Doha (Qatar), March 19 – The Asian giants will look to avenge their feud against the world giants in a rematch of the 2022 final as the final stage of the Legends League Cricket (LLC) Masters is on Monday.
In the final held in Oman last year, the World Giants won the championship by beating the Asian Giants by 25 points.
Given the unpredictability of the game at the moment, it will be interesting to see if the World Giants and the Asian Lions clash at the Asia City Cricket Stadium in Doha to see if the World Giants will deserve the title, or if they will. Will be the Asian lion roaring for success.
This version of the story suggests it’s destined to be an intense finale, as it will be sculpted by gaming legends who have mesmerized fans throughout their illustrious careers.
The World Giants were the first team to secure a spot in the final, but that didn’t give them the title favourites’ tag. They lost to the Asian Lions in a rain-affected 10-plus point game.
The Asian Lions, on the other hand, also lost to the World Giants by 20 runs in the other match, and they were also beaten by the Indian Maharajas by ten wickets.
But by reaching the final, they proved they can leap like lions to victory. Against all odds, they clinched their berth in the final by beating the Maharajas of India by 85 points in the knockout round, recording the biggest margin and highest score of the season at 191-5.
The captain of the World Giants, Aaron Finch, is well aware of the strengths and weaknesses of his team and opponents, and has played against him many times in his national team career.
“In this final, nothing is taken for granted. As we have done in previous games, if we want to lift the trophy, we have to give it our all. Everyone here is a legend and no one needs to be called out. Tell how to win the final. They are all players who have fought a lot in international cricket,” Finch pointed out.
Asked about his team’s chances, Asian Lions captain Shahid Afridi said: “Everybody knows their job; everybody’s been to a lot of finals. They need to do it. It’s about getting out there, enjoying the game, and being a winner.” His response was as forceful as one of his nicknames, Boom Boom.
Considering how the game went, expect good cricket and intense fighting, with everyone on both teams being battle-hardened heroes.
Leading the world giants will be West Indies’ Chris Gale, with opener Hashim Amra and skipper Aaron Finch, followed by great all-rounders Jacques Callies and Sean Watson.
Everyone scored at least half a century in the run-up to the final. They will be backed by former heavyweight batsman Ross Taylor and Irish pride Kevin O’Brien. Their walker battery included the formidable Brett Lee, who scored five wickets here. They are followed by accurate Chris Mpofu and Tino Best, who have shown they are still at their best with six wickets each so far. Spinners Monty Panesar, Samit Patel and Ricardo Powell are also capable of making the final run in their team’s favor.
The Asian Lions are led by all-rounder Shahid Afridi. Sri Lankan opener and goalkeeper Upul Tharanga performed well, as did his compatriots Tillakaratne Dilshan and Thisara Perera. Mohammad Hafeez shone as both a bowler and batsman. Through his knocks, evergreen Misbah Ul Haq left fans wondering why he wasn’t playing in the Pakistan Super League.
Pacer Sohail Tanvir never seemed to lose his pace and was the leader of the race with seven to his name. Likewise, left-arm spinner Abdur Razzak of Bangladesh showed his ability to turn the ball accurately while still maintaining his economical self throughout the game. Nepal’s pride Paras Khadka and Pakistan’s all-rounder Abdul Razzaq, another Sri Lankan Isuru Udana and Afghanistan’s Asghar Afghan were among the tournament winners.
The game will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network starting at 8:00 pm CST and will also be available on Disney+ Hotstar and FanCode.
–IANS
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