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The stage is set for a high-octane rematch of the last edition’s final as Southern Super Stars take on Konark Suryas Odisha. With both teams boasting a roster of legendary cricketers, this third match of the Legends League Cricket (LLC) 2026 promises to be a masterclass in strategy and skill.
This encounter is more than just a regular-season game; it is a battle for redemption for Konark Suryas Odisha. After losing the previous final, Ravichandran Ashwin and his men will be eager to settle the score. Ashwin, making his LLC debut this season, brings a tactical edge that could neutralize the explosive top order of the Super Stars.
The Southern Super Stars, led by the Harbhajan Singh, remain the team to beat. Their squad is built on aggressive batting, spearheaded by Martin Guptill, and a spin department that thrives on pressure. While their batting depth is their greatest asset, the Suryas’ balanced bowling attack, featuring Piyush Chawla and Vinay Kumar, will look to exploit any early-season rustiness.
Konark Suryas Odisha vs Southern Super Star: Match Details
- Date and Time: March 13; 2:00 pm GMT/ 7:30 pm IST
- Venue: Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science Ground, Coimbatore
Konark Suryas Odisha vs Southern Super Stars Head to Head Record
Matches Played: 3 | KSO won: 0 | SSS Won: 3 | No results: 0
Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science Ground Pitch Report
The surface at Coimbatore is traditionally known to be a balanced T20 wicket with something in it for everyone. The track offers good bounce and carry initially, allowing stroke-makers like Ross Taylor and Ben Dunk to play through the line. Pacers can expect some early swing under the lights. However, as the game progresses, the pitch tends to slow down, making it a spinner’s paradise. Dew is expected to play a significant role in the second innings. This makes the ball harder to grip for spinners, often giving the chasing side a distinct advantage.
Squads
Konark Suryas Odisha: Ross Taylor, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Jermaine Blackwood, Ben Dunk (wk), Chandrapaul Hemraj, Malinda Pushpakumara, Ravichandran Ashwin (c), Rayad Emrit, Piyush Chawla, Vinay Kumar, Miguel Cummins, Junaid Siddiqui, Rituraj Singh, Ankit Rajpoot, Akshay Wakhare, Vikas Tokas, Jesal Karia, Monu Kumar, Kennar Lewis, Lasith Lakshan
Southern Super Stars: Martin Guptill, Chirag Gandhi, Saurabh Tiwary, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Dilshan Munaweera, Adeesha Thilanchana, Harbhajan Singh (c), Hamid Hassan, Siddharth Trivedi, Sudeep Tyagi, Sarabjit Ladda, Waqarullah Ishaq
Also READ: Legends League Cricket (LLC) 2026 Squads: Players list and Captains of all six teams
Konark Suryas Odisha vs Southern Super Stars: Today’s match prediction
Case 1:
- Konark Suryas Odisha wins the toss and bowl first
- Southern Super Stars’ powerplay score: 40-50
- Southern Super Stars’ total score: 160-170
Case 2:
- Southern Super Stars wins the toss and bowl first
- Konark Suryas Odisha’ powerplay score: 45-55
- Konark Suryas Odisha’ total score: 165-175
Match result: Team bowling first will win the game
