In the World Championship of Legends semi-finals, AB de Villiers fell short following multiple consecutive group stage appearances.
In the World Championship of Legends 2025, held on July 31, 2025, the semi-final between South Africa Champions and Australia Champions was a nail-biting affair. South Africa emerged victorious by a narrow margin of 1 run, securing their place in the final.
The match, played at Trent Bridge, saw South Africa score 186/8 in 20 overs. The death bowling was disciplined, restricting Australia to 185/7 in the same number of overs.
Key contributions from South Africa's batting line-up included JJ Smuts, who scored 57 off 41 balls, and Morne van Wyk, who made 76 off 32 balls. However, it was AB de Villiers who once again shone brightly, contributing 3 runs before his innings ended after just four balls.
For Australia, Steve O'Keefe was economical but failed to take any wickets. On the other hand, Peter Siddle took 4 wickets for 30 runs, including the dismissal of AB de Villiers.
Meanwhile, the first semi-final between India Champions and Pakistan Champions was called off due to India's withdrawal following the Pahalgam terror attack. This unfortunate incident resulted in Pakistan advancing to the final without contest.
In the final, South Africa faced Pakistan and won decisively by 9 wickets, with AB de Villiers playing a crucial role in their victory. De Villiers, who is the leading run-scorer in the tournament with 303 runs, had scores of 3, 63, 116, and 123 in the group stage of the World Championship of Legends 2025.
Ravi Bopara is the second-highest run-scorer in the tournament, with 177 runs. The final match between South Africa and Pakistan is eagerly anticipated, with both teams demonstrating impressive form throughout the tournament.
The World Championship of Legends 2025 continues to thrill and excite, with South Africa and Pakistan remaining in the same group for the 2025 Asia Cup. The final promises to be an exciting conclusion to this year's tournament.
Sports enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the final match of the World Championship of Legends 2025 between South Africa and Pakistan, following South Africa's nail-biting victory against Australia in the semi-finals. In the sports world, this tournament has been a hub of excitement with cricket news stories about the performances of players like AB de Villiers, who is the leading run-scorer with 303 runs, and Ravi Bopara, the second-highest run-scorer with 177 runs.
