The story is from the 2025 season of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) when the Australia Champions met the Pakistan Champions for the 14th fixture at Grace Road in Leicester. The Brett Lee-led side was bundled out for 74, before John Hastings went through the 18-ball over, which consisted of 12 wides and one no-ball as the Green Brigade made a comfortable chase. 

The 39-year-old has opened up on the clash and specifically the over when he gave away 20 runs to see the opponents win by 10 wickets. John Hastings, during a recent podcast on Willow Talk Podcast, revealed that the Anti-Corruption United had a few questions for him, as he also turned down social media straightaway.

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“The anti-corruption guys came up to me and said, 'Gee, you put us through a bit of hell last night.' He said we had to have a look at it. You missed the pitch on one of your balls. I said, 'Do you think I'll be doing any sort of match-fixing or anything like that?” Hastings talked on the podcast.

Josh Hastings breaks silence on 18-ball over during WCL 2025

Hastings didn’t have a long career for Australia, featuring in one Test, 29 ODIs, and nine T20Is, where he picked up 50 international wickets and smashed 369 runs. The New South Wales-born felt embarrassed on that evening and didn’t want to deal with social media.

 

 

 

 

 

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“He said, ‘No, but we don't know where you've been or what you've been doing for the last seven years.’ I said, ‘I'm not corrupt. ’ The Pakistan game, it's hard to explain. I had so many text messages from all the cricket fraternity, but I had also deleted social media for three days straightaway when I came off the field after the Pakistan game. I didn't want to deal with it.” The veteran revealed. 

“It's not funny, but it's one of those you can't explain when you're bowling. It was hard to take, it was embarrassing, and it was horrendous. But I am back on social media. So, the 1.5 million people who messaged me on Instagram, I'll reply to you when I can.” John Hastings concluded. 

At Grace Road in Leicester, Pakistan Champions played outstanding cricket to beat Australia Champions by 10 wickets in Match 14 of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025. After choosing to bowl first, Pakistan bowled out Australia for just 74 runs in 11.5 overs, thanks to a magical spell from Saeed Ajmal. In reply, Pakistan chased down the target in only 7.5 overs without losing a single wicket, making it one of the most one-sided wins of the tournament. With this win, Pakistan moved to the top of the points table.

Australia Champions had a tough day at the office. They were all out for just 74 runs and couldn’t handle Pakistan’s strong bowling attack. Ben Dunk was the only bright spot with 26 runs off 14 balls. The rest of the batters, including Callum Ferguson (10) and Shaun Marsh (7), couldn’t stay long at the crease. Saeed Ajmal was the star for Pakistan, taking 6 wickets for just 16 runs in 3.5 overs. He completely confused the Australian batters. Imad Wasim took 2 wickets, and Sohail Tanvir got 1, making it a strong bowling effort.

Pakistan Champions came out to bat with confidence and finished the chase in just 7.5 overs. Sharjeel Khan scored 32* from 23 balls, while Sohaib Maqsood stayed not out on 28 from 26 balls. Australia’s bowlers had a bad day, especially John Hastings, who bowled 11 wides in one over. In total, Australia gave away 14 extra runs. It was a one-sided match where Pakistan showed total control and walked away with an easy 10-wicket win, putting them on top of the WCL 2025 points table.

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Twitter reactions after PAKCH wins 14th match of WCL 2025

Saeed Ajmal weaved pure magic, dismantling the Australian champions for just 74 runs with a jaw-dropping 6/16 in WCL 2025. pic.twitter.com/dTQnSmhE36

— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) July 29, 2025

🔥 Saeed Ajmal absolutely demolished the Aussie lineup, finishing with 6 wickets for just 17 runs in 3.5 overs—including 15 dot balls—to bowl Australia out for a paltry 74 all‑out. What a phenomenal performance! 🇵🇰✨

🏏 One of those spells you’ll replay over and over... sheer… pic.twitter.com/2Itn2sXHqK

— Sports Eye (@MySportsEye) July 29, 2025

Pakistan Champions finish the group stage on a high and top the table!

They’re all set to play the semi-final, momentum on their side.

[Cricket, CricTracker, Pakistan Champions, Australia Champions, WCL 2025] pic.twitter.com/TypbzyNgKX

— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) July 29, 2025

SAEED AJMAL’S MAGICAL SPELL IN WCL HISTORY 🤯

6 wickets for just 16 runs in 3.5 overs ,Australia bowled out for only 74! THE JADUGAR 🔥 #WCL2025 pic.twitter.com/N4caTcRvMg

— Ahtasham Riaz (@ahtashamriaz22) July 29, 2025

- Beat England.
- Called off with India.
- Beat West Indies.
- Beat South Africa.
- Beat Australia.

