In an exhilarating finale at Edgbaston, Birmingham, the India Champions triumphed over the Pakistan Champions in a one-sided affair during the World Championship of Legends (WCL) final. This much-anticipated clash brought together cricket legends from both sides, culminating in a victory for the Indian team led by the dynamic Yuvraj Singh.

WCL 2024 winning moments

In a heartfelt video, Irfan Pathan credited Yuvraj Singh for his leadership. Pathan highlighted how Yuvraj’s strategic decisions and team management led them to victory. The comments from other players and cricketing experts echoed similar sentiments, praising Yuvraj’s captaincy and the team’s overall performance.

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In a video uploaded by Irfan Pathan on social media handles, he said, “Yuvraj Singh brought this team together. He clearly told me that he did not want me to bowl in the tournament. In fact, he wanted to see sixes with my bat. However, today they bowled me 3 overs.”

Match overview

Pakistan Champions’ captain Younis Khan won the toss and chose to bat first, hoping to set a challenging target for the Indian team. On the other hand, India’s strategy revolved around a disciplined bowling attack, aiming to restrict Pakistan to a manageable score.

First Innings: Pakistan champions batting

The innings started with a setback for Pakistan as opener Sharjeel Khan was dismissed for 12 runs off 10 balls by Anureet Singh at the end of the second over. This early wicket put pressure on the Pakistani side, which was somewhat alleviated by a promising partnership between Kamran Akmal and Sohaib Maqsood.

Despite the promising start, Pakistan’s innings faced hurdles as Vinay Kumar dismissed Sohaib Maqsood on the last ball of the fifth over. This wicket marked the beginning of a series of consistent losses for Pakistan, preventing them from gaining significant momentum.

Sohail Tanvir’s late efforts provided some respite for the Pakistan Champions. His aggressive batting helped push the total to a respectable 156 for 6. Tanvir’s contribution was crucial in ensuring Pakistan had a fighting chance.

Anureet Singh was the standout bowler for India, taking 3 wickets for 43 runs in his 4 overs. His performance was instrumental in disrupting Pakistan’s batting lineup.

Second Innings: India champions chase

Chasing 157, the India Champions got off to a steady start. The openers laid a solid foundation, which was built upon by Ambati Rayudu and Yusuf Pathan. Their contributions ensured that India remained on track during the chase.

Yuvraj Singh’s leadership was pivotal. His batting was a blend of caution and aggression, guiding the team through crucial phases of the match. Yuvraj’s strategic approach and timely boundaries kept the required run rate within reach.

Irfan Pathan, known for his all-round abilities, played an unexpected role by bowling three overs despite being primarily included for his batting prowess. His contribution with the ball added an extra edge to India’s performance.

The match concluded with India Champions comfortably reaching the target, lifting the prized WCL trophy. The final moments saw the team celebrating their hard-fought victory, with fans and players rejoicing in unison.

In a nail-biting final match of the World Championship of Legends on July 13, 2024, between India Champions and Pakistan Champions, India Champions secured a comfortable victory. Chasing Pakistan’s total of 156/6, India put on a stellar show, where Ambati Rayudu scored a quick 50 and Yusuf Pathan also played an explosive knock.

With Yuvraj Singh’s brilliant captaincy, India reached their target, finishing with a score of 159/5 in 19.1 overs, winning the match by 5 wickets with 5 balls in hand as well. Irfan Pathan was on strike in the final over when he hit a four to help India reach the target and win the trophy of the WCL 2024. He straight went to hug the India Champions captain Yuvraj Singh as they beat Pakistan convincingly.

After winning the toss and opting to bat first, Pakistan’s captain, Younis Khan, helped his side to post a decent 156/6 in their allotted 20 overs. India responded well where Ambati Rayudu scored a crucial 50 runs off just 30 balls with 5 fours and 2 sixes while opening the chase with Robin Uthappa.

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Ambati Rayudu scores a quick fifty

Their onslaught against the Pakistani bowlers during the powerplay helped India to start well. Rayudu struck Aamer Yameen for a maximum in the first over and a boundary to set the platform. Uthappa also kept attacking in the next over, striking Yameen for two fours as well but he couldn’t score much as the same bowler quickly dismissed him. Arriving in third, Suresh Raina also hit a boundary on his second ball but was caught by Sohail Tanvir soon after, leaving India at 38/2.

