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India vs Pakistan, WCL Final Highlights: India Champions beat Pakistan Champions by 5 wickets to win 2024 World Championship of Legends

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Jul 20, 2024, 19:43:31 IST

India vs Pakistan, WCL Final Highlights: India Champions beat Pakistan Champions by 5 wickets to win 2024 World Championship of Legends

India vs Pakistan Live Score, World Championship of Legends Final: Irfan Pathan finished off in style by hitting a boundary over the bowler's head as India Champions clinched 2024 World Championship of Legends title after defeating Pakistan by 5 wickets in a thrilling final in Birmingham.

Rayudu set the tone by playing a fine 30-ball 50 knock. He was well complimented by Gurkeerat Singh Mann, who scored a 33-ball 34.

Towards the end, Yusuf Pathan took the match away from Pakistan by hitting a quickfire 16-ball 30 with the help of three sixes and a four.

Pakistan posted a below-par 156/6, after opting to bat, courtesy a fine bowling performance by Indian seamers.

For Pakistan, Shoaib Malik top scored with a 36-ball 41 after Kamran Akmal (24 off 19 balls) gave them a good start.

Anureet Singh picked up a fine three-wicket haul for India. While, Vinay Kumar, Irfan Pathan and spinner Pawan Negi chipped in with a wicket each.

India Champions (Playing XI): Robin Uthappa(w), Ambati Rayudu, Suresh Raina, Yuvraj Singh(c), Yusuf Pathan, Irfan Pathan, Pawan Negi, Vinay Kumar, Harbhajan Singh, Rahul Shukla, Anureet Singh

Pakistan Champions (Playing XI): Kamran Akmal(w), Sharjeel Khan, Sohaib Maqsood, Shoaib Malik, Younis Khan(c), Shahid Afridi, Misbah-ul-Haq, Aamer Yamin, Sohail Tanvir, Wahab Riaz, Sohail Khan

01:17 (IST) Jul 14

MATCH REPORT: India beat Pakistan to clinch World Championship of Legends title

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00:50 (IST) Jul 14

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00:42 (IST) Jul 14

India vs Pakistan Live score, WCL Final: It's all over!!! India Champions beat Pakistan Champions by 5 wickets to win 2024 World Championship of Legends

Irfan Pathan finished off in style by hitting a boundary over the bowler's head as India Champions clinched 2024 World Championship of Legends title after defeating Pakistan in a thrilling final. Rayudu set the tone by playing a fine 30-ball 50 knock. He was well complimented by Gurkeerat Singh Mann, who scored a 33-ball 34. Towards the end, Yusuf Pathan took the match away from Pakistan by hitting a quickfire 16-ball 30 with the help of three sixes and a four.

00:40 (IST) Jul 14

IND-C vs PAK-C Live Score: End of OVER 19 - India (155/5) need 2 runs in 6 balls to win

00:35 (IST) Jul 14

India vs Pakistan Live score, WCL Final: OVER 18.2 - Yusuf departs after hitting a biggie off Wahab Riaz. India need 7 runs in 10 balls

00:33 (IST) Jul 14

India champions vs Pakistan champions Live Score: Good over by Tanvir. India need 13 runs in 12 balls

Fine over by Tanvir as Pakistan want to take the match into the final over. Just 6 runs from it.

IND 144/4 in 18 overs in chase of 157

00:28 (IST) Jul 14

IND-C vs PAK-C Live Score: Sohail Tanvir is back into the attack

00:27 (IST) Jul 14

India vs Pakistan Live score, WCL Final: 17 overs gone. India need 19 runs in 18 balls

00:23 (IST) Jul 14

India champions vs Pakistan champions Live Score: Yusuf hits a six and four off Ajmal. India need 22 runs in 24 balls

Yusuf wants to finish it off early as he hits a six and a four off Ajmal on successive deliveries.

IND 135/4 in 16 overs in chase of 157

00:19 (IST) Jul 14

IND-C vs PAK-C Live Score: Yusuf Pathan clobbers Malik for a six. India need 35 runs in 30 balls

Yusuf Pathan whacks Shoaib Malik for a six over long-on boundary. 9 runs from the over as India inch closer to victory.

