CCL 2026: Kerala Strikers beat Mumbai Heroes by 5 wickets

CCL 2026 LIVE: A cracking double-header contest awaits fans on Sunday as Day 3 of the Celebrity Cricket League (CCL 2026) will see the action continue at the ADA-VDCA stadium in Visakhapatnam. Chennai Kings, who will be playing their first game of the 12th edition of the tournament, will take on Bengal Tigers in the first game on Sunday at 2 PM IST. Mumbai Heroes will then lock horns with Kerala Strikers in the second match of the double-header at 6.30 PM IST.

This will be the first game for Chennai Kings and the Kerala Strikers. Meanwhile, Bengal Tigers will be aiming to secure back-t0-back wins, having beaten Mumbai Heroes on Saturday. Jisshu Sengupta and co. will be aiming to climb to the top of the points table by defeating Kings on Sunday. On the other hand, both Kerala Strikers and Mumbai Heroes will be keen on opening their accounts.

CCL 2026: Match info

Match: Kerala Strikers vs Mumbai Heroes
Date: January 18, 2026
Venue: ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Vizag
Time: 6.45 PM IST
Live Streaming & Broadcast: JioHotstar, Door Darshan (Hindi)
Live Coverage: InsideSport’s match blog
Captains: Riteish Deshmukh (Mumbai Heroes), Unni Mukundan (Kerala Strikers)

CCL 2026 live streaming details

Fans will be able to watch Celebrity Cricket League (CCL 2026) fixtures between Mumbai Heroes vs Bengal Tigers, and Punjab De Sher vs Telugu Warriors on JioHotstar’s OTT mobile application or website. The match will also be telecast on Doordarshan (Hindi). Don’t forget, get the latest updates and live scores in InsideSport!

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CCL 2026 LIVE: Kerala Strikers win

19/01/2026 00:06

Madan finishes off in style with a huge maximum as Kerala Strikers beat Mumbai Heroes by 5 wickets. They bounced back in the run-chase after faltering in the middle overs and Madan has single-handedly ensured that the team secures the win. Mumbai Heroes could just be knocked out!

CCL 2026 LIVE: Final over

18/01/2026 23:59

Kerala Strikers need 8 runs from the last over to win and open their account in CCL 2026. A penalty for Mumbai Heroes means field restrictions come into effect. Madan makes the most of it and slams a boundary off the first ball.

CCL 2026 LIVE: WICKET

18/01/2026 23:53

Manikuttan is trapped for an LBW and the on-field umpire takes his time to raise the finger. Kerala Strikers have taken a review and it's gone for a toss. Are the Strikers choking?

CCL 2026 LIVE: WICKET

18/01/2026 23:49

Freddy gets the all-important breakthrough as Vivek gets caught out near the boundary while attempting a big hit. The partnership has broken at the most crucial point

CCL 2026 LIVE: 100-run partnership

18/01/2026 23:47

The 100-run partnership comes up between Madan and Vivek, and it has taken them 45 deliveries. Kerala Strikers need 15 runs in 13 balls

CCL 2026 LIVE: 50 for Madan

18/01/2026 23:31

Madan has reached his half-century off just 19 deliveries as he continues to pile misery on Mumbai Heroes bowlers. He's played just one dot ball.

CCL 2026 LIVE: Vivek joins in

18/01/2026 23:24

Vivek joins Madan as he takes on Shabbir Alluwalia in the 15th over. He hits the Mumbai Heroes bowler for three bowlers in the over. Things starting to look bright for Kerala Strikers. They need 46 runs to win in 30 balls

CCL 2026 LIVE: Madan on the charge

18/01/2026 23:06

Madan is taking the Mumbai Heroes bowlers to the cleaners and has turned the tables on them in the run-chase. He has raced to 29 of just 11 deliveries and is dealing in boundaries. Kerala need 82 runs in 43 balls

CCL 2026 LIVE: Mumbai Heroes on top

18/01/2026 22:57

Mumbai Heroes have put the brakes on Kerala Strikers' momentum with yet another wicket. The team is 83/3 in 11 overs and are far behind in terms of the required run-rate in the run-chase

CCL 2026 LIVE

18/01/2026 22:37

Kerala Strikers lose their 2nd wicket as Arjun departs, thanks to an outstanding catch by Navdeep Tomar.

