Key Points:
- Pakistan won 4/5 group matches, top scorers lead batting
- West Indies qualified with 2/5 wins, experienced players key
- Semi-final today at Northampton, 12:30 pm local time (11:30 pm GMT, 4:30 pm PST).
- Pakistan favorites, but West Indies can cause upset
- Final on July 13, winner advances from this semi-final
Pakistan Champions will take on West Indies Champions in the first semi-final of the World Championship of Legends 2024 today, July 12, at the County Cricket Ground in Northampton.
Pakistan, led by Younis Khan, was one of the standout teams in the group stage, winning four out of their five matches.
They recorded impressive victories over Australia, India, West Indies, and England, with their only loss coming against South Africa.
Pakistan’s batters have been in excellent form, with Sharjeel Khan (209 runs) and Shoaib Malik (204 runs) among the tournament’s top scorers, along with Sohaib Maqsood (182 runs).
West Indies, captained by Daren Sammy, won just two out of their five group matches but secured a semi-final spot due to a better net run rate compared to South Africa.
The West Indies team boasts experienced players like Chris Gayle, Daren Sammy, and Dwayne Smith, who could pose a significant challenge to Pakistan’s bowlers.
Pakistan enters the match as the favorites, but the West Indies have the potential to cause an upset. The semi-final is scheduled to start at 12:30 pm local time (11:30 pm GMT, 4:30 pm PST).
The winner of this match will face the victor of the second semi-final between Australia Champions and India Champions in the final, which will be played on July 13 at Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham.
