LBW: Love Beyond Wicket: Episode list
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.