Jacques-Kallis. (Photo Source: US Masters League)
The US Masters T10 League has given fans a chance to witness the legends of yesteryears playing the beautiful sport once again. Stalwarts like Jacques Kallis, Chris Gayle, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Shahid Afridi, Mohammad Hafeez, Suresh Raina, and many more are taking part in the tournament, which is growing in popularity with every match.
On Saturday, August 19, Jacques Kallis rolled back the years with a blitzkrieg knock of 64* in just 31 balls for the California Knights against the Texas Chargers in Lauderhill, Florida, in match No. 4 of the six-team tournament. After Suresh Raina won the toss and opted to bat first, Aaron Finch departed off the second ball of the innings. However, his opening partner Kallis played a phenomenal innings that comprised eight fours and three sixes to take the team to a mammoth 158/1 in 10 overs. Milind Kumar also remained unbeaten on 76 off 28 balls.
Kallis took bowlers like Fidel Edwards, Sohail Tanvir, and Umar Gul, among others, to the cleaners. The South African all-rounder hit four boundaries off Tanvir in the second over. Fans at the stadium witnessed some elegant strokes from one of the best cricketers of all time.
Kallis scoring for Knights? It’s a tradition 💁♂️@jacqueskallis75 #USMastersT10 #Kallispic.twitter.com/wRY6ORgDeW
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) August 20, 2023
California Knights win big against Texas Chargers
Chasing a steep 159 for a win, the Texas Chargers had no other option but to throw their bats at every delivery. Mukhtar Ahmed got them off to a flying start with a 10-ball 33. Ben Dunk and Upul Tharanga played positively but eventually fell short by 48 runs to give Knights their first victory in the competition.
California Knights and Texas Chargers will lock horns again on Sunday, August 20, at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground. The summit clash of this exciting tournament will be held in Lauderhill, Florida, on Sunday, August 27.