• Irfan Pathan planted a kiss on his wife's forehead after guiding India Champions to WCL 2024 glory.

  • India Champions defeated Pakistan Champions by 5 wickets in the final match.

Irfan Pathan kisses his wife on the forehead after guiding India Champions to WLC 2024 title victory
Irfan Pathan kisses on wife's forehead after guiding India Champions to WLC 2024 title triumph (PC: Twitter)

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The jubilant scenes at Edgbaston encapsulated the emotions of a thrilling tournament as the India Champions emerged victorious against Pakistan Champions in the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2024 final. Their triumph was further sweetened by a heartwarming moment between Irfan Pathan and his wife, where he planted a kiss on her forehead in celebration.

Indian seamers restrict Pakistan batters

Earlier, Pakistan’s batting faltered after opting to bat first. Openers Kamran Akmal (24 runs) provided a decent start, but the Indian seamers kept things tight, restricting them to a below-par total of 156/6. Shoaib Malik (41 runs) emerged as the lone bright spark for Pakistan with a fighting knock.

Anureet Singh was the pick of the bowlers for India, claiming a crucial three-wicket haul. Vinay Kumar, Irfan Pathan and Pawan Negi chipped in with a wicket each, ensuring Pakistan’s batsmen never quite got into a dominant position.

Ambati Rayudu steer India’s run chase

India’s chase of Pakistan’s modest 156/6 was anchored by a splendid knock from Ambati Rayudu. His well-paced 50 off just 30 deliveries provided a solid foundation. Gurkeerat Singh Mann (34 runs off 33 balls) chipped in with valuable support, keeping India on track.

In a late flourish, Yusuf Pathan took the game away from Pakistan with a swashbuckling 16-ball 30, including three sixes and a four.

Meanwhile, Irfan Pathan’s first-ball boundary in the last over ensured India crossed the finish line comfortably with five wickets to spare.

Also READ: Fans erupt as India Champions trump Pakistan Champions to lift the WCL 2024 title

Irfan Pathan shares poignant moment with wife

The WCL 2024 final was a fitting climax to a tournament that rekindled the magic of watching legendary cricketers back in action. India’s win, coupled with Irfan’s heartwarming gesture towards his wife Safa Baig, provided a perfect ending to the day with cricketing nostalgia.

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