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Pakistan Reach WCL 2025 Final

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND, JUL 31 – India Champions withdrew from the semi-final due to political tensions after the Pahalgam terror attack, allowing Pakistan to reach the final without playing a knockout match for the first time in T20 history.

  • On July 31, 2025, India Champions withdrew from their WCL semi-final against Pakistan Champions in Birmingham, leading to their default advancement to the final.
  • India Champions withdrew on July 31, 2025, citing their stance after the Pahalgam terror attack, having also refused to play Pakistan Champions on July 20, 2025.
  • Tuesday saw India Champions secure a semifinal spot after defeating West Indies Champions in 13.2 overs, finishing fourth with nine points in five matches.
  • Pakistan Champions made history by reaching the final without contesting a knockout or semi-final game, confirmed by Kamil Khan.
  • Scheduled for August 2, 2025, the final will feature Pakistan Champions against the winner of Australia Champions versus South Africa Champions in Birmingham.
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Firstpost News broke the news in Mumbai, India on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.
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