CCL 2026 LIVE: No good end to powerplay

18/01/2026 22:21

After getting off to a good start, Kerala Strikers lost their momentum in the final over of the powerplay as they manage to reach only 47 runs.

CCL 2026 LIVE: WICKET

18/01/2026 22:15

Mumbai Heroes captain Deshmukh gets rid of his Kerala Strikers counterpart Unni Mukundan. The first blood has been drawn!

CCL 2026 LIVE: Good start

18/01/2026 22:15

Kerala Strikers have gotten off to a good start, with both Unni and Arjun looking well set now. They are 42/0 in the 5th over and have dominated the powerplay so far

CCL 2026 LIVE: Kerala Strikers start run-chase

18/01/2026 21:57

Unni and Arjun are out in the middle to commence the run-chase for Kerala Strikers. Mumbai Heroes captain Deshmukh starts with the ball in the 2nd over. Arjun fires back to back boundaries in the 2nd over.

CCL 2026 LIVE: Kerala Strikers need 192 runs to win

18/01/2026 21:33

Mumbai Heroes reach 191/8 at the end of 20 overs, with a boundary coming off the last ball. Kerala Strikers need 192 runs to win

CCL 2026 LIVE: WICKET

18/01/2026 21:30

Arun gets his third wicket as Freddy gets caught behind. He takes a review but it is burnt. Mumbai Heroes lose their 8th wicket in the last over. Meanwhile, Kerala Strikers have been handed a penalty - field restrictions due to slow-over rate

CCL 2026 LIVE: WICKET

18/01/2026 21:16

Now, Kerala Strikers captain Unni mukundan is on a hat-trick as he gets rid of Abhishek Chaudhary for a a golden duck

CCL 2026 LIVE: WICKET

18/01/2026 21:15

Navdeep Tomar's innings comes to an end as he gets caught out. He departs after scoring 58 off 34 balls.

CCL 2026 LIVE: WICKETS

18/01/2026 21:03

Sharad Kelkar's innings comes to an end as he walks back for 38 runs. Arun gets the 4th wicket for Kerala Strikers and the partnership has been broken. Arun is now on a hat-trick as he bowls Nishant over to send him packing for a golden duck

CCL 2026 LIVE: Fifty for Navdeep Tomar

18/01/2026 21:01

Navdeep Tomar, a.k.a Gujjar, reaches his half-century in style with a huge maximum. He has struck five fours and four sixes. The Mumbai Heroes batter delivers a unique celebration

CCL 2026 LIVE: Can Mumbai finish strongly?

18/01/2026 20:55

Last four overs left in the innings and Mumbai are 143/3. They will surely be eyeing 200. Navdeep is om 44 and Kelkar on 35.

CCL 2026 LIVE: Drama

18/01/2026 20:48

The umpire is having a word with Sharad Kelkar as Kerala Strikers object to a change in the batter's runner.

CCL 2026 LIVE: No luck for Kerala Strikers

18/01/2026 20:45

Navdeep Tomar gets trapped for an LBW while attempting an atrocious reverse sweep. On-field umpire gives out and the batter takes a review immediately. Turns out that he is right as replays show the ball hitting the gloves.

CCL 2026 LIVE: Big over for Mumbai Heroes

18/01/2026 20:25

15 runs have come from Jean Paul's final over as Navdeep Tomar shows no signs of slowing down

CCL 2026 LIVE: 10 overs done

18/01/2026 20:15

Kerala Strikers have dominated the first half of the innings, striking thrice. Mumbai have managed to score just 79 in 10 overs.

