India Champions outclassed Pakistan in the final of the inaugural edition of World Championship of Legends. The much anticipated final between the star studded sides of the two arch rivals ended up in a one sided fashion. If you missed the match, then this blog will tell you all you need to know about this India vs Pakistan World Championship of Legends rivalry between Pakistan and India.
Match Summary: India Champions vs. Pakistan Champions
India Champions secured a thrilling victory over Pakistan Champions by 5 wickets in a closely contested T20 match.
Pakistan Champions Innings:
Pakistan Champions posted a total of 156-6 in their 20 overs. Shoaib Malik was the top scorer with 41 runs off 36 balls, including 3 sixes. Contributions from Kamran Akmal (24 off 19), Maqsood (21 off 12), and Misbah-ul-Haq (18* off 15) helped Pakistan reach a competitive total. Anureet Singh was the pick of the bowlers for India, taking 3 wickets for 43 runs.
“Cricket has been my life. The passion, the camaraderie, the thrill of competition – it’s all been an incredible journey. Every match, every run, every wicket is a memory I cherish.” ~ Shoaib Malik
Key Partnerships:
- Kamran Akmal and Sharjeel Khan: 14 runs
- Kamran Akmal and Maqsood: 29 runs
- Kamran Akmal and Shoaib Malik: 25 runs
- Shoaib Malik and Misbah: 38 runs
Fall of Wickets:
- Sharjeel Khan: 14-1 (1.6 overs)
- Maqsood: 43-2 (4.6 overs)
- Kamran Akmal: 68-3 (8.2 overs)
- Younis Khan: 79-4 (11.3 overs)
- Misbah: 117-5 (16.3 overs, retired hurt)
- Aamer Yamin: 126-5 (17.3 overs)
- Shoaib Malik: 133-6 (17.6 overs)
India Champions Bowling:
- Anureet Singh: 4-0-43-3
- Irfan Pathan: 3-0-12-1
- Pawan Negi: 4-0-24-1
- Vinay Kumar: 4-0-36-1
- Rahul Shukla: 4-0-31-0
India Champions Innings:
In reply, India Champions chased down the target of 157 with 5 wickets in hand and 5 balls to spare. Ambati Rayudu was the standout performer, scoring 50 off 30 balls with 5 fours and 2 sixes. Gurkeerat Singh Mann contributed 34 off 33 balls, and Yusuf Pathan played a crucial cameo, scoring 30 off 16 balls. Aamer Yamin was effective for Pakistan, taking 2 wickets.
Key Partnerships:
- Uthappa and Rayudu: 34 runs
- Rayudu and Gurkeerat Singh Mann: 60 runs
- Yusuf Pathan and Yuvraj Singh: 42 runs
Fall of Wickets:
- Robin Uthappa: 34-1 (2.4 overs)
- Suresh Raina: 38-2 (2.6 overs)
- Ambati Rayudu: 98-3 (11.1 overs)
- Gurkeerat Singh Mann: 108-4 (12.4 overs)
- Yusuf Pathan: 150-5 (18.2 overs)
Pakistan Champions Bowling:
- Aamer Yamin: 3-0-29-2
- Saeed Ajmal: 4-0-25-1
- Shoaib Malik: 2-0-17-1
- Wahab Riaz: 3-0-22-1
- Sohail Tanvir: 3.1-0-28-0
Key Performers:
India Champions:
- Ambati Rayudu: 50 off 30 balls
- Yusuf Pathan: 30 off 16 balls
- Anureet Singh: 4-0-43-3
- Irfan Pathan: 3-0-12-1
Pakistan Champions:
- Shoaib Malik: 41 off 36 balls
- Kamran Akmal: 24 off 19 balls
India Champions’ balanced effort with both bat and ball led them to a well-fought victory in the India vs Pakistan World Championship of Legends, highlighting the importance of key partnerships and disciplined bowling.
