Sri Lankan Lions Beat Afghanistan Pathans as Asian Legends League Season 2 Starts in Lusaka
The six‑team, single round‑robin T20 tournament will press on with two matches on Friday while regional broadcasters carry live coverage to South Asian audiences.
Overview
- The Sri Lankan Lions defended 153 for 6 to beat the Afghanistan Pathans by 15 runs in the opening match played on Thursday at the Lotus Sports Club Ground in Lusaka.
- The tournament continues with Pakistan Panthers facing defending champions Asian Stars and Indian Royals meeting Bangladesh Tigers on Friday, fixtures that will shape early league standings.
- ALL 2026 features six teams playing a single round‑robin across 15 league games and stars many retired internationals such as Thisara Perera, Kumar Sangakkara, Mohammad Shahzad, Tillakaratne Dilshan and Shikhar Dhawan.
- Broadcasters and streamers including FanCode and the Sony Sports Network in India plus regional partners in Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are carrying live coverage, reflecting strong regional interest in the nostalgia‑driven format.
- Match previews note the Lotus Sports Club pitch is expected to play balanced cricket with less dew in afternoon games and turn for spinners if the surface dries, while some players could join late because of other commitments such as the Lanka Premier League.