Then Ambati Rayudu steadied the ship and added a vital 60-run partnership with Gurkeerat Singh Mann. Reaching his fifty, Rayudu positioned India strongly at 98/2 following 11 overs as well. Pakistan bounced back, though, dismissing Mann (34 off 33) and Rayudu (50 off 30) inside ten balls as well.

However, Yusuf Pathan and Yuvraj Singh added 42 runs as well. While Yuvraj (15* off 22) played the anchor’s role, Pathan’s quickfire 30 off 16 balls put India in a strong position. Meanwhile, Pathan was dismissed in the last over, caught by Shoaib Maqsood for a six, leaving India short of 7 runs to win from the last 10 balls. Then Irfan Pathan sealed the win by striking a boundary on the first ball of the last over as well.

EDC vs IDC Match Preview

The World Championship of Legends kicks off on July 3, with the India champions facing the England champions. The competition’s final match has been scheduled for July 13, 2024. Notably, fans are overjoyed and relieved to see their favorite cricketers back in action. England is hosting the tournament. All of the World Championship of Legends games will take place at Birmingham’s Edgbaston Cricket Ground and Northampton Stadium. The World Championship of Legends features six teams, all of which are vying for the title in the event’s debut.

EDC vs IDC Match Details

England Champions vs India Champions – 1st Match, World Championship Legends 2024

Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham

Date & Time: 03rd July 2024 at 05:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

EDC vs IDC Venue Stats

EDC vs IDC Pitch Report

The Edgbaston is an excellent T20 cricket venue, with good playing situations and facilities that provide an enjoyable experience for both players and spectators. Notably, batters can increase the game’s score this time.

EDC vs IDC Weather Report

There is a 20% chance of rain on match day. It will be overcast, and the temperature will be around 20 degrees.

EDC vs IDC Last Five Matches

EDC vs IDC Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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EDC vs IDC Probable Playing XIs:

India Champions Probable Playing XIs

Robin Uthappa(wk), Ambati Rayudu, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Yusuf Pathan, Suresh Raina, Irfan Pathan, Yuvraj Singh, Pawan Negi, Harbhajan Singh, Dhawal Kulkarni, Vinay Kumar

England Champions Probable Playing XIs

Phil Mustard(wk), Ian Bell, Kevin Pietersen, Kevin O’Brien, Usman Afzaal, Ravi Bopara, Samit Patel, Chris Schofield, Ajmal Shahzad, Ryan Sidebottom, Sajid Mahmood, Stuart Meaker

Topmost Picks for EDC vs IDC Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – India Champions

Top Picks – England Champions

• Kevin Pietersen – One can keep him owing to his great batting prowess. He can do wonders for England camp in the opening game.
• Ryan Sidebottom – Sidebottom is also in dangerous form in last edition. He has picked 8 wickets in 4 matches at an average of just 6.50.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for EDC vs IDC Dream11 Team:

Robin Uthappa, Ambati Rayudu, Yusuf Pathan, Kevin Pietersen, Kevin O’Brien, Ravi Bopara(VC), Samit Patel, Yuvraj Singh(C), Irfan Pathan, Ryan Sidebottom, Vinay Kumar

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for EDC vs IDC Dream11 Team:

Robin Uthappa(C), Suresh Raina, Yusuf Pathan, Kevin Pietersen(VC), Kevin O’Brien, Ravi Bopara, Samit Patel, Yuvraj Singh, Dhawal Kulkarni, Ryan Sidebottom, Harbhajan Singh

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Yuvraj Singh, Robin Uthappa

Vice-captain – Ravi Bopara, Kevin Pietersen

Wicketkeeper – Robin Uthappa

EDC vs IDC Probable Winners:

This is a difficult one to call. Both England Champions and India Champions have played outstanding cricket. India Champions’s batting has not been particularly effective in the last tournament, but their fearsome bowling attack has more than compensated. On the other hand, England Champions has a stronger all-round squad and appears to be the more balanced team on paper. However, both teams will be nervous because India Champions is playing with new squad, and England Champions has had some traumatic memories in the past. Considering the team combination, India Champions are expected to win this match.