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In the opening match of the Legends League Cricket 2023 at the JSCA International Stadium Complex, ౠthe clash between India Capitals and Bhilwara Kings lived up to the expectations of anಞ exhilarating T20 encounter. Bhilwara Kings🅠 held their nerve and ended up bagging a thrilling win.
Gautam Gambhir propels India Capitals to a massive total
The India Capitals posted a challenging total of 228/8 in their 20 overs. Gautam Gambhir‘s explosive innings of 63 runs off 35 balls, including 8 fours and 2 sixes, provided a solid foundation.
Kirk Edwards also played a vital role, contributing 59 runs off 31 deliveries with 5 fours and 4 sixes. Ben Dunk and Ashley Nurse made significant contributions, scoring 37 (16) and 34 (20) respectively. Anureet Singh starred with the ball for Bhilw🐈ara Kings, claiming 4 wickets for 29 runs in his 4 overs.
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Irfan Pathan drives Bhilwara Kings over the finish line
In response, Bhilwara Kings displayed remarkable resilience, chasing down the target with just 4 balls to spare. Solomon Mire‘s explosive innings of 70 runs off 40 balls, including 9 fours and 3 sixes, set the tone for the Kings’ successful run chase. Irfan Pathan played a sensational knock, scoring 65 runs off just 19 balls, smashing 9 sixes. Despite a few wickets falling at regular intervals, Bhilwara Kings reached the target with contributions from Robin Bist (30 off 20) and Chris Barnwell (22 off 12).
The India Capitals bowlers struggled to contain the Kings’ batsmen, with Isuru Udana being the most successful, taking 3 wickets for 51 runs in his 4 overs. Rusty Theron also made an impact, claiming 2 wickets for 33 runs. In the end, Bhilwara Kings emerged victorious, winning by 3 wickets. The match showcased outstanding performances with both bat and ball, setting the tone for an exciting season of L🌸egends League Cricket.
Here is how Twitter reacted:
. emerged victorious in a thrilling face-off against India Capitals🐟 in the first match of🦹 , winning by 3 wickets.
Their win marks the b🙈eginning of a fiercely competitive season.
The clash was nothing short of spectacular!…
— Legends League Cricket (@llct20)
Hats off to my brother for an outstanding performance, leading the way with a🔯n unbeaten 65* to chase down 200+. Proud of you, brother! 🏏🔥
— Yusuf Pathan (@iamyusufpathan)
IRFAN PATHAN, THE HERO FOR BHILWARA KINGS….!!!!
– Captain Irfan smashed 65* runs from just 19 balls when the team was down & out while chasing 229 runs. He is leading the team by example in LLC.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
Irfan Pathan is on fire here 🏏🏏
— Ashish K Sinꩲgh (ABP News) (@AshishSinghLIVE)
65*(19), unbelievable knock 💥
you are a truly legend aesa innings kal su꧟ryaꦬ Kumar ka dekna chahty hy 🤲— 🇦🇫HIKMAT KHAN 🇦🇫 (@HikmatK81939960)
Irfan Pathan unleashed his legendary prowess in th🐼e Legends 𝕴League. |
— 𝙎𝙝𝙖𝙞𝙯𝙞♡ (@shaizitarar)
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Anyone watching ??
Irfan Pathan 65*(19) 🤯🤯🤯— Avani ♡✨ (@avaniliciousss)
Well Played 🔥
65 Runs in Just 19 balls 🔥
— 𝙰𝚊𝚖𝚒𝚛 ✨ (@AamirsABD)
Legends Legaue😍 is truly 🏅a legend of sixes🤯🤯🤯 64runs off 19 balls 8sixes and 2 fours.🫡🫡 Wapas ajao bhai..India ko zaroorat hai apne jaisa allrounder ko🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳
— Pratik Singha (@Prateek_Singha)
THE RISE OF PRINCE YAWAR
Irfan pathan the hero
— rAgArjun (@RaGaRjUn689)
Captain Irfan Pathan is on fire here 🔥🔥🏏 Scored the fastest half-century by any player 𒆙in the history of
Captain leading fromℱ the front. 💪🧿 Well played 👏
— Saabir Zafar (@Saabir_Saabu01)
, most in form Indian cricketer right now! 😉
— Ajitdeep (@CHAIHOLIC_)
