Simhadri Vizag Lions (SVL) take on Amaravati Royals (CAR) in match No. 4 of the ongoing Andhra Premier League (APL) 2026 at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Thursday, June 11.
The Lions had a forgettable campaign last year, winning only one out of the six matches they played. They were in action in the opening game of the season. However, they were outplayed by the Kakinada Kings, who won the one-sided match by 71 runs.
Meanwhile, Amaravati Royals finished top of the table at the end
of the league phase last season. They eventually lost the final to the Tungabhadra Warriors. This year, they started their campaign with a clash against the defending champions. However, this time, the Royals emerged victorious by six wickets.
SVL vs CAR: Match Details
| Match | Simhadri Vizag Lions vs Amaravati Royals, Match 4, Andhra Premier League 2026 |
| Date and Time (IST) | Thursday, June 11, 2026, 1:30 PM (IST) |
| Venue | ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam |
| Broadcast and Live Streaming | JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App & Website) |
ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam: Pitch Report
The ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam is known for being an excellent ground for batters, and the bowlers need to be on point to keep them in check. From the first two matches played at the venue this season, it is evident that the batters will rule the roost once again.
SVL vs CAR: Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | 1 |
| Won by SVL | 0 |
| Won by CAR | 1 |
| Tie/NR | 0 |
| Only Fixture | August 16, 2025 (CAR win) |
SVL vs CAR: Predicted Playing XIs
Simhadri Vizag Lions:
Maheep Kumar, Kogatam Haneesh Reddy, Ricky Bhui (C), Nimmala Himakar, Dhanush Marthala, Bodhala Vinay, P Roshan Kumar Pavan, Tripurana Vijay, Girinath Reddy, Kamil Shaik, SK Kamaruddin.
Amaravati Royals:
Yara Sandeep (C), Kirdant Karan Shinde, Seeram Venkata Rahul, Avinash Pyla, Durga Naga Vara Prasad Singupuram (WK), KV Sasikanth, Varun Satvik Tellaputta, Toshith Yadav Makki, Bandaru Ayyappa, Ahitesh Varma Uddaraju, U.M. Shambavi Girinat.
SVL vs CAR: Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Maheep Kumar
Playing for the Tungabhadra Warriors last year, Maheep Kumar finished with 263 runs in eight innings at an average of 37.57 and a strike rate of 123.47. In the first match this season, he was dismissed for five. The right-handed batter would want to bounce back strongly on Thursday.
Probable Best Bowler: KV Sasikanth
KV Sasikanth was the joint-highest wicket-taker last season, picking up 14 wickets in nine matches at an average of 19.64. In the first game he played this season, he finished with figures of 2/19 in 2.5 overs. He will have a key role to play in the middle overs.
