Pakistan competes against South Africa in the concluding match of the World Legends Championship today
The World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 final is set to take place tonight, with Pakistan Champions squaring off against South Africa Champions at Edgbaston in Birmingham. The tournament, organised annually by the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB), features retired and non-contracted players from cricketing giants such as England, India, Pakistan, Australia, West Indies, and South Africa.
The WCL made its return this year with a star-studded lineup, including high-profile former international stars like Shahid Afridi, Yuvraj Singh, Kevin Pietersen, Brett Lee, Eoin Morgan, and Chris Gayle, who have been attracting crowds.
Pakistan topped the league stage with four wins out of five matches, securing a direct spot in the final as their semi-final against India Champions was called off due to political tensions between the neighbours. South Africa finished second, winning four out of five games, and clinched their spot in the final by defeating Australia Champions by one run.
In the semi-final, Australia fell just short with 185/7 despite a close chase, despite Wayne Parnell's heroic defence of 14 runs in the last over, earning him the Player of the Match title. The South African team scored 186/8, with half-centuries from JJ Smuts and Morne van Wyk.
The final promises to be a highly competitive and closely fought contest between two strong sides of cricketing legends. The Pakistan squad includes players like Kamran Akmal, Shajil Khan, Umar Ramin, Hafeez (captain), Sha Malik, Imad, Amir, Yamin, Selvir, Sajal, and Roman Race. South Africa's key players feature AB de Villiers, Morne van Wyk, JJ Smuts, Dumi (likely Duminy), Wayne Parnell, and Faf du Plessis among others.
The final match is scheduled to start at 8:30pm Pakistan time. The Pakistan Champions have expressed their excitement on their Instagram handle, with a post that reads, "Final stop: The Final," ahead of the much-anticipated clash against South Africa. Detailed scorecards and highlights of performances are available from the official live score sources, and video highlights from the match at Edgbaston can be found at various online platforms.
The art of cricket will take centerstage on world news tonight, as the World Championship of Legends (WCL) final unfolds between Pakistan Champions and South Africa Champions in Birmingham. Despite political tensions, the sports world has been abuzz with the star-studded lineup of retired cricketing giants in this year's tournament, such as Shahid Afridi, Yuvraj Singh, and Chris Gayle.
