New Delhi: Many former cricketers in the world showcase their sporting skills in Legends League cricket. Universe boss Chris Gayle conquers the hearts of fans with his explosive game in the tournament. Apart from them, players like Suresh Raina, Irfan Pathan and Kevin Pietersen also play in it. During the tournament, the Urban Risers Hyderabad team defeated India Capitals (India Capitals vs Urbanrisers Hyderabad) by three runs in a thrilling match in Ranchi on Thursday. Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen played for India Capitals. Played a brilliant innings of 77 runs 48 balls, but the team still suffered defeat.
Urban Risers Hyderabad batted first of the game and scored 189 runs, losing five wickets in 20 overs. Gurkeerat Singh top scored 89 runs in 54 balls including 9 fours and three sixes. Apart from them, captain Suresh Raina contributed 46 runs (six fours and a six) off 27 balls and P Trego contributed 36 runs (20 balls, four fours and a six).
In response, India Capitals got off to a poor start, including captain Gautam Gambhir. Four of the team’s wickets had fallen in the 43-run score, but after that the pair of Pietersen and Ricardo Powell (26) took over the innings.
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Pietersen entertained the spectators present on the field and completed his half-century in 27 balls. His innings of 77 runs included four fours and six sixes. When Pietersen fell as the sixth wicket, the team’s score was 157 runs. After his dismissal, India Capitals’ Ashley Nurse (41*) and Rusty Theron (2*) tried their best to lead the team to victory but the team could only score 186 runs after losing six wickets in 20 overs.