CCL 2026 LIVE: Saqib departs

18/01/2026 20:11

Saqib Saleem is bowled out as Kerala Strikers get their 3rd wicket. That brings Navdeep Tomar to the side and he makes an instant impact by firing back to back boundaries

CCL 2026 LIVE: Powerplay done

18/01/2026 19:49

Jean has bowled an exceptional final over of the powerplay, conceding just 3 runs. Mumbai Heroes have managed to score only 47 runs in the phase. Can they step on the pedal now?

CCL 2026 LIVE: Another wicket falls

18/01/2026 19:44

Mumbai Heroes are two wickets down and have only gone past 40 runs in the powerplay, with 4 balls to spare. Saqib Aleem and Sharad Kelkar are in the middle for the side

CCL 2026 LIVE

18/01/2026 19:37

Kerala Strikers get their first wicket as Shabbir departs for 23 runs

CCL 2026 LIVE: Shabbir on the charge

18/01/2026 19:14

Shabbir's fine form from yesterday continues as he takes Manikuttan to the cleaners. 14 runs come in the 2nd over

CCL 2026 LIVE: Action begins

18/01/2026 19:06

Shabbir Alluwalia and Saqib Aleem commence the proceedings for Mumbai Heroes. Unni Mukundan starts with the new ball for Kerala Strikers. A dot ball to start with

CCL 2026 LIVE: Kerala Strikers vs Mumbai Heroes playing XIs

18/01/2026 19:04

CCL 2026 LIVE: Kerala Strikers vs Mumbai Heroes toss

18/01/2026 19:01

Kerala Strikers captain Unni Mukundan wins the toss and opts to bowl first against Mumbai Heroes. Deshmukh says he wouldn't mind batting first. Mumbai have made one change to their playing XI, with Shivankit missing out.

CCL 2026 LIVE: A look at the top performers

18/01/2026 18:58

CCL 2026 LIVE: Updated points table

18/01/2026 18:49

CCL 2026 LIVE: Kerala Strikers vs Mumbai Heroes squads

18/01/2026 18:42

Mumbai Heroes: Riteish Deshmukh, Tomar Navdeep, Abhilash Chaudhary, Aftab Shivdasani, Apoorva Lakhia, Freddy Daruwala, Madhav Deochake, Nishant Dahiya, Raja ., Rajeev Pillai, Samir Kochhar, Sandeep Juwatkar, Saqib Saleem, Shabbir Aluwalia, Sharad Kelkar, Shivankit Parihar, Sidhaant Sachdev, Sohil Khan, Vatsal Sheth
Kerala Strikers: Arjun Nanda Kumar, Prashanth Alexander, Unni Mukundan, John Kaippali, Sanju Sivram, Anoop Krishnan, Antony Pepe, Arun Benny, Aryan Kathuria, Bineesh Kodiyeri, Jean Paul Lal, Madan Mohan, Mani Kuttan, Mohammed Shariq, Prajod Kalabhavan, Samarth A, Sanju Salim, Shafiqu Rahiman, Vivek Gopan

CCL 2026 LIVE: Time for game 2

18/01/2026 18:34

We now head to match number 2 of the double-header on Sunday where Kerala Strikers will take on Mumbai Heroes in their first game of CCL 2026. The Heroes lost their previous game and will be looking to bounce back with a win. LIVE action begins from 6.45 PM IST onwards. Stay tuned

CC 2026 LIVE: Bengal Tigers win

18/01/2026 18:34

Bengal Tigers have chased down the 8-run total in the Super Over in just three balls as Chennai Kings suffer a shocking defeat after choking. Rahul Mazumdar has single handedly destroyed Chennai.

CCL 2026 LIVE: Second ball

18/01/2026 18:34

Rahul slams a six and the scores are level. The Bengal Tigers dug out believes that the match is done but there's one run left

CCL 2026 LIVE: First ball

18/01/2026 18:31

Jammy takes a single off Aadhav.

CCL 2026 LIVE: Bengal Tigers eye easy win

18/01/2026 18:30

Jammy and Rahul are out in the middle to chase down 8 runs for Bengal Tigers in the Super Over. Aadhav to bowl for Chennai Kings. Action resumes!

