In a riveting encounter that had followers on the sting of their seats, the India Champions emerged victorious within the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2024 ultimate, defeating their arch-rivals, the Pakistan Champions, by 5 wickets.
India limit Pakistan for 156/6
Pakistan Champions, electing to bat first, had been restricted for 156/6. Shoaib Malik (41 runs) was the top-scorer for Pakistan, showcasing his expertise with a well-paced knock that included three sixes. Openers Kamran Akmal (24 runs) and Sohaib Maqsood (21 runs) made respectable contributions, however the remainder of the batting line-up faltered in opposition to a disciplined Indian bowling assault. Anureet Singh (3/43) was the decide of the Indian bowlers, claiming three essential wickets.
India chases the goal with grit
In reply, the Indian Champions’ chase started on a shaky notice, shedding their openers Robin Uthappa (10 runs) and Suresh Raina (4 runs) cheaply. Nonetheless, Ambati Rayudu (50 runs) steadied the ship with a composed half-century, together with 5 fours and two sixes. Gurkeerat Singh Mann (34 runs) and Yusuf Pathan (30 runs) supplied beneficial help within the center overs, making certain India stayed forward of the required run price. Regardless of a late hiccup with wickets falling, India held their nerve and crossed the end line in 19.1 overs, securing an exciting victory.
Participant of the Match
For his essential knock that anchored the chase, Ambati Rayudu was deservedly named the Participant of the Match.
A memorable day for cricket legends
This victory marks a wonderful end to the inaugural version of the WCL, treating followers to a nostalgic battle between legendary cricketers. The India Champions can now have fun their well-deserved triumph, etching their names within the historical past books of this thrilling new match.
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Right here’s how Twitter reacted:
In 2007 – India defeated Pakistan within the T20I World Cup ultimate.
In 2024 – India defeated Pakistan within the WCL ultimate.
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— Faiz Fazel (@theFaizFazel) July 14, 2024
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— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) July 14, 2024
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— FanCode (@FanCode) July 13, 2024
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— Faiz Fazel (@theFaizFazel) July 14, 2024
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Captain #YuvrajSingh and Boys🏆#YuvrajSingh— Aditya Kumar Singh (@adityakmrsingh) July 14, 2024
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— நாதஸ் (@mpgiri) July 14, 2024
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— Anurag Pandey🇮🇳 (@AnuragP52225) July 14, 2024
In 2011 WC – Harbhajan Singh obtained emotional and could not management his tears.
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— Kapishwar 🇮🇳 (@Kapishwar_95) July 14, 2024
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— Mukesh Sankhla 🇮🇳 (@MukeshSankhla07) July 14, 2024
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— Johns (@JohnyBravo183) July 13, 2024
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Congratulations 💐💐💐
Legend workforce pic.twitter.com/BczIp4Acwi— सन्दीप साहू (@sisandeepsahu) July 14, 2024
In WCL, India grew to become the champion by defeating Pakistan, as soon as once more Pakistan needed to face defeat, India hoisted the tricolor as soon as once more.#INDvsPAK pic.twitter.com/4E3E292M5G
— Satish Mishra 🇮🇳 (@SATISHMISH78) July 14, 2024
Irfan Pathan & Yusuf Pathan after received T20 WC 2007 vs Pakistan.
– Irfan Pathan & Yusuf Pathan after received WCL 2024 vs Pakistan.
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— sundram (@sundram94079798) July 14, 2024
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