Dwayne Smith and Imran Khan Lead the Run-getters and Wicket-takers after Manipal Tigers vs Urbanrisers Hyderabad (Updated)

Urbanrisers Hyderabad defeated Manipal Tigers with a 75-run victory in the first qualifier of Legends League Cricket 2023 to advance to the grand finale. The Lalbhai Contractor Stadium in Surat served as the venue for this high-scoring match. Despite losing the toss, Urbanrisers Hyderabad were able to put up a strong batting performance after being asked to bat first. Dwayne Smith played aggressively, scoring a half-century in just 28 balls and a century in 42 balls. He received support from other batsmen as well, helping the team reach a total of 253/6 in 20 overs. In response, Manipal Tigers struggled to keep up with the required run rate and eventually finished the match with a total of 178 runs in 16.3 overs before being bowled out. As a result of this win, Urbanrisers Hyderabad secured a spot in the grand finale of the tournament.