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Narendra Meena's Maiden Final Over Seals Thrilling India Legends Victory

India Legends secured a tense 12-run victory over Bangladesh Legends in the Asian Legends Cup 2026. Batting first, India posted 106 for 9, with Bhanu Seth top-scoring with 33. The match went to the final over with Bangladesh needing 13 runs to win. Bowler Narendra Meena held his nerve under immense pressure, delivering a decisive maiden over to clinch the win and earn the Man of the Match award.

Key Points: India Legends Beat Bangladesh in Asian Legends Cup Thriller

  • India Legends post 106/9
  • Bangladesh need 13 off final over
  • Narendra Meena bowls a maiden
  • Meena named Man of the Match
  • Victory by 12 runs
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Narendra Meena bowled maiden in last over, seals thrilling 12-run win for India Legends against Bangladesh

Narendra Meena bowls a match-winning maiden final over to defend 13 runs, securing a 12-run victory for India Legends against Bangladesh.

"bowling a maiden final over to seal the match for India Legends."

Bangkok, January 31

India Legends edged past Bangladesh in a nail-biting encounter at the ongoing Asian Legends Cup 2026, registering a 12-run victory at the BCA Thailand Ground in Bangkok.

Batting first, India Legends posted 106 for 9 in their allotted 15 overs. Bhanu Seth was the top contributor with a fluent 33 off 23 balls, while Amardeep Sonkar chipped in with 22 runs and also made an impact with the ball. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, India managed to put up a competitive total on a challenging surface.

In reply, Bangladesh Legends fought hard and took the match deep, reaching 94 for 9 at the end of 15 overs. The contest came down to the final over, with Bangladesh requiring 13 runs from the last six deliveries. Under intense pressure, India's experienced bowler Narendra Meena produced a remarkable spell, bowling a maiden final over to seal the match for India Legends.

Narendra Meena finished with figures of 2 wickets for 9 runs in 2 overs, maintaining an economy of 4.50. His composure and execution in the decisive moments proved to be the turning point of the match, earning him the 'Man of the Match' award.

India's bowlers worked in tandem to keep Bangladesh under constant pressure, while disciplined fielding ensured the margin remained in India's favour during the closing stages of the game.

The Asian Legends Cup is a first-of-its-kind continental tournament for veteran cricketers aged 40 and above, featuring teams from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, UAE and Hong Kong. The tournament is being organised under the aegis of the Board for Veteran Cricket in India (BVCI).

All matches of the Asian Legends Cup 2026 are being streamed live globally on YouTube.

- ANI

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Priya S
So happy to see these legends back on the field! Bhanu Seth's 33 was crucial on a tough pitch. Great to have a tournament like this for our veteran players. Brings back so many memories. ❤️
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Rohit P
A tight win, but honestly, 106/9 is not a great total. Our batting lineup needs to be more consistent. Thank god for the bowlers and Meena's heroics. Can't rely on last-over miracles every time.
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Sarah B
Watching from the US! This is such a fun concept. The pressure in that final over must have been immense. Great to see cricket being promoted for all age groups. Streaming on YouTube is a smart move for global fans.
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Vikram M
Bangladesh played really well, took it deep. Respect to them. But our boys held their nerve. Jai Hind! The Asian Legends Cup is a brilliant initiative by BVCI.
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Karthik V
Amardeep Sonkar with an all-round performance - 22 runs and wickets. These players still have so much skill and passion. Makes for a thrilling match even with lower totals. On to the next one!

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