World Giants beat Asia Lions: World Giants win Legends League Cricket – Corey Anderson’s 94 set up World Giants’ 256 run total, which in the end proved to be enough as they clinched the Legends League title on Saturday. Anderson was well supported by Kevin Pietersen, Darren Sammy and Brad Haddin, who all got amongst the runs to put on a commanding total. Follow Legends League Cricket Final Live on InsideSport.IN.
World Giants beat Asia Lions: Corey Anderson’s 94 helps World Giants become CHAMPIONS, seal Legends League title with 25-run win
Anderson slammed 94 runs off just 43 balls that comprised 8 sixes and 7 fours at a strike rate of 218+. He was well guided by Kevin Pietersen who scored 22-ball 48. Among others, Brad Haddin chipped in with 37(16) while Darren Sammy added 38(17). Nuwan Kulasekara was the pick of the bowlers who returned with 45/3.
Battle after battle the legends have proved their mettle. And tonight they ended the legendary war and hoisted their victory flag.
Tonight’s victory, ladies and gentlemen, will surely go down in history.#GameOfGOATs #Howzat #LegendsLeagueCricket #LLCT20 #T20Cricket #Cricket22 pic.twitter.com/xcV6E8FJe9
— Legends League Cricket (@llct20) January 29, 2022
In response, Sanath Jayasuriya and Mohammad Yousuf got cameos, but none could kick on like Anderson and get the Lions over the finish line. The wickets fell at regular intervals throughout the innings. Albie Morkel chipped in with a three-wicket haul, while Panesar struck twice to help the Giants clinch a 25-run win.
World Giants beat Asia Lions: Corey Anderson’s 94 helps World Giants become CHAMPIONS, seal Legends League title with 25-run win
| Batsmen | R | B | 4S | 6S | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tillakaratne Dilshan | 25 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 156.25 | |
| Sanath Jayasuriya | 38 | 23 | 5 | 1 | 165.22 | |
| Upul Tharanga (WK) | 25 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 156.25 | |
| Asghar Afghan | 24 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 240.00 | |
| Misbah-ul-Haq | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Mohammad Yousuf | 39 | 21 | 1 | 4 | 185.71 | |
| Mohammad Rafique | 23 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 127.78 | |
| Nuwan Kulasekara | 17 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 283.33 | |
| Chaminda Vaas | 15 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 300.00 | |
| Extra | 18 (b 0, w 17, nb 0, lb 1) | |||||
| Total | 225/8 (19.4) | |||||
| Yet To Bat | Shoaib Akhtar, M Muralitharan | |||||
| BOWLING | O | M | R | W | ECON |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Lee | 2 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 13.00 |
| Ryan Sidebottom | 3 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 11.33 |
| Morne Morkel | 2 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 9.50 |
| Albie Morkel | 4 | 0 | 35 | 3 | 8.75 |
| Kevin O’Brien | 1 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 17.00 |
| Monty Panesar | 4 | 0 | 40 | 2 | 10.00 |
| Kevin Pietersen | 3.4 | 0 | 54 | 1 | 14.73 |
| Fall Of Wickets | FOW | Over |
|---|---|---|
| TM Dilshan | 1-57 | 5.3 |
| ST Jayasuriya | 2-77 | 7.3 |
| WU Tharanga | 3-118 | 10.3 |
| Misbah-ul-Haq | 4-121 | 11.1 |
| Asghar Afghan | 5-122 | 11.4 |
| Mohammad Rafique | 6-171 | 16.6 |
| Nuwan Kulasekara | 7-210 | 18.4 |
| WPUJC Vaas | 8-225 | 19.4 |
What a great bunch of guys.. well done to the World Giants, champions of @llct20 #Legendsleaguecricket pic.twitter.com/dhtY9t2q6X
— Daren Sammy (@darensammy88) January 29, 2022
World Giants vs Asia Lions Live Score: Corey Anderson’s 94 helps World Giants set 257 target for Asia Giants- Follow Live Updates
World Giants: 256/5
| Batsmen | R | B | 4S | 6S | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Pietersen | 48 | 22 | 2 | 5 | 218.18 | |
