Lusaka, Aug. 1 -- Indian Royals registered a victory in their Asian Legends League 2026 opening match with a hard-fought 19-run win over Bangladesh Tigers on Friday.

Asian Stars also produced a commanding all-round performance to defeat Pakistan Panthers by 85 runs at the Lotus Sports Club Ground in Lusaka.

Batting first, Indian Royals posted a competitive 135/7 in their allotted 20 overs after recovering from a shaky start. Opener Abhishek Jalota provided early impetus with a brisk 26 off 20 balls, while Asad Pathan chipped in with an entertaining 22 from just 13 deliveries.

However, regular wickets prevented the Royals from building sustained partnerships as Bangladesh bowlers kept things tight through the middle overs.

The innings ...