The Legend 90 League 2025 is making waves with exciting cricket matches and record-breaking performances, highlighted recently by former New Zealand star Martin Guptill's breathtaking innings. On February 10, 2025, at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur, Guptill scored an unimaginable 160 runs off just 49 deliveries, leading the Chhattisgarh Warriors to victory over Big Boys Unikari.
Guptill's innings was nothing short of spectacular—it featured 12 fours and 16 sixes, showcasing his extraordinary ability to dismantle the opposition's bowling attack. This innings not only became the highest individual score ever recorded in Legend 90 League history but also set the new benchmark for the most sixes hit within a single match. His incredible explosion of runs occurred during Match 8 of the league, and the total of 240 runs achieved by his team stands as the highest team total recorded to date.
"Absolute carnage in Raipur!" was how FanCode captured the excitement of Guptill's performance, which undoubtedly left both fans and players awestruck. His partnership with Rishi Dhawan, who chipped in with 76 runs, was also pivotal; together they established the highest partnership for not just the first wicket, but for any wicket, with exactly 240 runs. This match yielded 391 runs, ranking it as the second-highest aggregate score ever achieved in the league's nascent history.
On February 11, the action continues with the Punjabi Sher (PNS) set to clash with the Dubai Giants (DG). This match will mark the Punjabi Sher's debut in the league, making their contest against the established Dubai team all the more enticing as PNS has never competed against DG before. Leading up to the match, the Dubai Giants secured one win out of their last three matches, giving them some momentum, whereas PNS is starting fresh.
The venue’s pitch is known to favor both batters and bowlers, and cricket enthusiasts can anticipate another high-scoring encounter. The last match played at this ground was between the Gujarat Samp Army and Rajasthan Kings, which totalled 240 runs with 11 wickets lost. With the stakes high and anticipation building, many eyes are on the players from both teams.
Regarding player performance predictions for the upcoming bout, Brendan Taylor from the Dubai Giants emerges as the key player, having made significant contributions. Taylor previously scored 47 runs off 25 balls, making him one of the best wicketkeeper selections for fantasy players. Meanwhile, for the Punjabi Sher, wicketkeeper Kennar Lewis is likewise expected to hit the ground running.
With the Chhattisgarh Warriors now perched confidently at the top of the Legends 90 League table, having won all three of their matches, the league's race is heating up. Their dominance is evident, particularly after their emphatic 89-run victory against Big Boys Unikari, with standout player Manan Sharma delivering with the ball by claiming 2 wickets for just 19 runs.
Fans eagerly await how the league will evolve as teams vie for supremacy, and with Guptill's record-breaking performance fresh on their minds, expectations for explosive cricket play is undeniable. The excitement of the Legend 90 League 2025 builds with every match, promising to deliver more stunning displays of athleticism and competitive spirit as the weeks progress.