The Andhra Premier League (APL) is a professional Twenty20 cricket league in India, contested by six teams from the state of Andhra Pradesh. The league was founded in 2022 by the Andhra Cricket Association (ACA) with the aim of promoting cricket in the state and providing a platform for young cricketers to showcase their talent.
The inaugural APL was won by the Vizag Warriors, who defeated the Coastal Riders in the final. The second season of the APL is currently underway, with the first match played on August 16, 2023.
The teams participating in the APL 2023 are:
- Bezwada Tigers
- Coastal Riders
- Godavari Titans
- Rayalaseema Kings
- Uttarandhra Lions
- Vizag Warriors
The APL 2023 is being played in a round-robin format, with each team playing each other once. The top four teams at the end of the group stage will qualify for the playoffs. The playoffs will consist of an Eliminator, two Qualifiers, and the final.
The APL 2023 is being held at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. The tournament is being broadcast live on various television channels and online streaming platforms.
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The APL 2023 schedule is as follows:
| Date | Team 1 | Team 2 | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 16 | Coastal Riders | Godavari Titans | Dr. YSR ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam | 7:00 PM |
| August 17 | Rayalaseema Kings | Telengana Bulls | Dr. YSR ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam | 7:00 PM |
| August 18 | Uttarandhra Lions | Coastal Riders | Dr. YSR ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam | 7:00 PM |
| August 19 | Godavari Titans | Rayalaseema Kings | Dr. YSR ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam | 7:00 PM |
| August 20 | Telengana Bulls | Uttarandhra Lions | Dr. YSR ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam | 7:00 PM |
| August 21 | Rest day | |||
| August 22 | Coastal Riders | Telengana Bulls | Dr. YSR ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam | 7:00 PM |
| August 23 | Rayalaseema Kings | Uttarandhra Lions | Dr. YSR ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam | 7:00 PM |
| August 24 | Eliminator | 3rd vs 4th | Dr. YSR ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam | 7:00 PM |
| August 25 | Qualifier 1 | 1st vs 2nd | Dr. YSR ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam | 7:00 PM |
| August 26 | Qualifier 2 | Winner of Eliminator vs Loser of Qualifier 1 | Dr. YSR ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam | 7:00 PM |
| August 27 | Final | Winner of Qualifier 2 vs Winner of Qualifier 1 | Dr. YSR ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam | 7:00 PM |
Where to watch Andhra Premier League (APL)?
- Telecast: Star Sports Network – Star Sports First (English) and Star Sports 1 Telugu SD & HD Channels
- Live Streaming: Fancode app or website for a tour pass that will cost Rs 69
The APL 2023 is sure to be a thrilling tournament. With some big names in the mix and some exciting young players to watch out for, the tournament is sure to provide plenty of entertainment.