WCL 2025, Match 9: Pakistan Champions vs South Africa Champions full match highlights
Pakistan Champions end South Africa’s unbeaten run with a clinical 31-run win in Match 9 of WCL 2025.
Pakistan Champions defeated South Africa Champions, their first loss in the 2025 World Champions League (WCL), with a balanced 31-run win in Match 9 at Grace Road, Leicester. Pakistan batted first, and they posted an imposing 198/5, before restricting the previously unbeaten South Africans to 167/9 in 20 overs with strict bowling and strategic fielding.
Pakistan Champions Innings
Pakistan Champions posted a competitive total of 198/5 from 20 overs against the South African bowling lineup. The innings was anchored by Umar Amin, who scored 58 off 42 balls, getting dismissed by Duanne Olivier in the 17th over. Shoaib Malik provided the backbone in the middle overs and stayed unbeaten with a classy 46 off 34 balls. Asif Ali’s brutal 23 off 11, including 2 sixes and 2 fours in the 18th over, lifted the momentum. Aamer Yamin’s late cameo (11 off 4)* gave the innings an extra push. Big overs in the 14th (24 runs) and 18th (23 runs) helped push Pakistan close to the 200-mark.
South Africa Champions Innings
In reply, the South Africa Champions got off to a brisk start but kept losing wickets at regular intervals, which derailed their chase. Morne van Wyk smashed 44 off just 20 balls to give the innings a fiery launch, but the middle order failed to capitalize. Wayne Parnell tried to keep up the tempo with 21 off 9, while captain Aaron Phangiso chipped in with 13 off 8. However, Sohail Tanvir (2/13 in 2 overs) and Mohammad Hafeez (2/21 in 4 overs) produced tight spells and pulled things back really well. Rumman Raees produced a neat 1/17 as Pakistan produced constant pressure. Eventually South Africa was restricted to 167/9, falling 31 short.
See Also: WCL 2025: Points Table, Leading run scorers and wicket takers after PAKCH vs SACH Match 9
Pakistan Champions vs South Africa Champions: Scorecard
Pakistan Champions – 198/5 (20 Overs)
| Batting | Runs (Balls) | Bowling | Wickets/Runs (Overs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Umar Amin | 58 (42) | Duanne Olivier | 2/19 (3) |
| Shoaib Malik | 46* (34) | Jean Paul Duminy | 1/18 (3) |
| Asif Ali | 23 (11) | Wayne Parnell | 1/38 (4) |
South Africa Champions – 167/9 (20 Overs)
| Batting | Runs (Balls) | Bowling | Wickets/Runs (Overs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morne van Wyk (wk) | 44* (20) | Sohail Tanvir | 2/13 (2) |
| Wayne Parnell | 21 (9) | Mohammad Hafeez (c) | 2/21 (4) |
| Aaron Phangiso (c) | 13 (8) | Rumman Raees | 1/17 (2) |
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