Advertisement
trendingPhotosenglish2346899https://zeenews.india.com/photos/sports/in-pics-india-legends-fall-short-against-england-legends-after-irfan-pathan-blast-2346899
photoDetails

In Pics: India Legends fall short against England Legends after Irfan Pathan blast

England Legends skipper Kevin Pietersen hammered 75 off 37 balls including a fifty off 18 balls to set up a narrow six-run win over India Legends in their Road Safety World Series clash in Raipur on Tuesday (March 9) night. Chasing 189 to win, Sachin Tendulkar-led India Legends finished on 182/7 in 20 overs in spite of Irfan Pathan and MS Gony's late efforts down the order. Here are a collection of pictures which sum up the thrilling encounter.

Sachin Tendulkar falls cheaply

1/5
Sachin Tendulkar falls cheaply

India Legends skipper Sachin Tendulkar is stumped by England Legends' Phil Mustard off the bowling of Monty Panesar. Tendulkar fell cheaply for just nine runs while his opening partner Virender Sehwag managed just six runs. (Source: Twitter)

Sachin Tendulkar marshals his troops

2/5
Indian Legends skipper Sachin Tendulkar sets the field for Kevin Pietersen of England Legends. (Source: Twitter)

Indian Legends skipper Sachin Tendulkar sets the field for Kevin Pietersen of England Legends. India Legends are still at the top of the table with 12 points from four games. (Source: Twitter)

Irfan Pathan puts up valiant fight

3/5
India Legends all-rounder Irfan Pathan blazed away to an unbeaten 61 against England Legends in Raipur. (Source: Twitter)

India Legends all-rounder Irfan Pathan blazed away to an unbeaten 61 against England Legends in Raipur. Irfan hammered five sixes and four fours in his 34-ball knock. (Source: Twitter)

Kevin Pietersen turns back the clock

4/5
England Legends skipper Kevin Pietersen hits a boundary during his whirlwind knock of 75 against India Legends. (Source: Twitter)

England Legends skipper Kevin Pietersen hits a boundary during his whirlwind knock of 75 against India Legends. The former England captain hit five sixes and six fours in his 37-ball 75 at the top of the order. (Source: Twitter)

India Legends bowling falls apart

5/5
India Legends team celebrate a dismissal of England Legends batsman in their Road Safety World Series clash. (Source: Twitter)

India Legends team celebrate a dismissal of England Legends batsman in their Road Safety World Series clash. Although Yusuf (3/28) and Irfan Pathan (2/28) tried their best with the ball, England Legends posted a massive total of 188/7 after batting first. (Source: Twitter)

NEWS ON ONE CLICK