By India Champions, led by Yuvraj Singh, triumphed over Pakistan Champions in the World Championship Of Legends (WCL) final on July 13. Yuvraj expressed his joy on social media, highlighting the team’s performance and the immense support from fans. India avenged their group stage loss to Pakistan, securing a significant win by 5 wickets. The captain praised his team’s efforts and thanked everyone involved in their success.
Yuvraj Singh Delighted with Victory over Pakistan
Pakistan Champions opted to bat first, posting a competitive total of 156 for 6 in their 20 overs. Kamran Akmal (24 off 19) and Maqsood (21 off 12) provided a solid start, but regular wickets hindered their momentum. Shoaib Malik anchored the innings with a crucial 41 off 23 balls, while Sohail Tanvir’s quick 19* off 9 ensured a respectable score. Indian bowlers, led by Anureet Singh’s three wickets, with Vinay Kumar, Pawan Negi, and Irfan Pathan (one wicket each), effectively contained Pakistan’s batting. India’s chase began with intent, despite losing Robin Uthappa (10) early.
Ambati Rayudu’s explosive 50 off 30 balls laid a strong foundation. Although Suresh Raina departed quickly for 4, a solid partnership between Rayudu and Gurkeerat Singh Maan (34 off 33) kept India on track. Yusuf Pathan’s blistering 30 off 16 balls brought India closer, and Yuvraj Singh (15*) along with Irfan Pathan (5*) sealed the win, reaching 159 for 5 in 19.1 overs.
Yuvraj Singh expressed his happiness at winning the trophy at this stage of his career and appreciated the fans for their massive turnout. He also thanked the coaches and support staff for their incredible work. Yuvraj’s post included images and videos from the celebratory dressing room, capturing the euphoric atmosphere after the win. He mentioned how great it felt to be part of the tournament with legends and how rewarding it was to perform well and secure the championship.
