Ganesh Karthikeyan
Director
LBW: Love Beyond Wicket (2026)
Season 1
A washed-up PT teacher, a legendary coach and a generation of misfit students come together to save a legacy.
Released Jan. 1, 2026
Episode 24 min
None+
Network: JioHotstar
S1E1 - First Innings
Rangan, once a celebrated cricket hero, is now working as a PT instructor. Rukmani, the head of MNCA, hopes that new batch of players will help restore the academy’s legacy.
Jan. 1, 2026, midnight
S1E2 - Campus Oath
The juniors take a tour of the academy. Coach Natraj warns to adhere to discipline when the boys’ team returns from a disqualified match. Hostel nights reveal ragging antics.
Jan. 1, 2026, midnight
S1E3 - Morning Runs
Coaches Natraj and Selvam test the players' diving skills and patience after they face Rukmani’s fury for being late. Rukmani battles threats that could shut the academy forever.
Jan. 1, 2026, midnight
S1E4 - Ghost Practice
Falling for the seniors’ ghost tale, the juniors dare each other to pre-dawn practice. Rishi impresses at the nets, making Velu jealous. Mani, Thangam and Theo’s bond gets strong.
Jan. 1, 2026, midnight
S1E5 - Dream Wakeup
Rukmani faces the MNCA’s sponsors who warn about Matheyan’s uncontrolled anger. A fight in the canteen creates cracks between the juniors and seniors. Mani dreams about Thangam.
Jan. 8, 2026, midnight
S1E6 - Footwork and Footwear
Matheyan and Jackie help Mani make a video to impress his dad and get money to buy shoes for Thangam. An astrologer predicts that someone from Rangan’s past will reenter his life.
Jan. 8, 2026, midnight
S1E7 - Hidden Torture
Seniors turn training into bullying, masked as combined drills, leaving Veera terrified. Thangam’s breakthrough in bowling is hidden by strong family pressure to get married.
Jan. 8, 2026, midnight
S1E8 - Revenge Storm
Veera’s gangster father storms MNCA over ragging, forcing Rukmani into a public apology. Rajasekar’s inspection ends with a brutal shutdown threat, and he now vows revenge.
Jan. 8, 2026, midnight
S1E9 - Mani’s Mission
Mani confronts Rukmani about the academy shutting down. Rukmani exposes Rajasekar’s drug expulsion past. Thangam and Rishi worry about their parents’ decision about the academy.
Jan. 15, 2026, midnight
S1E10 - Pair Up Pressure
Theo and Matheyan form senior-junior training pairs. Rangan takes Mani to spy on Anchor Cricket Academy’s high-tech facilities. A kitchen disaster brings Rishi and Thangam closer.
Jan. 15, 2026, midnight
S1E11 - Hidden Feelings
Rukmani is shaken by Rajasekar’s threats. Preparations for the 50th-year alumni gala begin. Mani hides his feelings for Thangam while Rukmani sets to train young Valli in cricket.
Jan. 15, 2026, midnight
S1E12 - Breaking Point
Rangan is shocked to see Thangam’s photo among his marriage proposals. Thangam’s growing discomfort around Rangan leads to accusations and outrage and everyone turns against him.
Jan. 15, 2026, midnight
S1E13 - Mistakes and Misfires
Shattered by Rukmani's mistrust, Rangan nearly quits cricket, but his aunt persuades him to return only to face cold stares. Rukmani later apologises for overreacting.
Jan. 22, 2026, midnight
S1E14 - Golden Jubilee Begins
As the event unfolds, excitement masks rising tensions. Mani lifts Thangam's spirits. Velu's bid to rejoin the team backfires, leading to a clash that Theo halts.
Jan. 22, 2026, midnight
S1E15 - Shadows of the Past
Thulasi's speech revives a painful past tied to Rangan. Shaken by the memories, Rangan retreats. Rukmani finds him and together they step forward to face Thulasi and the truth.
Jan. 22, 2026, midnight
S1E16 - Rangan’s Return
Rukmani firmly shuts Rajasekar down. A tense match sees Velu steady the students until Rangan joins and turns it around. The alumni win, but the academy begins to heal.
Jan. 22, 2026, midnight
S1E17 - Unspoken Wounds
As alumni celebrate Rangan's return, Thangam seethes in silence. Amid cricket talks with the management, Rangan mentions players now battle inner struggles more than the game.
Jan. 29, 2026, midnight
S1E18 - The Weight of the Past
Flashbacks reveal Rangan's fall, a former Ranji captain silenced for opposing injustice. Thulasi introduces a new MNCA scheme. Rangan and Thulasi silently acknowledge their past.
