Pakistan Champions vs South Africa Champions Highlights: AB de Villiers Leads SA to WCL 2025 Title
Pakistan Champions vs South Africa Champions Highlights became the biggest talking point of the World Championship of Legends 2025 as South Africa claimed their maiden title with a dominating win. AB de Villiers was the star of the night, scoring an unbeaten century that stunned the Pakistan side in the final match at Edgbaston, Birmingham. Pakistan Champions vs South Africa Champions Highlights
This final was much anticipated and did not disappoint in terms of individual brilliance, though the result was one-sided. With this win, South Africa Champions etched their name into the WCL record books as the tournament’s first-time winners. Pakistan Champions vs South Africa Champions Highlights
Match Summary: One-Man Show from AB de Villiers
The World Championship of Legends 2025 Final was all about one man – AB de Villiers. South Africa’s most iconic batter showed his class by scoring 120* off just 60 balls in a chase that looked too easy by the end.
Let’s break down the key moments and stats from the Pakistan Champions vs South Africa Champions Highlights of the WCL 2025 Final: Pakistan Champions vs South Africa Champions Highlights
Toss and Pakistan’s Batting Innings
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Pakistan Champions captain Mohammad Hafeez won the toss and chose to bat first, hoping to put runs on the board in a pressure game.
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Sharjeel Khan was the top scorer for Pakistan. He played aggressively and scored a valuable 76 off 45 balls.
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Shoaib Malik added 38 runs to build a stable middle-order partnership.
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The team ended their innings with a competitive total of 195/5 in 20 overs.
Bowling Highlights for South Africa:
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Wayne Parnell: 4 overs, 2 wickets for 32 runs.
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Hardus Viljoen: 4 overs, 2 wickets for 38 runs.
Despite conceding a decent score, South Africa’s bowlers kept things under control with wickets at key moments.
South Africa Champions’ Chase: De Villiers Masterclass
The chase began with a sense of calm confidence. AB de Villiers walked in like a man on a mission.
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AB de Villiers scored 120 off 60 balls*, hitting boundaries at will.
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His knock included 12 fours and 6 sixes, with a strike rate of 200.
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Jacques Kallis supported with a steady 52* as the two finished the chase in just 17.4 overs, scoring 199/1.
South Africa won the final by 9 wickets with 14 balls remaining — a truly dominant performance in a final.
Key Stats from Pakistan Champions vs South Africa Champions Highlights
| Category | Pakistan Champions | South Africa Champions |
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| Top Scorer | Sharjeel Khan (76) | AB de Villiers (120*) |
| Total Runs | 195/5 (20 overs) | 199/1 (17.4 overs) |
| Top Wicket-Taker | Parnell, Viljoen – 2 each | – |
| Match Result | Lost by 9 wickets | Won the WCL 2025 Final |
Player of the Match: AB de Villiers
No surprises here. AB de Villiers was declared the Player of the Match for his breathtaking unbeaten century. His knock will go down as one of the best in WCL history. Pakistan Champions vs South Africa Champions Highlights
Where to Watch Highlights?
Fans can catch the Pakistan Champions vs South Africa Champions Highlights of the WCL 2025 Final on:
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India: Star Sports, Disney+ Hotstar
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Pakistan: PTV Sports, ARY Zap App
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South Africa: SuperSport
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Worldwide: FanCode App (availability may vary by region)
What Went Wrong for Pakistan?
While Pakistan had a decent score on board, they failed to take early wickets. The bowling attack lacked discipline and allowed AB de Villiers to settle in too quickly. Mohammad Hafeez and Wahab Riaz could not provide the breakthroughs needed in the middle overs. Pakistan Champions vs South Africa Champions Highlights
Tournament Recap
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Pakistan Champions had a smooth league stage, remaining unbeaten.
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Their semifinal against India Champions was canceled due to political issues and player withdrawals, giving Pakistan a walkover into the final. Pakistan Champions vs South Africa Champions Highlights
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South Africa Champions had a tougher route, winning a last-ball thriller against Australia Champions in the semifinal. Pakistan Champions vs South Africa Champions Highlights
What This Win Means
South Africa’s win shows the strength of their experienced players even in a competitive legends format. It also proves AB de Villiers still has magic in his bat, making the final not just a victory, but a celebration of cricketing greatness.
Final Thoughts
The Pakistan Champions vs South Africa Champions Highlights delivered on star power, with AB de Villiers leading from the front. South Africa’s calm, calculated performance proved too strong for Pakistan’s bowlers. This final marked a perfect end to the World Championship of Legends 2025.
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