India scored an incredible 254/6 because to Yuvraj Singh, who scorched 59 runs off just 28 balls while launching four fours and five sixes.
Yuvraj Singh, a legendary all-rounder, was at his flowing best as India defeated Australia in the World Championship of Legends (WCL) semi-finals. Yuvraj smashed 59 runs off just 28 balls, including four fours and five sixes, to help India score a record 254/6 in Northampton. During his playing career, Yuvraj established a tendency for producing in crucial games, particularly against Australia. It was déjà vu for Australia as Yuvraj returned to torment them, with fans claiming that the former India all-rounder still owns the Aussies.
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Returning to the play, Robin Uthappa (65), Yuvraj, Yusuf Pathan (51) and Irfan Pathan (50) all hit quickfire half-centuries to help India Champions to a massive score of 254/6.
In response, Australia were reduced to 168/7 with two wickets each from Dhawal Kulkarni and Pawan Negi. India will now compete against Pakistan in the final.
After losing by 68 runs to the Pakistani winners in the group stage, the Suresh Raina-led India winners must exact retribution in Saturday’s final.
Afridi confirmed that the players are determined to play in the final, and that if they face their bitter rivals, India, in the final, the fans will be thoroughly entertained.
“All the teams’ players are determined to win the semi-finals and advance to the final […] fans will get great entertainment if Pakistan vs India takes place,” stated former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi, as quoted by Geo News.
Pakistan’s hitters have demonstrated remarkable intent throughout the competition. Sharjeel Khan (209 runs) and Shoaib Malik (204 runs) are among the top five scorers in the competition. Sohaib Maqsood, with 182 runs, is another Pakistan batsman in the top 10 run scorers. Pakistan lost only one of its five group-stage games. They defeated India, Australia, the West Indies, and England. South Africa was the only side to beat Pakistan in the group stage.
