WCL 2025 South Africa vs Pakistan Highlights: Pakistan Champions Win by 31 Runs

Pakistan Champions win the match, securing a dominant victory over South Africa 

PNC wins by 31 runs by defeating South Africa. This loss is SA's first defeat in the series and with this Pakistan has won their second match.

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39 runs required for 3 balls.

South Africa Champions vs Pakistan Champions

The Required Run Rate has surpassed 36, with 44 runs required to win the match in 7 balls. Morne van Wyk and Chris Morris are on the field.

Live score updates: South Africa Champions vs Pakistan Champions- Last 2 overs 

South Africa need 62 runs in 12 balls to win, with a required run rate of 31.0. M van Wyk is on 33* (17) and C Morris on 1* (1), as South Africa stands at 137/8 and is chasing Pakistan's target of 198/5.

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South Africa need 75 runs in 17 balls to win, with M van Wyk on 25 not out (15) and W Parnell at 17 not out (7), chasing Pakistan's total of 198/5.

South Africa vs Pakistan Live: 30 Balls to go

South Africa need 106 runs in 30 balls to win, with a required run rate of 21.2.

South Africa vs Pakistan Live scoreboard: 5 wickets down 

Jacques Rudolph is departed by Mohammad Hafeez after 10 runs. Morne van Wyk, the right-handed batsman, comes to the crease. Team South Africa is now at 72/5, with Required Run Rate of 17.7.

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After 10 overs, South Africa stands at 52/4, with Jacques Rudolph on 5 from 7 balls and Jean-Paul Duminy at 3 off 4, while Shoaib Malik has bowled 1 over for 5 runs.

Tough situation for South Africa: 4th wicket falls 

Sarel Erwee is out LBW to Mohammad Hafeez after scoring 12 runs, leaving South Africa at 45/4.

South Africa Champions vs Pakistan Champions Live Score after 8 overs

Jean-Paul Duminy comes to the crease as Hashim Amla is caught by Mohammad Hafeez off Sohail Khan for 12 runs. South Africa is now 44/3 after 8 overs.

Pak vs SA Champions 2025: End of six overs

Score after 6 overs is 41-2 with Sarel Erwee at 10(9) and Hashim Amla at 11(12). For the next over Mohammad Hafeez, right-arm off break, comes into the attack.

South Africa faces setback as early wickets fall

Henry Davids is out, caught by Shoaib Malik off Sohail Tanvir for 6 runs. South Africa is now at 29/2.

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South Africa Champions sent JJ Smuts and Hashim Amla at the crease. After a quick start with 13 runs in the first over, including two boundaries by Smuts, the momentum was halted when Smuts was caught out for 10 runs off 7 balls.

Smuts was caught by Umar Amin off Rumman Raees. South Africa is at 18/1 after 2.2 overs, with Henry Davids now joining Amla.

Second Innings begin: South Africa Champions to chase 199

With Pakistan Champions setting a competitive total of 198/5 in their 20 overs. It was possible due to a late surge of 58 runs in the final five overs, the stage is now set for the South Africa Champions to begin their chase after a brief interval.

South Africa Champions need 199 runs to win

Pakistan Champions have posted a strong total of 198/5 in their 20 overs. The opponents will now chase this target.

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5th wicket down

Asif Ali is dismissed for 23 runs, caught by Hashim Amla off Wayne Parnell's delivery.

Umar Amin sets a strong performance

Umar Amin played a key role with a solid half-century, scoring 58 runs off 42 balls, including 4 fours and 3 sixes, strengthening his team’s position with a strong performance.

4th wicket down

Asif Ali, the right-handed batter, comes to the crease as Umar Amin is bowled out for 58(42) by Olivier. His total score includes 4 fours and 3 sixes.

5 overs left for Pakistan Champions to set score against their opponent

After 15 overs, Pakistan Champions are at 140/3, with Batsman Umar Amin scoring 55 off 38 balls and Shoaib Malik on 28 from 23. Till now Hardus Viljoen has bowled 3 overs for 38 runs and 1 wicket.

End of 14th Over:

Pakistan Champions are currently at 126/3, with a 50-run partnership between Umar Amin (44* off 34) and Shoaib Malik (25* off 21). The current run rate of the match is 9.00.

Scores after 13 overs

After 13 overs, Pakistan Champions are at 102 runs with 3out, with Umar Amin on 29 from 31 balls and Shoaib Malik at 16 off 18. On the other hand, Jean-Paul Duminy has bowled 3 overs for 18 runs and 1 wicket.

3rd wicket down: Hafeez departs

Mohammed Hafeez departed after scoring 8 runs off seven balls. His wicket was taken by JP Duniny. 

Pakistan Champions are at 76/3.

World Championship of Legends 2025 Live update: End of the eighth over

After 8 overs, Pakistan Champions have reached 76/2, with Mohammad Hafeez on 8 runs off 6 balls and Umar Amin steady at 20 off 20, while Aaron Phangiso has bowled spell of 1-0-8-0.

Oliver claims second wicket 

Kamran Akmal went back to pavilion at 17 runs off 11 balls. Pakistan team is currently at 54/2. The second wicket of the Pakistan Champions was picked up by Oliver.

Pakistan Champions score after 5 overs

After 5 overs, Pakistan Champions stand at 53/1, with Kamran Akmal on 17 (10) and Umar Amin 8(9).

Shaarjeel Khan departs at 19 runs

Sharjeel, who made a strong start in the first over departs just after scoring 19 runs. South African player Sarel Erwee took a remarkable catch to send Sharjeel back to the pavilion. 

Pakistan at 18 runs with 2 fours and 1 six 

Sharjeel Khan gave a fiery start to Pakistan Champions with 2 fours and one six as the first 14 balls conceded 23 runs. Playing with a strike rate of 187.5, Khan made 15 runs in 8 balls in the first two overs. 

He is backed by Kamran Akmal who made 4 runs in 4 balls with one four, playing with a strike rate of 100.0.

World Championship of Legends 2025: Pakistan Champions must pace up

So far, the Pakistan Champions have had a mixed campaign. They won their opening match against the England Champions by a  five-run margin.

The narrow margin was achieved with significant contributions from Mohammad Hafeez (54) and Aamer Yamin (27). Their bowling attack, led by Rumman Raees, Shoaib Malik, and Yamin, will aim to restrict South Africa's scoring rate.

World Championship of Legends 2025:  South Africa Champions in dominant form 

The South Africa Champions are in strong form and have won all three of their matches, including a dominant 10-wicket victory over the England Champions. 

AB de Villiers wins Player of the Match for his sensational knock against the England Champions.🔥

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AB de Villiers has been in exceptional form and has scored a magnificent 116* off 51 balls in their last game. South Africa Champions' batting lineup includes Sarel Erwee, JP Duminy, and Hashim Amla has displayed an impressive performance throughout, while their bowling attack, led by spinners Aaron Phangiso and Imran Tahir, has been effective as well.

South Africa vs Pakistan Live: South Africa has won the Toss

South Africa Champions has won the toss and opt to bowl while the team of Pakistan Champions will bat first and set a challenging score for their opponents.

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South Africa vs Pakistan WCL 2025 squads

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

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

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