Pakistan Seeks To Extend Unbeaten Run Against South Africa In Legends Match

Pakistan Champions aim to extend their unbeaten streak when they face South Africa Champions in the World Championship of Legends 2024. The match will take place at the County Cricket Ground in Northampton, England on Tuesday, July 9.

Younis Khan's Pakistan team enters the game with a four-match winning streak, their latest victory being against England. Conversely, Jacques Kallis' South Africa team is winless in three games, having recently lost to West Indies.

Pakistan Squad for WCL 1: Sharjeel Khan, Umer Akmal, Younis Khan, Shoaib Malik, Misbah Ul Haq, Shahid Afridi, Abdul Razzaq, Wahab Riaz, Sohail Tanveer, Sohail Khan, Abdul Rehman, Aamir Yamin, Taufeeq Umer, Shoaib Maqsood, Yasir Arafat, Tanveer Ahmed.

South Africa Squad for WCL 1: Jacques Kallis, Imran Tahir, Herschelle Gibbs, Makhaya Ntini, Dale Steyn, Ashwell Prince, Neil Mckenzie, Ryan Mclaren, Justin Ontong, Rory Kliendflet, JP Duminy, Richard Levi, Dane Vilas, Vernon Philander, Charl Langeveldt.

Ahead of this crucial clash between Pakistan and South Africa in the World Championship of Legends (WCL), here are the squads and other essential details you need to know:

The match can be live-streamed via Tamasha in Pakistan. In India, Star Sports 1 Hindi and Star Sports 1 Kannada channels will broadcast it live on TV. Additionally, live streaming will be available on the Fancode app or website for a match pass costing Rs 25 or through other available passes for the tour.

When to watch the Pakistan vs South Africa WCL match?

The PAK vs SA match begins at 4:30 PM Local Time (UK) with the toss at 4 PM Local Time. Due to time differences: it starts at 5:30 PM SAST (South Africa), 8:30 PM PKT (Pakistan), and 9 PM IST (India) on Tuesday (July 9).

Pakistan has shown strong performances with both bat and ball throughout the tournament. Key players like Shoaib Malik and Shahid Afridi have been instrumental. Others such as Shoaib Maqsood and Kamran Akmal have also contributed significantly.

Where to watch World Championship of Legends 2024 in UK and USA?

TNT Sports will broadcast the match in the United Kingdom. In Australia, Fox Sports will cover WCL 1. In the Caribbean region, Sports MAX will show the PAK vs SA match.

In USA and Canada, Willow by CricBuzz will air the game. For viewers in MENA regions including Middle East countries like UAE and Saudi Arabia Starz Play will telecast it. The WCL Facebook Page and SportsEye YouTube Channel will stream it globally.

South Africa has struggled but hopes players like Kallis and Gibbs can turn things around. They need strong performances from Dale Steyn and JP Duminy to keep their semi-final hopes alive with only two league matches left.

This encounter offers Pakistan a chance to secure top spot in the WCL points table while South Africa fights to stay in contention for a semi-final berth.