South Africa Champions turned up with an all-round performance to beat Pakistan Champions by 9 wickets in the final of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 which was contested at Edgbaston, Birmingham. AB de Villiers' explosive unbeaten century helped South Africa to a comfortable win with 19 balls remaining while they were chasing a challenging target of 196.

Pakistan Champions Innings

After choosing to bat first, the Pakistan Champions scored a very competitive total of 195/5 in 20 overs. Sharjeel Khan belted 9 fours and 4 sixes to go with his 76 off 44 balls. Sharjeel laid the foundation for a big total before falling to Wayne Parnell, who finished with 2/32 in his four overs. Middle-order batters Umar Amin (36 off 19) and Asif Ali (28 off 15) provided the finishing blow with a flurry in the last five overs with a partnership of 61 runs. Hardus Viljoen (2/38) and Duanne Olivier (1/38) also struck at crucial moments to contain the damage.

South Africa Champions Innings

In reply, the South Africa Champions were simply sensational. AB de Villiers was the aggressive, clean striker, reaching 120 in 60 balls just with strokes that were breathtaking. He was complemented by Jean-Paul Duminy, who scored 50 runs off just 28 balls, and Hashim Amla gave 18 runs off 14 balls. The three of them completed the chase target in 16.5 overs, finishing at 197/1. Saeed Ajmal took the only wicket, but he was not able to stop the run flow as the Pakistani bowlers failed to restrict the attacks.

With this emphatic win, the South Africa Champions claimed the WCL 2025 title in style. AB de Villiers' match-winning century will go down as one of the game-changing innings in tournament finals history, sealing South Africa's dominance in the tournament.

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Pakistan Champions vs South Africa Champions: Scorecard

Pakistan Champions – 195/5 (20 Overs)

South Africa Champions – 197/1 (16.5 Overs)

South Africa Champions outclassed Australia Champions in a nail-biting second semi-final of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 by a solitary run. The match that was held at Edgbaston, Birmingham, went down to the last ball. Both sides led emphatically; however, South Africa was able to hang on at the end. With this win, they have entered the final to play against the Pakistan Champions.

South Africa Champions Innings

South Africa captain Aaron Phangiso decided to take batting first, and the innings was dominated by very powerful innings of Morne van Wyk and JJ Smuts. The openers were smashing every ball, with van Wyk hitting 76 from just 35 deliveries, full of aggressive stroke play. Smuts was a perfect partner to him, scoring a well-paced 57 from 41 balls. On the other hand, a collapse at the end of the innings saw South Africa drop from a strong position to 186/8 in 20 overs, losing five wickets in the last two overs. Peter Siddle was very good with the ball, finishing with figures of 4/30 in 4 overs. D'Arcy Short (2/32) and Brett Lee (1/24) gave him good support and started the collapse of the last innings.

Australia Champions Innings

Trying to chase 187, Australia fought well, and many of their players made meaningful contributions. Captain Daniel Christian led from the front with a gritty 49 from 29 balls, and supported by Chris Lynn (35 from 20) and D'Arcy Short (33 from 29), they carried the chase forward. However, the South African bowlers stood strong in the last few overs and did not lose their concentration. Wayne Parnell (2/33), Hardus Viljoen (2/41), and Duanne Olivier (1/14 in 2 overs) made sure that there were no boundaries at the critical times. Australia needed 10 from the last over, but they could only manage 8 runs and ended up with 185/7, just short of the target.

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South Africa Champions vs Australia Champions: Scorecard

South Africa Champions – 186/8 (20 Overs)

Australia Champions – 185/7 (20 Overs)

Amo Sharks won the Shpageeza Cricket League 2025 for the second time after a dominant 8-wicket victory against Mis-e-Ainak Knights in the final at the Kabul International Cricket Stadium. The Sharks decided to bowl first and bowled the Knights out for just 121 runs in 16.2 overs before they comfortably chased the target in only 12.4 overs.