Jan. 29, 2026, midnight
S1E19 - Lines of Trust
When allegations arise against Rangan, Thulasi ensures fairness. Thangam bravely reveals her fear came from family pressure, while Rangan maintains a calm demeanour in response.
Jan. 29, 2026, midnight
S1E20 - Open Challenge
Thangam defends Rangan, while others oppose him. Thulasi and Rukmani plan to save the academy. A cricket match brings peace until Girish and Matheyan ignite a rivalry.
Jan. 29, 2026, midnight
S1E21 - Cracks in Between
Unresolved tension leads to emotional fallout as Mani's jealousy erupts publicly. Meanwhile, Thulasi and Rangan find unexpected comfort in cricket, uncovering past truths.
Feb. 5, 2026, midnight
S1E22 - Inner Battle
Thangam tries to reconcile the differences between Rishi and the boys’ team, but they refuse to heed her words. Meanwhile, Rishi contemplates transferring to another school.
Feb. 5, 2026, midnight
S1E23 - Unstable Ground
Selvam's dismissal plunges the academy into chaos, with Natraj managing both teams. Meanwhile, Rukmani and Rangan uncover sexism and ego during the replacement search.
Feb. 5, 2026, midnight
S1E24 - Crossing the Boundary
What starts as a bold underground match quickly descends into open conflict, leading to chaos and violence. Rangan arrives just in time to prevent history from repeating itself.
Feb. 5, 2026, midnight
S1E25 - Episode 25
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Feb. 12, 2026, midnight
S1E26 - Episode 26
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Feb. 12, 2026, midnight
S1E27 - Episode 27
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Feb. 12, 2026, midnight
S1E28 - Episode 28
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S1E29 - Episode 29
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S1E30 - Episode 30
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S1E31 - Episode 31
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S1E32 - Episode 32
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S1E33 - Episode 33
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Feb. 26, 2026, midnight
S1E34 - Episode 34
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S1E35 - Episode 35
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S1E36 - Episode 36
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S1E37 - Episode 37
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S1E38 - Episode 38
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S1E39 - Episode 39
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S1E40 - Episode 40
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S1E41 - Episode 41
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S1E42 - Episode 42
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S1E43 - Episode 43
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S1E44 - Episode 44
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S1E45 - Episode 45
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S1E46 - Episode 46
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S1E47 - Episode 47
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S1E48 - Episode 48
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S1E49 - Episode 49
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S1E50 - Episode 50
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S1E51 - Episode 51
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S1E52 - Episode 52
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S1E53 - Episode 53
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S1E54 - Episode 54
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S1E55 - Episode 55
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S1E56 - Episode 56
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S1E57 - Episode 57
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S1E58 - Episode 58
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S1E59 - Episode 59
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S1E60 - Episode 60
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S1E61 - Episode 61
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S1E62 - Episode 62
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S1E63 - Episode 63
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S1E64 - Episode 64
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S1E65 - Episode 65
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S1E66 - Episode 66
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S1E67 - Episode 67
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April 23, 2026, midnight
S1E68 - Episode 68
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April 23, 2026, midnight
S1E69 - Episode 69
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S1E70 - Episode 70
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S1E71 - Episode 71
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S1E72 - Episode 72
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S1E73 - Episode 73
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S1E74 - Episode 74
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S1E75 - Episode 75
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S1E76 - Episode 76
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S1E77 - Episode 77
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S1E78 - Episode 78
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S1E79 - Episode 79
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S1E80 - Episode 80
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S1E81 - Episode 81
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S1E82 - Episode 82
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S1E83 - Episode 83
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S1E84 - Episode 84
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May 21, 2026, midnight
S1E85 - Episode 85
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May 28, 2026, midnight
S1E86 - Episode 86
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S1E87 - Episode 87
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May 28, 2026, midnight
S1E88 - Episode 88
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S1E89 - Episode 89
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S1E90 - Episode 90
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S1E91 - Episode 91
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June 4, 2026, midnight
S1E92 - Episode 92
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June 4, 2026, midnight
S1E93 - Episode 93
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June 11, 2026, midnight
S1E94 - Episode 94
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S1E95 - Episode 95
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S1E96 - Episode 96
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S1E97 - Episode 97
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S1E98 - Episode 98
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S1E99 - Episode 99
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S1E100 - Episode 100
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June 18, 2026, midnight
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24 min/ep
96 min
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