The much-anticipated inaugural edition of the Legend 90 League is set to kick off on February 6, 2025, at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. Running until February 17, the tournament promises to deliver exciting cricket action featuring some of the biggest names from the world of cricket.
With seven teams competing, the Legend 90 League 2025 aims to bring both thrill and nostalgia to cricket fans as they watch legendary players such as Shikhar Dhawan and Suresh Raina lead their respective sides. Each team will battle it out under the unique structure of this new format, which innovatively introduces a 90-ball innings.
The tournament format is noteworthy: each team is allowed to use five bowlers, with each bowler restricted to three overs, but one bowler can be assigned the task of bowling four overs. This setup intends to bring strategic depth to the matches, making every game not just about scoring runs, but also about strategic play and bowling assignments.
The seven competing teams are the Dubai Giants, Haryana Gladiators, Chhattisgarh Warriors, Gujarat Samp Army, Delhi Royals, Big Boys, and Rajasthan Kings. Each of these teams is led by star cricketers, increasing the fanfare and excitement surrounding the matches.
The venues for all matches—the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium—are prepared to welcome cricket enthusiasts. With 21 league matches planned before the concluding final, expectations are high for riveting cricketing encounters.
Here’s how the schedule pans out, with key dates and matches listed below:
- February 6: Chhattisgarh Warriors vs. Delhi Royals at 7:00 PM IST
- February 7: Rajasthan Kings vs. Dubai Giants at 4:00 PM IST; Gujarat Samp Army vs. Big Boys at 7:00 PM IST
- February 8: Delhi Royals vs. Rajasthan Kings at 4:00 PM IST; Chhattisgarh Warriors vs. Dubai Giants at 7:00 PM IST
- February 9: Big Boys vs. Delhi Royals at 4:00 PM IST; Gujarat Samp Army vs. Dubai Giants at 7:00 PM IST
- February 10: Chhattisgarh Warriors vs. Big Boys at 4:00 PM IST; Rajasthan Kings vs. Gujarat Samp Army at 7:00 PM IST
- February 11: Dubai Giants vs. Haryana Gladiators at 4:00 PM IST; Delhi Royals vs. Gujarat Samp Army at 7:00 PM IST
- February 12: Rajasthan Kings vs. Big Boys at 4:00 PM IST; Haryana Gladiators vs. Chhattisgarh Warriors at 7:00 PM IST
- February 13: Delhi Royals vs. Dubai Giants at 4:00 PM IST; Gujarat Samp Army vs. Haryana Gladiators at 7:00 PM IST
- February 14: Big Boys vs. Dubai Giants at 4:00 PM IST; Rajasthan Kings vs. Haryana Gladiators at 7:00 PM IST
- February 15: Haryana Gladiators vs. Big Boys at 4:00 PM IST; Chhattisgarh Warriors vs. Rajasthan Kings at 7:00 PM IST
- February 16: Haryana Gladiators vs. Delhi Royals at 4:00 PM IST; Gujarat Samp Army vs. Chhattisgarh Warriors at 7:00 PM IST
- February 17: Final on February 17 at 4:00 PM IST
For cricket lovers, the Legend 90 League will be available to watch live on the FanCode app and website. For those preferring traditional TV, matches will be aired on the Sony Sports Network.
With such notable players and exciting matchups lined up, the Legend 90 League is destined to energize the cricketing calendar of 2025. This inaugural tournament looks to not only entertain but also ignite significant interest and support for cricket, utilizing its unique format as the centerpiece.
The anticipation builds as fans prepare to cheer for their favorite teams and players, promising unparalleled action as the Legend 90 League debuts.