Visakhapatnam, June 9, 2026:
Kakinada Kings Begin APL Season 5 with Commanding 71-Run Victory Over Simhadri Vizag Lions
Kakinada Kings made a strong start to their Andhra Premier League (APL) Season 5 campaign with a comprehensive 71-run victory over Simhadri Vizag Lions in the opening match at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam.
Batting first, Kakinada Kings posted an imposing 219/5 in 20 overs, powered by an unbeaten 64 off 34 balls from M. Yuvan. Valuable contributions from P. Tapaswi (38), Abhishek Reddy (27), Arjun Tendulkar (24), and Manish Golamaru (28) helped the Kings build a formidable total.
In reply, Simhadri Vizag Lions were bowled out for 148 in 18.4 overs despite fighting knocks from Tripurana Vijay (33) and Ricky Bhui (32). The Kakinada bowling unit maintained control throughout the innings, with Midde Anjaneyulu claiming 3 wickets for 25 runs and Manish Golamaru taking 2 wickets for 22 runs.
With this convincing win, Kakinada Kings open their Season 5 campaign on a high note and secure the first points of the tournament. M. Yuvan was named Player of the Match for his match-winning unbeaten half-century.