Mis-e-Ainak Knights Innings

Mis-e-Ainak Knights got off to a brisk start thanks to skipper Rahmanullah Gurbaz, who smashed 48 off just 21 balls with 4 sixes and 3 fours. However, the rest of the batting crumbled under pressure, with only Mujeeb-ur-Rahman (14 off 10) and Khalid Taniwal (11 off 8) managing double digits. Amo Sharks’ captain Azmatullah Omarzai led from the front with a sensational spell of 4/21 in 3.2 overs. He was well supported by Abdullah Ahmadzai (3/21) and Qais Ahmad (1/12), as Mis Ainak were bundled out for a modest 121.

Amo Sharks Innings

In reply, Amo Sharks made light work of the chase. Hassan Eisakhel played a match-winning knock, scoring a rapid 50 off 34 balls. He was well partnered by Noor ul Rahman, who struck 35 from 23, and Mohammad Ishaq, who remained unbeaten on 25 off 13 balls. Despite Mujeeb-ur-Rahman picking up 1/34 and Khalil Taniwal getting 1/12, the Knights couldn’t prevent the inevitable. Amo Sharks chased down the target in just 12.4 overs, finishing at 124/2 and sealing the title in style.

Azmatullah Omarzai’s 4-wicket haul was a game-changer, and the top order took care of the chase without any trouble. The perfect all-round show gave Amo Sharks a title they really deserved and also ended Mis-e-Ainak Knights’ campaign on a disappointing note.

Amo Sharks vs Mis-e-Ainak Knights: Scorecard

Mis Ainak Knights – 121/10 (16.2 Overs)

Amo Sharks – 124/2 (12.4 Overs)

The grand finale of the Shpageeza Cricket League 2025 will feature a match between Amo Sharks and Mis-e-Ainak Knights on Thursday, July 31. The much-awaited final will be held at Kabul International Cricket Stadium, with the match starting at 11:00 AM IST (10:00 AM AFT).

Amo Sharks come into the final with great confidence and have Imran Mir, who has scored 285 runs in eight matches, leading them. Sharafuddin Ashraf has been the best-performing bowler, as he has gotten 13 wickets so far. Mis-e-Ainak Knights, on the other hand, will bank on Wafiullah Tarakhil, their highest run-getter with 292, and the veteran Mujeeb Ur Rahman, who tops the bowling side with 12 wickets.

AMO vs MAK: Match Details

• Match: Amo Sharks vs Mis-e-Ainak Knights – Final
• Date: July 31, 2025
• Time: 11:00 AM IST and 10:00 AM AFT
• Venue: Kabul International Cricket Stadium
• Tournament: Shpageeza Cricket League 2025 – Match 21 (Final)

AMO vs MAK: Live Streaming Details

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AMO vs MAK: Probable Playing XIs

Amo Sharks: Imran Mir, Hassan Eisakhil, Azmatullah Omarzai (c), Mohammad Ishaq (wk), Shahidullah, Abdul Malik, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Qais Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Aftab Alam, Abdullah.

Mis-e-Ainak Knights: Wafiullah Tarakhil, Khalid Taniwal, Afsar Zazai (wk), Sohail Khan Zurmati, Farmanullah, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Khalil Gurbaz, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (c), Mohammad Nabi, Mohibullah Hamraz, Naveed Zadran.

In the grand finale of the 2025 Global Super League (GSL), the Guyana Amazon Warriors faced off against the Rangpur Riders at the Providence Stadium, the Amazon Warriors won the toss and decided to bat first. The Warriors produced a dominant all-around performance to defeat the Rangpur Riders by 32 runs and claim the GSL 2025 title.

Guyana Amazon Warriors Innings

Batting first in the high-pressure final, Guyana Amazon Warriors posted an imposing total of 196 for 4 in 20 overs. A brilliant performance from top-order contributions. Johnson Charles was in excellent form with the bat, scoring 67 off 48 balls with punchy and well-timed shots. His opening partner, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, matched his aggression with a powerful 66 off 38, putting pressure on the Rangpur bowlers. Romario Shepherd’s quickfire innings of 28* off 9 balls added to the total in the death overs. Although Iftikhar Ahmed (1/12) and Tabraiz Shamsi (1/28) took a couple of wickets, Rangpur’s bowling lacked consistency, which allowed Guyana to score freely and exceed 190 runs.

