Shahid Afridi-led Asia Lions beat India Maharajas captained by Gautam Gambhir in Doha in an interesting match. The game was part of the Legends League Cricket (LLC) in which The Lions set a 166-run target at a loss of six wickets in 20 overs. Misbahul Haq was the star performer with 50-ball 73. Afridi could score 12. The Maharajas featuring former top greats like Mohammad Kaif, Suresh Raina and Yousuf Pathan failed to live up to the expectations. The captain scored 54 but it was not enough to ensure victory.

For Lions, Sohail Tanvir took four wickets. Stuart Binny, Parvinder Awana dismissed two batsmen each, while Irfan Pathan and Ashok Dinda had mere one wicket each. Misbahul Haq was named the man of the match for his blistering 73 that helped his team pip the rivals.

Credit : Independent News Pakistan-INP