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Time of India
5 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Watch: Yusuf Pathan hits match-winning six for India Champions in WCL, hugs and kisses kids in celebration
Yusuf Pathan hit the match-winning six for India Champions against West Indies Champions in WCL. (Image: Fancode/X) India Champions secured a thrilling semi-final spot in the World Championship of Legends at Grace Road cricket ground in Leicester, England. They defeated West Indies Champions by chasing down 145 runs in 14.1 overs. Stuart Binny's unbeaten 50 and Yusuf Pathan 's match-winning six sealed the victory, with Pathan celebrating emotionally by hugging his kids at the boundary rope. The defending champions India faced elimination pressure but showed great character. After winning the toss, India's bowling attack dominated early, reducing West Indies to 43/5. Kieron Pollard fought back with a stunning 74 not out off 43 balls, including 8 sixes and 3 fours, helping West Indies reach 144-9. India's bowlers were impressive throughout. Piyush Chawla was the star, taking 3 wickets for just 18 runs. Varun Aaron and Stuart Binny grabbed two wickets each, while Pawan Negi took one. The chase wasn't smooth sailing for India. They lost four early wickets for 52 runs. Then came a game-changing partnership between Binny and captain Yuvraj Singh. They added 66 runs in just 27 balls, with Yuvraj scoring a quick 21 off 11 balls. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Brain tumor has left my son feeling miserable; please help! Donate For Health Donate Now Undo After Yuvraj's exit, Yusuf Pathan joined Binny for the final assault. The pair smashed 30 runs in mere 8 balls. Binny ended with 50 not out from 21 balls, while Pathan blasted 21 not out in 7 balls. Earlier, Shikhar Dhawan had contributed 25 runs. Despite Dwayne Smith and Dwayne Bravo picking up two wickets each for West Indies, they couldn't stop India's determined charge to the semi-finals. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
News18
5 hours ago
- Sport
- News18
India Champions Vs Pakistan Champions Semifinal Live Streaming: When And Where To Watch IND-C vs PAK-C WCL 2025 Match Coverage
IND-C vs PAK-C World Championship of Legends Live Streaming Details: Here's how to watch the live coverage of India vs Pakistan semifinal match from WCL 2025. India Champions vs Pakistan Champions World Championship of Legends Live Streaming Details: As fate would have it, only a few days after their league clash was called off, India Champions and Pakistan Champions are slated to collide in the semifinal of the World Championship of Legends on Thursday (July 31) in Birmingham. A few India players withdrew their names from the match scheduled on July 20, given the geopolitical tensions with Pakistan. But the defending champions finishing fourth in the table following three wins in their campaign meant that they are now locked for a semifinal bout with Pakistan Champions, who ended their league run at the top with four victories. Led by Yuvraj Singh, India Champions won their last match against the West Indies to secure a place in the knockouts, while Pakistan Champions hammered the Australians to storm into the business end of the tournament. The semifinal between the India Champions and Pakistan Champions will be played on Thursday (July 31) in Birmingham. The match will start at 5:00 PM IST. Which TV channel in India will telecast IND-C vs PAK-C match live? The India Champions vs Pakistan Champions World Championship of Legends semifinal match will be televised in India on the Star Sports Network. How to watch India Champions vs Pakistan Champions World Championship of Legends Live Streaming? The live streaming of the India Champions vs Pakistan Champions World Championship of Legends semifinal match will be available on the Fancode app and website in India. IND-C vs PAK-C Toss Time: The toss for the India Champions vs Pakistan Champions semifinal will take place at 4:30 PM IST. India Champions Squad: Yuvraj Singh (c), Shikhar Dhawan, Harbhajan Singh, Suresh Raina, Irfan Pathan, Yusuf Pathan, Robin Uthappa, Ambati Rayudu, Piyush Chawla, Stuart Binny, Varun Aaron, Vinay Kumar, Abhimanyu Mithun, Siddarth Kaul, Gurkeerat Maan. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
5 hours ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
India vs Pakistan in WCL semi-final stirs storm again, top sponsor walks out amid brewing knockout controversy
India and Pakistan are once again poised to meet in the World Championship of Legends, as they have drawn in the semi-finals of the tournament. However, despite the sporting allure of an India-Pakistan encounter, political tensions between both countries put a question mark on the fate of the game. India had earlier opted out of facing Pakistan in the league stage following the national mood after the Pahalgam terror attack earlier this year, which escalated military tensions between both nations. Now, with a knockout match looming, the same questions are resurfacing. India Champions players in action(WCL) Amid the speculations, one of the sponsors, EaseMyTrip, has decided to take a firm public stand. Nishant Pitti, co-founder of the travel platform, announced that the company would not be associated with the semi-final clash between India and Pakistan in the WCL. 'The upcoming semi-final against Pakistan is not just another game. Terror and cricket cannot go hand in hand. @EaseMyTrip, we stand with India. We cannot support any event that attempts to normalise relations with a country that promotes terrorism,' Pitti wrote on social media, distancing the brand from the high-profile match. He made it clear that the decision wasn't rooted in business strategy, but in national conscience. 'The people of India have spoken and we hear them,' he said, noting that public sentiment had guided the platform's withdrawal. 'Some things are bigger than sport. Nation first, business later. Always,' he added. While praising the Indian legends for their impressive campaign so far, Pitti stressed that the context of this particular fixture transcends cricket. 'We applaud Team India for their outstanding performance in the World Championship of Legends,' he wrote, before reiterating his opposition to any form of engagement with Pakistan on the sporting field at this moment. WCL yet to respond The WCL organisers are yet to issue a formal statement on whether the semi-final will go ahead as scheduled. For now, the match remains in limbo. Shikhar Dhawan, the former India opener who is part of the WCL, had earlier said that he won't play if India draw Pakistan in the semis. 'You're asking this question at the wrong time and place — you shouldn't have asked it. And as I didn't play earlier, I still won't play now,' Dhawan, who was visibly irked with the question about potentially playing Pakistan, had said. India qualified for the semis by finishing fourth in the six-team competition, winning their last group game against West Indies Champions. Pakistan Champions, meanwhile, finished at the top.
