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Legends League T20 2022, IC vs GJG: Kevin O'Brien guides Giants to a victory


image-l86ctvv6Ashley Nurse in action (PC: Twitter)

Gujarat Giants started Legends League T20 2022 on a winning note with a three-wicket victory over India Capitals at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. 

Ashley Nurse powers Capitals to a strong total

Giants chose to field first and reaped rewards with four quick strikes in the first seven overs, including Hamilton Masakadza and Jacques Kallis. 

However, Denesh Ramdin continued his momentum to resurrect the team's innings along with Ashley Nurse. In the first half of his innings, Nurse placed it quite well to find gaps created by the opposition. 

After the dismissal of Ramdin (31), Nurse showed his true colours with blistering shots all around the park, and used his feet well. The 33-year-old reached his maiden T20 hundred with a six over the deep fine-leg area. 

Capitals finished on a total of 179/7 in their designated quota of 20 overs. KP Appanna, Rayad Emrit and Thisara Perera scalped two wickets each for the Giants. 


Kevin O'Brien wreaks havoc to boost Giants

In response to the chase, Giants skipper Virender Sehwag (6) could not provide a notable contribution. However, his opening partner Kevin O'Brien was at his absolute best to steer the team at a prolific run-rate, while getting support from Parthiv Patel. 

The dismissal of Patel (24) in the 11th over certainly provided a ray of hope for the Capitals.  Nevertheless, Yashpal Singh (21) played well alongside the Irish superstar, who was going all guns blazing at the other end. 

Kevin slammed 106 off 61, with 15 fours and three maximums, before getting dismissed by Plunkett. The three quick strikes in the end could not help Capitals much, as the Giants easily sealed the game with eight balls to spare. 


Brief Scores: 

India Capitals - 179/7 (20)

Ashley Nurse 103* (43), Denesh Ramdin 31 (26);
Thisara Perera 2/16, Rayad Emrit 2/31

Gujarat Giants - 180/7 (18.4)

Kevin O'Brien 106 (61), Parthiv Patel 24 (13);
Pravin Tambe 3/28, Liam Plunkett 2/23

Result: Giants won by 3 wickets


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