IND 122/4 in 15 overs in chase of 157

00:14 (IST) Jul 14

India vs Pakistan Live score, WCL Final: Fine over by Ajmal

Another tight over by Ajmal. Just 5 runs from it. India Champions need 44 runs in 36 balls.

IND 113/4 in 14 overs in chase of 157

00:09 (IST) Jul 14

India champions vs Pakistan champions Live Score: Shoaib Malik strikes to dismiss Gurkeerat

Shoaib Malik takes his revenge as he strikes to dismiss well-set Gurkeerat Maan (34 off 33 balls) after being hit for a six on the first ball. Big wicket for Pakistan. India Champions need 49 runs in 44 balls

IND 108/4 in 12.4 overs in chase of 157

00:03 (IST) Jul 14

IND-C vs PAK-C Live Score: Gurkeerat Singh welcomes Shoaib Malik with a six

Gurkeerat Singh hits a biggie over deep backward square leg on the very first ball delivered by Shoaib Malik.

00:01 (IST) Jul 14

India vs Pakistan Live score, WCL Final: 100 comes up for India in 11.5 overs

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23:57 (IST) Jul 13

India vs Pakistan Live score, WCL Final: Saeed Ajmal gets rid of Rayudu soon after his fifty

Ajmal finally traps in-form Rayudu (50 off 30 balls) who tries to hit big, but only to be caught at deep mid-wicket by Sharjeel Khan. Big wicket for Pakistan.

IND 98/3 in 11.1 overs in chase of 157

23:55 (IST) Jul 13

India champions vs Pakistan champions Live Score: Rayudu hits fifty to lead India chase

Rayudu hits a fine boundary off Wahab Riaz, who comes into the attack and later hits 29-ball fifty to lead India's chase.

IND 98/2 in 11 overs in chase of 157

23:46 (IST) Jul 13

IND-C vs PAK-C Live Score: Saeed Ajmal comes into the attack

Five singles from the over and India reach 89/2 in 10 overs. India Champions need 68 runs in 60 balls. 50 runs partnership also comes up between Rayudu and Mann in just 41 balls.

23:45 (IST) Jul 13

India vs Pakistan Live score, WCL Final: Gurkeerat hits Afridi for a four

Half-tracker from Afridi and Gurkeerat makes no mistake in hitting it for a boundary towards deep square leg. 6 runs from the over.

IND 84/2 in 9 overs in chase of 157

23:42 (IST) Jul 13

India champions vs Pakistan champions Live Score: Rayudu on a roll, hits Sohail for a six

Magical as it's just a flick of the wrist and Rayudu hits a six over fine leg boundary off Sohail on the very first ball. Rayudu is looking dangerous at the moment. Gurkeerat joins the party too as he smacks a four to deep mid-wicket boundary. 14 runs from the over.

IND 78/2 in 8 overs in chase of 157

23:37 (IST) Jul 13

IND-C vs PAK-C Live Score: Rayudu welcomes Afridi with a boundary

Rayudu hits Afridi for a boundary towards long on. Nine more runs for India.

IND 64/2 in 7 overs in chase of 157

23:34 (IST) Jul 13

India vs Pakistan Live score, WCL Final: Shahid Afridi, right-arm leg break, comes into the attack

23:34 (IST) Jul 13

India champions vs Pakistan champions Live Score: Good over by Sohail Khan

Sohail Khan comes into the attack and he immediately delivers a fine over. Only 4 runs from it. End of Powerplay and both the teams are at the same score at this stage.

IND 55/2 in 6 overs in chase of 157

23:25 (IST) Jul 13

IND-C vs PAK-C Live Score: Rayudu hits a cracking four off Yamin

Rayudu charges down and then hits a cracking square cut off Yamin to score a fine boundary. 50 up for India in 4.4 overs for the loss of two wickets.

23:22 (IST) Jul 13

IND-C vs PAK-C Live Score: Tidy over by Tanvir after Pak give early jolts to India

Good over by Sohail Tanvir to put pressure on Indian batters who lost Uthappa and Raina in the previous over. Just six singles from the over.

