Andhra Premier League 2026: Schedule, Teams, Squads, Results & Points Table
Get the latest Andhra Premier League 2026 updates, including teams, squads, fixtures, results, points table, playoff matches, venues, final result, champions and key player performances from APL Season 5.
Andhra Premier League 2026 at a Glance
Key details from the completed fifth season of Andhra Pradesh’s franchise T20 competition.
Andhra Premier League 2026 Latest Update
APL Season 5 concluded on 30 June 2026 with Bhimavaram Bulls winning the championship.
The Andhra Premier League 2026, also known as GMR APL Season 5, was the fifth edition of Andhra Pradesh’s state-level franchise T20 competition.
The tournament began on 9 June 2026 and the final was played on 30 June 2026. Seven franchises competed during the league stage before the top four moved into the playoff phase.
Bhimavaram Bulls won the 2026 championship after defeating Simhadri Vizag Lions by 10 wickets in the final at ACA International Cricket Stadium, Mangalagiri.
The Bulls chased 140 without losing a wicket after Simhadri Vizag Lions made 139/8 in their 20 overs. M Hemanth Reddy was named Player of the Match after scoring 59 from 23 balls and taking 1/17. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Andhra Premier League 2026 Champion
Bhimavaram Bulls lifted their first Andhra Premier League trophy.
Bhimavaram Bulls became the Andhra Premier League champions in 2026 after completing a dominant run chase in the final.
Simhadri Vizag Lions scored 139/8 in their allotted 20 overs. Bhimavaram Bulls then reached 140/0 in only 9 overs to win the final by 10 wickets. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
The result gave Bhimavaram Bulls their first APL title and continued the pattern of different champions across recent editions.
Andhra Premier League 2026 Final Result
Bhimavaram Bulls defeated Simhadri Vizag Lions in the title match.
139/8
Simhadri Vizag Lions scored 139 runs for eight wickets in 20 overs.
140/0
Bhimavaram Bulls completed the chase in just 9 overs.
| Final Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | 30 June 2026 |
| Venue | ACA International Cricket Stadium, Mangalagiri |
| Simhadri Vizag Lions | 139/8 in 20 overs |
| Bhimavaram Bulls | 140/0 in 9 overs |
| Result | Bhimavaram Bulls won by 10 wickets |
| Player of the Match | M Hemanth Reddy |
About Andhra Premier League
The Andhra Premier League, commonly known as APL, is a state-level T20 franchise tournament organised by the Andhra Cricket Association.
The competition was launched in 2022 to provide a platform for cricketers from Andhra Pradesh to develop through high-level franchise T20 cricket.
APL brings together players from different districts and regions of Andhra Pradesh and combines established domestic cricketers with emerging talent.
The 2026 edition was the fifth season and featured seven franchises. The official Andhra Cricket Association website lists the seven participating teams and the completed 2026 competition. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
Andhra Premier League 2026 Teams
Seven franchises competed in APL Season 5.
Amaravati Royals
Amaravati finished the league stage at the top of the APL 2026 points table with 12 points.
Bhimavaram Bulls
Bhimavaram Bulls finished second in the league stage and went on to win the APL 2026 championship.
Simhadri Vizag Lions
Simhadri Vizag Lions finished third and reached the APL 2026 final.
Vijayawada SunShiners
Vijayawada SunShiners qualified for the playoff stage after finishing fourth.
Kakinada Kings
Kakinada Kings finished fifth with four wins and eight points.
Royals of Rayalaseema
Royals of Rayalaseema finished sixth with four points.
Tungabhadra Warriors
The 2025 champions finished seventh in the 2026 league stage.
Andhra Premier League 2026 Points Table
Final league-stage standings after eight matches per team.
| Pos | Team | Played | Won | Lost | NR | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amaravati Royals | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 12 | +0.057 |
| 2 | Bhimavaram Bulls | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 10 | +1.415 |
| 3 | Simhadri Vizag Lions | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 10 | +0.031 |
| 4 | Vijayawada SunShiners | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | +0.503 |
| 5 | Kakinada Kings | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | -0.101 |
| 6 | Royals of Rayalaseema | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 4 | -0.558 |
| 7 | Tungabhadra Warriors | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 4 | -1.274 |
Andhra Premier League 2026 Playoffs
The top four teams advanced to the knockout stage.
| Stage | Date | Fixture | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliminator | 28 Jun 2026 | Vijayawada SunShiners vs Simhadri Vizag Lions | Simhadri Vizag Lions won by 16 runs |
| Qualifier 1 | 28 Jun 2026 | Amaravati Royals vs Bhimavaram Bulls | Bhimavaram Bulls won by 8 wickets |
| Qualifier 2 | 29 Jun 2026 | Simhadri Vizag Lions vs Amaravati Royals | Simhadri Vizag Lions won by 57 runs |
| Final | 30 Jun 2026 | Bhimavaram Bulls vs Simhadri Vizag Lions | Bhimavaram Bulls won by 10 wickets |
The playoff system gave the top two teams an additional route to the final. Amaravati Royals finished first and Bhimavaram Bulls second after the league stage.
