Pakistan Panthers square off against Asian Stars in match No. 2 of the Asian Legends League (ALL) 2026 on Friday, July 31. This game is set to be played at the Lotus Sports Club Ground in Lusaka.
The Panthers have a formidable side with former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez at the helm. The Akmal brothers - Kamran and Umar - will be in action and ex-Pakistan skipper Shoaib Malik is also expected to play a key role in the tournament. The bowling department comprises legends like Sohail Tanvir, Wahab
Riaz, Mohammad Irfan, and Saeed Ajmal.
Meanwhile, defending champions Asian Stars are set to be led by Tillakaratne Dilshan. Former India players like Robin Uthappa and Saurabh Tiwary are in the mix. Sri Lankan all-rounders like Isuru Udana and Asela Gunaratne add great balance to the squad. Former Sunrisers Hyderabad cricketer Bipul Sharma is one spinner to keep an eye on in the tournament.
PP vs ANS: Match Details
| Match | Pakistan Panthers vs Asian Stars, Match 2, Asian Legends League 2026 |
| Date and Time (IST) | Friday, July 31, 2026, 1:00 PM (IST) |
| Venue | Lotus Sports Club Ground, Lusaka |
| Broadcast and Live-Streaming | FanCode (App & Website) |
Lotus Sports Club Ground, Lusaka: Pitch Report
As this is an afternoon game, dew won't play a role. However, the pitch can be on the drier side like it was in the first game. Batters will have to work hard for their runs and the outfield isn't as quick, making their challenge stiffer. The openers will have to make the most of the field restrictions inside the power play. Spinners are expected to dominate proceedings.
PP vs ANS: Head-to-Head Record
Pakistan Panthers didn't play in the inaugural edition and therefore, the head-to-head stands at 0-0.
PP vs ANS: Predicted Playing XIs
Pakistan Panthers
Mohammad Hafeez (C), Kamran Akmal (WK), Sharjeel Khan, Umar Akmal, Shoaib Malik, Imran Nazir, Sohail Tanvir, Yasir Shah, Saeed Ajmal, Mohammad Irfan, Rahat Ali.
Asian Stars
Tillakaratne Dilshan (C), Robin Uthappa (WK), Dilshan Munaweera, Saurabh Tiwary, Asela Gunaratne, CP Rizwan, Angelo Perera, Bipul Sharma, Isuru Udana, Pawan Suyal, Ankit Rajpoot.
PP vs ANS: Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Robin Uthappa
Robin Uthappa is known for his technique and ability to pierce the gaps inside the power play. He can play orthodox cricket shots and that could help him if the pitch isn't conducive for big-hitters. On slow pitches, scoring as many runs as possible is imperative inside the first six overs and Uthappa is ideal for that role.
Probable Best Bowler: Saeed Ajmal
Saeed Ajmal can be quite a handful if the conditions favour the spinners. His deception was tough to pick back when he was playing international cricket for Pakistan. In this league, not many batters are playing competitive cricket and picking Ajmal's subtle variations could be difficult for them.
