In a tournament packed with sixes, centuries, and nostalgia-laced cricketing brilliance, it wasn’t just the legendary AB de Villiers who grabbed headlines. As South Africa Champions clinched the World Championship of Legends (WCL) title in a dominant nine-wicket win over Pakistan Champions, the biggest off-field buzz came from an unexpected romantic twist, and it happened live on TV
During the post-match broadcast, presenter Karishma Kotak was casually wrapping up the tournament coverage when she asked WCL owner Harshit Tomar, 'How are you going to celebrate today?' What followed left viewers, and Karishma herself, completely stunned.
With a confident smile, Harshit responded, 'Probably once this is over, I’m going to propose to you.'
The unexpected proposal caught Karishma off guard as she blushed and exclaimed, 'Oh my god!' before quickly regaining composure and steering the conversation back on track. However, the moment had already done its magic. Within hours, the clip went viral across Instagram and X (formerly Twitter), making Harshit and Karishma the talk of cricket Twitter.
While the off-field romance lit up the internet, AB de Villiers gave fans a vintage performance on the pitch. Chasing a competitive 195-run target set by Pakistan Champions, the South African great unleashed his signature strokes to hammer a sensational 120 not out off just 60 balls, helping the Proteas secure their first WCL crown with ease.
Pakistan had earlier posted 195/5, powered by Sharjeel Khan's explosive 76. Despite the total, the South African bowlers, especially Wayne Parnell (2/32) and Hardus Viljoen (2/38), kept things tight in the middle overs. The chase, however, was a de Villiers masterclass, reminding everyone why he's still a box-office entertainer.
In a dramatic post-tournament development, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) barred the Shahid Afridi-led team from participating in future editions of WCL after the India Champions refused to play against them. This decision hints at growing political undertones in franchise cricket.
With AB de Villiers' century and Harshit Tomar’s surprise proposal, the 2025 WCL Final wasn’t just a cricketing spectacle; it was pure, unscripted entertainment.
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