India outshines Pakistan to win World Championship of Legends 2024

India Champions emerged victorious over the Pakistan Champions, clinching the title by five wickets in the final of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2024 at Edgbaston Stadium on Saturday.

Chasing a target of 157, the Men in Blue secured the win in the last over, marking their triumph in the inaugural edition of the tournament.

Ambati Rayudu delivered a match-winning performance with the bat, scoring 50 runs off 30 balls, including five fours and two sixes, at a strike rate of 166.67.

Opting to bat first after winning the toss, Pakistan posted a total of 156/6. Their innings began with a setback as Sharjeel Khan (9) was dismissed in the second over. Despite a brief recovery led by Sohaib Maqsood (21), who was later bowled by Vinay Kumar, the Men in Green struggled to maintain momentum.

Kamran Akmal (9) and Younis Khan (7) also fell short of expectations, failing to build on their starts. Shoaib Malik held the innings together with a composed 41 off 36 balls, but the sluggish pitch hindered his acceleration.

Misbah-ul-Haq contributed 18 off 15 balls before being retired out, while Sohail Tanvir's brisk 19* pushed Pakistan's total past 150.

India's Anureet Singh stood out with the ball, claiming three crucial wickets to stifle Pakistan's batting efforts.

The India Champions' successful chase and all-around performance secured them the WCL 2024 title, concluding an exciting tournament at Edgbaston.