Cricket legends are set to collide as the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2024 culminates in a highly anticipated final on Saturday at the Edgbaston Cricket Stadium. The Pakistan Champions, boasting a dominant run throughout the tournament, will face off against the equally impressive India Champions.
Pakistan secured their final spot with a convincing 20-run victory over the West Indies Champions in the first semifinal. Their bowling attack, spearheaded by seasoned veterans, efficiently wrapped up the Windies innings for 178 in 19.5 overs.
Meanwhile, India showcased their firepower in the second semifinal, crushing the Australia Champions by a massive 86 runs. The in-form batting lineup, led by Yuvraj Singh’s resurgence, posted a formidable total of 254/6 in their stipulated 20 overs. In response, the Aussies were restricted to 168/7, with Dhawal Kulkarni and Pawan Negi being the pick of the bowlers.
The stage is now set for a thrilling final at the same venue. Both teams boast a formidable blend of experience and talent, promising a nail-biting encounter. The winner of this clash will etch their names in history as the champions of the inaugural WCL season, lifting the coveted trophy.
World T20 Championship of Legends 2024, Final
Date and time: July 13; 3:30 pm GMT/ 9:00 pm IST
Venue: Edgbaston Cricket Stadium, Birmingham
Edgbaston Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
Expect a lively wicket at the Edgbaston Cricket Stadium, featuring consistent pace and bounce, ideal for batters who enjoy scoring quickly. While spinners may gain some assistance as the innings progress and the pitch offers a hint of turn, the spotlight will primarily be on the pacers. For them, the key to success will be hitting a good, hard length and mastering the art of the swinging cutter to fully exploit the conditions and dominate the game.
IAC vs PNC Dream11 Prediction Picks:
Wicketkeepers: Robin Uthappa, Kamran Akmal
Batters: Yusuf Pathan, S Khan, S Maqsood
All-rounders: Yuvraj Singh, Irfan Pathan, Shoaib Malik
Bowlers: Harbhajan Singh, Wahab Riaz, Dhawal Kulkarni
IAC vs PNC Dream11 Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Yusuf Pathan (c), Shoaib Malik (vc)
Choice 2: Irfan Pathan (c), Harbhajan Singh (vc)
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IAC vs PNC Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Suresh Raina, Shahid Afridi, Sohail Tanveer, Pawan Negi
IAC vs PNC Dream11 Team for the match (July 13, 3:30 pm GMT)
IAC vs PNC Dream11 Team for the match (Screengrab: Dream11)
Squads:
Indian champions: Yuvraj Singh (c), Harbhajan Singh, Suresh Raina, Irfan Pathan, Yusuf Pathan, Robin Uthappa, Ambati Rayudu, Gurkeerat Mann, Rahul Sharma, Naman Ojha, Rahul Shukla, RP Singh, Vinay Kumar, Dhawal Kulkarni, Anureet Singh, Pawan Negi
Pakistan Champions: Younis Khan (c), Misbah Ul Haq, Shahid Afridi, Kamran Akmal, Abdul Razzaq, Wahab Riaz, Saeed Ajmal, Sohail Tanveer, Sohail Khan, Tanveer Ahmad, Muhammad Hafeez, Aamer Yamin, Shoaib Malik, Sohaib Maqsood, Sharjeel Khan, Umar Akmal
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