LBW: Love Beyond Wicket
“Love Beyond Wicket”
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A washed-up PT teacher, a legendary coach and a generation of misfit students come together to save a legacy.
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Cast
Vikranth
Niyathi Kadambi
Sindhu Shyam
Nikhil Nair
Akshathaa Ajit
Harish
Naveen
Karthi
Ayaz Khan
Seasons
A washed-up PT teacher, a legendary coach and a generation of misfit students come together to save a legacy.
1.First Innings
01-01-202625mRangan, 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.
2.Campus Oath
01-01-202622mThe 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.
3.Morning Runs
01-01-202624mCoaches 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.
4.Ghost Practice
01-01-202624mFalling 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.
5.Dream Wakeup
08-01-202619mRukmani 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.
6.Footwork and Footwear
08-01-202626mMatheyan 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.
7.Hidden Torture
08-01-202620mSeniors 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.
8.Revenge Storm
08-01-202619mVeera’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.
9.Mani’s Mission
15-01-202621mMani 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.
10.Pair Up Pressure
15-01-202623mTheo 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.
11.Hidden Feelings
15-01-202620mRukmani 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.
12.Breaking Point
15-01-202623mRangan 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.
13.Mistakes and Misfires
22-01-202619mShattered 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.
14.Golden Jubilee Begins
22-01-202619mAs 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.
15.Shadows of the Past
22-01-202620mThulasi'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.
16.Rangan’s Return
22-01-202624mRukmani 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.
17.Unspoken Wounds
29-01-202622mAs 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.
18.The Weight of the Past
29-01-202624mFlashbacks 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.
19.Lines of Trust
29-01-202621mWhen allegations arise against Rangan, Thulasi ensures fairness. Thangam bravely reveals her fear came from family pressure, while Rangan maintains a calm demeanour in response.
20.Open Challenge
29-01-202623mThangam 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.
21.Cracks in Between
05-02-202624mUnresolved tension leads to emotional fallout as Mani's jealousy erupts publicly. Meanwhile, Thulasi and Rangan find unexpected comfort in cricket, uncovering past truths.
22.Inner Battle
05-02-202621mThangam 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.
23.Unstable Ground
05-02-202620mSelvam's dismissal plunges the academy into chaos, with Natraj managing both teams. Meanwhile, Rukmani and Rangan uncover sexism and ego during the replacement search.
24.Crossing the Boundary
05-02-202625mWhat 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.
25.Anger Beneath Bruises
12-02-202621mGirish fails to threaten Rangan. Rishi doubts himself as Girish provokes him. Rangan hides the injured boys from Ms. Rukmani. Jackie blames Rishi, but the juniors defend him.
26.Damage Control
12-02-202619mThe girls hide the boy's wounds, but tension grows when Rukmani sees Rishi bruised. Rangan protects the team despite suspicion. Away from the academy, Rangan confides in Thulasi.
27.Dreams, Doubts and a Blowback
12-02-202621mA counselling session uncovers the dreams of the students as well as Rishi’s feelings. Motivated by Thulasi, Rangan offers support to the students and gains Rukmani’s trust.
28.They Are My Team
12-02-202621mRangan defends his students against misleading police evidence. Theo’s video unveils the truth, yet the damage persists. Natraj storms out in anger, and Rukmini distrusts Rangan.
29.Fault Lines
19-02-202624mRangan officially steps in as the coach, but Padma openly rejects him. Natraj’s harsh words humiliate Mani targeting his friendship with Theo. Mani discovers scars on Rishi’s hand.
30.Pressure Points
19-02-202622mGirish faces Rajasekar’s anger over fake evidence. Thulasi encourages Rangan. While Thangam thinks Mani is in love with Theo, Vinay confronts Rukmani over Rishi’s safety.
31.Hidden Battles
19-02-202632mMani fakes illness to escape the academy ground. He learns about Rishi's hidden struggles and his reluctance toward an acting career imposed by his dad. A bond forms between them.
32.Midnight Panic and Confessions
19-02-202624mThangam, Matheyan and others search desperately for Mani as he lies drunk on Rishi’s terrace. Next day, on the ground, Mani explodes, confessing his love for a stunned Thangam.
