In a nail-biting Qualifier 2 of the Legends League Cricket 2024, Konark Suryas secured their place within the last with an exhilarating one-run victory over Toyam Hyderabad on the Bakshi Stadium, Srinagar. The match was a rollercoaster of feelings, with each groups combating tooth and nail for a spot within the summit conflict.
A gradual begin for Konark Suryas Odisha and Irfan Pathan’s masterclass
Suryas’ batting innings started on a shaky notice, with openers Richard Levi and Dilshan Munaweera falling cheaply. Kevin O’Brien offered a much-needed increase with a well-played 50, however Navin Stewart and Yusuf Pathan did not capitalize on his efforts. Nonetheless, the innings took a dramatic flip when former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan stepped as much as the crease.
Pathan’s knock was a masterclass of calculated aggression. He performed a superb innings of 49 runs from 35 deliveries, together with 5 fours and two sixes. His innings helped Suryas put up a good complete of 156 runs within the first innings.
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Captain Pathan to the rescue, once more!🫡
The southpaw continued his terrific kind within the event to take Konark Suryas Odisha to 156 with an unbeaten 49.#LLCT20onFanCode pic.twitter.com/0E72U6D8p5
— FanCode (@FanCode) October 14, 2024
Toyam Hyderabad’s blistering begin to the chase
Hyderabad’s chase began promisingly, with Chadwick Walton and George Employee getting off to an honest begin. Peter Trego made a helpful contribution, however it was Rikki Clarke who performed a vital knock of 67 runs. With Hyderabad needing 12 runs from the ultimate over, the match was poised for an exhilarating end.
Irfan’s last over takes Konark Suryas over the end line
Enters Pathan as soon as once more. The previous India all-rounder, who had already performed a key position with the bat, now had the chance to seal the victory for Suryas. With the strain mounting after getting hit for a six on the fourth ball and defending simply 3 runs in 3 balls, Pathan delivered a surprising last over, conceding simply 11 runs on the finish of the ultimate ball and securing a one-run win for his group.
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Irfan ‘Jalwa’ Pathan strikes once more!🔥
After scoring 49* with the bat, the captain conjured up a miraculous heist with the ball within the final over to take his group to the Last. 🤌🏼#LLCT20onFanCode pic.twitter.com/CCx02pvkdP
— FanCode (@FanCode) October 14, 2024
Due to Pathan’s heroics, Konark Suryas superior to the ultimate of the Legends League Cricket 2024. They may now face Southern Tremendous Stars within the title conflict on the Bakshi Stadium, Srinagar, on Wednesday, October 16. The ultimate guarantees to be an thrilling contest between two proficient groups.
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