Match Overview
- Match: Final – WCL T20 2025
- Teams: South Africa Champions vs Pakistan Champions
- Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025
- Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham
- Result: South Africa Champions won by 9 wickets
- Toss: Pakistan Champions won and opted to bat
- Match Format: T20, 20 overs per side
WCL 2025 Final Match Result Summary
| Team | Score | Overs | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan Champions | 195/5 | 20.0 | Lost |
| South Africa Champions | 197/1 | 16.5 | Won by 9 wickets |
WCL 2025 Final Match Winner
South Africa Champions chased down a big total of 195 with ease — thanks to a blistering unbeaten 120 by AB de Villiers*. His knock sealed the win in just 16.5 overs, making it one of the most dominant chases in the tournament.
1st Innings: Pakistan Champions (PAK-C) – 195/5 (20 Overs)
Top Performers:
- Sharjeel Khan: 76 (44) – 9 fours, 4 sixes
- Umar Amin: 36* (19)
- Asif Ali: 28 (15)
Fall of Wickets:
- Kamran Akmal – 14/1 (2.2)
- Mohammad Hafeez – 54/2 (5.2)
- Sharjeel Khan – 126/3 (13.4)
- Shoaib Malik – 132/4 (14.3)
- Asif Ali – 193/5 (19.4)
South Africa’s Bowlers:
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardus Viljoen | 4.0 | 38 | 2 |
| Wayne Parnell | 4.0 | 32 | 2 |
| Duanne Olivier | 4.0 | 38 | 1 |
| Imran Tahir & Phangiso | 8.0 | 80 | 0 (combined) |
2nd Innings: South Africa Champions (SA-C) – 197/1 (16.5 Overs)
Top Performers:
- AB de Villiers: 120* (60) – 12 fours, 7 sixes
- JP Duminy: 50* (28) – 4 fours, 2 sixes
- Hashim Amla: 18 (14)
Fall of Wicket:
- Amla – 72/1 (6.0)
Pakistan’s Bowlers:
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rumman Raees | 3.5 | 33 | 0 |
| Imad Wasim | 2.0 | 38 | 0 |
| Sohail Tanvir | 2.0 | 32 | 0 |
| Saeed Ajmal | 4.0 | 32 | 1 |
| Wahab Riaz | 3.0 | 33 | 0 |
| Hafeez & Yamin | 2.0 | 28 | 0 (combined) |
Final Match Awards
- WCL 2025 Winner: South Africa Champions
- Player of the Match: AB de Villiers – 120* (60)
- Player of the Tournament: AB de Villiers
Match Highlights & Video Recap
Fans witnessed one of the most entertaining finals in Legends League history. From Sharjeel Khan’s explosive start to AB de Villiers’ masterclass, the match was a complete rollercoaster.
Here’s what you saw (or missed) in highlights:
- Sharjeel’s fiery 76 off 44 gave Pakistan a strong foundation.
- AB de Villiers’ 120* off 60 balls – loaded with class and power hitting – turned the chase into a show.
- JP Duminy played the perfect second fiddle with a solid 50* off 28.
- Pakistan’s bowlers had no answers to de Villiers’ dominance.
Video Highlights: Available on WCL official platforms and broadcast partner channels (check local listings).
South Africa’s Unbeaten Run in WCL 2025
South Africa Champions remained undefeated throughout the tournament:
| Match | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Group Stage | West Indies | Match tied – SA won bowl out |
| Group Stage | England | Won by 10 wickets |
| Group Stage | Australia | Won by 95 runs |
| Semi-Final | Australia | Won by 1 run |
| Final | Pakistan | Won by 9 wickets |
Read more: WCL 2025 Points Table and Match Results
The WCL 2025 final was all about AB de Villiers. From leading his side with confidence to finishing off the chase in style, he stole the show. His efforts not only won the match but also the hearts of millions of fans.
Read more: AB de Villiers WCL 2025
South Africa Champions walked away with the trophy, and AB de Villiers walked into legend status… once again.
