The World Championship of Legends came to an exciting close as the South Africa Champions lifted the trophy with a dominant win over the Pakistan Champions, led by a breathtaking innings from AB de Villiers. The former South African superstar entertained fans with a stunning display of batting, but it was a remark from the league’s owner that stole the spotlight post-match.
During the live broadcast, WCL owner Harshit Tomar made a surprising comment that caught everyone off guard. While interacting with the tournament’s presenter Karishma Kotak, she asked him how he planned to celebrate the conclusion of the event. His unexpected reply went viral instantly.
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In the widely shared video, Karishma asked, "how are you going to celebrate today?" to which Harshit responded, "Probably once this is over, I'm going to propose to you."
His reply left Karishma visibly surprised, prompting an "oh my god" reaction before she composed herself and returned to her presenting duties. Despite her quick recovery, the moment had already made waves online, capturing the attention of social media users. Watch the video here...
Harshit later shared a picture with Karishma on his official Instagram handle, captioned with a heart and folded hands emoji. Responding to the post, the WCL presenter added to the buzz by commenting with a heart emoji (made by hands) of her own.
As for the on-field action, AB de Villiers delivered a vintage performance, smashing an unbeaten 120 off just 60 deliveries to guide South Africa Champions to a commanding nine-wicket victory and their first-ever WCL title.
Earlier, Pakistan Champions skipper Mohammad Hafeez won the toss and elected to bat. Sharjeel Khan top-scored with 76, taking the team to 195/5 in their 20 overs. South Africa’s bowlers Wayne Parnell and Hardus Viljoen chipped in with two wickets each, helping restrict the total.
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In response, South Africa chased down the target with ease, thanks largely to de Villiers' masterclass at the crease.
In a major update following the tournament’s conclusion, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a ban on the Shahid Afridi-led side from participating in future editions of the WCL. The decision reportedly stems from the India Champions' refusal to face Pakistan during the competition.
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