WCL 2025: Kamran Akmal Misses Straightforward Stumping Chance In Pakistan Champions vs England Champions Match; Video
Retired Pakistan keeper-batter Kamran Akmal's sloppy glovework went viral in the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 opener against England Champions in Birmingham. The right-handed batter missed a relatively simple stumping chance behind the wickets off Shoaib Malik's bowling in the match against Phil Mustard as a video of the same surfaced.
The incident occurred in the sixth over of the innings when Malik was introduced into the attack. With Mustard playing 15 deliveries and racing to 23, the southpaw danced down the attack first ball. However, he was deceived as the ball spun past his bat and went to Akmal, who failed to collect the ball cleanly.
Pakistan win narrowly despite fifties from Phil Mustard and Ian Bell
Meanwhile, Pakistan champions emerged victorious by five runs at Edgbaston, Birmingham while defending 161 despite Phil Mustard (58) and Ian Bell (51*) mustering fifties. Earlier, captain Mohammad Hafeez had hammered 54 off 34 deliveries but it was Aamer Yamin's 13-ball 27 that give their side the much-needed impetus.
Although Mustard made 58, he consumed 51 deliveries to do so. Bell did score his unbeaten 51 in 35 deliveries but Pakistan legends found a way to win. Rumman Raees, Sohail Tanvir and Yamin picked up one wicket each.
Pakistan champions were notably the runners-up the last year, having lost to India. Hence, they will look to go one step ahead this year.
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