The highly anticipated semi-final clash between Pakistan and India in the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 is set to take place on July 31 at Grace Road, Birmingham.
This match, which was previously scrapped during the tournament’s first phase due to India’s refusal to play against Pakistan, will now proceed as scheduled, reigniting excitement among cricket fans worldwide.
India secured their place in the semi-finals after an impressive performance, chasing down a target of 145 runs set by the West Indies Champions in just 13.2 overs.
Needing to complete the chase within 14.1 overs to qualify on net run rate, India rode on a brilliant half-century from Stuart Binny, with key contributions from skipper Yuvraj Singh. They ultimately secured victory by five wickets, becoming the fourth and final team to reach the semi-finals of WCL 2025.
Pakistan, on the other hand, continued their dominant form, crushing the Australia Champions by 10 wickets. With four wins from five matches, Pakistan topped the points table with nine points and an impressive net run rate of +2.452.
They are now considered one of the title favorites for WCL 2025. South Africa and Australia had already sealed their semi-final spots, finishing second and third in the group stage.
India’s journey to the semi-finals has been a narrow one. Despite winning only one of their four group-stage matches, they advanced on net run rate, edging past England and West Indies.
The earlier refusal to play against Pakistan had caused controversy and uncertainty around the tournament’s scheduling, but the semi-final now promises an exciting showdown.
The upcoming WCL 2025 semi-final between Pakistan and India is generating significant intrigue, with cricket fans eagerly anticipating the high-stakes match.
The semi-final lineup also includes South Africa taking on Australia in the second match, both set to take place on July 31 at Grace Road.
As the World Championship of Legends 2025 progresses, cricket enthusiasts are tuning in to watch legendary players from the past compete in this thrilling T20 format, bringing a wave of nostalgia for the golden era of cricket.
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