Pakistan to face South Africa in World Championship of Legends final today
Unbeaten Pakistan Champions arrive at the final after India withdrew from the semifinal amid political tensions between the neighbors.
The final match will start at 8:30pm Pakistan time.
'Final stop: The Final,' read a post on the Pakistan Champions Instagram handle, ahead of the match against South Africa.
South Africa reached the final after defeating Australia in a nail-biting thriller.
The WCL is a T20 tournament approved by the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) held in England every year.
The tournament features retired and non-contracted players from cricketing giants, including England, India, Pakistan, Australia, West Indies and South Africa.
Launched in 2024, the tournament returned this year with high-profile former international stars like Shahid Afridi, Yuvraj Singh, Kevin Pietersen, Brett Lee, Eoin Morgan and Chris Gayle drawing crowds.
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