South Africa Champions Chase Down Pakistan for World Legends Title
South Africa Champions beat Pakistan Champions by nine wickets yesterday. The final took place on August 2 at Edgbaston, Birmingham. A target of 195 proved no match for AB de Villiers’ century.
Pakistan Champions reached 195/5 in 20 overs. Sharjeel Khan top‑scored with 76 off 44 balls, striking nine boundaries and four sixes. Wayne Parnell and Hardus Viljoen each claimed two wickets to restrict the scoring.
South Africa began the chase with hash, making 63 without loss in five overs. AB de Villiers followed with gallant blows to reach 120* off 58. Jean‑Paul Duminy stitched a 125‑run, unbeaten stand with de Villiers. South Africa Sevilla completed the chase in 16.5 overs.
In the presentation, de Villiers acknowledged fitness issues, saying, “I started the tournament with a hamstring niggle…” Pakistan skipper Mohammad Hafeez admitted missed chances: “...some catches dropped by his team” cost them momentum.
De Villiers earned both player of the match and series awards. He finished with three centuries in four games. This win sealed South Africa’s first World Championship of Legends title.
Background and Outlook
Earlier in the same tournament, Pakistan had beaten South Africa by 31 runs in a group‑stage match on July 25 in Leicester. That match set the stage for a fiery final. With the 2026 edition looming, South Africa’s veterans will return as champions. Pakistan look to refine fielding and bowling to regain the trophy.
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