With India Champions pulling out, Pakistan were handed a direct entry into the final while South Africa Champions beat Australia Champions in a narrow one-run win on Thursday.

South Africa vs Pakistan Champions, WCL 2025 Final: Where and how to watch - live streaming, match details, squad

The decision has been taken in the aftermath of the recent escalations of tensions between the two neighbouring countries. It would also be considered a walkover and Pak Champions will play in the final of the tournament on August 2

Pak Champions enter WCL final after India Champions decline to play semis

On Wednesday (July 20), a major Indian sponsor in the ongoing WCL 2025 in England’s Birmingham pulled out after India were drawn against Pakistan in the semifinal clash. The sponsor released a statement stating, “terror and cricket cannot go hand in hand.”

India vs Pakistan, WCL: Major Indian sponsor withdraws, comments 'terror and cricket cannot go hand in hand'

The decision came after the players, also including Harbhajan Singh and the Pathan brothers, faced criticism on social media for agreeing to play Pakistan in the World Championship of Legends (WCL).

Massive blow to WCL as leading sponsor disassociates after India-Pakistan match called off

Indian Champions’ star names, such as Shikhar Dhawan and Harbhajan Singh, have withdrawn from the Indian Champions contest against Pakistan Champions in the World Championship of Legends (WCL).

IND vs PAK, WCL 2025: Indian players withdraw from high-voltage clash amid diplomatic row, organisers apologise

The latest chapter in the India-Pakistan cricket rivalry is all set to take place in Edgbaston as Indian Champions and Pakistan Champions go head-to-head in the World Championship of Legends 2025. 

IND vs PAK, WCL 2025: When and where to watch India vs Pakistan match live streaming in India?

Cricket, Sports: Cook, retired in 2018, will reunite with Eoin Morgan, who is set to lead the England Champions in this prestigious global tournament.

Boost for England as former captain makes grand return to cricket for WCL 2025

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WCL 2025: Leading sponsor disassociates after India-Pakistan match called off

IND vs PAK, WCL 2025: Indian players withdraw from high-voltage clash

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Boost for England as former captain makes grand return to cricket for WCL 2025