Pak Champion vs SA Champion – WCL 2025 Final Highlights: AB de Villiers Powers South Africa to Glory

Pakistan Champions vs South africa Champions Players

Birmingham, August 3, 2025 In a thrilling finale at Edgbaston, SA Champion outclassed Pak Champion by nine wickets to lift the Pak Champion vs SA Champion trophy. AB de Villiers once again showcased his legendary status with a spectacular century, sealing South Africa’s maiden title win in the tournament.

🏏 Match Summary – Pak Champion vs SA Champion

Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham
Toss: Pak Champion won the toss and opted to bat
Result: SA Champion won by 9 wickets
Player of the Match: AB de Villiers – 100* (off 48 balls)

Pak Champion Innings: 195/5 in 20 overs

Pakistan Champions posted a competitive total of 195/5 thanks to:

🔥 Sharjeel Khan – 76 (44 balls)
💥 Asif Ali – 26 (11 balls)
🎯 Cameos from Hafeez (17), Shoaib Malik (20), and Umar Amin (21*)

Despite the solid batting performance, South Africa’s bowlers – especially Parnell and Viljoen – kept things in check at the death.

SA Champion Innings: 196/1 in 16.3 overs

Chasing 196, the SA Champion batters made a mockery of the target:

💯 AB de Villiers – 100 (48 balls)*
⚡ JP Duminy – 56 (26 balls)*
🏏 Hashim Amla – 18 (14 balls)

ABD powered through an apparent leg injury and turned the match on its head with 8 fours and 6 sixes, including the match-winning six to seal a dominant chase.

🏆 WCL 2025 Final: Key Moments – Pak Champion vs SA Champion

✅ Pakistan Champions qualified for the final after India Champions forfeited the semi-final due to political tensions.
✅ South Africa Champions edged past Australia by just 1 run in their semi-final clash.
💥 De Villiers survived a contentious catch and was later dropped, capitalizing fully to take the game away from Pakistan.

📊 Tournament Journey – Pak Champion vs SA Champion

Pakistan Champions (Group Stage):

Beat England, West Indies, Australia
Match vs India – Cancelled
Qualified directly to the final after India forfeited semi-final

South Africa Champions (Group Stage & Semi-final):

Lost only to Pakistan in group stage
Beat Australia by 1 run in semi-final
Took revenge in the final with a dominating win

🗣️ PCB Reacts After WCL 2025 Final

Following the political controversy and India’s repeated forfeits, the PCB has decided to ban the use of “Pakistan” in private leagues going forward, citing the need to maintain national dignity and prevent reputational damage.

🔮 What’s Next?

As the curtain falls on WCL 2025, fans will remember this final not only for the masterclass by AB de Villiers but also for the resilience shown by both teams. While Pak Champion may have lost the trophy, they won hearts by topping the group and showing true sportsmanship throughout the tournament.