India Capitals and Bhilwara Kings locked horns with each other in the final of the Legends League Cricket. Bhilwara Kings’ skipper Irfan Pathan won the toss and asked the Capitals to bat first. Batting first, India Capitals managed to post a total of 211 runs for the loss of seven wickets in the allotted 20 overs.
While chasing the target, Bhilwara Kings couldn’t cross the line and got all out on the score of 107 runs in the 18.2 overs. Eventually, the Capitals clinch the title after a win in the tournament. Fans were also happy with the performances of the players of the India Capitals.
They took to Twitter for heaping their praises on the Capitals for their performance in the title clash of the tournament.
Here’s how fans reacted to the win of the India Capitals:
Gautam Gambhir lead India Capitals beat Bhilwara Kings by 104 runs to win Legends League Cricket Finals
— Nilesh G (@oye_nilesh) October 5, 2022
India Capitals scored 211/7 & in reply Bhilwara were bowled out for 107 in 18.2 overs
Congratulations to India Capitals!#LLCT20#LLC pic.twitter.com/QfyxqfmXul
#LLCT20 Final:
— Niche Sports (@Niche_Sports) October 5, 2022
India Capitals are the Legends League Cricket 2022 Champions 🏆#ICvBK #CricketTwitter
Congratulations champion @GautamGambhir #LLCT20 pic.twitter.com/KkAEFsSOII
— AKARSHAN MISHRA (@AnkiT_NGU) October 5, 2022
Sensational knocks from Ross Taylor, Mitchell Johnson, and Ashley Nurse in the first innings, followed by an outstanding performance from the bowlers! Another Trophy for Captain Gautam Gambhir! 🏆 #LLCT20
— Tulasi Pavan (@tulasipavan) October 5, 2022
Congratulations to Gautam Gambhir sir and India Capitals for winning the final match of Legends League Cricket 🏏
— 🌟 Indomitable Spirit 🌟 (@imAshutosh08) October 5, 2022
Meanwhile fans right now 🎉🥳..#IndiaCapitals #LLCT20#LegendsLeagueCricket pic.twitter.com/9UsH8Kl11T
A huge win for India Capitals to clinch the #LLCT20 trophy! 🏆#LegendsLeagueCricket #IndiaCapitals #Champions pic.twitter.com/WOuXeGzJ2A
— CricTelegraph (@CricTelegraph) October 5, 2022
Furthermore, talking about the match, Ross Taylor played a brilliant knock of 82 runs off 41 balls with four boundaries and eight sixes with an amazing strike rate of 200.00. Along with him, former Aussie veteran Mitchell Johnson also smashed a quick knock of 62 runs off 35 balls with seven boundaries and three sixes on his credit.
In the end, Ashley Nurse also played a quick cameo of 42 runs off just 19 balls with six boundaries and a six. On the backs of these knocks, the Capitals posted a total of 211 runs for the loss of seven wickets in 20 overs. Former Indian spinner Rahul Sharma scalped four wickets alongside Monty Panesar who claimed two wickets. Tim Bresnan also scalped one wicket.
While chasing the target, the Capitals’ bowling attack bundled up the Kings only on the score of 107 runs in 18.2 overs. Eventually, Gautam Gambhir & co. clinched the title of the second season of the Legends League with a massive win of 104 runs in the final.