Yuvraj Singh Hits 71 off 44 Balls as India Champions Beat Australia Champions by 46 Runs

India Champions beat Australia Champions by 46 runs in the opening match of the World Championship of Legends 2026. Captain Yuvraj Singh scored a fast 71 off 44 balls at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium and was named Player of the Match.

Yuvraj Singh's innings: 5 fours and 6 sixes

Yuvraj Singh hit 5 fours and 6 sixes, at a strike rate of about 161. At the age of 44, the innings reminded fans of his old ‘Sixer King’ style. He was dismissed off the bowling of Fawad Ahmed.

India Champions scored 196 for 7 in their 20 overs. Naman Ojha added 31 off 26 balls. Yusuf Pathan made 37 off 20 balls, including 4 sixes. Rishi Dhawan finished unbeaten on 35 off 12 balls, also with 4 sixes.

Australia Champions bowled out for 150

Chasing 197, Australia Champions were bowled out for 150 in 16.2 overs. Dhawal Kulkarni took four wickets for India, while Mohit Sharma also picked up important wickets to keep the pressure on the Australian batting line-up.

Earlier, Australia's Ben Laughlin, Fawad Ahmed and Hilfenhaus had taken wickets during the Indian innings, but Yuvraj Singh and the fast hitting of the lower order lifted the team to 196.

India start the tournament with a win

The result gives India Champions a winning start to their campaign. Their next match is against England Champions. Fans will now watch whether Yuvraj Singh can repeat the impact of this innings in the games ahead.