India champions qualified for the semi-finals of the World Championship of Legends 2024. India qualified for the semi-finals following losing to the South African champions in the previous match and remaining in the top four on the points table.
In another match held yesterday, India entered the semi-finals as the third-placed team following champions Australia defeated champions West Indies.
India lost by 54 runs in the match once morest the Proteas. Chasing the target of 211 runs set by South Africa, India managed to score only 156 runs for the loss of six wickets in the stipulated over.
After losing the toss and batting in the match, South Africa reached the best score on the strength of half-centuries by Jacques Snyman and wicket-keeper batsman Richard Levy. Snyman scored 73 runs off 43 balls. The star’s best strike rate was 169.77 including ten fours and three sixes.
Richard Levy scored 60 runs off 25 balls. There were five sixes and fours each in the player’s innings. The Proteas superstar’s performance was at a blistering strike rate of 240.00.
Apart from them, opener Ryan McClaren (20 off 13 balls) and captain Jacques Kallis (17 off 12 balls) also smashed South Africa’s innings at 210 for the loss of eight wickets in the stipulated over.
Harbhajan Singh won the forfer for India. Turbanator took four wickets conceding just 25 runs in four overs. Harbhajan took the wickets of McClaren, Richard Levy, Rory Kleinveldt and Dane Vilas.
Apart from Harbhajan, Yusuf Pathan, Pawan Negi, Vani Kumar and Dhawal Kulkarni took one wicket each.
Batting in reply, India got off to a good start but the Proteas did not allow their opponents to settle by taking wickets at regular intervals. India quickly lost Robin Uthappa (23 off 10 balls), Naman Ojha (five off seven balls), Ambati Rayudu (two off six balls) and captain Yuvraj Singh (five off five balls).
As in the last match, Yusuf Pathan remained firmly on one side and the scoreboard moved once more. Another half century was born from the star’s bat. The player scored 54 runs in 44 balls. There were four fours and two sixes in Pathan’s innings.
Along with Yusuf Pathan, Irfan Pathan also lit the fireworks. Irfan returned with 35 runs off 21 balls. The Indian pacer’s innings consisted of four fours and one six.
The 55 runs they added for the sixth wicket is the best partnership in the Indian lineup. It is also the only 50+ partnership in the Indian ranks.
But this was not enough for success. Finally, India ended the innings at 156 for six in 20 overs.
Vernon Philander took two wickets for South Africa while Imran Tahir, Charles Langveld and Jacques Snyman took one each. Despite winning the match, South Africa were eliminated from the tournament.
Like India and West Indies, who entered the semi-finals, Proteas managed to win two out of five matches, but the Proteas were humbled by the huge failures in the first matches.
Tomorrow is the semi-finals of the tournament. In the first semi-final, the West Indies champions will face the Pakistan champions, while in the second semi-final, the Indian champions will face the Australian champions. The County Ground in Northampton will be the venue for both the semi-final matches.
Content Highlight: World Championship of Legends: India Champions advances to Semi Finals
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The Indian champions have qualified for the semi-finals of the World Championship of Legends 2024. India secured their place in the semi-finals despite losing to the South African champions in the previous match, as they remained in the top four on the points table.
In another match held yesterday, India advanced to the semi-finals as the third-placed team following champions Australia defeated champions West Indies.
India lost by 54 runs in their match once morest the Proteas. Chasing a target of 211 runs set by South Africa, India might only manage to score 156 runs for the loss of six wickets in their allotted overs.
After losing the toss and batting first, South Africa achieved a high score thanks to half-centuries from Jacques Snyman and wicketkeeper-batsman Richard Levy. Snyman scored 73 runs off 43 balls, hitting ten fours and three sixes for a brilliant strike rate of 169.77.
Richard Levy contributed 60 runs off 25 balls, hitting five sixes and fours each, resulting in a blistering strike rate of 240.00.
Apart from them, opener Ryan McClaren (20 off 13 balls) and captain Jacques Kallis (17 off 12 balls) also added to South Africa’s score, who reached 210 for the loss of eight wickets in their allotted overs.
Harbhajan Singh was the star bowler for India, taking four wickets for just 25 runs in four overs. He dismissed McClaren, Richard Levy, Rory Kleinveldt, and Dane Vilas.
Along with Harbhajan, Yusuf Pathan, Pawan Negi, Vani Kumar, and Dhawal Kulkarni all took one wicket each.
