Pakistan Champions’ unbeaten run got here to an finish within the remaining of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025, as South Africa Champions lifted the coveted title on Saturday, August 2.
Mohammad Hafeez received the toss and opted to bat first within the early goings of Saturday’s mega conflict. Kamran Akmal was the primary batter to be dismissed within the third over. Skipper Hafeez scored a quickfire 17 off 10 balls. Shoaib Malik, nevertheless, didn’t get going. He was hitting the balls to the fielders and ultimately acquired dismissed for 20 off 25 balls.
Umar Amin and Asif Ali took the South African bowlers to the cleaners, including 61 runs off simply 31 deliveries. This was after Sharjeel Khan slammed a blistering half-century, scoring 76 off 44 balls. Then again, Wayne Parnell was the decide of the bowlers for his figures of two/32 in 4 overs. Hardus Viljoen additionally took a few wickets. Pakistan Champions completed on 195/5 in 20 overs.
In reply, South Africa acquired off to a unbelievable begin as they knocked off 72 runs in six overs. On the final ball of energy play, Hashim Amla departed for 18. After this dismissal, it turned a troublesome encounter for the Pakistan fielders, who had been fairly sloppy.
De Villiers was battling a hamstring damage and enjoying the encounter as a specialist batter, with Aaron Phangiso main the facet. He got here in because the Impression Participant and was comfortable to convey up his third T20I century within the collection. The Pretoria-born acquired to his landmark off simply 47 balls.
He completed unbeaten on 120 off 60 balls, belting 12 fours and 7 sixes, paving the best way for South Africa’s convincing victory. JP Duminy additionally performed a key function, stitching a partnership of 125 off 65 balls with Mr. 360. The southpaw took a liking to the Pakistan bowlers and slammed an unbeaten half-century to place South Africa into a powerful place. Duminy completed unbeaten on 50 off 28 balls.
De Villiers was additionally dropped on a few events, and this did not please the Pakistani supporters within the stands. He made them pay by notching up a match-winning hundred. South Africa romped dwelling in 16.5 overs with 9 wickets to spare.