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.

AAC vs PNC Match Preview

On July 3, there will be two exciting matchups to kick off the World Championship of Legends 2024. At Edgbaston Stadium, the second game will pit Australia against the champions of Pakistan. Notably, this event, which features retired and uncontracted cricket legends, will provide cricket fans with an amazing experience. In the meanwhile, strong players like Aaron Finch and reliable Shaun Marsh lead the Australian team, which is captained by the feisty Brett Lee. However, the Pakistani team, captained by all-rounder Shahid Afridi, features legendary players with depth and strategic acumen in Younis Khan and Misbah-ul-Haq.

AAC vs PNC Match Details

Australia Champions vs Pakistan Champions – 2nd Match, World Championship Legends 2024

Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham

Date & Time: 03rd July 2024 at 10:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

AAC vs PNC Venue Stats

AAC vs PNC 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.

AAC vs PNC Weather Report

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

AAC vs PNC Last Five Matches

AAC vs PNC Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

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

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AAC vs PNC Probable Playing XIs:

Pakistan Champions Probable Playing XIs

Umar Akmal(wk), Misbah-ul-Haq, Younis Khan, Shoaib Malik, Aamer Yamin, Abdul Razzaq, Shahid Afridi, Abdur Rehman, Sohail Khan, Sohail Tanvir, Wahab Riaz

Australia Champions Probable Playing XIs

Ben Dunk(wk), Brad Haddin, Tim Paine, Aaron Finch, Callum Ferguson, Shaun Marsh, Daniel Christian, Ben Cutting, Brett Lee, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Xavier Doherty

Topmost Picks for AAC vs PNC Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Pakistan Champions

Top Picks – Australia Champions

• Aaron Finch – Australia’s star cricketer Aaron Finch seems to have the great option and he can smash Pakistan bowlers easily in the game. One should go with him for sure.
• Brett Lee – Aussie star bowler can dismantle Pakistan’s batting line up very easily so one should definitely go with him.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for AAC vs PNC Dream11 Team:

Umar Akmal, Misbah-ul-Haq, Aaron Finch, Shoaib Malik(C), Shaun Marsh, Daniel Christian(VC), Shahid Afridi, Sohail Tanvir, Wahab Riaz, Brett Lee, Nathan Coulter-Nile

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for AAC vs PNC Dream11 Team:

Umar Akmal, Ben Dunk, Misbah-ul-Haq, Aaron Finch(C), Shoaib Malik, Shaun Marsh, Daniel Christian, Shahid Afridi(VC), Wahab Riaz, Brett Lee, Nathan Coulter-Nile

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Shoaib Malik, Aaron Finch

Vice-captain – Daniel Christian, Shahid Afridi

Wicketkeeper – Umar Akmal

AAC vs PNC Probable Winners:

The Australia Champions is predicted to benefit relatively from the pitch. Australia is the clear favorite to defeat Pakistan Champions in the opening round of the tournament since they have the ideal all-around unit. Considering the team combination, Australia Champions are expected to win this match.