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In the (WCL) final of the World Championship of Legends League 2024, India and Pakistan, who are long-time rivals, faced off against each other. In this final match of the tournament, held in England, India achieved a spectacular victory.
On Saturday in Birmingham, Pakistan batted first and scored 156 runs while losing 6 wickets. In reply, India faced a tough challenge but managed to chase down the target by scoring 159 runs in 19.1 overs, securing a thrilling victory. Ambati Rayudu played a crucial role with a top score of 50 runs for India.
The match concluded dramatically when Irfan Pathan struck a boundary in the final over, clinching India’s name on the World Championship of Legends League Cup.
Pakistan Batting Performance Not Up To The Mark: India vs Pakistan
After winning the toss and choosing to bat first, the neighbours (Pakistan) couldn’t perform as well as expected. They scored 156 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in the allotted 20 overs. Sometimes it seemed like Pakistan’s team would score a lot of runs in the match, After that Pakistan’s batsmen did not perform well.
Opener Sharjeel Khan got out after scoring 12 runs off 10 balls. Maqsood made 21 runs from 12 balls. Kamran Akmal scored 24 runs off 19 balls and also returned to the pavilion. Captain Younis Khan scored only seven runs from 11 balls.
Shoaib Malik is the highest run scorer from Pakistan, with 41 runs. Anureet Singh took 3 wickets for India.
Reply By The India Champions: India vs Pakistan
The India Champions began their chase of Pakistan’s target with a solid start. Robin Uthappa and Ambati Rayudu formed a steady partnership, adding 34 runs for the first wicket.
However, the partnership was broken on the fourth ball of the third over when Uthappa was dismissed for 10 runs off 8 balls, including one four. Shortly after, on the last ball of the same over, Suresh Raina got out for just 4 runs Aamir Yamin sent both batsmen back to the pavilion in the same over. Despite this setback, Rayudu and Gurkeerat Singh Mann managed to stabilize the innings.
Unfortunately, the team suffered another blow on the first ball of the twelfth over when Rayudu was dismissed, marking the fall of their third wicket.
After Rayudu’s dismissal, the team faced another setback on the fourth ball of the thirteenth over when Gurkeerat Singh was also sent back to the pavilion. Gurkeerat had contributed 34 runs from 33 balls, hitting 2 fours and 1 six during his stay at the crease.
Brutal Inning By Yusuf Pathan:
Yusuf Pathan played an explosive innings, showcasing his power-hitting ability by scoring 30 runs off just 16 balls. His aggressive approach put pressure on the bowlers, and he managed to hit three massive sixes and one boundary. His quick runs came at a crucial time for the team, helping to increase the run rate and edge closer to the target.
Then, at the score of 150 runs, Yusuf Pathan was dismissed, marking the team’s fifth setback. After that Yuvraj Singh scored 15 runs from 22 balls. Irfan Pathan remained unbeaten after scoring five runs. The Indian team achieved victory by scoring 159 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in 19.1 overs. From Pakistan, Amir took two wickets, while Ajmal, Riaz, and Shoaib each took one wicket.
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— WCL India Champions (@India_Champions) July 13, 2024
Winning Shot By Irfan:
In the last over of the match, India needed a few runs to win the World Championship of Legends League Cup. Irfan Pathan came to bat. It was a tense moment as he faced the first ball. He hit the ball well with a strong swing of his bat, sending it speeding towards the boundary. When the ball crossed the boundary line, the crowd cheered loudly. They knew this shot had secured India’s victory in the tournament.
Performances By Both Teams In The Semi’s:
In the World Championship of Legends 2024 tournament, Pakistan won the exciting match against West Indies by 20 runs. Pakistan showed strong determination all through the tournament, leading up to an intense final match.
In the second semi-final of WL 2024, India beat Australia impressively by 86 runs, securing their spot in the final.
Frequently Asked Questions: INDIA VS PAKISTAN WCL FINAL
1. Who won the WCL 2024 final?
India-C, led by Yuvraj Singh, won the first World Championship of Legends by beating Pakistan-C with five wickets. The match was held in Birmingham.
2. What was the final score?
Pakistan-C batted first and made 156 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in their 20 overs. In response, India-C chased down the target, reaching 159 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in 19.1 overs. Ambati Rayudu played a crucial role, scoring a brilliant fifty.
3. How can I watch the India vs. Pakistan final match?
The India Legends vs. Pakistan Legends WCL 2024 final match was broadcast live on Star Sports 1 and the FanCode app.
4. What happened in the thrilling finale?
India successfully chased the target of 157 runs in an exciting match, reaching 159/5 in 19.1 overs. Ambati Rayudu’s outstanding performance was key to India’s victory.