The grand finale of the Intercontinental Legend League (ILC) commenced with a vibrant ceremony at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in Greater Noida. Former New Zealand explosive batsman, Jesse Ryder, captivated the audience with a whirlwind innings of 130 runs off 57 balls.
Sports News: Greater Noida's Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex witnessed a congregation of cricket legends for the grand finale of the inaugural Intercontinental Legend League (ILC) 2025. In this historic match, Trans Titans defeated Indian Warriors by 30 runs, claiming the title of the tournament's first champions. The hero of this victory was New Zealand's former star batsman, Jesse Ryder, who played a stunning innings of 130 runs off 57 balls.
Ryder Creates Havoc; Stadium Echoes with Boundaries
Jesse Ryder's innings was nothing short of a thrilling spectacle for cricket enthusiasts. From the match's outset, he displayed an aggressive demeanor, wreaking havoc on the opposing bowlers and smashing 16 fours and 7 sixes. His strike rate was approximately 229, not only enthralling the spectators but also pushing the Indian Warriors' bowlers onto the back foot.
Ryder was ably supported by Pratik Athavale, who scored 60 runs off 32 balls. This explosive partnership provided Trans Titans with a b foundation. Although the middle-order batsmen couldn't quite match their performance, in the final overs, Prashant Gujjar added a quickfire 24 runs off just 6 balls, further boosting the score.
Trans Titans Set Tournament's Highest Score
Batting first, Trans Titans amassed 259 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in 20 overs, setting a new record for the highest ever score in ILC history. Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami, singer Altamash Faridi, and Khanpur MLA and League CEO Umesh Kumar were special guests at this historic match. The Indian Warriors, chasing a massive target of 260 runs, started aggressively.
Captain Priyank Panchal provided a good start with 28 runs off just 14 balls. However, his dismissal triggered a collapse in the batting order. Moussif Khan (13 runs) and Kedar Devdhar (19 runs) couldn't stay long at the crease.
Pawan Negi came to the rescue, once again proving his mettle with a 76-run knock off 42 balls. He hit 6 fours and 5 sixes, causing a stir in the opposition camp, but lacking support from the other end, Indian Warriors managed only 229/7 in their allotted 20 overs, losing the match by 30 runs.
Spectacular Organization, Tremendous Enthusiasm from Spectators
The ILC 2025 grand finale began with a colorful program. Thousands of spectators filled the stadium, thoroughly enjoying Ryder's explosive batting. The organizers had decorated the stadium in a special way, while cultural programs added to the festive atmosphere. The inaugural edition of the Intercontinental Legend League concluded on a spectacular note.
