On Saturday, March 5, the inaugural edition of the UAE Friendship Cup 2022 kicked off in Sharjah, know its points table, results, score, matches, final schedule
The tournament pits retired players from all around the world against Bollywood stars.
The four-team competition will last three days and will be contested in a round-robin style. In each innings, each team will bat for 10 overs (till all out). The Sharjah Cricket Stadium will host all of the games.
UAE Friendship Cup 2022 Score And Points Table: World Legends Make It To The Final
The World Legends 11 beat the Bollywood Kings by 59 runs on Sunday, March 6, at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the UAE. It was their second consecutive victory in the UAE Friendship Cup 2022. The World Legends 11 won the toss and elected to bat first, scoring 139 for 3 in their allocated 10 overs while restricting the opposition to 80 for 5 in theirs.
The World Legends 11 went to the final after winning all three of their group matches. The Kings, on the other hand, were defeated in both of their games of the day and were forced to return home empty-handed. On Saturday, March 5, they were defeated by the Pakistan Legends by 43 runs. On Sunday, they were defeated by the India Legends by just two runs
In the third and final game of the day, the World Legends 11 repeated their great batting performance against the Kings from the previous game, in which they defeated the Pakistan Legends by 15 runs.
World Legends Vs Bollywood Kings Result And Match Report
Former Zimbabwe cricketers Hamilton Masakadza (nine runs off nine balls) and Elton Chigumbura (25 runs off 12 balls) got the World Legends 11 off to a great start. The Kings bowlers were then blasted for 43 runs in less than three overs by Chamara Kapugedera (34 off 17) and Phil Mustard (53 not out off 17). Mustard was joined by World Legends 11 skipper Ajantha Mendis (8* not out off 6) to take the score to 139 after Kapugedera was removed in the eighth over.
Mustard was ruthless in his approach, hitting seven sixes in his innings, while Kapugedera and Chigumbura each hit three and two.
Shailendra Singh, Mudasir Bhat, and Raja Bherwani each got a wicket for the Kings.
For Bollywood Kings, The Target Was Too High
The aim was always going to be a difficult order for a non-cricketing squad, and the Kings immediately lost both openers Aftab Shivdasani (zero off two) and Jay Bhanushali (six off seven). Bakhtiyar Irani (22 off 17), Bherwani (13 off 10) and Singh (16 not out off 14) got some runs for the Bollywood Kings, but it was never going to be enough. In 10 overs, the Kings were reduced to 80 for 5, with former Zimbabwe spinner Graeme Cremer taking three wickets for 13 runs. Syed Rasel and Masakadza both grabbed a wicket.
Phil Mustard: Performers with a Difference
Phil Mustard was the game’s best batter.
It was Phil Mustard’s day. He hit 33 runs off 16 deliveries against the Pakistan Legends in the previous game, and he combined a quick 82 runs for the opening wicket with Tillakaratne Dilshan. The former England cricketer stepped out at No. 4 in the match against the Bollywood Kings and made an even bigger impression.
Graeme Cremer: The Game’s Best Bowler
In the fifth over, Cremer took two wickets in as many deliveries, putting the Kings on the back foot. Later, the spinner chose another to guarantee that the opponents’ options were severely limited. In addition, he grabbed three wickets for five runs against the India Legends, who are famed for their ability to play spin.
Battle for 2nd Finalist India Legends vs. Pakistan Legends
Monday’s encounter between the India Legends and the Pakistan Legends will decide the other finalists. The final will be held on the same day.
UAE Friendship Cup 2022 Final Schedule, Date, Time, Matches, Teams For Monday, 7th of March
6:30 p.m. IST, India Legends vs. Pakistan Legends
8:15 p.m. IST, final
When And Where To Watch: Live Streaming And TV Telecast
The UAE Friendship Cup 2022 will be broadcasted live on FanCode in India and its neighbouring nations.
India: Sony Six TEN 3 , Sony Liv
Pakistan: PTV Sports, Sports.
Afganistan: RTA Sports, Arjana TV.
Sri Lanka: Siyatha TV, Star Sports.
Bangladesh: Gazi TV (GTV), T Sports, BTV.
Australia: Kayo, Foxtel.
Canada: Willow TV Canada.
Caribbean: ESPN.
USA: Willow TV
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