33.Shifts and Challenges
26-02-202629mMani feels anxious remembering his argument with Thangam. Rishi faces his dad’s pressure to leave cricket. Rangam changes the batting order, facing the wrath of Padma.
34.Voices Under Noise
26-02-202625mTheo turns to Matheyan for advice with the girls’ team. At the nets, Rangan’s intense drills test focus and adaptability. Theo calmly guides Padma. Rishi confesses his fear.
35.Silent Drift
26-02-202625mThangam worries about her growing feelings for Mani. Rangan seeks Rukmani’s approval for new players. Rishi confides in her about his dad’s plan. Theo and Matheyan share a moment.
36.One Last Chance
26-02-202622mSeeing Valli secretly practicing, Rangan recognises her natural reflexes and determination. Mani pleads with Vinay to give Rishi one chance. Thangam decides to stay away from Mani.
37.Closed Gates
05-03-202621mWhen Rukmani and the principal can't help Rangan to have Valli join the girls’ team, he contacts Thulasi. While Rishi pushes Mani to focus on cricket, the girls doubt Theo’s moves.
38.Unsaid Feelings
05-03-202623mThulasi proposes a scheme to Rangan to legitimise Valli’s entry into the team. Rishi trains Mani. Theo and Matheyan sneak out to celebrate his birthday and confess their feelings.
39.Surface Fractures
05-03-202619mDuring a midnight ride, Theo and Matheyan nearly hit a drunken woman. Later, Rangan introduces Valli to the girls' team, which provokes resistance from most of the team members.
40.Shifting Bonds
05-03-202624mPadma suspects Valli manipulated her way onto the team, but Rangan supports her. Later, Rishi guides Mani through each ball in a practice match.
41.Gossip and Revelations
12-03-202623mValli endures harsh mockery regarding her background, which also impacts her father. Although she contemplates quitting, Rangan refuses to allow her to give up.
42.Confessions
12-03-202623mNatraj reveals the final lineup and surprises the boys with a celebratory meal. As unity grows, Matheyan confides in Theo about Natraj’s emotionally charged coaching style.
43.Unsteady Minds
12-03-202620mThangam tells Rangan about Valli's poor practice. Theo and Mani have a disagreement from misunderstandings about their friendship, while Thangam remains unfocused during the match.
44.Choices Left Unspoken
12-03-202625mThangam, confused by her emotions, explores love online and eventually opens up to Theo. Meanwhile, Mani decides the best way to cope with his intense feelings is to bury them.
45.Terrace Party
19-03-202618mMani tells everyone he moved on from love to friendship with Thangam. He tricks everyone, including Varsha, into attending a party by falsely stating that it is Rishi's birthday.
46.Viral Turn
19-03-202623mThe boys struggle in practice after the party and Nataraj punishes them. To showcase Valli's talent, Rangan records her and posts a social media clip that quickly gains attention.
47.Rising Tensions
19-03-202619mNews of an NRI-funded fellowship by Dhoorai sparks rivalry in the academy. The girls tease Rangan about Thulasi, while Rukmani hints she knows about them, making Thulasi shy away.
48.Night Unravels
19-03-202621mShaken after the practice match, Rishi battles anxiety triggered by Nataraj. Rangan's first visit to Thulasi's house turns tense during an unexpected talk with her grandfather.
49.Unseen War
26-03-202624mRangan and Thulasi spend time together and she talks about her life with Rajeev. Natraj vows payback after a drunk Rishi attacks his house and hurts him.
50.Silent Pressure
26-03-202622mRajasekar realises the flaw in his academy. While Natraj targets Rishi, Padma’s selfish gameplay creates cracks in the team. Mani meets Thangam’s parents and wins their trust.
51.Sudden Arrival
26-03-202619mRishi is shaken by the harsh realities of class divide between students. Rangan’s bold call on field leaves Padma shaken. Matheyan panics when his mother arrives at the academy.
52.Facing Nightmare
26-03-202623mSeeing his drunk mother, Matheyan fears his nightmare may come true. While Theo becomes his anchor, Rangan confronts Natraj and declares that he will stand as Matheyan’s guardian
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