Pakistan Clinches Victory Against South Africa by 29 Runs in League Clash

BIRMINGHAM: In a league-stage encounter, Pakistan secured a 29-run victory over South Africa in the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025. The match took place at Edgbaston on Saturday, with Pakistan electing to bat first after winning the toss.

Squads
Pakistan Champions Squad:

Sharjeel Khan, Sohaib Maqsood, Kamran Akmal(w), Fawad Alam, Umar Amin, Asif Ali, Shoaib Malik(c), Imad Wasim, Aamer Yamin, Sohail Khan, Sohail Tanvir, Saeed Ajmal, Mohammad Hafeez, Wahab Riaz, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Rumman Raees, Misbah-ul-Haq, Shahid Afridi, Younis Khan and Abdul Razzaq.

South Africa Champions Squad:

JJ Smuts, AB de Villiers(c), Morne van Wyk(w), Sarel Erwee, Jean-Paul Duminy, Henry Davids, Wayne Parnell, Hardus Viljoen, Jacques Rudolph, Aaron Phangiso, Duanne Olivier, Imran Tahir, Albie Morkel, Hashim Amla, Chris Morris, Dane Vilas and Richard Levi.

Head-to-Head Record

Pakistan and South Africa have clashed twice before in the WCL, with their head-to-head record standing even at 1-1.

South Africa emerged victorious in their initial encounter. However, Pakistan triumphed in the league stage of the current edition.

  • Matches: 2
  • South Africa Champions: 1
  • Pakistan Champions: 1
Form Guide

Both squads approached the match with significant momentum. South Africa had only suffered one loss en route to the final, that lone defeat was against Pakistan, who remain undefeated.

Recent Form:

Pakistan Champions: A, W, W, W, W (most recent first)

South Africa Champions: W, W, L, W, W