After the grand success of the 2024-25 Legends League Cricket (LLC) edition, where Southern Superstars beat Konark Suryas Odisha in the final, the LLC 2026 kicks off today. The opener pits Suresh Raina-led Mumbai Spartans against Irfan Pathan-captained India Captains.
Spartans boast a star-studded lineup with Carlos Brathwaite, Isuru Udana, Chadwick Walton, and Sreesanth. India Captains feature Hashim Amla, Shreevats Goswami, Lahiru Thirimanne, and more.
Match Details
- Tournament: Legends League Cricket 2026
- Match: Mumbai Spartans vs India Captains (Match 1)
- Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Indira Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Haldwani
Head-to-Head Stats
| Teams | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Mumbai Spartans | 2 |
| India Captains | 1 |
| No Result | 0 |
Last 5 Matches:
- Mumbai Spartans: L, W, W, W, W
- India Captains: L, W, W, L, L
Weather & Pitch Report
- Temperature: 22-24°C
- Weather: 20-25% humidity, 0% chance of rain
- Pitch: Batting-friendly, suits fast bowlers early
Dew could play a role in the second innings, making the toss crucial.
Predicted Playing XI
Mumbai Spartans: Chadwick Walton, Faiz Fazal, Amit Verma, Suresh Raina (c), Carlos Brathwaite, Bharat Chipli, Isuru Udana, S Sreesanth, Bipul Sharma, KC Cariappa, Ishwar Chaudhary.
India Captains: Hashim Amla, Priyank Panchal, Lahiru Thirimanne, Hamilton Masakadza, Asela Gunaratne, Robin Bist, Shreevats Goswami (wk), Sheldon Jackson, Parvinder Awana, Baltej Singh, Iqbal Abdulla.
MS vs IC Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1st- LLC 2026
This shapes up as a close contest on a flat wicket, where batting dominance wins. Dew favors chasing, so toss matters. Mumbai Spartans edge as favorites, their deep batting lineup (Raina, Brathwaite, Walton) outshines India Captains’ top-heavy batsmen. Captains have solid bowling, but the pitch won’t help much.
Predicted Winner: Mumbai Spartans.
Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
Small Leagues (Safe, consistent performers):
- Captain: Hashim Amla
- Vice-Captain: Chadwick Walton
- Alternatives: Lahiru Thirimanne, Sreesanth
Grand Leagues (High-risk, high-reward):
- Captain: Irfan Pathan
- Vice-Captain: Carlos Brathwaite
- Alternatives: Asela Gunaratne, Suresh Raina
MS vs IC Dream11 Team Today- Legends Legue Cricket, 2026
Here’s the Mumbai Spartans vs India Captains dream11 team today:
- Wicketkeepers: Chadwick Walton, Shreevats Goswami
- Batters: Hashim Amla (C), Suresh Raina, Lahiru Thirimanne (VC)
- All-Rounders: Carlos Brathwaite, Asela Gunaratne
- Bowlers: Sreesanth, Parvinder Awana, Iqbal Abdulla, Baltej Singh
- Team Balance: Focus on top-order batsmen for the flat pitch.