CCL 2026 LIVE: Bengal Tigers need 8 runs to win

18/01/2026 18:24

Rahul Mazumdar has bowled a brilliant Super Over and has conceded just seven runs. The Kings batters could have taken an extra single in the final delivery but they hesitated. As a result, Bengal Tigers need just 8 runs to win the match now.

CCL 2026 LIVE: WICKET

18/01/2026 18:18

Rahul Mazumdar strikes right in the first delivery and Vikranth Santosh has to depart for a duck. There's a heated moment between the batter and the bowler, but the damage has been done.

CCL 2026 LIVE: Super Over begins

18/01/2026 18:17

Chennai Kings will bat first in the Super Over. Rahul Mazumdar will continue to bowl for Bengal Tigers. Vikranth Santosh and Prithvi are out in the middle. Action begins

CCL 2026 LIVE: Super Over

18/01/2026 18:08

We are now headed into the first Super Over of CCL 2026 as Rahul gets the 10th and final Chennai Kings wicket. Pari departs for a golden duck. The scores are level which means the contest is still not done

CCL 2026 LIVE: Chennai Kings close in on win

18/01/2026 18:03

Dasharathi strikes a six and a four in the first two deliveries of Rahul's 19th over to level the scores. With just one run needed, he has been trapped for an LBW and has to walk back. Chennai Kings are 8 wickets down. Two deliveries later, another one bites the dust. Now, Chennai need 1 run to win with 1 wicket remaining, and 2 balls left.

CCL 2026 LIVE

18/01/2026 17:59

Chennai Kings have lost their 7th wicket as Kalaiyarasan gets run-out due to a mix-up. This isn't what the Kings want at this point of the run-chase

CCL 2026 LIVE: WICKET

18/01/2026 17:51

Chennai Kings lose their 6th wicket as Ananda gets rid of Ashok Selvan. The Kings are choking now! They have scored only 9 runs but have lost 4 wickets in quick succession

CCL 2026 LIVE: Chennai Kings scorecard so far

18/01/2026 17:49

CCL 2026 LIVE: WICKETS

18/01/2026 17:45

The dangerous Prithvi is trapped for an LBW, and the on-field umpire immediately raises his finger. The Chennai Kings batter decides to take a review. It goes against and they lose their in-form batter in the run-chase. Now, Bharat has to depart for a golden duck as Rahul gets back to back wickets. The Bengal Tigers bowler is on a hat-trick.

CCL 2026 LIVE: WICKET

18/01/2026 17:35

Shanthanu drags a ball on his stumps and he has to depart for 35 runs off 31 deliveries. Bengal Tigers strike at the right time and break the partnership.

CCL 2026 LIVE: Last five overs

18/01/2026 17:33

Chennai Kings have the upper hand in the run-chase as they need 32 runs in 30 balls. Can they pull it off?

CCL 2026 LIVE: Fifty for Prithvi

18/01/2026 17:27

Prithvi has reached his half-century as he takes 29 deliveries to reach the landmark. Chennai Kings are at 149/2 at the end of 14 overs and are in the driver's seat in the run-chase

CCL 2026 LIVE

18/01/2026 17:11

The fifty-run partnership comes up between Shanthanu and Prithvi and it has taken 32 deliveries. We are past the halfway stage of the run-chase and Chennai Kings need less than 70 runs to beat Bengal Tigers

CCL 2026 LIVE: No luck for Tigers

18/01/2026 16:59

Boundaries continue to flow freely as Prithvi and Shanthanu continue to punish Bengal Tigers bowlers. They have crossed the 100-run mark in 8.3 overs and have looked solid in the run-chase despite losing two wickets

CCL 2026 LIVE: Powerplay ends

18/01/2026 16:46

Chennai Kings got off to a flying start with Vikranth leading the charge. However, the loss of two quick wickets has hit their momentum as they finish at 72/2 after the powerplay

CCL 2026 LIVE: WICKET

18/01/2026 16:42

Vikranth Santosh's onslaught has been halted as he departs while attempting a big hit. Chennai Kings, who got off to a reat start, have lost two quick wickets.

