Pakistan leads World Championship of Legends 2024 semifinals

BIRMINGHAM: Pakistan Champions lead the pack at the World Championship of Legends 2024 as it prepares for the semifinals after securing their spot in the knockouts.

The legendary team is being led by the experienced Misbah-ul-Haq. Pakistan Champions has been in stellar form, remaining undefeated throughout the tournament.

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Throughout their journey to the semifinals, Pakistan has secured impressive victories against formidable opponents like Australia, West Indies, India, and England. Their consistent performance with both bat and ball has firmly established them as the frontrunners in the competition.

As the first team to qualify for the semifinals, Pakistan sits comfortably atop the points table with a perfect record.

Following closely behind Pakistan are Australia Champions and India Champions, occupying the second and third positions respectively. Australia’s balanced squad features seasoned players like Brett Lee and Shaun Marsh.

Meanwhile, India’s lineup led by Yuvraj Singh and Harbhajan Singh, has displayed flashes of good performance.

England Champions and West Indies Champions are also in contention for the remaining spots in the semifinals, positioned fourth and fifth in the standings.

England is led by legendary Kevin Pietersen and Ravi Bopara. They have put on a good enough performance, with ability to perform under pressure.

Meanwhile, West Indies, boasting stalwarts like Chris Gayle and Dwayne Smith, possess the manpower to upset higher-ranked teams and secure a semifinal berth.

At the other end of the spectrum, South Africa Champions find themselves at a loss. Despite being led by Jacques Kallis, South Africa has struggled to find momentum.

The semifinals of the World Championship of Legends 2024 are scheduled to take place at the County Cricket Ground in Northampton on July 12.

The first semifinal is slated to begin at 12:30 pm local time, followed by the second semifinal at 4:30 pm local time on the same day.

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The final showdown of the tournament will unfold at Birmingham’s iconic Edgbaston Cricket Ground on July 13, crowning the ultimate champion of the World Championship of Legends 2024.