WCL 2025 Final: Pakistan Champions vs South Africa Champions – Match Preview, Time & Venue
Get the full guide on the WCL 2025 Final between Pakistan Champions and South Africa Champions: match time, venue, team stats, playing XI, head-to-head insights, and prediction
WCL 2025 Final: Full Match Preview
Match: Pakistan Champions vs South Africa Champions – Final
Date: August 2, 2025 (Saturday)
Time: 4:30 PM Local (approx. 9:30 PM PKT / 9 PM IST)
Venue: Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham
World Championship of Legends
Head‑to‑Head & Recent Form
Total past WCL meetings: 2
South Africa won the earlier bowl‑out tie
Pakistan won the recent group match by 31 runs at Grace Road, Leicester on July 25, 2025
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World Championship of Legends
Trend: Pakistan Champions entering the final in better form, having beaten SA previously and remained unbeaten in the league stage
Expected Playing XIs & Star Players
Pakistan Champions (Likely XI)
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Mohammad Hafeez (c)
(Plus batting depth from Misbah‑ul‑Haq and Fawad Alam)
South Africa Champions (Likely XI)
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AB de Villiers (c)
Hashim Amla
Morne van Wyk (wk)
JP Duminy
Wayne Parnell
Chris Morris
Imran Tahir
Hardus Viljoen
JJ Smuts
Sarel Erwee
Aaron Phangiso
Star Players to Watch
Mohammad Hafeez (Pakistan): Experienced all‑rounder and captain
Shahid Afridi & Shoaib Malik (Pakistan): Proven match‑winners with bat and ball
AB de Villiers & Hashim Amla (SA): Legendary batters capable of explosive innings
Wayne Parnell & Chris Morris (SA): Key seam performers under pressure
Pitch, Weather & Strategy
Pitch at Edgbaston: Favors batting early; tends to slow down later with grip for spinners
Weather in Birmingham: Expect cloudy skies, mild 21 °C temperature and moderate humidity ~40–45%, wind ~11 km/h
The Hawk
Strategy: Chasing might get tricky under pressure; batting first could be ideal to defend a total in the second innings.
Match Prediction & Analysis
Pakistan Champions hold the form advantage with an unbeaten run and prior head-to-head win.
Their spin attack (Tanvir, Imad, Hafeez) and middle-order experience give them an edge on a slow-turning surface.
South Africa's firepower—with AB de Villiers and explosive finishers—means they can unsettle opponents early.
Prediction: Pakistan Champions slight favorites, but expect a high-drama final with match-defining performances on both sides.
Final Thoughts
The WCL Final 2025 promises high-octane action at Edgbaston, featuring legends of modern cricket with global fan-favourite lineups.