Bhimavaram Bulls defeated Amaravati Royals in Qualifier 1 to book their place in the final. Simhadri Vizag Lions then defeated Amaravati Royals in Qualifier 2 before facing Bhimavaram Bulls in the title match. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
Andhra Premier League 2026 Schedule & Results
APL 2026 matches were played from 9 June through the final on 30 June.
| Stage | Dates | Matches | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| League Stage | 9 Jun – 27 Jun | 28 matches | Completed |
| Eliminator | 28 Jun | 1 match | Completed |
| Qualifier 1 | 28 Jun | 1 match | Completed |
| Qualifier 2 | 29 Jun | 1 match | Completed |
| Final | 30 Jun | 1 match | Completed |
The official APL match center lists the 2026 league and playoff matches as completed. The opening match was played on 9 June and the championship final was held on 30 June at Mangalagiri. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
Andhra Premier League 2026 Venues
The 2026 season was staged across three major cricket venues in Andhra Pradesh.
APL 2026 was staged in three locations. The early matches were played at the ACA-VDCA International Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam, followed by the Kadapa leg at Y. S. Raja Reddy Cricket Stadium. The tournament then moved to Mangalagiri for the closing matches and playoffs.
The final between Bhimavaram Bulls and Simhadri Vizag Lions was played at ACA International Cricket Stadium, Mangalagiri. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
Andhra Premier League 2026 Format
APL 2026 featured seven teams. Each franchise played eight matches during the league stage.
The four highest-ranked teams advanced to the playoff stage. The first two teams received the Qualifier 1 route, while teams finishing third and fourth entered the Eliminator.
The winner of Qualifier 1 advanced directly to the final. The Eliminator winner faced the Qualifier 1 loser in Qualifier 2, with the winner joining the Qualifier 1 winner in the final.
Andhra Premier League 2026 Key Players
Notable performers from the fifth APL season.
Ashwin Hebbar
Ashwin Hebbar was named Player of the Season after a high-impact batting campaign for Bhimavaram Bulls.
M Hemanth Reddy
Hemanth Reddy scored 59 from 23 balls and took 1/17 in the final, earning Player of the Match honours. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
Thanneeru Bharath
Thanneeru Bharath finished as one of the leading wicket-takers of APL 2026 with 16 wickets.
Abhishek M. Reddy
Abhishek M. Reddy produced one of the standout innings of the season with an unbeaten 112 from 60 balls.
Andhra Premier League 2026 Squads
The seven APL franchises featured established domestic players and emerging cricketers from Andhra Pradesh.
Key Squad
The Amaravati franchise featured experienced Andhra domestic players and finished first in the league standings.
Key Squad
The eventual champions combined experienced players with emerging batting and bowling talent.
Key Squad
Simhadri Vizag Lions reached the 2026 final after winning Qualifier 2.
Key Squad
Vijayawada SunShiners qualified for the playoffs after finishing fourth.
Key Squad
Kakinada Kings finished fifth in the league stage with four wins.
Key Squad
The Rayalaseema franchise recorded two league wins in Season 5.
Key Squad
The 2025 champions returned as defending champions in APL 2026.
The official Andhra Cricket Association lists all seven APL 2026 franchises on its team page. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
Memorable Matches from Andhra Premier League 2026
Ashwin Hebbar’s 130
Ashwin Hebbar produced a huge individual batting performance against Kakinada Kings during the league stage.
Kakinada’s 120-Run Win
Kakinada Kings defeated Amaravati Royals by 120 runs after scoring 225/5. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
Vizag’s 57-Run Victory
Simhadri Vizag Lions defeated Amaravati Royals by 57 runs to reach the final. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
Bulls Win by 10 Wickets
Bhimavaram Bulls chased 140 without losing a wicket in only nine overs to win the championship. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
Andhra Premier League Winners List
APL championship history from 2022 through 2026.
| Season | Champion | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Bhimavaram Bulls | Simhadri Vizag Lions |
| 2025 | Tungabhadra Warriors | Capital Amaravathi Royals |
| 2024 | Vizag Warriors | Uttarandhra Lions |
| 2023 | Rayalaseema Kings | Coastal Riders |
| 2022 | Coastal Riders | Bezawada Tigers |
The APL has had different champions across its recent seasons. Bhimavaram Bulls became the fifth different title-winning franchise in the competition’s history in 2026. The official APL website records the championship history from the inaugural 2022 season. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
Upcoming Andhra Premier League Matches
The next Andhra Premier League schedule will be added after the Andhra Cricket Association officially announces the next season’s dates, venues, teams and fixtures.
For matches currently being played across Indian cricket, visit our live cricket scores section.
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