Watch: Yusuf Pathan hits match-winning six for India Champions in WCL, hugs and kisses kids in celebration | Cricket News – Times of India

Yusuf Pathan hit the match-winning six for India Champions in opposition to West Indies Champions in WCL. (Image: Fancode/X)

India Champions secured an exciting semi-ultimate spot in the World Championship of Legends at Grace Road cricket floor in Leicester, England. They defeated West Indies Champions by chasing down 145 runs in 14.1 overs. Stuart Binny’s unbeaten 50 and Yusuf Pathan’s match-winning six sealed the victory, with Pathan celebrating emotionally by hugging his kids on the boundary rope.The defending champions India confronted elimination stress however confirmed nice character. After successful the toss, India’s bowling assault dominated early, decreasing West Indies to 43/5. Kieron Pollard fought again with a surprising 74 not out off 43 balls, together with 8 sixes and 3 fours, serving to West Indies attain 144-9.India’s bowlers had been spectacular all through. Piyush Chawla was the star, taking 3 wickets for simply 18 runs. Varun Aaron and Stuart Binny grabbed two wickets every, whereas Pawan Negi took one.The chase wasn’t easy crusing for India. They misplaced 4 early wickets for 52 runs. Then got here a recreation-altering partnership between Binny and captain Yuvraj Singh. They added 66 runs in simply 27 balls, with Yuvraj scoring a fast 21 off 11 balls.After Yuvraj’s exit, Yusuf Pathan joined Binny for the ultimate assault. The pair smashed 30 runs in mere 8 balls. Binny ended with 50 not out from 21 balls, whereas Pathan blasted 21 not out in 7 balls. Earlier, Shikhar Dhawan had contributed 25 runs.Despite Dwayne Smith and Dwayne Bravo selecting up two wickets every for West Indies, they could not cease India’s decided cost to the semi-finals.