Cricket Highlights, March 13: Asian Legends League 2025 (8th Match) – IR vs AFGP

IR vs AFGP (8th Match) – Highlights

The 8th match of the Asian Legends League 2025 saw an entertaining contest between IR and AFGP or IR vs AFGP at the Miraj International Cricket Stadium in Udaipur. A determined Indian Royals side chased down the 143-run target with ease, securing a four-wicket victory in 17.2 overs. It was a match filled with momentum shifts, disciplined bowling performances, and some remarkable batting efforts.

AFGP, after being put to bat first, struggled to build a solid foundation. The innings got off to a rocky start as opener Asad Pathan departed early, falling to Anureet Singh for just 2 runs. Mausib Khan showed some intent with a brisk 21 off 11 balls but was also dismissed by Anureet, leaving the Pathans in a vulnerable position. Skipper Asghar Afghan could not make an impact, falling leg-before-wicket to Sudeep Tyagi for 2. The middle order attempted to stabilize the innings, with Ayaan Khan contributing a well-compiled 25 off 18 balls, but Indian Royals bowlers kept striking at regular intervals.

Pragmatic bowling from the Royals ensured that the Afghan batsmen never got the momentum they needed. Anureet Singh was the standout performer, claiming four wickets for just 16 runs in his four overs. He was well-supported by Jakati, who picked up two crucial wickets while conceding 24 runs. Tyagi and Gony also contributed with wickets, restricting Afghanistan Pathans to a modest total of 142 for 9 in their 20 overs.

Chasing 143, IR started aggressively but lost their captain, Shikhar Dhawan, early in the innings. The southpaw fell to Munis Ansari after scoring a quick 7. Rahul Yadav followed soon after, dismissed for 5 as the Royals found themselves in a tricky situation at 27 for 2. However, a solid partnership between Faiz Fazal and Yogesh Nagar brought stability to the chase. Fazal looked in great touch, scoring an excellent 43 off 30 balls, which included six boundaries. Nagar played the supporting role with 22 off 26 before falling to Farman Ahmed.

Bipul Sharma then took charge and played a match-winning knock. His unbeaten 40 off just 19 balls featured three sixes and two fours, ensuring the chase never went off track. He was ably supported by Anureet Singh, who remained unbeaten on 2. Despite late wickets falling, the Royals comfortably reached the target in 17.2 overs, securing a four-wicket victory.

For Afghanistan Pathans, Munis Ansari picked up two wickets but was expensive, conceding 32 runs in 3.2 overs. Sahejadkhan Pathan and Farman Ahmed also chipped in with a wicket each, but their efforts were not enough to prevent a Royals’ win.

Indian Royals vs Afghanistan Pathans Scoreboard

Afghanistan Pathans – 142/9 (20)

Indian Royals – 146/6 (17.2 /20)

Result – Indian Royals won by 4 wkts

Player of the Match – Anureet Singh

IR vs AFGP Playing Eleven

Indian Royals

Shikhar Dhawan (c), Rahul Yadav (wk), Faiz Fazal, Yogesh Nagar, Bipul Sharma, Shadab Jakati, Manpreet Gony, Anureet Singh, Rohan Rathi, Sudeep Tyagi, Munaf Patel

Afghanistan Pathans

Asghar Afghan (c), Mausib Khan, Asad Pathan, Ayaan Khan, Farman Ahmed, Vikram Rajawat (wk), Mahaboob Alam, Sahejadkhan Pathan, Ashraf Pathan, Shoaib Khan, Munis Ansari

Disclaimer: These match highlights reflect the author’s insights and analysis. Readers are encouraged to consider the points discussed and form their own conclusions.

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