AB de Villiers turned back the clock with his fielding prowess on the last ball of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 semi-final against Australia on Thursday. Australia Champions needed three runs off the last ball to win. Wayne Parnell nailed a yorker against Dan Christian, who could only dink it down the ground. The batters completed the first run rapidly but before they could make it two and tie the game, de Villiers collected the ball at long off and nailed an accurate throw at the non-striker’s end to catch Nathan Coulter-Nile run-out and seal the win. Watch it here: Gill has 743 runs in the series: the 21st most of all time. Some targets for him in the second innings (the last is unlikely!) 774 – Gavaskar: most by an Indian 810 – Bradman: most by a captain 974 – Bradman: most ever#ENGvIND #INDvsENG — Paul Dennett (@PaulDennett_) July 31, 2025 AB & Parnell – the duo delivers once again!??? South Africa takes the win in style!#wcl #wcl2025 #worldchampionshipoflegends #cricket #cricket #southafrica pic.twitter.com/EzehltEcdT — World Championship Of Legends (@WclLeague) July 31, 2025 The WCL is a private tournament where retired cricketers participate. de Villiers is leading South Africa who’ll now play the final against Pakistan Champions (who reached the summit clash after India withdrew from their semi-final) on August 2, Saturday. How South Africa Champions beat Australia Champions South Africa’s first innings revolved around a blistering 112-run stand between Morne van Wyk and JJ Smuts after AB de Villiers’ early dismissal. Van Wyk smashed seven fours and five sixes in his 35-ball 76, while Smuts anchored with 57 off 41. Despite their platform, quick wickets in the death overs curtailed their surge, with Peter Siddle’s 4-30 pushing them back. In reply, Chris Lynn’s fiery 35 off 20 gave Australia a flying start, but Wayne Parnell struck to halt the momentum. Shaun Marsh (25 off 17) and D’Arcy Short (33 off 29) steadied the chase, while Dan Christian added a crucial 33-run stand with Short. Needing 14 off the last over, Rob Quiney’s six on the first ball reignited hopes, but tight bowling and the stunning de Villiers throw sealed the win as Christian was run out attempting a second run.