In a riveting encounter that had fans on the edge of their seats, the India Champions emerged victorious in the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2024 final, defeating their arch-rivals, the Pakistan Champions, by 5 wickets.
India restrict Pakistan for 156/6
Pakistan Champions, electing to bat first, were restricted for 156/6. Shoaib Malik (41 runs) was the top-scorer for Pakistan, showcasing his experience with a well-paced knock that included three sixes. Openers Kamran Akmal (24 runs) and Sohaib Maqsood (21 runs) made decent contributions, but the rest of the batting line-up faltered against a disciplined Indian bowling attack. Anureet Singh (3/43) was the pick of the Indian bowlers, claiming three crucial wickets.
India chases the target with grit
In reply, the Indian Champions’ chase began on a shaky note, losing their openers Robin Uthappa (10 runs) and Suresh Raina (4 runs) cheaply. However, Ambati Rayudu (50 runs) steadied the ship with a composed half-century, including five fours and two sixes. Gurkeerat Singh Mann (34 runs) and Yusuf Pathan (30 runs) provided valuable support in the middle overs, ensuring India stayed ahead of the required run rate. Despite a late hiccup with wickets falling, India held their nerve and crossed the finish line in 19.1 overs, securing a thrilling victory.
Player of the Match
For his crucial knock that anchored the chase, Ambati Rayudu was deservedly named the Player of the Match.
A memorable day for cricket legends
This victory marks a glorious finish to the inaugural edition of the WCL, treating fans to a nostalgic battle between legendary cricketers. The India Champions can now celebrate their well-deserved triumph, etching their names in the history books of this exciting new tournament.
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Here’s how Twitter reacted:
In 2007 – India defeated Pakistan in the T20I World Cup final.
In 2024 – India defeated Pakistan in the WCL final.
THE DOMINANCE OF TEAM INDIA 🫡 pic.twitter.com/p2fitCCtOD
— Faiz Fazel (@theFaizFazel) July 14, 2024
India Champions beat Pakistan Champions by 5 wickets: https://t.co/oxcnAFa9t8#cricket #INDvPAK #T20 #WCL #WCL2024 #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/C0uztNGXsP
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) July 14, 2024
Barbados ke baad ab Birmingham mei bhi 🇮🇳 ka jhanda 💙#IndvPakonFanCode #WCLonFanCode pic.twitter.com/ht2KfiWm2O
— FanCode (@FanCode) July 13, 2024
WCL WINNING CAPTAIN – YUVRAJ SINGH 🏆 pic.twitter.com/WRh7zjrKiy
— Faiz Fazel (@theFaizFazel) July 14, 2024
WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS 🇮🇳 #INDIACHAMPIONS #WCL
Captain #YuvrajSingh and Boys🏆#YuvrajSingh— Aditya Kumar Singh (@adityakmrsingh) July 14, 2024
India defeats Pakistan in World Cricket League Final. Congratulations WCL Champion
— நாதஸ் (@mpgiri) July 14, 2024
Indian team celebration after winning the WCL trophy 🏆🇮🇳❤️ pic.twitter.com/X9SjVqIOKF
— Anurag Pandey🇮🇳 (@AnuragP52225) July 14, 2024
In 2011 WC – Harbhajan Singh got emotional and couldn’t control his tears.
In 2024 WCL – Harbhajan Singh got emotional & tears in his eyes. pic.twitter.com/NtT8Z7gHd1
— Kapishwar 🇮🇳 (@Kapishwar_95) July 14, 2024
WCL WINNING CAPTAIN – YUVRAJ SINGH 🏆 pic.twitter.com/PX0Ttg9D7T
— Mukesh Sankhla 🇮🇳 (@MukeshSankhla07) July 14, 2024
India owns Pakistan in every generation 🇮🇳#IndvsPakWCL2024 pic.twitter.com/AoFkGHL7Jm
— Johns (@JohnyBravo183) July 13, 2024
भारत 🇮🇳🇮🇳 WCL 2024 का चैंपियंस बना #IndvsPakWCL2024
Congratulations 💐💐💐
Legend team pic.twitter.com/BczIp4Acwi— सन्दीप साहू (@sisandeepsahu) July 14, 2024
In WCL, India became the champion by defeating Pakistan, once again Pakistan had to face defeat, India hoisted the tricolor once again.#INDvsPAK pic.twitter.com/4E3E292M5G
— Satish Mishra 🇮🇳 (@SATISHMISH78) July 14, 2024
Irfan Pathan & Yusuf Pathan after won T20 WC 2007 vs Pakistan.
– Irfan Pathan & Yusuf Pathan after won WCL 2024 vs Pakistan.
– PATHAN BROTHERS…!!!! 🇮🇳❤️ pic.twitter.com/hWy0AdPuBx
— sundram (@sundram94079798) July 14, 2024
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