Asia Lions avenged their 10-wicket loss within the group stage of the Legends League Cricket (LLC 2023) to India Maharajas on Saturday (March 18) as they thrashed and knocked out Gautam Gambhir-led aspect with an enormous 85-run victory within the Eliminator match on the Asian Town Cricket Stadium in Doha. After successful the toss, Lions determined to bat first nd posted a whopping 191 for five within the 20 overs. Opener Upul Tharanga shone with the bat, putting a 31-ball 50 whereas Tillakaratne Dilshan additionally contributed with 27 runs. T
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The opening partnership of 85 runs in simply 8.5 overs actually helped Lions arrange an enormous complete on the board. Mohammad Hafeez and Asghar Afghan performed advantageous knocks of 38 and 34 runs on equal variety of deliveries to maintain the momentum with Lions. (*85*), former Sri Lanka all-rounder Thisara Perera smashed 24 off just12 balls, together with 1 4 and a couple of sixes respectively, to take the entire to 191 for five on the finish of 20 overs.Â
Chasing the goal of 192 runs, India Maharajas acquired off to an excellent begin as skipper Gambhir and his batting associate Robin Uthappa placed on 47 for the primary wicket in fast time. Uthappa fell for 15 within the fifth over after which wickets started to tumble at common intervals. The center order crumbled because the likes of Yusuf Pathan, Mohammad Kaif, Suresh Raina and Irfan Pathan all acquired out cheaply. India Maharajas ultimately acquired out for simply 106 in 16.4 overs, dropping the sport by 85 runs. Tharanga was named the Man of the Match for his quickfire innings on the prime of the order.
With this huge win, Asia Lions reached the ultimate of Legends League Cricket 2023 which will probably be held between them and World Giants on March 20 at West End Park International Cricket Stadium in Doha, Qatar. Â
