Age is just a number, and Saeed Ajmal just proved it—again. The veteran off-spinner rolled back the years with a jaw-dropping six-wicket spell to flatten Australia Champions in the World Championship of Legends 2025, giving Pakistan Champions a dominant victory.
Playing at Grace Road in Leicester, Pakistan won the toss and opted to bowl first. It turned out to be the perfect decision. Ajmal, who’s been in good rhythm throughout the tournament, came in early and caused absolute havoc. His opening over was pure chaos—removing Ben Dunk, Dan Christian, and D’Arcy Short in quick succession. It was like watching peak 2013 Ajmal all over again.
He didn’t stop there. By the end of his third over, he had five scalps to his name. Every delivery looked like it had a wicket behind it. The Aussie batters had no answers to his sharp turn, deceptive flight, and the occasional wicked doosra. Ajmal wrapped up his spell with stunning figures, sealing six wickets as Australia crumbled to just 74 all out in 11.5 overs.
Fans in the stadium—and online—were on their feet. Social media exploded with nostalgia as fans hailed Ajmal’s masterclass. “Ajmal still has it! That was art,” one fan posted on X (formerly Twitter). Even cricket analysts chimed in, saying his performance was “the highlight of the tournament so far.”
Ajmal, speaking after the match, was humble as ever. “I just wanted to enjoy myself out there. It’s a blessing to still be playing and contributing for Pakistan, even in a legends league,” he said.
Pakistan Champions now look firmly set for the knockout stages, with momentum and morale both sky-high. As for Ajmal? Let’s just say the magic isn’t going anywhere anytime soon.
