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Xtra Time Web Desk: In a thrilling finale of the World Championship of Legends (WCL 2024), former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan showcased his vintage form by shattering the stumps of Pakistan's Younis Khan. The highly anticipated match between the India Champions and Pakistan Champions took place on Saturday, July 13, at Edgbaston, Birmingham.

The standout moment occurred in the 12th over of Pakistan’s first innings. Younis Khan, attempting to play a good length delivery from Pathan through the leg side, missed the ball entirely, which crashed into his stumps. Pathan’s roar of celebration echoed his fiery spirit from the past. This dismissal held special significance, as Younis Khan was also one of Pathan’s victims during his famous first-over hat trick in Karachi back in 2006.

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Irfan Pathan. Inswinger. Younis Khan.

Even 18 years later, the result remains the same☝????@IrfanPathan | #IndvPakonFanCode pic.twitter.com/VSWLRhfBUO

— FanCode (@FanCode) July 13, 2024

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Pakistan, opting to bat first, posted a respectable score of 156/6 in their allotted 20 overs. The innings began shakily with Sharjeel Khan falling for 12 off 10 balls to Anureet Singh in the second over. Sohaib Maqsood added 21 off 12 balls before being dismissed by Vinay Kumar, and Kamran Akmal contributed 24 off 19 balls before being taken out by Pawan Negi. 

Shoaib Malik steadied the innings with a crucial 41 off 36 balls, including three sixes. Contributions from Misbah-ul-Haq (18 off 15) and Sohail Tanvir (19 off 9) helped Pakistan reach their total. Anureet Singh was the standout bowler for India with figures of 3/43 in four overs. Vinay Kumar (1/36), Pawan Negi (1/24), and Irfan Pathan (1/12 in 3 overs) each claimed a wicket to contain Pakistan's scoring.

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The match was a nostalgic treat for fans, with Pathan’s performance a delightful reminder of his past glories.