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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 piꦑck 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, 𓂃ꦆAmbati 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 historyꦕ 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 🫡
— Faiz Fazel (@theFaizFazel)
India Champions bꦏeat Pakistan Champ🌟ions by 5 wickets:
— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
Barbado💦s ke baad ab Birmingham mei bhi 🇮🇳 ka jhanda 💙
— FanCode (@FanCode)
WCL WINNING CAPTAIN – YUVRAJ SINGH 🏆
— Faiz Fazel (@theFaizFazel)
WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS 🇮🇳
Captain and Boys🏆— Aditya Kumar Singh (@adityakmrsingh)
India defeats Pakistan in World C♏ricket League Final. Congratulations WCL Cham❀pion
— நாதஸ் (@mpgiri)
Indian team celebration after winnin꧑g the WCL trophy 🏆🇮🇳❤️
— Anurag Pandey🇮🇳 (@AnuragP52225)
In 2011 WC – Harbhajan Singh got emotional and couldn't control his tears.
In 2024 WCL – Harbhajan Singh got emotional & tears in his eyes.
— Kapishwar 🇮🇳 (@Kapishwar_95)
WCL WINNING CAPTAIN – YUVRAJ SINGH 🏆
— Mukesh Sankhla 🇮🇳 (@MukeshSankhla07)
India owns Pakistan in every generation 🇮🇳
— Johns (@JohnyBravo183)
भारत 🇮🇳🇮🇳 WCL 2024 का चैंपियंस बना
Congratulations 💐💐💐
Legend team— सन्दीप साहू (@sisandeepsahu)
In WCL, India became the champion by defeating Pakistan, once again Pakistan had to facဣe defeat, India hoisted the tricolor once again.
— Satish Mishra 🇮🇳 (@SATISHMISH78)
Irfan Pathan &🉐amp; Yusuf Pathan after won T20 WC 2007 vs🎐 Pakistan.
– Irfan Pathan & Yusuf Pathan after won WCL 2024 vs Pakistan.
– PATHAN BROTHERS…!!!! 🇮🇳❤️
— sundram (@sundram94079798)