Irfan Pathan secured victory in style with a boundary over the bowler’s head, as India Champions clinched the 2024 World Championship of Legends title by defeating Pakistan by 5 wickets in an exhilarating final in Birmingham.
Ambati Rayudu set the stage with a superb 50 off 30 balls, supported by Gurkeerat Singh Mann’s 34 off 33 balls.
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Yusuf Pathan’s explosive 30 off 16 balls, featuring three sixes and a four, sealed the match for India.
Pakistan, having opted to bat, managed 156/6, thanks to a commendable bowling effort from the Indian seamers.
Shoaib Malik was Pakistan’s top scorer with 41 off 36 balls, following Kamran Akmal’s brisk 24 off 19 balls.
Anureet Singh’s three-wicket haul stood out for India, with Vinay Kumar, Irfan Pathan, and Pawan Negi each contributing a wicket.
India Champions (Playing XI): Robin Uthappa (w), Ambati Rayudu, Suresh Raina, Yuvraj Singh (c), Yusuf Pathan, Irfan Pathan, Pawan Negi, Vinay Kumar, Harbhajan Singh, Rahul Shukla, Anureet Singh
Pakistan Champions (Playing XI): Kamran Akmal (w), Sharjeel Khan, Sohaib Maqsood, Shoaib Malik, Younis Khan (c), Shahid Afridi, Misbah-ul-Haq, Aamer Yamin, Sohail Tanvir, Wahab Riaz, Sohail Khan