CCL 2026 LIVE: WICKET

18/01/2026 16:32

Bengal Tigers have gotten the first breakthrough as Sharan departs for 18 runs.

CCL 2026 LIVE: Chennai Kings wasting no time

18/01/2026 16:26

Chennai Kings are in no mood to slow down as Vikranth Santosh continues to punish the Bengal Tigers bowlers. The team has crossed fifty runs in just 3.2 overs, and have dominated the powerplay

CCL 2026 LIVE: Good start for Chennai Kings

18/01/2026 16:17

Vikranth Santosh has gotten off to a fiery start, striking at will. The Chennai Kings captain raced to 25 in no time as they post 32/0 in 2 overs.

CCL 2026 LIVE: Chennai Kings commence run-chase

18/01/2026 16:04

Chennai Kings openers Sharan Kumar and captain Vikranth Santosh are out in the middle to commence the run-chase. They are tasked with chasing down 186 runs in 20 overs. Can they go all guns blazing in the powerplay?

CCL 2026 LIVE: Chennai Kings need 186 to win

18/01/2026 15:49

Chennai Kings managed to effectively put the breaks on Bengal Tigers' run-flow with a flurry of wickets towards the end. A brilliant last-over from Aadhav sees the Tigers finishing at 185/8. Chennai need 186 runs to win now. Action to resume soon, stay tuned!

CCL 2026 LIVE

18/01/2026 15:44

Bengal Tigers suffer a collapse as 4 wickets fall in the 19th over. Ratnadeep is the latest to depart due to a school boy error where he failed to ground his bat in the crease and his hence run-out.

CCL 2026 LIVE: WICKET

18/01/2026 15:38

The dangerous Rahul Mazumdar departs as Chennai Kings take a good catch at the boundary to get rid of the batter. Bengal Tigers have been restricted in the last two overs. Can Kings finish on a good note? Wait a minute, Saurav Das departs in the very next delivery! Make that three. Vikranth Santosh has taken 3 wickets in this over and all the important ones. Bengal Tigers choke.

CCL 2026 LIVE

18/01/2026 15:27

Bengal Tigers have lost captain Jisshu Sengupta as Chennai Kings get their 4th wicket. Rahul Mazumdar's fine form from yesterday continues as he is on 36 runs off 17 deliveries.

CCL 2026 LIVE: Wicket

18/01/2026 15:19

Chennai Kings get the prized wicket of Jammy as the explosive Bengal Tigers batter departs for 31 runs. Vikranth and co. finally get something right on the field.

CCL 2026 LIVE: Joy departs

18/01/2026 15:04

Chennai Kings have finally gotten the wicket they have been searching for. Prithvi narrowly avoids a collision with Vikranth to take a brilliant catch. Joy has to depart for 65 runs as Bengal Tigers lose their second wicket

CCL 2026 LIVE: FIFTY

18/01/2026 14:53

Joy Mukherjee brings up his half-century off 27 deliveries with two back-to-back sixes as Bengal Tigers race to 85/1 in 9 overs. Chennai Kings have simpy failed to contain Joy.

CCL 2026 LIVE: WICKET

18/01/2026 14:42

A direct hit from Pari at the non-strikers' end results in the end of Indrashish's innings. Chennai Kings have broken the partnership as the opener departs for 29 runs.

CCL 2026 LIVE: Injury concern for Bengal Tigers?

18/01/2026 14:38

Bengal Tigers opener Indrashish gets hit on his ribs and seems to be in quite some discomfort. He takes a few minutes to recover and then gets back to batting.

CCL 2026 LIVE: Powerplay ends

18/01/2026 14:35

Bengal Tigers reach 50/0 at the end of the powerplay, with both their openers dominating the Chennai Kings bowlers. Joy (28) and Indrashish (20) have made the most of the Kings' poor bowling and fielding to turn the tables on them after a slow start.

CCL 2026 LIVE: Expensive over

18/01/2026 14:30

Chennai Kings' fielding and catching has been lackluster and they suffer because of it. Sharan's second over turns out to be a nightmare as boundaries flowed freely. Bengal Tigers make the most of it and race t0 40 runs.

