emrit, Ankit Singh Rajpoot, Surain Thakar, Akshay Wakhre, Imtiaz Ahmad, Vikas Tokas, Monu Kumar, Rituraj Rajeev Singh, Junaid Siddiqui, Malinda Pushpakumara, Chirag Gandhi.

India Tigers:

Chris Gayle, Robin Uthappa, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Pawan Negi, Amitoze Singh, Akalanka Ganegama, Samit Patel, Shahbaz Nadeem, Ambati Rayudu, Jeevan Mendis, Milinda Siriwardana, Kuldeep Hooda, Thilan Thushara, Abhimanyu Mithun, Shadab Jakati, Abu Nechim, Kirk Edwards, Kamau Leverock, Sumit Singh, Amit Paunikar.

Southern Super Stars:

Harbhajan Singh, Martin Guptill, Dinesh Karthik, Saurabh Tiwary, Dilshan Munaweera, Waqarullah Ishaq, Hamid Hassan, Sarabjit Ladda, Sidharth Trivedi, Rahul Yadav, Sudeep Tyagi.

Mumbai Spartans:

Suresh Raina, Carlos Brathwaite, S Sreesanth, Manan Sharma, Chadwick Walton, Isuru Udana, Bipul Sharma, Shoaib Khan, Bharath Chipli, Amit Verma, Subodh Bati, KC Cariappa, Asad Pathan, Faiz Fazal, Ishwar Choudhury, Jaykishan Kolsawala.