World Championship Of Legends 2024 Semi-Finals: Qualified Teams And Match Details
The inaugural World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2024 is nearing its climax, with the knockout round set to feature four teams from an initial six. The semi-finals are scheduled for later this week.
Six teams—India Champions, Pakistan Champions, Australia Champions, England Champions, West Indies Champions, and South Africa Champions—have been competing fiercely. These teams comprise former cricket stars.
Following a single round-robin format, the top four teams in the WCL standings will advance to the semi-finals. The winners of these matches will then compete for the first-ever World Championship of Legends title.
As of July 8, only Pakistan Champions have secured their place in the top four. India, Australia, England, West Indies, and South Africa are still vying for the remaining three spots.
The outcome of the India vs. Australia match on July 8 will be crucial. The winner will edge closer to qualification, leaving others to battle for the remaining spots in the coming days. Here is how the WCL 2024 points table looks now:
World Championship of Legends 2024 Points Table After Pakistan vs England on July 7
| Position | Team | M | W | L | NR | PTS | NRR |
| 1. | Pakistan (Q) | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | +2.268 |
| 2. | Australia | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | +2.765 |
| 3. | India | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | -0.682 |
| 4. | England | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | -0.886 |
| 5. | West Indies | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -1.057 |
| 6. | South Africa | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | -3.540 |
Note: Each win = 2 points; No Result = 1 point; Loss = 0 points. Top four teams after league phase progress to semi-finals. M - Matches Played; W - Won; L - Lost; NR - No Result; PTS - Points; NRR - Net Run Rate; Q - Qualified for semi-finals; E - Eliminated from semi-final race.
When is the World Championship of Legends 2024 semi-final taking place?
The two WCL semi-finals will be held on Friday, July 12. The first match starts at 12:30 PM Local Time and the second at 4:30 PM Local Time. Here is the schedule in IST:
World Championship of Legends 2024 Semi-Final Schedule in IST
- July 12, Friday: 1st Placed Team vs. 4th Placed Team - Northampton - 5 PM IST
- July 12, Friday: 2nd Placed Team vs. 3rd Placed Team - Northampton - 9 PM IST
Note: The second semi-final may start later if weather delays affect the first match. It could extend past midnight in Asia and Australia.
Where is the World Championship of Legends 2024 semi-final being held?
The WCL semi-finals will take place at County Cricket Ground in Northampton. This venue also hosted league stage matches starting from Monday (July 8). The final will be held at Edgbaston in Birmingham.
The T20 tournament featuring legendary cricketers has reached its final week. As we approach the decisive matches, fans eagerly await to see which teams will make it to the last four and eventually clinch the title.
This unique event has brought together some of cricket's most celebrated names from different eras, providing a nostalgic yet competitive atmosphere for both players and spectators alike.
The anticipation continues to build as we look forward to thrilling encounters that promise to showcase skill and sportsmanship at its finest.
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