Misbah-ul-Haq’s fine batting display, followed by a disciplined bowling performance, helped
Asia Lions get the better off World Giants
in the third match of the ongoing Legends League Cricket (LLC) at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium in Doha on Monday.
In a 10-overs per-side rain-curtailed match, the Lions posted 99/3 on the board after being asked to bat. The lions lost three wickets for just 39 before
Tillakaratne Dilshan, and Misbah took charge and bailed out their side. The duo went on to form an unbeaten partnership of 60 runs for the fourth wicket to help the Lions reach a competitive total. While Dilshan stayed not out on 32 off 24 balls, including 3 fours and a six, Misbah remained undefeated on 44 from just 19 deliveries with the help of 4 fours and 3 maximums.
In response, the Giants got off to a flyer with
Chris Gayle and
Lendl Simmons adding 40 runs in 4.3 overs to show their clear intention of wrapping things up early. However, Lions skipper
Shahid Afridi came up with an inspirational over, dismissing both Gayle and Simmons, which triggered the batting collapse of the Giants.
The Giants’ batting unit fell like a pack of cards and were bowled out for just 64, losing the contest by 35 runs. Apart from Afridi, who bagged a couple of scalps,
Abdur Razzak also shined with the ball. Razzak picked up two wickets for just 2 runs in his quota of 2 overs, including a maiden.
Here is how Twitter reacted:
Shahid Afridi dismissed Chris Gayle and Lendl Simmons tonight, both openers were looking to take the game away from Asia Lions. Gayle had hit Dilshan for three sixes off three balls earlier in the innings, but Lala got him out
#LegendsCricketLeague pic.twitter.com/aWyZZaiWPn — Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan)
March 13, 2023
Back to Back Man of the Match Awards for Misbah ul Haq
#CCL2023 #Misbah #Cricket pic.twitter.com/Potc75azSo — Sumeed Raza (@raza_sumeed)
March 13, 2023
Shahid Afridi's Asia lions beat World Gaints led by Aron Finch. This tournament is getting entertaining day by day, and legend gracing it with their performances.
pic.twitter.com/dA1U3SWwz5 — Waseem Yousuf (@WaseemR51813012)
March 14, 2023
Another win for Shahid Afridi's Asia Lions in Legends League Cricket.
#ShahidAfridi pic.twitter.com/AKk0anygL1 — Abdul Hayee Khan Ch (@ChaudhryHayee)
March 14, 2023
Misbah rescuing the team from 39/3
Afridi rescuing the team from 40/0
Yes, yes, we have seen this before. Thank you, legends, for rolling back years.
#Legends #Lions #LLCT20 pic.twitter.com/hwfy5JPdDf — Usman Satti (@usmansatti476)
March 13, 2023
“We are here to win this tournament, Misbah is really in good form. We team mates are eagerly waiting to lift the trophy. I want to specially thank the crowd here” The winning captain Shahid Afridi.
#ShahidAfridi #LegendsLeagueCricket @SAfridiOfficial pic.twitter.com/RekTO2RcmB — Maham Gillani (@DheetAfridian)
March 13, 2023
Alhumdulillah Great Victory by Asian Lions against World Gaints Ma shaa Allah zabardast Well played King Misbah You champion ? BOOM BOOM AFRIDI ? Great Captaincy
Maazaaa Agyaaa
#LLCT20 pic.twitter.com/xKDhnsaWrE — AMJAD AFRIDI ?? (@amjadafridi104)
March 13, 2023
Misbah-ul-Haq won a 2nd Consecutive Player Of the Match Award For His Brilliant Knock.❤
44 Runs For 19 Balls?
#LLCMasters #LLCT20 pic.twitter.com/L4tdSWY8Dn — Muhammad Usama ?? (@usama_723)
March 13, 2023
"We are all here to win this competition, my entire team is here to pick the trophy and not just enjoy matches. Misbah Ul Haq is in excellent form and we are loving it out there," Shahid Afridi
#LegendsCricketLeague pic.twitter.com/nk6QYJNeLc — Talha Hussain (@TalhaHussain799)
March 13, 2023
Another day, another ???????! ??
MOM – Misbah ul Haq 44* off 19 (3×6's, 4×4's) ?
#LLCT20 |
#GreenShirts pic.twitter.com/5T4ygJ82ts — Green Shirts ??? (@greenshirts17)
March 13, 2023
Asia Lions have won 2 in 2 matches in the ongoing Legends Cricket League.
1st match POTM – Misbah Ul Haq (73 off 50)
2nd match POTM – Misbah Ul Haq (44* off 19)
KING MISBAH ?
pic.twitter.com/ltm9sUJq90 — Cricket insect (@000insect)
March 13, 2023
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