The India Champions defeated the Pakistan Champions by 5 wickets in a thrilling climax to qualify for the 2024 World Championship of Legends. The exciting meeting took place in Birmingham when cricketing greats from both countries displayed their ability and will.
India vs Pakistan Live Score, World Championship of Legends Final
Irfan Pathan closed the game in style, striking a boundary over the bowler’s head to guarantee India’s win. This legendary event marks yet another magnificent chapter in the great struggle between the two cricketing heavyweights.
Ambati Rayudu’s powerful 30-ball 50 knock set the tone for the innings, thereby guiding India’s hunt. Gurkeerat Singh Mann, who maintained a consistent 33-ball 34, balanced his aggressive approach to make sure India kept on course even with early losses.
With a scorching 16-ball 30 with three towering sixes and a four, Yusuf Pathan carried the game away from Pakistan toward the conclusion of the innings. His late attack left little task for the remaining batters since it placed India within close proximity to the target.
Pakistan chose to bat after winning the toss earlier and turned in a below-average 156/6. With a vital 36-ball 41, Shoaib Malik was the best player; he anchored the innings after Kamran Akmal’s 24 off-19 balls started them nicely.
Claiming three key wickets, Anureet Singh was the best of the Indian bowlers. Vinay Kumar, Irfan Pathan, and Pawan Negi each chipped in with a wicket to limit Pakistan to a meager total, therefore providing him with great support.
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India vs Pakistan WCL 2024 Final Scorecard
Let’s take a look at the complete scorecard of India vs Pakistan WCL 2024 Final.
India vs Pakistan WCL Final 1st innings scorecard
Here is the first innings scorecard:
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Kamran Akmal (wk) | 24 | 19 | 4 | 0 | 126.32 |
| Sharjeel Khan | 12 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 120 |
| Sohaib Maqsood | 21 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 175 |
| Shoaib Malik | 41 | 36 | 0 | 3 | 113.89 |
| Younis Khan (c) | 7 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 63.64 |
| Misbah-ul-Haq | 18 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 120 |
| Aamer Yamin | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 175 |
| Shahid Afridi | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Sohail Tanvir | 19 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 211.11 |
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | NB | WD | ECO |
| Rahul Shukla | 4 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.8 |
| Anureet Singh | 4 | 0 | 43 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10.8 |
| Vinay Kumar | 4 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| Pawan Negi | 4 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Harbhajan Singh | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Irfan Pathan | 3 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
India vs Pakistan WCL Final 2nd innings scorecard
Here is the second innings scorecard:
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Robin Uthappa (wk) | 10 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 125 |
| Ambati Rayudu | 50 | 30 | 5 | 2 | 166.67 |
| Suresh Raina | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 200 |
| Gurkeerat Singh Mann | 34 | 33 | 2 | 1 | 103.03 |
| Yuvraj Singh (c) | 15 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 68.18 |
| Yusuf Pathan | 30 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 187.5 |
| Irfan Pathan | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 125 |
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | NB | WD | ECO |
| Aamer Yamin | 3 | 0 | 29 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9.7 |
| Sohail Tanvir | 3.1 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8.8 |
| Sohail Khan | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Shahid Afridi | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.5 |
| Saeed Ajmal | 4 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| Wahab Riaz | 3 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7.3 |
| Shoaib Malik | 2 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8.5 |
India vs Pakistan WCL Final: 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
India vs Pakistan WCL Final: 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
Key Moments in Pakistan’s Innings
With his 41 off 36 balls, Shoaib Malik was vital, but the remainder of the middle order missed opportunity based on the solid start. Irfan Pathan bowled Younis Khan for seven; Misbah-ul-Haq retired injured following a fast eighteen. Late efforts from Sohail Tanvir (19* off 9) enabled Pakistan to score reasonably.
India’s Response
Beginning with intention but losing Robin Uthappa early for 10, India chased 157. India stayed on track thanks in great part to Ambati Rayudu’s blazing half-century and close relationship with Gurkeerat Singh Mann. Yusuf Pathan’s quickfire 30 guaranteed India stayed ahead even if Rayudu and Mann were lost quickly one after the other.
Yuvraj and Irfan Finish It Off
India guaranteed the victory with Yuvraj Singh (15%) and Irfan Pathan (5%), closing at 159/5 in 19.1 overs at the crease. Led by Aamer Yamin with 2/29, Pakistan’s bowlers battled bravely but were unable to stop India’s approach towards the objective.
Brief Scores
Ambati Rayudu 50, Gurkeerat Singh Mann 34, Yusuf Pathan 30; Aamer Yamin 2/29; India Champions: 159/5 in 19.1 overs.
Shoaib Malik 41, Kamran Akmal 24; Anureet Singh 3/43; Pakistan Champions: 156/6 in 20 overs
Conclusion
The 2024 World Championship of Legends final between India and Pakistan was evidence of the ongoing competition and the unquenchable spirit of cricketing great. The game was an exciting display with great efforts from both teams that finished with India Champions raising the trophy. For cricket fans worldwide, this clash was unforgettable because of the mix of seasoned campaigners and captivating presentations.
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