Legends League Cricket 2026: Predicting the Southern Super Stars XI and India Tigers XI

Southern Super Stars face India Tigers in match No. 12 of the Legends League Cricket (LLC) 2026 at the Indira Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Haldwani on Sunday, March 22. While the Super Stars have two wins from two matches, India Tigers have two wins from three.

Predicted Southern Super Stars Playing XI 

Top Order: Hamilton Masakadza (C), Punit Bisht (WK), Dilshan Munaweera

Hamilton Masakadza scored a belligerent half-century in the first game and got a start in the second. He is expected to open the batting with Punit Bisht, who has scored 15 runs in two games so far. Dilshan Munaweera can play some whirlwind cameos, and India Tigers will have to be wary of him.

Middle Order: Puneet Mehra, Waqarullah Ishaq, Abhishek Raut

Puneet Mehra scored a blistering 63 off 35 balls in the last game and would be high on confidence. Waqarullah Ishaq was dismissed cheaply in the last match. He would want to bounce back strongly on Sunday. Abhishek Raut has not got to bat so far but he can score quick runs in the middle overs and also at the back end.

Bowlers: Abhishek Sakuja, Ajit Chandila, Diwesh Pathania, Ravi Jangid, Kamran Khan 

Abhishek Sakuja has picked up only one wicket in two games but bowled at a decent economy rate. Ajit Chandila went wicketless in the last game but weaved his magic in the previous one, where he bagged a four-for against India Captains. Diwesh Pathania has been in fine form, bagging important wickets with the new ball and also in the death overs. Ravi Jangid, on the other hand, has been effective with his left-arm orthodox bowling through the middle overs. Kamran Khan’s partnership with Pathania with the new ball could be key to Southern Super Stars’ chances in the competition.

Predicted India Tigers Playing XI

Top Order: Amitoze Singh, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Samit Patel

Amitoze Singh scored a duck in India Tigers’ second game in the contest, but followed it up with a nine-ball 17 in the last encounter. He will have a crucial role to play in the top order along with legendary Sri Lankan opener Tillakaratne Dilshan, who is yet to hit his straps. Samit Patel will be an important player for India Tigers at No. 3 because of his experience and ability to play spin.

Middle Order: Milinda Siriwardana, Kuldeep Hooda, Jeevan Mendis, Amit Paunikar (WK)

Milinda Siriwardana has not been used with the ball and he has not looked in great rhythm with the bat either. Kuldeep Hooda is the leading run-getter for the Southern Super Stars. He will look to continue his purple patch. Jeevan Mendis is going to be the all-rounder to watch out for. He has scored runs and also picked up crucial wickets so far in the campaign. Wicketkeeper Amit Paunikar played a handy cameo in the first match for India Tigers this season but hasn’t been among the runs since then.

Bowlers: Shadab Jakati, Pawan Negi (C), Abu Nechim, Thilan Thushara

Former Chennai Super Kings’ spinner Shadab Jakati has picked up three wickets in as many games so far. He will look to complement skipper Pawan Negi, who had a great run with the ball in the last game, taking three wickets and bowling two maidens in four overs. Abu Nechim is expected to take the new ball. He has been quite expensive but taken four wickets in three games. Thilan Thushara played only the last game, where he gave away 22 runs in two overs without picking up a wicket.

FAQs 

When and where will the match between Southern Super Stars and India Tigers be played? 

The match between Southern Super Stars and India Tigers will take place on March 22 at the Indira Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Haldwani

Who will be the player to watch out for in this contest? 

Hamilton Masakadza could be the player to watch out for in this contest. He scored a blistering 61* off 30 balls earlier in the tournament and has looked in sublime touch.

What might the captain choose after winning the toss? 

In the rain-curtailed games, chasing teams have emerged victorious. So, if there is rain in the offing, the captain who wins the toss would want to bowl first.

Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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