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During the fourth match of the Legends League Cricket (LLC) 2024, Shikhar Dhawan showcased his remarkable talent with a brilliant half-century after his retirement from international cricket. Despite Dhawan’s impressive performance, his efforts were ultimately in vain as the Gujarat Greats fell short against the Southern Super Stars.
Shikhar Dhawan’s brilliant fifty
Dhawan, representing the Gujarat Greats, delivered a commendable performance by scoring 52 runs off 48 balls, which included three fours and three sixes. His innings, characterized by a blend of skill, timing, and determination, showcased his ability to anchor the innings and play under pressure. Coming in during the second innings, Dhawan built valuable partnerships and kept the chase alive with his aggressive yet calculated batting. However, despite his best efforts, the lack of support from the other batters ultimately hindered the team’s chances, and the Gujarat Greats fell short of the target, resulting in a disappointing loss.
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Southern Super Stars’ triumph over Gujarat Greats
Batting first, the Southern Super Stars set a target of 145 runs, finishing their innings at 144 runs for the loss of 9 wickets. Chathuranga de Silva emerged as the standout performer for the Super Stars, scoring a swift 53 runs off just 28 deliveries, which played a crucial role in setting a competitive total. On the bowling front, Gujarat Greats’ Manan Sharma was exceptional, dismantling the Southern Super Stars’ batting lineup with a stunning performance. He claimed 6 wickets in his 4-over spell, conceding only 17 runs at an impressive economy rate of 4.2.
In their pursuit, the Gujarat Greats struggled to build partnerships, managing only 118 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in their allotted overs. Apart from Dhawan’s noteworthy contribution, the rest of the batting order failed to make a significant impact, leading to a disappointing result for the team.
Ultimately, the Southern Super Stars emerged victorious by 26 runs, with de Silva being named the Man of the Match for his outstanding all-around performance.