CCL 2026 LIVE: Joy survives

18/01/2026 14:22

A direct hit could have ended Joy Mukherjee's innings early on in the game but replays show that he had made his ground safely. Relief for the Bengal Tigers opener.

CCL 2026 LIVE: Kings keep it tight

18/01/2026 14:15

Chennai Kings' bowlers have been on point so far and kept the Bengal Tigers batters on their toes. Captain Vikranth is into his second over.

CCL 2026 LIVE: Play begins

18/01/2026 14:07

Joy Mukherjee and Indrashish are out in the middle to commence the proceedings for Bengal Tigers. Vikranth Santosh has started with the new ball for Chennai Kings.

CCL 2026 LIVE: Chennai Kings vs Bengal Tigers playing XIs

18/01/2026 14:06

CCL 2026 LIVE: Chennai Kings vs Bengal Tigers toss

18/01/2026 14:03

Chennai Kings captain Vikranth Santosh wins the toss and opts to bowl first in the contest against Bengal Tigers

CCL 2026 LIVE: Leading run-getters

18/01/2026 13:41

Rank	Player	Team	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	4s	6s	50s	100s	HS	SR	Avg	Points
1	Akhil Akkineni	TELUGU WARRIORS	2	2	1	113	7	7	0	1	101	179.37	113.00	167
2	Jammy Banerjee	BENGAL TIGERS	1	1	0	97	3	10	1	0	97	210.87	97.00	145
3	Karan Aryan	KARNATAKA BULLDOZERS	1	1	0	83	6	8	1	0	83	251.52	83.00	130
4	Rahul Jaittly	PUNJAB DE SHER	2	2	0	83	9	3	1	0	68	143.10	41.50	121
5	Ashwin Babu	TELUGU WARRIORS	2	2	0	75	11	0	1	0	60	120.97	37.50	107

CCL 2026 live streaming details

18/01/2026 13:38

CCL 2026 LIVE: Chennai Rhinos vs Bengal Tigers squad

18/01/2026 13:28

Chennai Rhinos: Dasarathi, Adhav Kannadasan, Ashok Selvan, Bharat Nivas, Harishankar Narayanan, Kalaiarasan, Murali Radhakrishnan, Pari, Prithvi Pandiarajan, Ramana Amar, Rishikanth, Sathya, Shantanu Bhagyaraj, Sharan Kumar, Sivamaran, Vikranth Santhosh, Yogi Babu
Bengal Tigers:Jisshu Sengupta, Yusuf Chishti, Aditya Roy Banerjee, Ananda Choudhuri, Anirrban Chackrabarty, Anshuman Pratyush, Bonny ., Indrasish Roy, Jammy Banerjee, Joey Debroy, Joy Kumar Mukherjee, Mukul Kumar Jana, Rahul Mazumder, Ratnadip Ghosh, Rishav Basu, Saugata ., Sourav Das, Trambak Roy Chowdhury, Uday Pratap

CCL 2026 LIVE: Updated points table

18/01/2026 13:27

Rank	Team	Mat	Won	Lost	Pts	Win %	Net RR	For	Against
1	BHOJPURI DABANGGS	1	1	0	2	100.00%	2.0500	155/20.0	114/20.0
2	KARNATAKA BULLDOZERS	1	1	0	2	100.00%	1.5500	170/20.0	139/20.0
3	BENGAL TIGERS	1	1	0	2	100.00%	0.6413	203/19.1	199/20.0
4	TELUGU WARRIORS	2	1	1	2	50.00%	0.2750	298/40.0	287/40.0
5	MUMBAI HEROES	1	0	1	0	0.00%	-0.6413	199/20.0	203/19.1
6	PUNJAB DE SHER	2	0	2	0	0.00%	-2.0750	271/40.0	354/40.0
7	KERALA STRIKERS	0	0	0	0	0	0.0000	0	0
8	VELS CHENNAI KINGS	0	0	0	0	0	0.0000	0	0