Irfan Pathan showcased his aggressive aspect throughout the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2024 Ultimate between India Champions and Pakistan Champions at Edgbaston, Birmingham, on Saturday (July 13).
Irfan Pathan’s fierce celebration after the dismissal of Younis Khan
The dismissal occurred throughout the twelfth over of the Pakistan Champions’ innings. Younis Khan, an skilled batter, tried to play throughout the road towards a straight supply from Pathan. Sadly for Younis, he misjudged the shot and missed the ball totally, permitting it to crash into his stumps. This dismissal was a major second within the match, as Pathan, clearly energized and motivated, celebrated with a triumphant roar. In distinction, Younis was visibly pissed off and disenchanted together with his poor shot choice, which had led to his downfall. This significant wicket left the Pakistan Champions in a precarious place at 79/4 in 11.3 overs, considerably impacting their momentum and placing them below elevated stress.
Right here’s the video:
Irfan Pathan. Inswinger. Younis Khan.
Even 18 years later, the outcome stays the identical☝🏽@IrfanPathan | #IndvPakonFanCode pic.twitter.com/VSWLRhfBUO
— FanCode (@FanCode) July 13, 2024
Additionally READ: Shaheen Afridi and his spouse Ansha Afridi to turn into mother and father quickly
Pakistan’s battle and resilience
Following Younis’s dismissal, Shoaib Malik was joined by Misbah-ul-Haq. Nonetheless, Misbah’s time on the crease was reduce brief as a consequence of an harm, leaving Pakistan at 117/5. Aamer Yasin‘s temporary stint ended together with his dismissal for 7 runs, bringing Pakistan to 126/6. Malik, who was in high quality kind, anchored the innings with a rating of 41 off 36 balls earlier than being dismissed at 133/6. Regardless of the setbacks, Shahid Afridi and Sohail Tanvir managed to hold on, with Pakistan Champions ultimately posting 156/6 of their allotted 20 overs. Tanvir and Afridi remained unbeaten on 19 and 4 runs, respectively. Anureet Singh led the Indian bowling assault with three wickets, whereas Vinay Kumar, Pawan Negi and Pathan every took one wicket.
Thrilling chase and dramatic end for India
India’s chase started aggressively, with openers Robin Uthappa and Ambati Rayudu dominating the powerplay. Rayudu’s explosive begin included a boundary and a six off Aamer Yameen, and Uthappa adopted with two boundaries earlier than being dismissed, leaving India at 38/2. Suresh Raina hit a boundary however shortly fell, including stress on India. Rayudu and Gurkeerat Singh Mann then steadied the innings with a 60-run partnership, however each have been dismissed in fast succession, creating rigidity. Yusuf Pathan and Yuvraj Singh capitalized on dropped catches, with Yusuf’s aggressive 30 off 16 balls protecting India within the recreation. Pathan sealed the victory with a six within the last over, concluding the match dramatically.
