World Champions of Legends 2024
\nPakistan set 157 runs, which Yuvraj Singh\u2019s team chased down in the final over to win the inaugural tournament title
\n Islamabad
\nPakistan\u2019s cricket legend Younis Khan has shared his thoughts on his team\u2019s defeat in the 2024 World Championship of Legends final against India, attributing the loss to the lack of key batting partnerships.
\nPakistan set a target of 157 runs, which India\u2019s Yuvraj Singh and his team chased down in the final over, securing the inaugural tournament title.
\n\u201cCongratulations to India, they played like true legends,\u201d Younis commented.
\n\u201cThey excelled in all three departments. Our game plan was to build a defendable total, but crucial partnerships are essential in finals. India formed the partnerships needed to chase down our score, something we failed to do, unlike in the semi-finals where we had strong partnerships,\u201d he added.
\nYounis also lauded the overall quality of cricket throughout the tournament. \u201cThe level of cricket was outstanding. My expectations before the tournament were different, but I\u2019m proud of our team\u2019s effort,\u201d he said.
\nIndia\u2019s run chase began strongly with openers Robin Uthappa and Ambati Rayudu setting an aggressive tone.
\nDespite losing Uthappa and Suresh Raina quickly, a crucial 60-run stand between Rayudu and Gurkeerat Singh steadied the innings. Rayudu\u2019s rapid 50 off 30 balls, along with Gurkeerat\u2019s composed 34, set up India\u2019s pursuit.
\nYusuf Pathan\u2019s explosive 30 off 16 balls and captain Yuvraj Singh\u2019s unbeaten 15 off 22 balls sealed the win, with Irfan Pathan hitting the winning runs off Sohail Tanvir.
\nAamer Yamin was the standout bowler for Pakistan, with figures of 2\/29.
\nEarlier, Pakistan, opting to bat first after winning the toss, posted 156\/6. Despite promising starts from Sharjeel Khan (12) and Sohaib Maqsood (21), the team struggled to accelerate on a slow pitch. Shoaib Malik\u2019s 41 off 36 balls provided some stability, but regular wickets stifled momentum.
\nMisbah-ul-Haq chipped in with 18 off 15 balls before retiring hurt, and Sohail Tanvir\u2019s quick 19* helped Pakistan cross the 150 mark.
\nAnureet Singh was the star with the ball for India, claiming three wickets and playing a key role in restricting Pakistan\u2019s total.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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