In their reply, India got off to a good start but the Proteas kept their opponents under pressure by taking wickets at regular intervals. India quickly lost Robin Uthappa (23 off 10 balls), Naman Ojha (five off seven balls), Ambati Rayudu (two off six balls), and captain Yuvraj Singh (five off five balls).
As in the last match, Yusuf Pathan remained a constant threat and kept the scoreboard ticking. Another half-century came off his bat. He scored 54 runs in 44 balls, hitting four fours and two sixes.
Alongside Yusuf Pathan, Irfan Pathan also contributed with a fast-paced knock of 35 runs off 21 balls, featuring four fours and one six.
The 55 runs they added for the sixth wicket was the best partnership in the Indian lineup. It was also the only 50+ partnership in the Indian innings.
However, this was not enough for victory. India eventually ended their innings at 156 for six in 20 overs.
Vernon Philander took two wickets for South Africa while Imran Tahir, Charles Langveld, and Jacques Snyman claimed one wicket each. Despite winning the match, South Africa were eliminated from the tournament.
Like India and West Indies, who also qualified for the semi-finals, the Proteas won two out of five matches, but their significant defeats in the early stages ultimately cost them.
Tomorrow is the day of the semi-finals. The West Indies champions will face the Pakistan champions in the first semi-final, while the Indian champions will take on the Australian champions in the second. The County Ground in Northampton will be the venue for both semi-final matches.
Content Highlight: World Championship of Legends: India Champions advance to Semi Finals
India Champions Advance to Semi-Finals of World Championship of Legends 2024
The Indian champions have qualified for the semi-finals of the World Championship of Legends 2024. Despite a loss to the South African champions in their previous match, India secured a spot in the top four on the points table, earning them a place in the semi-finals.
In another match yesterday, India secured their semi-final berth as the third-placed team following champions Australia defeated champions West Indies.
A Close Match Against South Africa
India lost by 54 runs in the match once morest the Proteas. Chasing a target of 211 runs set by South Africa, India managed to score only 156 runs for the loss of six wickets in the stipulated over.
South Africa’s Impressive Batting
After losing the toss and batting first, South Africa reached a formidable score thanks to half-centuries from Jacques Snyman and wicket-keeper batsman Richard Levy. Snyman smashed 73 runs off 43 balls, achieving an impressive strike rate of 169.77, including ten fours and three sixes.
Richard Levy contributed a whirlwind 60 runs off 25 balls, striking at a blistering pace of 240.00, with five sixes and fours each in his innings.
Apart from these two, opener Ryan McClaren (20 off 13 balls) and captain Jacques Kallis (17 off 12 balls) also made valuable contributions, propelling South Africa to 210 for the loss of eight wickets in their allotted overs.
Harbhajan Singh Leads India’s Bowling Attack
Harbhajan Singh was the pick of the bowlers for India. The Turbanator took four wickets, conceding just 25 runs in four overs. His victims included McClaren, Richard Levy, Rory Kleinveldt, and Dane Vilas.
Apart from Harbhajan, Yusuf Pathan, Pawan Negi, Vani Kumar, and Dhawal Kulkarni picked up one wicket each.
India’s Stuttering Chase
Batting in reply, India got off to a decent start. However, the Proteas kept the pressure on, taking wickets at regular intervals. India quickly lost Robin Uthappa (23 off 10 balls), Naman Ojha (five off seven balls), Ambati Rayudu (two off six balls), and captain Yuvraj Singh (five off five balls).
As in the last match, Yusuf Pathan held the Indian innings together. He scored another half-century, this time, 54 runs in 44 balls, including four fours and two sixes.
Joining forces with Pathan, Irfan Pathan also unleashed some fireworks, scoring 35 runs off 21 balls, with four fours and one six.
The 55 runs they added for the sixth wicket was the best partnership for India. It was also the only 50+ partnership in the Indian innings.
Ultimately, it wasn’t enough, as India ended the innings at 156 for six in 20 overs.
South Africa’s Bowling Performance
Vernon Philander took two wickets for South Africa, while Imran Tahir, Charles Langveld, and Jacques Snyman took one each. Despite winning the match, South Africa was eliminated from the tournament.
Like India and West Indies, who had also entered the semi-finals, the Proteas managed to win two out of five matches. However, they were hampered by their substantial losses in the first few matches.
The Semi-Finals
The tournament’s semi-finals will take place tomorrow. In the first semi-final, the West Indies champions will face the Pakistan champions, while the second semi-final will see the Indian champions take on the Australian champions. The County Ground in Northampton will host both semi-final matches.
Content Highlight: World Championship of Legends: India Champions advance to Semi Finals
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