In the 7th match of Legends League Cricket 2023, India Capitals showed a brilliant performance and registered a win. They defeated Southern Super Stars by 7 wickets. The team led by Gautam Gambhir as captain performed well. Opener Ricardo Powell scored a strong century. His storming innings included ten sixes. Kirk Edwards played an important 45-run inning.
In fact, Team India Capitals, led by Gambhir, won the toss and decided to bowl first. In this, Southern Super Stars, batting first, scored 163 runs after losing 6 wickets. C de Silva played an unbeaten innings of 56 runs. He hit five sixes and two fours. Captain Ross Taylor scored 24 runs. Theron and Nurse took two wickets each for India Capitals.
Chasing the Southern Super Stars’ target, the team won the game in just 16.4 overs. Opener Powell faced 57 balls and scored 100 runs. He hit 6 fours and 10 sixes. Edwards scored 45 points not out. This innings from Edwards included five fours and a six. Kevin Pietersen scored 4 unbeaten runs.
It is noteworthy that a total of six teams are participating in the Legends League Cricket 2023. The first match was played between India Capitals and Bhilwara Kings. Bhilwara Kings won it by 3 wickets. The second match was played between Manipal Tigers and Gujarat Giants. The Tigers won this match by 10 runs. The third match was played between Hyderabad and Super Stars. Hyderabad won this by 13 runs.
The first qualifying match of this tournament will be played on December 5th. The second qualifying match will be played on December 7th. Both matches will be played in Surat. The final will then be played on December 9th