Rangpur Riders Innings 

While chasing a 197 run target, the Rangpur Riders fought hard but were bowled out for 164 within 19.5 overs. Iftikhar Ahmed, their captain, kept the chase alive with a valiant 46 off 29, while Saif Hassan scored 41 off 26 in a steady top-order partnership. Late innings cameos from Mahidul Islam Ankon, who scored 30 off 17, kept initial hopes alive; however, Guyana’s bowlers were relentless and continued to pick up wickets at crucial moments. Dwaine Pretorius was particularly impressive, taking 3 for 37 runs, while Gudakesh Motie (2/32) and Imran Tahir (2/39) applied the squeeze. Rangpur's batting collapsed in the last overs as they were bowled out with one ball remaining.

With this complete victory, the Guyana Amazon Warriors lifted the ExxonMobil GSL 2025 trophy, demonstrating power-packed batting and clinical bowling in a dominant final performance.

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Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Rangpur Riders: Final Match Scorecard

Guyana Amazon Warriors – 196/4 (20 Overs)

Rangpur Riders – 164/10 (19.5 Overs)

The MLC 2025 final took place between MI New York and Washington Freedom at Grand Prairie Stadium, Texas. Washington won the toss and decided to bowl in order to chase under lights. MI New York posted a solid total with some key knocks from Quinton de Kock and Monank Patel. Their bowlers then held their nerve in a tight finish to win the title by 5 runs.

MI New York Innings

Batting first in the final, MI New York posted a challenging total of 180/7 in their allotted 20 overs. Quinton de Kock played a fantastic innings, anchoring the effort with 77 runs off 46 balls, hitting boundaries at will. Monank Patel gave him some solid support with a quickfire of 28 from 22 balls, which helped keep the momentum. in the finishing stages, Kunwarjeet Singh provided 22 off 13 balls to lift the score close to 180. Washington’s bowlers tried to fight back, with Lockie Ferguson delivering an impressive spell of 3/21 from his 4 overs. Ian Holland (1/14 in 2) and Saurabh Netravalkar (1/31 in 4) provided tight overs during the middle stages, but the MI batters did enough to set a defendable target.

Washington Freedom Innings

In reply, Washington Freedom provided a spirited chase but ultimately fell just short, finishing at 175/5 in their 20 overs. Rachin Ravindra scored an untroubled 70 runs from 41 deliveries and provided a solid foundation. Glenn Phillips finished with a confident 48 off 34 and looked to have tilted the game Freedom's way. Jack Edwards chipped in with a handy 33 off 22 in the middle order. However, MI New York’s bowling attack held its nerve under pressure. Trent Boult led from the front with 2/32, while Rushil Ugarkar also claimed 2/32 to keep the chase in check. Nosthush Kenjige (1/30 in 3 overs) bowled crucial overs at the death to close out a thrilling final.

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MI New York vs Washington Freedom: Match Scorecard

MI New York – 180/7 (20 Overs)

Washington Freedom – 175/5 (20 Overs)

It is the Final of the MLC 2025, where the Washington Freedom vs MI New York (WAS vs NY) match will be played on Sunday evening, July 13 (starting at 05:30 on July 14).

MLC 2025, Final: WAS vs NY - Detailed Match Preview

Match Type: Playoffs (Final)

Match No: 34

Match: Washington Freedom vs MI New York (WAS vs NY)

Venue: Grand Prairie Stadium, Grand Prairie

Local Match Date (Day): July 13 (Sunday)

Indian Match Date (Day): July 14 (Monday) 

Official Toss Time (Indian Time): 18:30 local time (05:00 next day morning)

Official Match Start Time (Indian Time): 19:00 local time (05:30 next day morning)

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MLC 2025, Final: WAS vs NY - Venue Stats

In the MLC 2025, it will be the 16th match at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Grand Prairie in Dallas. Apart from one no result in the Qualifier, this MLC 2025 venue has experienced five successful defending results and nine successful chases. 

