World Championship of Legends T20 League Season 2 Announced

Following a successful inaugural season, the World Championship of Legends (WCL) T20 League is returning for its second edition. The tournament is scheduled to take place in the July-August timeframe this year.

Pakistan Champions’ Performance in Season 1

The first season proved memorable for the Pakistan Champions, who secured dominant victories during the league stage, notably including a convincing win against their rivals, India.

  • Pakistan initiated their journey with a triumph over Australia.
  • This was followed by a significant victory against the West Indies.
  • They continued their strong performance with a high-scoring win over India, posting a total of 243/4 and restricting India to 175/9.
  • The team, led by Younis Khan, also defeated England but experienced their sole defeat in the league stage against South Africa.

The Men in Green progressed to the semi-finals, where they once again outperformed the West Indies, achieving a 20-run victory and securing their spot in the final against India. However, in a closely contested final, Pakistan was unable to defend a total of 157. India successfully chased the target in 19.1 overs, winning by five wickets.

WCL Season 2 Details

The upcoming second edition of the WCL will showcase legendary cricketers from six nations: India, Australia, England, Pakistan, South Africa, and the West Indies.

  • The competition is set to commence on July 18.
  • Pakistan Champions will face England Champions at Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham in their first match.
  • The highly anticipated match between India and Pakistan is scheduled for July 20, also at Edgbaston.

Pakistan Champions Potential Squad

A probable squad for Pakistan Champions includes:

Younis Khan (Captain), Shoaib Malik, Sohaib Maqsood, Misbah-ul-Haq, Sharjeel Khan, Sarfaraz Ahmed (Wicketkeeper), Shahid Afridi, Kamran Akmal (Wicketkeeper), Asif Ali, Abdul Razzaq, Aamer Yamin, Wahab Riaz, Saeed Ajmal, Sohail Tanvir, and Sohail Khan.

Tournament Schedule

  • League Stage
  • Knockout Stage