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Pakistan champions vs South Africa champions LIVE SCORE, WCL 2025 final: Toss at 8:30 PM IST
Pakistan Champions lock horns with South Africa Champions in the final clash of the World Championship for Legends at Edgbaston, Birmingham today. The stage is set for an electrifying clash between two dominant sides who topped the points table in the league stage with identical records, four wins from five matches.
Pakistan Champions, led by Shoaib Malik, finished at the summit of the table. Their semi-final clash against arch-rivals India Champions was called off due to the Indian team refusing to play the semis clash, allowing Pakistan to progress to the final directly due to their higher standing. They now look to bring home the title with a strong all-round unit.
On the other hand, South Africa Champions, captained by AB de Villiers, earned their spot in the final with a thrilling one-run win over Australia Champions in the second semi-final. Batting first, South Africa posted 186, thanks to half-centuries from JJ Smuts and Morne van Wyk. Despite a tense finish, Wayne Parnell held his nerve in the last over, defending 14 runs and sealing the win.
With both teams in top form and legends of the game taking center stage, the final promises to be a cracking contest. Check ENG vs IND 5th Test Day 3 LIVE SCORE UPDATES and full scorecard here
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Pakistan champions vs South Africa champions final LIVE TOSS TIME: The coin toss between SA skipper AB de Villiers and PAK skipper Shoaib Malik will take place at 8:30 PM IST.
Pakistan champions vs South Africa champions final live telecast: The live telecast for the World Championship legends final will not be available in India.
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Pakistan champions v South Africa champions LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Pakistan eyeing title!
Under Shoaib Malik's leadership, Pakistan Champions topped the points table in the league stage. Their path to the final was cleared when their semi-final against India Champions was called off, following India's refusal to play. As the higher-ranked side, Pakistan advanced directly to the final and will now aim to clinch the title with their well-balanced and in-form squad.
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Pakistan champions v South Africa champions LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Finale at Edgbaston!
Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the World Championship for Legends final match between Pakistan Champions and South Africa champions at Edgbaston today. Shoaib Malik and co. take on the high flying Proteas champions side to battle for the crown tonight. Toss to take place at 8:30 PM IST.
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