India Defeats Australia in WCL 2024 Semi-Final
India secured a convincing victory against Australia by 86 runs in the second semi-final of the World Championship League (WCL) 2024. With this win, India advanced to the final. They set a formidable target of 255 runs, which Australia couldn’t chase down, managing only 168 runs for 7 wickets. Now, all eyes are on the much-anticipated India vs Pakistan final on Today, July 13.
Australia’s Batting Struggles
Australia struggled against India’s strong bowling attack. Tim Paine was the top scorer for Australia with 40 runs, but he received little support from his teammates. Nathan Coulter-Nile added 30 runs, and Callum Ferguson scored 23. Other notable contributions included Daniel Christian with 18, Aaron Finch with 16, Ben Cutting with 11, and Ben Dunk with 10. The rest of the Australian batsmen failed to reach double figures. For India, Dhawal Kulkarni and Pawan Negi each took 2 wickets, while Harbhajan Singh, Irfan Pathan, and Rahul Shukla claimed one wicket apiece.
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India’s Strong Batting Performance
Earlier, Australia won the toss and chose to bowl. India took full advantage, scoring 254 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in 20 overs. Robin Uthappa led the way with 65 runs. Captain Yuvraj Singh played a crucial role in the middle order, scoring a quick 59 runs off 28 balls. The Pathan brothers, Yusuf and Irfan, provided a powerful finish. Irfan scored 50 runs, while Yusuf remained unbeaten with 59 runs, helping India reach a competitive total. Peter Siddle was the standout bowler for Australia, taking 4 wickets. Xavier Doherty and Nathan Coulter-Nile chipped in with 1 wicket each.
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India Champions Playing XI: Yuvraj Singh (captain), Robin Uthappa (wicketkeeper), Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Suresh Raina, Ambati Rayudu, Yusuf Pathan, Irfan Pathan, Pawan Negi, Vinay Kumar, Harbhajan Singh, Dhawal Kulkarni.
Australia Champions Playing XI: Brett Lee (captain), Aaron Finch, Callum Ferguson, Ben Cutting, Daniel Christian, Tim Paine (wicketkeeper), Ben Dunk, Ben Loughlin, Peter Siddle, Xavier Doherty, Nathan Coulter-Nile.
Excitement for India vs Pakistan Final
With this victory, the stage is set for a high-voltage India vs Pakistan final. The entire cricket world is eagerly waiting for this epic showdown. The final will be held on Saturday, July 13, and promises to be a thrilling encounter.
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