LBW: Love Beyond Wicket - Season 1 (2026)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Unresolved tension leads to emotional fallout as Mani's jealousy erupts publicly. Meanwhile, Thulasi and Rangan find unexpected comfort in cricket, uncovering past truths.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Padma suspects Valli manipulated her way onto the team, but Rangan supports her. Later, Rishi guides Mani through each ball in a practice match.

Valli endures harsh mockery regarding her background, which also impacts her father. Although she contemplates quitting, Rangan refuses to allow her to give up.

Natraj reveals the final lineup and surprises the boys with a celebratory meal. As unity grows, Matheyan confides in Theo about Natraj’s emotionally charged coaching style.

Thangam tells Rangan about Valli's poor practice. Theo and Mani have a disagreement from misunderstandings about their friendship, while Thangam remains unfocused during the match.

Thangam, confused by her emotions, explores love online and eventually opens up to Theo. Meanwhile, Mani decides the best way to cope with his intense feelings is to bury them.

Mani tells everyone he moved on from love to friendship with Thangam. He tricks everyone, including Varsha, into attending a party by falsely stating that it is Rishi's birthday.

The boys struggle in practice after the party and Nataraj punishes them. To showcase Valli's talent, Rangan records her and posts a social media clip that quickly gains attention.

News of an NRI-funded fellowship by Dhoorai sparks rivalry in the academy. The girls tease Rangan about Thulasi, while Rukmani hints she knows about them, making Thulasi shy away.

Shaken after the practice match, Rishi battles anxiety triggered by Nataraj. Rangan's first visit to Thulasi's house turns tense during an unexpected talk with her grandfather.

Rangan and Thulasi spend time together and she talks about her life with Rajeev. Natraj vows payback after a drunk Rishi attacks his house and hurts him.

Rajasekar realises the flaw in his academy. While Natraj targets Rishi, Padma’s selfish gameplay creates cracks in the team. Mani meets Thangam’s parents and wins their trust.

Rishi is shaken by the harsh realities of class divide between students. Rangan’s bold call on field leaves Padma shaken. Matheyan panics when his mother arrives at the academy.

Seeing his drunk mother, Matheyan fears his nightmare may come true. While Theo becomes his anchor, Rangan confronts Natraj and declares that he will stand as Matheyan’s guardian