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Rajasthan Lions Roar to 27-Run Victory Over Gurugram Thunders in Legends League

The Rajasthan Lions secured a comfortable 27-run victory over the Gurugram Thunders in a high-scoring World Legends Pro T20 League match. Eoin Morgan was the star for the Lions, smashing a rapid 78 off just 38 deliveries to set a formidable platform. Despite a fighting 54 from Chirag Gandhi, the Thunders' chase was derailed by regular wickets, finishing at 181/7. The win lifts the Rajasthan Lions to second place in the tournament standings.

Key Points: Rajasthan Lions Beat Gurugram Thunders in World Legends Pro T20

  • Eoin Morgan's explosive 78 off 38 balls
  • Lions post mammoth 208/4
  • Thunders fall short despite Chirag Gandhi's 54
  • Lions move to 2nd in standings
  • Consistent wickets hurt Thunders' chase
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World Legends Pro T20 League: Rajasthan Lions register comfortable 27-run win over Gurugram Thunders

Eoin Morgan's explosive 78 powers Rajasthan Lions to a 27-run win over Gurugram Thunders in a high-scoring World Legends Pro T20 League clash.

"Morgan's show continued... the stylish English batter raced to a half-century off just 26 deliveries. - Match Report"

Panaji, February 1

Rajasthan Lions defeated Gurugram Thunders by 27 runs in a high-scoring World Legends Pro T20 League clash in Panaji. The match featured global superstars such as Eoin Morgan, Suresh Raina, and Ross Taylor.

Sreesanth struck in the 4th over, removing Naman early. The former Indian pacer looks in fine form this season, bowling with terrific line and length, perfectly complemented by his pace, as per a release.

Morgan's show continued through the first innings as the stylish English batter raced to a half-century off just 26 deliveries. The swashbuckling opener eventually fell to Faiz for 78 (38 balls; 6 fours, 6 sixes), having guided his team to 116/2 in the 12th over. The Lions powered their way to a mammoth total of 208 runs courtesy a late flourish from Callum Ferguson (39 off 24), Suresh Raina (27 off 12), and Angelo Perera (42 off 36).

In response, Gurugram Thunders kept the scoreboard ticking at a steady pace, but the consistent fall of wickets hurt their cause as the required run rate kept creeping up. With less than five overs to go, the Thunders had already lost six wickets, with the asking rate well over 15 runs per over. Despite efforts from Colin de Grandhomme and Ross Taylor, the Thunders could only manage 181 runs, handing the Rajasthan Lions a comfortable 27-run victory.

The win took Rajasthan Lions to 2nd on the points table with 3 wins from 4 games, while the Thunders, with 1 win and 3 defeats, are placed 4th in the standings. Match Result: Rajasthan Lions won by 27 runs.

Brief Score:

Rajasthan Lions - 208/4 (20 Overs)

- Eoin Morgan - 78 (38)- Angelo Perera - 42 (36)- Faiz Ahmed - 1/25 (2 overs)- Thisara Perera - 1/34 (4 overs)

Gurugram Thunders - 181/7 (20 overs)

- Chirag Gandhi - 54 (27)- Colin De Grandhomme - 32 (21) *- Shadab Jakati - 2/30 (4 overs)- J P Duminy - 2/26 (2 overs).

- ANI

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Shreya B
The Lions' batting was on fire! 208 is a huge total to chase. Thunders needed a bigger partnership in the middle overs. Their bowling attack looked a bit weak today, especially in the death overs.
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Arjun K
Good to see our Indian legends like Raina contributing, even if it was a quick 27. But honestly, the fielding standards in this league could be better. Saw a few dropped catches that were costly. Still, fun match!
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Priya S
Chirag Gandhi's 54 was a bright spot for Thunders! Scoring at that rate shows there's talent beyond the big international names. Hope he gets more chances to open.
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David E
Watching from the UK, Morgan still has it! The Lions look like a strong unit. Ferguson and Perera provided the perfect finish. Thunders missed a trick by not having a specialist bowler for the powerplay.
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Karthik V
Solid win for Rajasthan! Their balance is good. Sreesanth's early wicket set the tone. Thunders' batting order seems a bit unstable after the top 3. They need to fix that for the next match. On to the next one! 👍

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