Unbelievable! Pakistan Obliterates Australia as Ajmal Unleashes Spin Fury!
LEICESTER, UK – The cricket world watched in awe as Pakistan’s Champions delivered a stunning performance, securing a resounding victory against Australia’s Champions in the 14th match of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 at Grace Road on Tuesday. The architect of this triumph was none other than the legendary spinner, Saeed Ajmal, whose mesmerizing six-wicket haul left the Australian lineup in disarray.
Chasing a remarkably modest target of just 75 runs, the Pakistani squad effortlessly cruised to victory in a mere 7.5 overs, without losing a single wicket. This clinical chase showcased their sheer dominance from start to finish.
Pakistan’s opening pair set the tone early, confidently accumulating 17 runs within the first three overs. Sharjeel Khan and Sohaib Maqsood displayed exceptional form, confidently stroking a few boundaries to assert their control. The momentum continued into the fourth and fifth overs, as the previous edition’s runners-up unleashed an aggressive assault on the Australian bowlers, adding 10 runs in each over. By the end of the powerplay, Pakistan Champions stood strong at 45-0, with Sharjeel Khan contributing a brisk 26 runs off 18 balls and Sohaib Maqsood adding a solid 19 from 18 deliveries.
While Pakistan’s victory was undeniably well-earned, the match concluded in an almost unbelievable fashion due to a bizarre turn of events from the Australia Champions. In the eighth over, Australian bowler John Hastings astonishingly bowled 13 wides and one no-ball, effectively handing Pakistan Champions a comprehensive and somewhat anticlimactic win.
This crucial victory propelled Pakistan Champions to the top of the points table, boasting an impressive record of four wins from five games.
Earlier in the day, after being put in to bat first, Australia’s Champions batting order faltered dramatically, collapsing for a paltry 74 runs in just 11.5 overs. Pakistan’s bowlers wasted no time in making an impact, inflicting early blows that saw Australia reeling at 17-2 within 2.4 overs.
Shaun Marsh was the first to depart, caught by Saeed Ajmal off Sohail Khan’s bowling for a mere seven runs in the second over. Chris Lynn, contributing six runs, soon followed him back to the pavilion in the very next over.
Despite the early setbacks, Darcy Short and Ben Dunk attempted to stabilize the innings with a brief partnership. Dunk, in particular, adopted a counter-attacking approach, smashing 26 runs off just 14 balls, including two massive sixes and three fours, to temporarily steady Australia’s ship.
However, Dunk’s dismissal proved to be the turning point, triggering an irreversible collapse for Australia. Once Saeed Ajmal was introduced into the attack, his masterful spin proved to be Australia’s undoing, as he systematically dismantled their lower order, ensuring they were bundled out for a meager total.
Ajmal’s victims included Short (2), Daniel Christian for a golden duck, Ben Cutting (5), Peter Siddle (5), and Steve O’Keefe for a single run. For Pakistan Champions, Saeed Ajmal delivered an absolutely phenomenal spell, claiming a remarkable six-wicket haul for a mere 16 runs in 3.5 overs.
Team Lineups:
- Australia Champions: Chris Lynn, Shaun Marsh, D Arcy Short, Ben Dunk (wk), Daniel Christian, Callum Ferguson, Ben Cutting, Peter Siddle, Brett Lee (c), Nathan Coulter-Nile, Steve O’Keefe
- Pakistan Champions: Sharjeel Khan, Kamran Akmal (wk), Fawad Alam, Umar Amin, Asif Ali, Shoaib Malik (c), Imad Wasim, Aamer Yamin, Sohail Khan, Sohail Tanvir, Saeed Ajmal
