Asia Lions will take on the World Giants in the second match of the inaugural edition of the Legends League Cricket (LLC) at the Al Amarat Cricket Ground in Oman on Friday, January 21.
Asia Lions, led by former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq, suffered a 6-wicket loss to the India Maharajas in their opening match of the tournament at Al Amarat on Friday. Despite scoring a total of 175 runs after batting, Asia Lions were not able to put down the Maharajas of India.
Upul Tharanga scored 66 runs in 46 balls for Asia Lions on Thursday, while captain Misbah played a quick innings of 44 runs.
Legends League Cricket 2022: Complete Schedule
However, it was not enough for Asia Lions as Yusuf Pathan’s 80 off 40 balls, which included 5 sixes and 9 fours, helped India’s Maharajas chase down the target in just 19.1 overs.
Mohammad Kaif, who led the India Maharajas on Thursday, scored 42 runs.
For Lions, only former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar clean bowled Umar Gul, Nuwan Kulasekara and Muttiah Muralitharan with the ball.
The World Giants team will be led by Darren Sammy, former captain of the T20 World Cup winning West Indies. He has many superstars including Kevin Pietersen, Brad Haddin, Jonty Rhodes, Albie Morkel, Brett Leigh and Daniel Vettori.
When and where will the Asia Lions vs World Giants Legends League cricket match be played?
Asia Lions vs World Giants Legends League cricket match will be played on Friday, January 21 at Al Amrat Cricket Ground in Oman.
How can I watch Asia Lions vs World Giants Legends League cricket match on TV?
Sony Ten 1 and Sony Ten 3 channels will provide live TV coverage of the match in India.
How can I watch Asia Lions vs World Giants Legends league cricket match online?
Sony Liv will provide live streaming of Legends League cricket in India.
Asia Lions Vs World Giants Legends League Cricket Squad
Asia Lions: Shoaib Akhtar, Shahid Afridi, Sanath Jayasuriya, Muttiah Muralitharan, Kamran Akmal, Chaminda Vaas, Romesh Kaluwitharana, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Azhar Mahmood, Upul Tharanga, Misbah-ul-Haq, Mohammad Hafeez, Shoaib Malik, Mohammad Yousuf, and Umar Gul, Umar Gul Afghan.
World Giants: Kevin Pietersen, Darren Sammy, Daniel Vettori, Brett Lee, Jonty Rhodes, Imran Tahir, Owais Shah, Herschelle Gibbs, Albie Morkel, Morne Morkel, Corey Anderson, Monty Panesar, Brad Haddin, Kevin O’Brien, Brendan Taylor.