IND 44/2 in 4 overs in chase of 157

23:18 (IST) Jul 13

India vs Pakistan Live score, WCL Final: Impact-sub Gurkeerat Singh Mann comes into the crease

23:13 (IST) Jul 13

India champions vs Pakistan champions Live Score: Aamer Yamin strikes to dismiss Uthappa and Raina in one over

Uthappa is going good but loses his cool in an attempt of quick runs at the start. Sohail Khan takes a good catch. Yamin with the wicket. Same thing happens with Suresh Raina as he scores a boundary and then loses his wicket.

IND 38/2 in 3 overs in chase of 157

23:05 (IST) Jul 13

India champions vs Pakistan champions Live Score: Sohail Tanvir comes into the attack

Left-arm pacer Sohail Tanvir starts off well but later bowls three wides. Rayudu hits a four down the ground off the last ball to take 12 runs from the over.

IND 24/0 in 2 overs in chase of 157

23:04 (IST) Jul 13

IND-C vs PAK-C Live Score: Rayudu hits four and a six on successive balls

Rayudu frees his arms and slashes it hard over point to get the boundary on the fifth ball and then followed it up with a six over long off boundary. Not a good start by Yamin.

IND 12/0 in 1 over in chase of 157

22:59 (IST) Jul 13

India vs Pakistan Live score, WCL Final: Here we go!! Yamin starts off with a wide

22:58 (IST) Jul 13

India champions vs Pakistan champions Live Score: Robin Uthappa and Ambati Rayudu have come out to chase for India while Aamer Yamin to open bowling for Pakistan

22:39 (IST) Jul 13

IND-C vs PAK-C Live Score: Pakistan Champions post 156/6 against India Champions

All-round India Champions finally restricted Pakistan Champions to 156/6. Anureet picked up 3/43 for India while Shoaib Malik (41 off 36 balls) ended up as the top-scorer for Pakistan. India now need 157 runs to win the coveted title which seems not really tough at all looking at the Indian batting, but as we say cricket is game of glorious uncertainties, and anything can happen on any given day. Fingers Crossed!!!

22:35 (IST) Jul 13

India vs Pakistan Live score, WCL Final: Fine penultimate over by Vinay Kumar

Vinay Kumar holds his nerves and delivers a fine 19th over. Just 10 runs from it.

PAK 143/6 in 19 overs

22:29 (IST) Jul 13

India champions vs Pakistan champions Live Score: Anureet dismisses Aamer and Shoaib in one over

Anureet fights back as he dismisses Aamer Yamin (7 off 4 balls) after being hit for a four in the previous delivery. And he does it again and this time he gets rid of Shoaib Malik after being hit for a six. Big jolts for Pakistan in one over. Still 12 runs from the over.

PAK 133/6 in 18 overs

22:23 (IST) Jul 13

IND-C vs PAK-C Live Score: Rahul Shukla delivers a tight over

Rahul Shukla is back into the attack and delivers a tight over. Misbah, who has been struggling in the middle, gets retired hurt to make way for Aamer Yamin. Just 8 runs from the over.

PAK 121/4 in 17 overs

22:16 (IST) Jul 13

India vs Pakistan Live score, WCL Final: Shoaib hits Vinay for a biggie

Shoaib Malik hits a much-needed six off Vinay Kumar to ease some pressure. A fine hit over deep extra cover. 10 runs from the over.

PAK 113/4 in 16 overs

22:11 (IST) Jul 13

India champions vs Pakistan champions Live Score: Misbah finally hits a boundary for Pakistan

Anureet is back into the attack, and Misbah finally hits a four on the very first ball which comes after 6 overs for Pakistan. Anureet keeps his calm and comes up with fine next five deliveries. Just 11 runs from the over which is still good for Pakistan.

PAK 103/4 in 15 overs

22:06 (IST) Jul 13

IND-C vs PAK-C Live Score: Another tidy over by Irfan Pathan

Irfan Pathan once again rose to the occasion as he delivered another tidy over to put brakes on Pakistan run charge. Just 6 runs from it. last six over and Pakistan need to change their gears if they want to give some fight to India.