MLC 2025, Final: WAS vs NY - Teams’ Status

Washington Freedom: Played - 11; Won - 8; Lost - 2; No Result - 1 

• Lost by 123 runs vs San Francisco Unicorns
• Won by 5 wickets vs Seattle Orcas
• Won by 113 runs vs Los Angeles Knight Riders
• Won by 2 wickets vs MI New York
• Won by 7 wickets vs Texas Super Kings
• Won by 5 wickets vs Los Angeles Knight Riders
• Won by 12 runs vs San Francisco Unicorns
• Lost by 43 runs vs Texas Super Kings
• Won by 8 wickets vs Seattle Orcas
• Won by 6 wickets vs MI New York
• (Qualifier) No Result vs Texas Super Kings

MI New York: Played - 12; Won - 5; Lost - 7 

• Lost by 3 runs vs Texas Super Kings
• Lost by 3 wickets vs San Francisco Unicorns
• Won by 7 wickets vs Seattle Orcas
• Lost by 2 wickets vs Washington Freedom
• Lost by 47 runs vs San Francisco Unicorns
• Lost by 3 wickets vs Seattle Orcas
• Lost by 39 runs vs Texas Super Kings
• Won by 8 wickets vs Los Angeles Knight Riders
• Won by 6 runs vs Los Angeles Knight Riders
• Lost by 6 wickets vs Washington Freedom
• (Eliminator) Won by 2 wickets vs San Francisco Unicorns
• (Challenger) Won by 7 wickets vs Texas Super Kings

MLC 2025, Final: WAS vs NY - Head-to-Head

• It will be their third meeting in the MLC 2025. Washington Freedom won both their league stage meetings by two wickets and six wickets, respectively. 

Washington Freedom vs MI New York (WAS vs NY) will be played in the MLC 2025 Final on Sunday evening, July 13 (starting at 05:30 on July 14) at Grand Prairie Stadium in Grand Prairie in Dallas.

MLC 2025, Final: WAS vs NY Probable XIs

Washington Freedom Predicted Playing XI: Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Owen, Andries Gous (wk), Glenn Maxwell (Captain), Jack Edwards, Glenn Phillips, Ian Holland, Obus Pienaar, Saurabh Netravalkar, Mukhtar Ahmed, Lockie Ferguson

MI New York Predicted Playing XI: Monank Patel, Quinton de Kock (wk), Nicholas Pooran (Captain), Kieron Pollard, Michael Bracewell, Tajinder Singh, Nosthush Kenjige, Trent Boult, Tristan Luus, George Linde, Rushil Ugarkar

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MLC 2025, Final: WAS vs NY Dream11 Top Captains And Vice-captains

Top 3 Dream11 Captain choices

Monank Patel: USA cricketer Monank Patel is the second leading run-scorer in the MLC 2025 with 450 runs in 12 innings with an average of 37.50 and a strike rate of 143.31, including four half-centuries. His last five innings were 56, 13, 6, 33, and 49 runs, respectively.

Mitchell Owen: Australian youngster Mitchell Owen has scored 313 runs and taken 14 wickets in 11 matches in the MLC 2025. Apart from two half-centuries, he has recorded one fifer in this season.

Glenn Maxwell: Australian star Glenn Maxwell, the Washington Freedom skipper, has scored 237 runs and also picked up nine wickets in 11 matches in this MLC season. He has recorded one century in this tournament, but also won two Player of the Match awards for his bowling performances. 

Top 3 Dream11 Vice-captain choices

Nicholas Pooran: MI New York captain Nicholas Pooran has scored 339 runs in 12 innings in the MLC 2025 with an average of 37.66 and a strike rate of 135.60, including one century and two half-centuries. His last seven innings were 108*, 8, 62*, 30, 12, 1, and 52*

Trent Boult: New Zealand left-arm fast bowler Trent Boult has taken 13 wickets in 11 matches this MLC season. He has recorded one four-wicket haul this tournament. 

Kieron Pollard: Former Caribbean all-rounder Kieron Pollard has scored 317 runs and also taken six wickets in the MLC 2025. He has recorded two half-centuries in this tournament, and his last five innings were 70, 14*, 50, 5, and 47* runs, respectively. 