Pakistan Champions are unbeaten in WCL 2025 and topped the group stage to reach semi final in style.#WCL2025 pic.twitter.com/lD4VTFeyK6

— Ahmad Haseeb (@iamAhmadhaseeb) July 29, 2025

Vintage Saeed Ajmal show in WCL.

- Picked up 6 wickets for just 16 runs in 3.5 overs. Pakistan bowled out Australia for 74 runs in World Championship of Legends.#WCL2025 pic.twitter.com/51yoBm9mHB

— Ahmad Haseeb (@iamAhmadhaseeb) July 29, 2025

Pakistan Champions vs Australia Champions
Australia Champions all out on 74 runs against Pakistan Champions. #PakvAus #WCL2025 pic.twitter.com/qqU0oHvXWD

— TajalNoor (@tajal_noor) July 29, 2025

Saeed Ajmal on fire 🔥
3.5 overs 6 wickets
Australia 74 all out . #PakvsAus #WCL2025 #WCL25 #PakvAus pic.twitter.com/mKRzHymSH5

— TajalNoor (@tajal_noor) July 29, 2025

Pakistan Champions produced a crushing win over Australia Champions by 10 wickets in Match 14 of the World Championship of Legends 2025 at Headingley, Leeds. Pakistan threw the ball first and bowled out Australia for just 74 runs in 11.5 overs, courtesy of a remarkable spell of bowling by Saeed Ajmal, who took 6 wickets for 16 runs. He was well supported by Imad Wasim (2/11) and Sohail Tanvir (1/8), while only Ben Dunk (26 off 14) put up a brief fight. The rest of the Australian batting lineup crumbled under relentless pressure.

In reply, Pakistan made the chase look effortless. Sharjeel Khan (32* off 23) and Sohaib Maqsood (28* off 26), the opening batsmen, ran down to the target in 7.5 overs without losing a wicket. With this colossal win, Pakistan sailed to the top of the table with 9 points and booked a place in the semi-finals. Australia, even with the loss, qualified due to their previous victories and net run rate calculation.

WCL 2025 Points Table (After Match 14):

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Top Performers – WCL 2025

Most Runs:

• AB de Villiers (SACH) – 305 runs, Avg 152.50, SR 232.82
• Ravi Bopara (ENGCH) – 177 runs, Avg 88.50, SR 153.91
• Chadwick Walton (WICH) – 152 runs, Avg 50.67, SR 149.02
• Kamran Akmal (PAKCH) – 138 runs, Avg 46.00, SR 162.35
• JJ Smuts (SACH) – 129 runs, Avg 32.25, SR 157.32

Most Wickets:

• Aaron Phangiso (SACH) – 9 wickets, Avg 6.89, SR 8.44
• Imran Tahir (SACH) – 7 wickets, Avg 9.71, SR 9.71
• Ajmal Shahzad (ENGCH) – 7 wickets, Avg 10.00, SR 9.71
• Stuart Meaker (ENGCH) – 7 wickets, Avg 20.14, SR 12.86
• Peter Siddle (AUSCH) – 7 wickets, Avg 16.00, SR 13.71

At Grace Road, Leicester, Pakistan Champions delivered a ruthless all-round performance to dismantle Australia Champions by 10 wickets in Match 14 of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025. After electing to bowl first, Pakistan bowled out Australia for a paltry 74 in just 11.5 overs because of an amazing spell from Saeed Ajmal. In the reply, the chase was completed in just 7.5 overs, making their victory one of the most dominant in the tournament. With this victory, Pakistan came first on the points table.

Australia Champions Innings

Australia Champions had a bad day with the bat, as they were sent back to the pavilion after scoring only 74 runs in 11.5 overs. Ben Dunk played some attacking shots in the beginning and scored 26 runs from 14 balls, but no other batsman could keep the scoreboard ticking with him. Callum Ferguson (10) and Shaun Marsh (7) wasted their energy fighting against a strong Pakistan bowling attack. Saeed Ajmal was the most notable in the team, as he took a magical spell of 6/16 in 3.5 overs, totally confusing the Aussies. Imad Wasim (2/11) and Sohail Tanvir (1/8) were the perfect fit for this well-oiled bowling machine.

Pakistan Champions Innings

Pakistan Champions completed a mere 75 runs target in 7.5 overs without losing a wicket, coming with a purpose and confidence. Sharjeel Khan was 32* from 23 balls, balling from the very start and thus setting the pace. Sohaib Maqsood kept the shafts in hand, scoring an unbeaten 28 off 26 balls. Australia’s bowling was off course and undisciplined; they gave 14 extras, including 11 wides in a single over from John Hastings. Pakistan ran flawlessly to win by 10 wickets, a victory that took them to the top of the WCL 2025 points table.

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Australia Champions vs Pakistan Champions: Scorecard

Australia Champions – 74/10 (11.5 Overs)

Pakistan Champions – 75/0 (7.5 Overs)