The South Africa team edged out Australia by a thrilling single run in their semifinal, earning a spot in today’s highly anticipated World Championship of Legends final against Pakistan Legends.

The dramatic showdown took place in Birmingham, where South Africa’s batters and bowlers stepped up at just the right moment to book the final against Pakistan Champions, who arrived by walkover after India withdrew from the tie.

South Africa had opted to bat first and posted 186 for eight after 20 overs. Morné van Wyk was the standout with a brilliant 76 off 53 balls, while JJ Smuts added a solid 57 to help the Legends cross what would turn out to be a winning mark.

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In response, the Australian Legends lineup pushed hard but stumbled under pressure and finished on 185 for seven, agonizingly one run short. Daniel Christian, their best scorer, chipped in a fighting 49, only to fall just shy at the finish line.

The game will forever be remembered for the electric tension of the one-run semifinal thriller and a sensational last-ball run-out executed by AB de Villiers, who showed why he s still the heart of South African cricket legends.

With that iconic catch, De Villiers sealed South Africa’s entry into the final. Meanwhile, the Pakistan Champions team had advanced uncontested: India refused to play due to off-field issues, and so Pakistan moved forward unbeaten, gaining extra rest ahead of the main event.

Now, cricket fans are looking ahead with excitement: a genuine legends cricket final showdown between Pakistan and South Africa will take place today at Edgbaston, promising drama, legacy players, and one of the most talked-about days in recent cricket memory.