Pakistan Champions Beat South Africa in WCL 2025 Match
In the 8th match of World Championship League (WCL) 2025, Pakistan Champions defeated South Africa Champions by 31 runs.
South Africa was chasing a big target of 198 runs but could only score 167 runs for 9 wickets in 20 overs.
South Africa started poorly, losing three wickets for just 42 runs in the first 7 overs. Big names like Hashim Amla (12), JJ Smuts (10), and Henry Davids (6) got out early.
Later, Morne van Wyk tried to fight back with a quick 44 runs from 20 balls, hitting 5 fours and 2 sixes, but it was not enough.
For Pakistan, Sohail Tanvir and Mohammad Hafeez took 2 wickets each, helping their team stop South Africa’s chase.
Pakistan’s Strong Batting
Earlier, after being asked to bat first, Pakistan Champions scored a big total of 198 runs for 5 wickets in 20 overs.
Umar Amin played a key role with 58 runs off 42 balls, hitting 4 fours and 3 sixes. He was well supported by Shoaib Malik, who scored an unbeaten 46 runs off 34 balls with 5 fours.
Asif Ali added quick runs at the end, making 23 off 11 balls, including 2 sixes and 2 fours.
Openers Sharjeel Khan (19) and Kamran Akmal (17) gave a fast start, but wickets fell quickly in the powerplay.
South African bowlers Dwayne Olivier took 2 wickets, while Viljoen, Parnell, and Duminy got one each.
Playing XIs
South Africa Champions:
Hashim Amla, Henry Davids, JJ Smuts, Sarel Erwee, JP Duminy, Morne van Wyk (wk), Chris Morris, Wayne Parnell, Aaron Phangiso (c), Hardus Viljoen, Duanne Olivier
Pakistan Champions:
Kamran Akmal (wk), Sharjeel Khan, Umar Amin, Mohammad Hafeez (c), Shoaib Malik, Asif Ali, Imad Wasim, Aamer Yamin, Sohail Khan, Sohail Tanvir, Wahab Riaz
Result: Pakistan Champions won by 31 runs.
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