LLC 2024: Southern Super Stars Claim Title After Super Over Thriller Against Konark Suryas Odisha

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khelja|17-10-2024

LLC 2024: In a dramatic Legends League Cricket Final 2024, Southern Super Stars clinched the title after a thrilling Super Over victory against Konark Suryas Odisha.
The match ended with both teams tied at 164, and it took a tense Super Over for Southern Super Stars to emerge victorious. Hamilton Masakadza, with a stunning knock of 83 off 58 balls, anchored Southern Super Stars' innings. He smashed eight boundaries and five towering sixes, keeping his team in the game despite the pressure from Konark Suryas' bowling attack. Pawan Negi added a valuable 33 off 24 balls, but quick wickets towards the end of their innings prevented Southern Super Stars from accelerating further. Konark Suryas, too, had their heroes. Yusuf Pathan and Kevin O'Brien played key roles in helping their side reach 164/9 in their 20 overs. Yusuf Pathan's quick-fire 85 off 38 balls, including six sixes, lit up the middle overs and propelled his team to a challenging total. Kevin O'Brien's 47 off 24 was equally significant, as it ensured the momentum kept swinging their way. However, disciplined bowling from Dilshan Munaweera, who took 4 for 9 in his three overs, ensured the game remained balanced right until the end. The Super Over added to the excitement. Konark Suryas managed 13 runs in their over, with Richard Levi hitting a crucial boundary off the final ball after Hamid Hassan bowled a tight over. In response, Martin Guptill took centre stage for Southern Super Stars. Facing Diwesh Pathania, Guptill smashed two consecutive sixes, putting Southern Super Stars in control despite being bowled out on the third ball. With two runs needed from three balls, Pawan Negi calmly tucked the ball into the gap, securing the single that crowned Southern Super Stars as champions. In the end, Southern Super Stars' composed approach in the Super Over, backed by Guptill's explosive hitting, made all the difference. Masakadza's earlier heroics earned him the Player of the Match award, and the title added a glorious chapter to Southern Super Stars' cricketing history.
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