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Dubai Royals Crowned Champions in Inaugural World Legends Pro T20 League

The Dubai Royals were crowned champions of the first World Legends Pro T20 League after defeating the Pune Panthers by 8 wickets in the final held in Goa. Chasing a target of 195, the Royals' chase was powered by half-centuries from Manvinder Bisla and captain Shikhar Dhawan. A crucial partnership between Samit Patel and Ambati Rayudu then guided the team to a comfortable win with overs to spare. Earlier, Pune had posted 194/4 thanks to knocks from Upul Tharanga, Martin Guptill, and a blistering finish by Shane Watson.

Key Points: Dubai Royals Win World Legends Pro T20 League Final

  • Royals win by 8 wickets
  • Tharanga & Guptill set up Pune's 194
  • Dhawan & Bisla lead chase
  • Patel & Rayudu seal victory
  • Inaugural tournament concludes
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Dubai Royals lift World Legends Pro T20 League trophy

Dubai Royals clinch the inaugural World Legends Pro T20 League title with an 8-wicket victory over Pune Panthers in Goa.

"steering Dubai Royals to a comfortable victory to become the first-ever champions - Release"

Panaji Februar, y 5

The finals of the inaugural edition of the World Legends Pro T20 League held in Goa concluded with a bang, as Dubai Royals were crowned champions after securing a comfortable 8-wicket win over Pune Panthers, courtesy of a spectacular chase by the Royals, who hit form at the right time in the tournament, according to a release.

Winning the toss, Pune Panthers opted to bat first, with Dubai Royals turning to spin from both ends through Samit Patel and Parvez Rasool. The move did little to slow Pune's openers, who stitched together a solid 100-run opening partnership. Upul Tharanga anchored the stand with a composed 55 before Parvez Rasool provided the first breakthrough for Dubai.

Piyush Chawla then struck twice to pull things back, removing the in-form Martin Guptill for 62 and dismissing Pune captain Kieron Pollard cheaply. Shane Watson finished the innings in style with an unbeaten 24-ball half-century, guiding Pune Panthers to a commanding 194/4 at the end of 20 overs.

Coming out to chase a stiff target under pressure, Dubai Royals made a steady start, with Manvinder Bisla leading the charge with a fluent half-century. At the other end, captain Shikhar Dhawan, in phenomenal form throughout the tournament, continued his sublime touch with yet another fifty, keeping the chase alive. Dhawan was eventually dismissed for 64, with DJ Bravo providing the much-needed breakthrough for the Panthers.

Bisla soon followed back to the pavilion, after which Samit Patel and Ambati Rayudu stitched together a crucial partnership of 50 runs, steering Dubai Royals to a comfortable victory to become the first-ever champions of the World Legends Pro T20 League.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Great to see a legends league getting so much traction. The quality of cricket was surprisingly high. Shane Watson's finish was brutal! Hope they keep this tournament going.
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Priya S
Ambati Rayudu and Samit Patel's partnership was the turning point. So calm under pressure! It's lovely to see these veterans get a platform to shine again. More power to the organizers!
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Vikram M
While it was entertaining, I feel the bowling was a bit weak overall. 194 is a huge total to concede in a final. The Panthers' middle order collapse after a great start cost them the match. Still, a fun watch!
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Rohit P
Manvinder Bisla! Now that's a name I haven't heard in a while. Played a brilliant knock. This league is a great trip down memory lane. Jerseys looked cool too 😎
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Karthik V
As a cricket fan from Chennai, I enjoyed every bit of it. But honestly, the tournament could use better marketing. Many of my friends didn't even know it was happening. The cricket itself was top-class.

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