PAK 92/4 in 14 overs

22:02 (IST) Jul 13

India vs Pakistan Live score, WCL Final: Negi finishes off his fine spell

Pawan Negi finishes off his fine spell of four overs, giving away just 24 runs with one wicket to his name.

PAK 86/4 in 13 overs

21:53 (IST) Jul 13

India champions vs Pakistan champions Live Score: Pathan gives Pak big blow, dismisses Younis Khan

Irfan Pathan gives a denting blow to Pakistan as he knocks over in-form skipper Younis Khan's stumps. Younis goes back after scoring just 7 off 11 balls.

PAK 80/4 in 12 overs

21:52 (IST) Jul 13

IND-C vs PAK-C Live Score: Another fine over by Negi

Negi delivers another fine over. Just 5 runs from it as Pakistan batters struggle against the quality spin.

PAK 77/3 in 11 overs

21:47 (IST) Jul 13

India vs Pakistan Live score, WCL Final: Time for Drinks!!!

21:43 (IST) Jul 13

India champions vs Pakistan champions Live Score: Fine over by left-arm pacer Irfan Pathan

Left-arm pacer Irfan Pathan comes into the attack and he delivers a fine over. Just 3 runs from it as both Shoaib and Younis struggle to negotiate with his pace.

PAK 72/3 in 10 overs

21:39 (IST) Jul 13

IND-C vs PAK-C Live Score: Negi strikes to send Kamran back

Big wicket for India as Pawan Negi strikes on the second ball of the 9th over to send Kamran Akmal (24 off 19 balls) back. Rayudu takes a fine catch and that brings Pakistan skipper Younis Khan in the middle.

PAK 68/3 in 8.2 overs

21:34 (IST) Jul 13

India vs Pakistan Live score, WCL Final: Harbhajan Singh comes into the attack

Seasoned off-spinner Harbhajan comes into the attack with Kamran Akmal and Shoaib Malik in the middle. Good ploy by Indian skipper Yuvraj Singh. Fine start by Bhajji as he gives only 2 runs in first five balls but only to be hit for a six by Shoaib on the last ball of the over. Still 8 runs from the over.

PAK 68/2 in 8 overs

21:33 (IST) Jul 13

India champions vs Pakistan champions Live Score: Fine over by Vinay Kumar

Shoaib Malik joins Kamran Akmal in the middle but paceman Vinay delivers a tight over to put both the batters on the backfoot. Just 5 runs from the over.

PAK 60/2 in 7 overs

21:28 (IST) Jul 13

IND-C vs PAK-C Live Score: Akmal hits three fours off Pawan Negi

Kamran Akmal looks menacing as he smashes Pawan Negi, who comes into the attack, for three boundaries in his very first over. End of Powerplay and Pakistan score 55/2 in 6 overs

21:24 (IST) Jul 13

India vs Pakistan Live score, WCL Final: Vinay strikes back to get rid of Sohaib

Vinay Kumar comes into the attack and is being hit for a four and a six on successive balls, but later takes the revenge by dismissing dangerous looking Sohaib on the last ball of the over. Once again Rahul Shukla with the catch.

PAK 43/2 in 5 overs

21:24 (IST) Jul 13

India champions vs Pakistan champions Live Score: Sohaib slams Vinay Kumar for a 6 and 4 on successive balls

21:21 (IST) Jul 13

IND-C vs PAK-C Live Score: Four and a Six by Kamran and Sohaib

Kamran Akmal starts off with a six, while Sohaib Maqsood hits a fine four off the penultimate delivery. Good over for Pakistan as Anureet concedes 12 runs from the over.

PAK 31/1 in 4 overs

21:15 (IST) Jul 13

India champions vs Pakistan champions Live Score: Shukla delivers a fine over

Fine bowling by Rahul Shukla as he gives away just 5 runs in the over. Sohaib Maqsood joins Kamran Akmal in the middle after the fall of Sharjeel.

PAK 19/1 in 3 overs

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