Legends League Cricket sets up blockbuster opening clash between defending champions, Harbhajan Singh led Manipal Tigers and Konark Surya Odisha captained by Irfan Pathan

Legends League Cricket is back with another edition of the tournament starting with an explosive match between Harbhajan Singh and Konark Surya Odisha 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 excited to bring back the Boss Logon Ka Game to the stadiums where audiences will without a doubt be enthralled by the legends of the game that they have loved now for countless years. Looking forward once again to packed stadiums across all four venues, specially Srinagar as live international cricketing action will be back after 40 long years. LLC is excited for the unique opportunity it presents to the cricketers to experience the beauty of Kashmir and enjoy the hospitality and love of the wonderful people of Srinagar.” Said Mr. Raman Raheja, CEO, Legends League Cricket. 

 

Out of the total 25 matches, the Barkatullah Khan Stadium, Jodhpur will host six matches, Lalbhai Contract Stadium, Surat will host six matches from the 27th of September 2024, Maulana Azad Stadium, Jammu will host six matches from the 3rd of October 2024, with LLC finally bringing back international cricketing action to Srinagar at the Bakshi Stadium for seven matches including the finals from the 9th of October till the 16th of October 2024. 

 

“Legends League Cricket has witnessed the highest level of competition, cricketing action and fair play across seasons in all the matches that have been played. As league commissioner, it is my job in this league is to ensure that the cricketing part of it is run properly and this season will be no different. There is pride attached to what we do and I am looking forward to another exciting season.” Said Mr. Ravi Shastri, League Commissioner, Legends League Cricket.

 

In the previous edition held in India, cricket fans witnessed former international stalwarts such as Harbhajan Singh, Suresh Raina, Mohammad Kaif, Aaron Finch, Martin Guptill, Gautam Gambhir, Chris Gayle, Hashim Amla, Ross Taylor, and many others showcasing their skills alongside 110 other legendary cricketers. This season witnesses Indian Legends, Shikhar Dhawan, Dinesh Karthik, Ambati Rayudu, Dhawal Kulkarni and Kedar Jadhav making their debut at the Legends League Cricket. 

 

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 Surya 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 Surya Odisha vs Manipal Tigers

28th September 2024: Hyderabad Team vs Gujarat Team

29th September 2024: India Capitals vs Konark Surya Odisha

30th September 2024: India Capitals vs Manipal Tigers 

1st October 2024: Manipal Tigers vs Southern Superstars 

2nd October 2024: Konark Surya Odisha vs Southern Superstars 

 

Jammu: 

 

3rd October 2024: Manipal Tigers vs Hyderabad Team 

4th October 2024: India Capitals vs Konark Surya Odisha 

5th October 2024: Hyderabad Team vs Gujarat Team 

6th October 2024: India Capitals vs Southern Superstars 

6th October 2024: Konark Surya Odisha vs Hyderabad Team 

7th October 2024: India Capitals vs Gujarat Team 

8th October 2024: REST DAY 

 

Srinagar: 

 

9th October 2024: Hyderabad Team vs Southern Superstars 

10th October 2024: India Capitals vs Manipal Tigers 

11th October 2024: Konark Surya Odisha vs Gujarat Team 

12th October 2024: Qualifier (Position 1 vs Position 2) 

13th October 2024: Eliminator (Position 3 vs Position 4) 

14th October 2024: Semi Final (Loser Qualifier vs Eliminator Winner) 

15th October 2024: REST DAY 

16th October 2024: FINAL (Winner Qualifier vs Winner Semis)