Legends Cricket League LIVE: Ex-India allrounder Yusuf Pathan rolled back the lock during the opening game of Legends Cricket League on Thursday. He slammed 80 runs off just 40 balls for India Maharajas while playing against Asia Lions. The innings comprised 5 sixes and 9 boundaries. Follow LCL LIVE updates on InsideSport.IN
He was looking well set for a century but got run out by Asghar Afghan in the 17th over. India Maharajas won the game by 6 wickets to start the campaign on a good note. Known for his attacking brand of cricket, Yusuf Pathan has scored one of the fastest T20 centuries- 37 balls in IPL.
Legends Cricket League LIVE: Yusuf Pathan rolls back the years with 5 sixes for India Maharajas against Asia Lions- Watch video
Yusuf Pathan six today pic.twitter.com/oy12pAR3cX
— Depressed Kohli Fan (@Virattheleader) January 20, 2022
“80 runs in 40 balls. Making every hit count. A strike rate of 200! It took one man and the lions were outnumbered! Ladies and gentlemen, raise a toast for the Howzat Legend of the Match- Yusuf Pathan,” Legends Cricket League wrote on Twitter.
#YusufPathan Boom#LegendsLeagueCricket pic.twitter.com/HoOBP332PI
— Kashmir Sports Watch (@Ksportswatch) January 20, 2022
“The first battle of the legends turned out to be a great spectacle. The lions and the maharajas fought fiercely but victory chose the palace instead of the jungle. The battle is over but the war goes on,” it added.
The first battle of the legends turned out to be a great spectacle. The lions and the maharajas fought fiercely but victory chose the palace instead of the jungle.
The battle is over but the war goes on.#GameofGOATS #Howzat #LegendsLeagueCricket #LLCT20 #T20Cricket #Cricket22 pic.twitter.com/9fOYssvNl6
— Legends League Cricket (@llct20) January 20, 2022
Stand-in captain Mohd Kaif, in absence of Virender Sehwag, scored unbeaten 42 off 37 balls to help India complete victory while Irfan Pathan played a cameo of 21 off 10 deliveries as India registered a victory with 5 balls to spare. India Maharajas will be next in action against World Giants at the same venue- Al Amerat Cricket Ground on Saturday.
Legends Cricket League LIVE: Yusuf Pathan rolls back the years with 5 sixes for India Maharajas against Asia Lions
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