Robin Uthappa-led Rajasthan Kings defeated New York Superstar Strikers by 20 runs in the Legends Cricket Trophy final on March 19 (Tuesday) at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele to secure their maiden LCT title.
Rajasthan Kings were asked to bat first and managed to set the total of 179/4 within 15 overs, led by Ashley Nurse's stellar performance, scoring 97 runs with 12 fours and six sixes. Hamilton Masakadza also contributed significantly with 56 runs.
Jerome Taylor impressed with a three-wicket haul, conceding 40 runs in four overs, while Nuwan Pradeep took one wicket, conceding 20 runs in three overs. In response, New York Superstar Strikers fell short, accumulating only 159/6 in 15 overs, resulting in a 20-run defeat. Yuvraj Singh, the skipper, was the top-scorer with 54 runs off 22 balls.
Here’s The Top Run-Getters & Wicket-Takers After LCT 2024 Final
Most Runs In LCT 2024
1. Chadwick Walton: 314 runs in 7 matches, Avg: 44.86, SR: 201.28, 4s: 34, 6s: 20
2. Robin Uthappa: 284 runs in 7 matches, Avg: 40.57, SR: 223.62, 4s: 24, 6s: 24
3. Kevin O'Brien: 257 runs in 6 matches, Avg: 64.25, SR: 156.71, 4s: 20, 6s: 15
4. Hamilton Masakadza: 228 runs in 7 matches, Avg: 45.60, SR: 160.56, 4s: 23, 6s: 11
5. Tillakaratne Dilshan: 214 runs in 6 matches, Avg: 42.80, SR: 156.20, 4s: 31, 6s: 5
6. Gurkeerat Singh Mann: 209 runs in 6 matches, Avg: 52.25, SR: 188.29, 4s: 22, 6s: 12
7. Shaun Marsh: 207 runs in 5 matches, Avg: 51.75, SR: 178.45, 4s: 23, 6s: 11
8. Angelo Perera: 197 runs in 7 matches, Avg: 65.67, SR: 223.86, 4s: 26, 6s: 6
9. Ben Dunk: 167 runs in 6 matches, Avg: 27.83, SR: 208.75, 4s: 23, 6s: 9
10. Saurabh Tiwary: 164 runs in 6 matches, Avg: 32.80, SR: 178.26, 4s: 18, 6s: 7
Most Wickets In LCT 2024
1. Chris Mpofu: 10 wickets in 4 matches, Overs: 13.0, Balls: 78, Avg: 13.70, Runs: 137
2. Iqbal Abdulla: 9 wickets in 6 matches, Overs: 19.0, Balls: 114, Avg: 16.78, Runs: 151
3. Anureet Singh: 9 wickets in 6 matches, Overs: 19.0, Balls: 114, Avg: 20.11, Runs: 181
4. Chathuranga de Silva: 9 wickets in 6 matches, Overs: 15.0, Balls: 90, Avg: 16.11, Runs: 145, 4-fers: 1
5. Shadab Jakati: 7 wickets in 7 matches, Overs: 19.0, Balls: 114, Avg: 24.86, Runs: 174
6. Manpreet Gony: 7 wickets in 7 matches, Overs: 15.2, Balls: 92, Avg: 20.86, Runs: 146
7. Rahat Ali: 7 wickets in 3 matches, Overs: 12.0, Balls: 72, Avg: 16.57, Runs: 116
8. Tino Best: 7 wickets in 4 matches, Overs: 12.0, Balls: 72, Avg: 16.86, Runs: 118
9. Parvinder Awana: 7 wickets in 5 matches, Overs: 14.0, Balls: 84, Avg: 19.86, Runs: 139, 4-fers: 1
10. Rahul Sharma: 6 wickets in 6 matches, Overs: 12.0, Balls: 72, Avg: 14.83, Runs: 89