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**Headline: Pakistan and South Africa Champions Set for World Championship of Legends Final Showdown**

**Birmingham, UK –** The World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 is set for a thrilling conclusion as Pakistan Champions, led by Shahid Afridi, will face off against AB de Villiers’ South Africa Champions in the final at Edgbaston, Birmingham, on Saturday, August 2nd.

Pakistan secured their place in the final after India Champions forfeited their semi-final match, citing national sentiments. This decision allowed Pakistan to advance directly to the title decider. Meanwhile, South Africa battled their way to the final with a hard-fought victory against South Africa in their semi-final encounter.

All eyes will be on AB de Villiers, who has been a standout performer throughout the tournament, although he had a relatively quiet semi-final, scoring just six runs. He will be hoping to lead his team to victory in the crucial final.

Pakistan Champions topped the group stage and are looking to avenge their defeat in last year’s final against India. Their squad boasts a wealth of experience with names like Sharjeel Khan, Shoaib Malik, Mohammad Hafeez, and Shahid Afridi.

South Africa’s squad is equally impressive, featuring veterans such as Hashim Amla, Jean-Paul Duminy, and Imran Tahir, alongside captain AB de Villiers.

The final promises to be a captivating contest between two legendary teams.

**Match Details:**

* **Teams:** Pakistan Champions vs. South Africa Champions
* **Date:** Saturday, August 2nd
* **Time:** 9:00 PM IST (Toss at 8:30 PM IST)
* **Venue:** Edgbaston, Birmingham
* **Live Broadcast:** Star Sports Network
* **Live Streaming:** FanCode app and website

**Squad Lists:**

* **Pakistan:** Sharjeel Khan, Kamran Akmal, Fawad Alam, Umar Amin, Asif Ali, Shoaib Malik (c), Imad Wasim, Aamer Yamin, Sohail Khan, Sohail Tanvir, Saeed Ajmal, Sohaib Maqsood, Mohammad Hafeez, Wahab Riaz, Rumman Raees, Shahid Afridi, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Misbah-ul-Haq, Younis Khan, Abdul Razzaq.
* **South Africa:** Richard Levi, AB de Villiers(c), Hashim Amla, Jean-Paul Duminy, JJ Smuts, Albie Morkel, Dane Vilas, Wayne Parnell, Chris Morris, Hardus Viljoen, Imran Tahir, Morne van Wyk, Aaron Phangiso, Duanne Olivier, Sarel Erwee.

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