Time of India
5 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
India vs Pakistan in WCL semi-finals: 'Not just another game' - Sponsor refuses to be 'associated' with contest
India Champions player Yuvraj Singh with Pakistan Champions player Shahid Afridi. EaseMyTrip, a top sponsor of the World Championship of Legends (WCL), has announced its withdrawal from the upcoming India Champions vs Pakistan Champions semi-final match, citing its policy against participation in matches involving Pakistan. The decision comes as both cricket teams are set to face each other in the tournament's semifinals on July 30. The travel-tech company's co-founder Nishant Pitti issued a statement explaining their position: "We applaud Team India @India_Champions for their outstanding performance in the World Championship of Legends, you've made the nation proud. However, the upcoming semi-final against Pakistan is not just another game, Terror and cricket cannot go hand in hand. @EaseMyTrip, we stand with India. We cannot support any event that attempts to normalise relations with a country that promotes terrorism. " Pitti further emphasised the company's stance: "The people of India have spoken and we hear them. EaseMyTrip will not be associated with the India vs Pakistan match in WCL. Some things are bigger than sport. Nation first business later, Always." Social media post by EaseMyTrip's Nishant Pitti on the upcoming India Champions vs Pakistan Champions match in WCL. Earlier in the tournament, the league stage match between India Champions and Pakistan Champions was cancelled following objections from Indian legends and a principal tournament sponsor after the Pahalgam terror attack, which had increased military tensions between the two nations. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Luxury 2-4 BHK Homes in Malad West by Mahindra Mahindra Malad West Contact Us Undo EaseMyTrip clarified its position through a social media post: "Despite entering into a 5-year sponsorship agreement with WCL, our stance has always been clear—EaseMyTrip will not be associated with or participate in any WCL match involving Pakistan. We proudly continue to support the India Champions but will not support or promote any match that includes Pakistan. This position was unambiguously communicated to the WCL team from the start. Bharat First. Always." The fate of the semi-final remains uncertain following the sponsor's withdrawal. India Champions' batter Shikhar Dhawan had claimed in a video that they would not take on Pakistan and their stance will not change on the neighbours. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
News18
5 hours ago
- Sport
- News18
Yusuf Pathan Celebrates With His Kids After Helping India Champions Sink Windies In WCL
Last Updated: Pathan, who closed out the chase with his unbeaten 21-run knock, finished the game off in style with a maximum before rushing towards his kids in attendance following the triumph. Former Indian International Yusuf Pathan rolled back the clock with his showing at the WCL fixture between India Champions and the West Indies Champions at Grace Road on Wednesday, as he helped the men in blue cross the finish line with 5 wickets to spare. Pathan, who closed out the chase of 145 runs with his unbeaten 21-run knock, finished the game off in style with a maximum before rushing towards his kids in attendance following the triumph. The win secured India's berth in the semifinal of the event against Pakistan, while South Africa and Australia will contest the other final-four fixture. India won the toss and opted to field first as the men in blue limited WI to a score of 144/9 in 20 overs as Piyush Chawla starred with a three-fer. Varun Aaron and Stuart Binny removed a couple of wickets each, while Pawan Negi scalped one of his own. Kieron Pollard top-scored for the Windies with his unbeaten 74-run knock, while Dwayne Smith chipped in with a 20-run contribution. India closed out the chase in 13.2 overs thanks to Binny's half-century, while Shikhar Dhawan, Yuvraj Singh and Pathan all chipped in wih noteworthy performances to take India over the finish line with 5 wicket and 40 deliveries to spare. Robin Uthappa, who opened the innings alongside Dhawan was removed by Sheldon Cottrell for 8 runs, before southpaw Dhawan was dismissed by Smith for 25 off 18. Smith doubled his wicket tally with the scalp of Gurkeerat Singh Mann for 7 runs before Suresh Raina fell to former CSK teammate Dwayne Bravo for 7 runs as well. Bravo added another to his kitty with the dismissal of Yuvraj for 21 runs, before Binny and Pathan remained unbeaten on 50 and 21 runs respectively saw the game out in commanding fashion as the latter finished the game off with a flurry. view comments First Published: July 30, 2025, 11:03 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