In the Final of the MLC 2025, the Washington Freedom vs MI New York (WAS vs NY) match will be played at Grand Prairie Stadium in Grand Prairie in Dallas on Sunday evening, July 13 (starting at 05:30 on July 14). It will be the battle between the inaugural MLC champions (MI New York won the MLC 2023) and the defending MLC champions (Washington Freedom won the MLC 2024).

It will be their third meeting in the MLC 2025. Washington Freedom won both their league stage meetings this season by two wickets (with four balls remaining) and six wickets (with 18 balls remaining) after successfully chasing 189 and 113-run targets, respectively.

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MLC 2025, Final: WAS vs NY - Teams' Forms

At the end of the league stage in the MLC 2025, Washington Freedom finished on top of the points table with 16 points after 10 games with eight wins and two losses. While they advanced to the Qualifier, the rain washed out game (with toss) against the second-placed Texas Super Kings helped the defending champions qualify for the Final of the tournament through the better position in the final points table.   

Meanwhile, MI New York earned the Eliminator ticket after finishing in fourth place in the MLC 2025 points table by earning six points in ten matches, recording three wins and seven losses. In the Eliminator, they beat the third-placed San Francisco Unicorns by two wickets after successfully chasing the 132-run target in a thriller. Qualifying for the Challenger, they beat the Qualifier losers Texas Super Kings by seven wickets (chasing the 167-run target) to ultimately advance to the Final.  

MLC 2025, Final: WAS vs NY Probable Playing XI

Washington Freedom Predicted Playing XI: Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Owen, Andries Gous (wk), Glenn Maxwell (Captain), Jack Edwards, Glenn Phillips, Ian Holland, Obus Pienaar, Saurabh Netravalkar, Mukhtar Ahmed, Lockie Ferguson

MI New York Predicted Playing XI: Monank Patel, Quinton de Kock (wk), Nicholas Pooran (Captain), Kieron Pollard, Michael Bracewell, Tajinder Singh, Nosthush Kenjige, Trent Boult, Tristan Luus, George Linde, Rushil Ugarkar

The Final match of Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 between MI New York (NY) and Washington Freedom (WAS) will be held at Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium, Dallas, at 5:30 AM IST on Monday, July 14, 2025. MI New York, led by Nicholas Pooran, enters the contest after defeating the San Francisco Unicorns and Texas Super Kings in successive knockout matches, with four wins out of twelve matches, and aims to reclaim the title they won in the inaugural 2023 season. Washington Freedom, captained by Glenn Maxwell, finished atop the league table and advanced directly to the final for the second consecutive year with eight wins out of twelve matches, seeking to defend their 2024 triumph. The winner will lift the MLC 2025 title, marking a historic rematch between the two previous champions.

This morning match will provide thrilling T20 cricket to a crazy crowd as the MLC plays its Dallas leg. WAS has a favorable head-to-head record; however, NY is eager to turn the tables. The turf pitch, offering tricky conditions with the ball holding up and coming slowly, will greatly favor bowling early on, with winning the toss and choosing to bowl first a smart move to limit the opposition before conditions ease later.

Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium Stats

The pitch at Grand Prairie Stadium is expected to be tougher for the bowlers. The teams have been able to cross the 200-run mark on a consistent basis, and it is expected to be the same in the upcoming game. The team winning the toss will look to bowl first at this venue, as tricky conditions early on make batting difficult before easing later.

• Total Matches: 42
• Matches Won Batting First: 48%
• Matches Won Batting Second: 53%
  
• Average 1st Innings Score: 178
  
• Average 2nd Innings Score: 158
  
• Highest Total: 246/4 by SF vs NY
  
• Lowest Total: 50/10 by LAS vs NY
• Highest Chase: 238/7 by SEA vs NY
  
• Lowest Defended: 181/6 by TEX vs LAS

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NY vs WAS: Head-to-Head Record

MI New York and Washington Freedom have played against each other six times since the initiation of MLC, with WAS winning four and NY two, to make the game very close. These six matches have proved a competitive rivalry between NY and WAS. This seventh meeting at the Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium is going to be tough and filled with likely surprises.

• Total Matches: 6
  
• NY Wins: 2
  
• WAS Wins: 4
• No Result: 0

Win %: MI New York – 33.33% (2/6), Washington Freedom – 66.67% (4/6)