| Phil Mustard | 7 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 77.78 | |
| Kevin O’Brien | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | |
| Corey Anderson | 94 | 43 | 7 | 8 | 218.60 | |
| Brad Haddin (WK) | 37 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 231.25 | |
| Daren Sammy | 38 | 17 | 2 | 4 | 223.53 | |
| Albie Morkel | 17 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 212.50 | |
| Extra | 12 (b 4, w 6, nb 1, lb 1) | |||||
| Total | 256/5 (20) | |||||
| Yet To Bat | M Morkel, RJ Sidebottom, B Lee, MS Panesar | |||||
| BOWLING | O | M | R | W | ECON |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoaib Akhtar | 2.1 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 15.23 |
| Chaminda Vaas | 4 | 0 | 47 | 1 | 11.75 |
| Nuwan Kulasekara | 4 | 0 | 44 | 3 | 11.00 |
| Mohammad Rafique | 2.5 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 11.65 |
| Muttiah Muralitharan | 4 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 10.00 |
| Tillakaratne Dilshan | 3 | 0 | 53 | 0 | 17.67 |
| Fall Of Wickets | FOW | Over |
|---|---|---|
| P Mustard | 1-51 | 3.6 |
| KJ O’Brien | 2-63 | 5.5 |
| KP Pietersen | 3-65 | 6.4 |
| BJ Haddin | 4-119 | 11.2 |
| Daren Sammy | 5-199 | 16.5 |
World Giants beat Asia Lions: Corey Anderson’s 94 helps World Giants become CHAMPIONS, seal Legends League title with 25-run win
Asia Lions (Playing XI): Tillakaratne Dilshan, Sanath Jayasuriya, Upul Tharanga(w), Asghar Afghan, Mohammad Yousuf, Misbah-ul-Haq(c), Nuwan Kulasekara, Mohammad Rafique, Chaminda Vaas, Muttiah Muralitharan, Shoaib Akhtar
World Giants (Playing XI): Kevin Pietersen, Phil Mustard(w), Kevin O Brien, Corey Anderson, Brad Haddin, Albie Morkel, Daren Sammy(c), Brett Lee, Morne Morkel, Monty Panesar, Ryan Jay Sidebottom
After a long ride of nostalgia, the Legends League Cricket inches towards its conclusion. The cricket fans can once again witness their favorite legends as World Giants face Asia Lions in the final match of LLC on 29th January 2022.
Backed by the brilliant batting of Kevin O’Brien and Kevin Pietersen along with Brett Lee’s magnificent bowling, the World Giants will look to establish their dominance in the first season of the tournament. On the other hand, Asia Lions will rely on star batters Upul Tharanga and Asghar Afghan combined with the bowling of all-time favorites Muthiah Muralidaran & Shoaib Akhtar.
World Giants beat Asia Lions: Corey Anderson’s 94 helps World Giants become CHAMPIONS, seal Legends League title with 25-run win
Where to watch the World Giants vs Asian Lions Live?
Cricket fans in Indian and around the world can watch the cricketing bests in action at the Legends Cricket league 2022 on SONY TEN 1 and SONY TEN 3 channels as well as Sony LIV (Live Streaming) in India.
The countdown has begun.
Who will claim this mesmerizing symbol of victory tonight?
World Giants vs Asia Lions
Catch the action at 7:30 PM on Sony Sports Network.#GameOfGOATs #Howzat #LegendsLeagueCricket #LLCT20 #T20Cricket #Cricket22 pic.twitter.com/wjnqFtc5Vz
— Legends League Cricket (@llct20) January 29, 2022
World Giants: Daren Sammy, Daniel Vettori, Brett Lee, Jonty Rhodes, Kevin Pietersen, Imran Tahir, Owais Shah, Herschelle Gibbs, Albie Morkel, Morne Morkel, Corey Anderson, Monty Panesar, Brad Haddin, Kevin O’Brien, and Brendan Taylor.
Asia Team: Shoaib Akhtar, Shahid Afridi, Sanath Jayasuriya, Muttiah Muralitharan, Kamran Akmal, Chaminda Vaas, Romesh Kaluwitharana, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Azhar Mahmood, Upul Tharanga, Misbah-ul-Haq, Mohammed Hafeez, Shoaib Malik, Mohammed Yousuf, and Umar Gul, Asghar Afghan
World Giants beat Asia Lions: Corey Anderson’s 94 helps World Giants become CHAMPIONS, seal Legends League title with 25-run win
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