NEW DELHI: Manipal Tigers emerged victorious in the second edition of Legends League Cricket in a riveting final showdown at the Lalabhai Contractor Stadium in Surat, defeating Urbanrisers Hyderabad by 5 wickets with six balls to spare.
Opting to bowl first after winning the toss, Manipal Tigers' captain, Harbhajan Singh, marshalled his team with strategic acumen. Facing the early departure of Martin Guptill without scoring, Urbanrisers Hyderabad encountered further setbacks as Dwayne Smith was dismissed for 21 runs by Mitchel McClenaghan. Rikki Clarke's stellar knock of 80, coupled with Gurkeerat Singh's impressive 64, propelled Urbanrisers Hyderabad to a competitive total of 187/5 in 20 overs.
In response, Manipal Tigers showcased resilience and determination in chasing down the target. The opening pair of Robin Uthappa (40) and Chadwick Walton (29) set the foundation with a 71-run partnership. Despite the loss of key wickets, Asela Gunaratne's brilliant unbeaten 51, supported by contributions from Angelo Perera (30) and Thisara Perera (25), steered Manipal Tigers towards victory.
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