India Legends led by Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar beat Sri Lanka Legends led by Dilshan Tilakratne in the finals of the Road Safety World T20 Cricket series yesterday evening and lifted the Champions Trophy.
India Legends celebrate their win
Batting first India Legends scored 181 for 4 with Sachin Tendulkar 30, Yusuf Pathan 62 and Yuvraj Singh 60 contributing to the total. In reply Sri Lanka Legends started off well with 62 for no loss in seven overs. However, at this stage Pathan brothers Yusuf and Irfan came to India’s rescue eliminating Dilshan Tilakratner and Chamra Silva in succession. However Sanath Jayasurya posed the danger for Indian legends, when Yusuf Pathan trapped him LBW . Jayasinghe and Weeraratne defended well posing a threat to Indian bowlers . But, the Indian bowlers restricted the Sri Lankan legends to 167 for 7 to win this well fought finals enjoyed by large spectators at Raipur.