LBW: Love Beyond Wicket (2026)
"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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Anger Beneath Bruises
Girish 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.
Damage Control
The 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.
Dreams, Doubts and a Blowback
A 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.
They Are My Team
Rangan 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.
Fault Lines
Rangan 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.
Pressure Points
Girish 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.
Hidden Battles
Mani 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.
Midnight Panic and Confessions
Thangam, 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.
Shifts and Challenges
Mani 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.
Voices Under Noise
Theo 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.
Silent Drift
Thangam 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.
One Last Chance
Seeing 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.
Closed Gates
When 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.
Unsaid Feelings
Thulasi 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.
Surface Fractures
During 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.
Shifting Bonds
Padma suspects Valli manipulated her way onto the team, but Rangan supports her. Later, Rishi guides Mani through each ball in a practice match.
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Original Title
LBW: Love Beyond Wicket
Status
Returning Series
Seasons
1
Episodes
100