In a thrilling final of the Legends League Cricket (LLC) 2024, emotions ran high as the Pathan brothers experienced a heartbreaking loss in a dramatic super over against Kedar Jadhav’s Southern Super Stars. After an electrifying week of cricket, the final showdown at Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar delivered a rollercoaster of emotions, ending in favor of the Southern Super Stars.
The match, which had thousands of fans on the edge of their seats, seemed to be in control of Konark Suryas Odisha, with Yusuf Pathan launching a stunning assault on Pawan Negi in the 19th over. Pathan hit four consecutive sixes and a boundary, swinging the momentum in Odisha’s favor:
- 18.1: Negi to Pathan, FOUR, to deep extra cover
- 18.2: Negi to Pathan, SIX, to long-on
- 18.4: Negi to Pathan, SIX, to long-on
- 18.5: Negi to Pathan, SIX, to deep square leg
- 18.6: Negi to Pathan, SIX, to sweeper cover
The stadium erupted as Yusuf Pathan single-handedly turned the game around, but the final over proved to be devastating. Despite a heroic innings of 85 off 38 balls, Yusuf Pathan was run out on the final ball of the 20th over, as Chathuranga de Silva held his nerve:
- 19.6: Pathan run out (Gandhi/Goswami) for 85 after a desperate attempt for a second run.
The match ended in a tie, forcing a super over.
In the super over, Southern Super Stars needed 14 runs to win. Veteran batsman Martin Guptill stepped up and smashed two consecutive sixes, followed by Pawan Negi hitting the winning run, sealing a thrilling victory for the Southern Super Stars.
The win was a crowning moment for Kedar Jadhav’s side, who battled hard throughout the tournament. The Pathan brothers, emotional after their loss, were heartbroken as they had come so close to glory.
The final at Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar was historic, marking the return of top-tier cricket to the region after more than 40 years.
