Wed Oct 16 17:23:35 UTC 2024: ## Legends League Cricket: Gayle and Dhawan Shine in Gujarat’s Loss to Odisha

**New Delhi, October 11, 2024:** Cricket legends Chris Gayle and Shikhar Dhawan put on a show of vintage batting in the Legends League Cricket, but their efforts were not enough to secure a win for Gujarat Greats against Konark Suryas Odisha (KSO).

Despite losing the toss and facing early pressure from KSO’s Vinay Kumar, who dismissed Morne van Wyk for just 2 runs, Dhawan and Gayle combined to lift the Greats. Gayle, in particular, was in sparkling form, peppering the field with sixes and fours. Dhawan, meanwhile, played with his trademark timing and grace, reminding fans of his prime. The duo shared a 57-run partnership for the second wicket, providing much-needed stability for the Gujarat side.

Gayle eventually fell for 34, while Dhawan managed 23 before being dismissed by Kevon Cooper.

However, Cooper’s performance was far from done. In a spectacular turn of events, the Caribbean paceman bagged a hat-trick, removing Gayle, Mohammad Kaif, and Yashpal Singh in quick succession. This memorable feat helped restrict Gujarat to 141/8 in their allotted 20 overs, handing KSO a comfortable victory.

While Gayle and Dhawan’s cameo was impressive, it was Cooper’s hat-trick that stole the headlines. His final bowling figures were 4/25.

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