Match Details
Match 1 | Aug 8, 2025, 7:30 PM IST
Venue: ACA VDCA INTERNATIONAL CRICKET STADIUM, Visakhapatnam
Live Stream: FanCode app/website
Match Preview
In the inaugural match of the GMR 2025 Andhra Premier League (APL), the Kakinada Kings will take on the Capital Amaravathi Royals on August 8, at the ACA VDCA International Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. The fixture will kickoff the GMR 2025 Andhra Premier League in the city of Vizag, after a blockbuster opening ceremony, setting the tone of the fourth edition with a blend of glitter and high-octane T20 cricketing action.
The Kakinada Kings will be led by experienced Indian wicketkeeper-batter KS Bharat, whereas the Capital Amaravathi Royals will be captained by Hanuma Vihari, an Indian veteran, both of whom will be joined by a blend of experienced and young talent.
Head-to-head
The two teams will lock horns for the first time ever in the Andhra Premier League on Friday, August 8.
Ground Stats (Overall)
Span Matches W/L Runs Wickets Balls Average RPO
2007-2025 81 1.000 23919 1052 18006 22.73 7.97
Weather Report
Highlighting of the weather in Visakhapatnam, the temperature in Andhra Pradesh will be ranging around 29°C with the weather likely to be cloudy during the day on Friday, with wind gusts of around 30-32 km/h, blowing from north and north-western side.
Team News and Squad
Kakinada Kings: Kona Srikar Bharat, Golamaru Manish, Pinninti Tapaswi, Kadiyam Vana Sai Rahul, Kodavandla Sudharsan, Pitta Arjun Tendulkar, Shaik Kamaruddin, Sirla Hima Srinivas, Midde Anjaneyulu, Modapa Ravikiran, Kuntrapakam Narasimha Prudhvi Raj, Mitta Lekhaz Reddy, Samadhi Bhargav Mahesh, Kaki Satya Surya Jayanth, Adabala Naga Vinay Lohith, Yarraguta Pramod, Chagamreddy Varun Teja Reddy, Penkey Manikanta Gangadhar, AV Surya.
Capital Amaravathi Royals: Gade Hanuma Vihari, Kirdant Karan Shinde, Bodhala Vinay Kumar, Yara Sandeep, Singupuram Durga Naga Vara Prasad, Seeram Venkata Rahul, Bandaru Ayyappa, Buggidi Santosh Kumar, Gavvala Mallikarjuna, Tekkam Atchuth Hemanth Kumar, Akula Veera Venkata Vijay, Penmetsa Panduranga Raju, Immandi Karthik Raman, Battina Yashwanth, Ganta Adarsh, Vinnakota Jayanth Sai, Saleh Gulfaam, Chittineni Srihith, Korukonda Buddaram Durgeshn Naidu, Kornu Thamas Ram Kumar
Conclusion
The opening match of the GMR Andhra Premier League 2025, which will be played between Kakinada Kings and Capital Amaravathi Royals will be one to watch as both teams boast of a balance of marquee experience with mandatory U-19 and U-16 talents.