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Friendship Cup T10: Pakistan Legends beat India Legends to enter final — Highlights
India Legends, led by Azharuddin, went down to Pakistan Legends, led by Salman Butt's half century, in their final game.
Mohammad Azharuddin and Imran Nazir are leading the Indian and Pakistani sides.
Friendship Cup T10: India Legends and Pakistan Legends took on each other in the final league game in what is a virtual semifinal of the Friendship Cup in Dubai on Monday. On the line was a spot in the final vs World Legends XI.
Pakistan Legend Salman Butt led his team to an 8-wicket victory over the India Legends. They will next face World Legend XI in the final match.
Highlights:
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- 7 March 2022 1:46 PM GMT
Asaduddin called back by Azhar, who wants his bat
Asaduddin chops off on to his stumps. Out for 45. Oh, what a sweet moment! Asaduddin is called back by Azhar, who wants his bat. Asaduddin had been given the better bat by Azhar, but now that he is out, Azhar wants it for the rest of the innings. Ajay Sharma joins him. Like every other day, he gets off without any nonsense - cut for four.
IND 103/3 after 9
- 7 March 2022 1:41 PM GMT
Asaduddin (45*) hits top gear
Asaduddin now roars into form with his father watching from the other end. A six smashed down the ground, followed by a four and another six. Asaduddin on 45.
IND 93/2 after 8
- 7 March 2022 1:34 PM GMT
Azhar enters at 4
Sanjeev Sharma blasts 13 runs in the 6th over. Irfan returns to bowl in the 7th. And he gets Sanjeev Sharma edged out to the keeper. Out for 37. Adnan Akmal gives Sanjeev a pat on the back as he departs. Azhar joins his son.
IND 74/2 after 6.5
- 7 March 2022 1:24 PM GMT
Asaduddin blasts off
Asaduddin frees his arms in the 5th over, Azhar looks on happily. Three back to back boundaries.
IND 59/1 after 5
- 7 March 2022 1:19 PM GMT
Pakistan's legendary bowlers make it swing
Asaduddin gets into the act as India bat at a run rate of 10, much faster than their past matches. Mohammad Sami bowls the 4th over for Pakistan.
IND 39/1 after 4
- 7 March 2022 1:11 PM GMT
India Legends batting order
Sandeep Sharma hits a flurry of fours to get India into the attack.
IND 21/1 after 2
- 7 March 2022 1:07 PM GMT
Naved takes first wicket
Irfan bowls a great first over, but then gifts India their first boundary by not getting down in time to stop the ball at fine leg. Naved Ul Hasan bowls the second over - he'd be happy Sehwag is not facing him. JP Yadav is caught at point. Gone for 6. Asaduddin comes in at 3.
IND 9/1 after 1.2
- 7 March 2022 12:58 PM GMT
Toss: India to bat first
Azhar win the toss and India will bat first. JP Yadav takes first strike today. Mohammad Irfan to bowl the first over.
- 7 March 2022 12:46 PM GMT
Azhar and son's video shared by Sania Mirza's father
Azharuddin and his son's partnership shared by Sania Mirza's father. Asaduddin, Azhar's son, is married to Sania's sister.
- 7 March 2022 12:41 PM GMT
Salman Butt, Ajay Jadeja: Potential wildcard entry?
Ajay Jadeja and Salman Butt are among the players among the originally listed squads who havent made an appearance yet. Could they make a wildcard entry today?
