Australia Champions defeated India Champions by four wickets in the nail-biter 10th match of the World Championship of Legends, chasing down a mammoth target of 204 runs. The winning moment came on the fifth ball of the final over, when Callum Ferguson smashed a six off Irfan Pathan, sealing the win for Australia. Australia reached 207/6 in 19.5 overs, handing India their second straight loss in the tournament.
Chasing 204, Australia were in trouble at 65/4 in the 8th over. But Callum Ferguson played a match-winning knock, scoring an unbeaten 70 runs off 38 balls, including 5 fours and 4 sixes. He stayed calm under pressure and guided his team to a stunning win.
Dan Christian also played a key role, scoring 39 runs off 25 balls with 5 boundaries and 1 six.
India’s Bowlers Start Well but Can’t Finish Strong
For India Champions, Piyush Chawla was the best bowler, taking 3 wickets, while Harbhajan Singh picked up 2 and Vinay Kumar got 1. Australia had a shaky start, losing Shaun Marsh (11) and Chris Lynn (25) early. Darcy Short added 20 runs, while Ben Dunk got out for a duck.
Despite these early wickets, India’s bowlers failed to dismiss Ferguson, who turned the game around.
Dhawan Shines with the Bat
Earlier, India Champions posted a strong total of 203/4 in 20 overs. The team got off to a flying start thanks to Robin Uthappa (37 off 21 balls) and Shikhar Dhawan, who added 57 runs in the first 5 overs.
However, Dan Christian struck twice in the sixth over, removing Uthappa and Ambati Rayudu (0).
Dhawan stayed unbeaten on 91 off 60 balls, anchoring the innings beautifully. Towards the end, Yusuf Pathan played a quick-fire knock, scoring 52 off just 23 balls*. Together, Dhawan and Yusuf built a crucial 100-run partnership for the fifth wicket, taking India past the 200-run mark.
Speaking after the match, Dhawan expressed pride in the team’s fighting spirit. He said, “We gave it everything out there. These are the kind of matches that define the love we have for the game. It was a great fight till the very end. I’m proud of the boys for showing character and heart. Thank you to all the fans who stood by us — your energy means the world.”
Team owner Sumant praised the team’s performance and highlighted the broader vision behind India Champions:
“Today’s game was not just about the scoreboard, but about representing the legacy of Indian cricket with passion and pride. This team brought the fight, the fire, and the spirit of champions. We may not have crossed the line tonight, but we’re building something bigger — a platform for legends to inspire once again. The journey continues.”