Pakistan Champions Defeat India Champions By 68 Runs Despite Afridi's Duck

In the eighth match of the World Championship of Legends, Pakistan Champions triumphed over India Champions with a commanding 68-run victory. The match, held in Birmingham, saw India Champions win the toss and choose to bowl first. Pakistan Champions capitalized on this decision, scoring an impressive 243 runs for the loss of four wickets in their allotted 20 overs.

Pakistan’s Innings

Top Performers:

Kamran Akmal: 77 runs
Sharjeel Khan: 72 runs
Sohaib Maqsood: 51 runs

Kamran Akmal led the charge with 77 runs, while Sharjeel Khan played a blistering innings, scoring 72 runs off just 30 balls, including seven fours and five sixes. Sharjeel Khan’s explosive batting earned him the Player of the Match award. Sohaib Maqsood also contributed significantly with 51 runs.

Afridi’s Early Dismissal:

However, Shahid Afridi had an unfortunate outing, getting out for a duck on the first ball he faced, caught off Dhawal Kulkarni’s delivery.

Indian Bowlers:

RP Singh, Anureet Singh, Dhawal Kulkarni: 1 wicket each

India’s Response

Chasing a daunting target of 244, India Champions struggled to build momentum. They managed to score 175 runs for the loss of nine wickets in their 20 overs.

Top Performers:

Suresh Raina: 52 runs
Ambati Rayudu: 39 runs
Robin Uthappa: 22 runs

Suresh Raina top-scored for India with 52 runs, followed by Ambati Rayudu with 39 runs and Robin Uthappa with 22 runs.

Pakistani Bowlers:

Wahab Riaz, Shoaib Malik: 3 wickets each
Sohail Khan: 1 wicket

Wahab Riaz and Shoaib Malik were the pick of the bowlers for Pakistan, each taking three wickets, while Sohail Khan contributed with one wicket.

World Champions of Legend Series

With this victory, Pakistan Champions have climbed to the top position in the World Champions of Legend Series, having played three matches. This private cricket league features teams from Pakistan, Australia, India, England, West Indies, and South Africa.

TNN Pakistan