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<p>The second season of the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/world-championship-of-legends/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>World Championship of Legends</strong></a> (WCL) 2025 witnessed some remarkable performances from legendary cricketers, evoking memories of their glory days in international cricket. Fans were treated to vintage batting displays filled with aggression, and nostalgia. Former international cricketers, who have been champions of the game in the past, once again put their prowess on display and sent their fans into a nostalgic trip down the memory lane.</p>
<p>As CricTracker marks an end to its association with WCL 2025 as media partners, it is a good time to look back at the top three run-getters from the second season of the marquee tournament.</p>
<h2>Most runs in WCL 2025</h2>
<h3>3. Ravi Bopara (England Champions)</h3>
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<figcaption>Ravi Bopara. (Photo source: WCL)</figcaption>
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<p>England all-rounder <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/ravi-bopara/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Ravi Bopara</strong></a> finished as the third-highest run-scorer in WCL 2025. Despite England Champions failing to progress beyond the group stage, Bopara stood out with the bat. He amassed 177 runs in four innings at an impressive average of 88.50 and a strike rate of 153.91, which included a brilliant unbeaten century (110*). His valiant efforts, though not enough to carry his team into the knockouts, were a fighting spirit.</p>
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<h3>2. JJ Smuts (South Africa Champions)</h3>
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<figcaption>JJ Smuts. (Photo source: WCL)</figcaption>
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<p>South African opener <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/jj-smuts/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>JJ Smuts</strong></a> was instrumental in his team's journey to the ultimate silverware. He scored 186 runs in five innings at a staggering strike rate of 151.21, including two half-centuries, with a top score of 85. Though not always consistent, his contributions came at crucial junctures of the elite T20 tournament, especially his partnership with Morne van Wyk in the semi-final against Australia Champions, which played a key role in taking AB de Villiers-led side to the summit clash against Pakistan Champions.</p>
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<h3>1. AB de Villiers (South Africa Champions)</h3>
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<figcaption data-lt-tmp-id="lt-343241" data-gramm="false">AB de Villiers. (Photo source: FanCode)</figcaption>
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<p>South Africa captain <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/ab-de-villiers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>AB de Villiers</strong></a> was in a league of his own throughout the tournament, finishing as the highest run-scorer of WCL 2025. In just six innings, he amassed a staggering 429 runs at a phenomenal strike rate of 220.00 and an exceptional average of 143.00. His run tally included three centuries and one half-century, showcasing his unmatched dominance with the bat.</p>
<p>The Pretoria-born began his campaign with a quick fire 61 off 30 balls against India Champions, setting the tone for what was to come. In the next game against England Champions, he produced an unbeaten 116 off 51 balls, sharing a record-breaking opening partnership with Hashim Amla that powered South Africa Champions to a commanding win.</p>
<p>Continuing his red-hot form, de Villiers hammered 123 off just 46 balls against the Australia Champions in the group stage. Then, in the grand finale against Pakistan Champions, he rose to the occasion once again, scoring a scintillating 120 off 60 balls. His knock led South Africa Champions to a comprehensive victory and sealed their WCL 2025 title in style.</p>
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<p>The second season of the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/world-championship-of-legends/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>World Championship of Legends</strong></a> (WCL) 2025 witnessed some remarkable performances from legendary cricketers, evoking memories of their glory days in international cricket. Fans were treated to vintage batting displays filled with aggression, and nostalgia. Former international cricketers, who have been champions of the game in the past, once again put their prowess on display and sent their fans into a nostalgic trip down the memory lane.</p>
<p>As CricTracker marks an end to its association with WCL 2025 as media partners, it is a good time to look back at the top three run-getters from the second season of the marquee tournament.</p>
<h2>Most runs in WCL 2025</h2>
<h3>3. Ravi Bopara (England Champions)</h3>
<figure class="image"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1754223354132_Ravi-Bopara.jpeg" alt="Ravi Bopara" loading="lazy">
<figcaption>Ravi Bopara. (Photo source: WCL)</figcaption>
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<p>England all-rounder <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/ravi-bopara/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Ravi Bopara</strong></a> finished as the third-highest run-scorer in WCL 2025. Despite England Champions failing to progress beyond the group stage, Bopara stood out with the bat. He amassed 177 runs in four innings at an impressive average of 88.50 and a strike rate of 153.91, which included a brilliant unbeaten century (110*). His valiant efforts, though not enough to carry his team into the knockouts, were a fighting spirit.</p>
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<h3>2. JJ Smuts (South Africa Champions)</h3>
<figure class="image"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1754223564654_JJ-Smuts.jpeg" alt="JJ Smuts" loading="lazy">
<figcaption>JJ Smuts. (Photo source: WCL)</figcaption>
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<p>South African opener <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/jj-smuts/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>JJ Smuts</strong></a> was instrumental in his team's journey to the ultimate silverware. He scored 186 runs in five innings at a staggering strike rate of 151.21, including two half-centuries, with a top score of 85. Though not always consistent, his contributions came at crucial junctures of the elite T20 tournament, especially his partnership with Morne van Wyk in the semi-final against Australia Champions, which played a key role in taking AB de Villiers-led side to the summit clash against Pakistan Champions.</p>
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<h3>1. AB de Villiers (South Africa Champions)</h3>
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<p>South Africa captain <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/ab-de-villiers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>AB de Villiers</strong></a> was in a league of his own throughout the tournament, finishing as the highest run-scorer of WCL 2025. In just six innings, he amassed a staggering 429 runs at a phenomenal strike rate of 220.00 and an exceptional average of 143.00. His run tally included three centuries and one half-century, showcasing his unmatched dominance with the bat.</p>
<p>The Pretoria-born began his campaign with a quick fire 61 off 30 balls against India Champions, setting the tone for what was to come. In the next game against England Champions, he produced an unbeaten 116 off 51 balls, sharing a record-breaking opening partnership with Hashim Amla that powered South Africa Champions to a commanding win.</p>
<p>Continuing his red-hot form, de Villiers hammered 123 off just 46 balls against the Australia Champions in the group stage. Then, in the grand finale against Pakistan Champions, he rose to the occasion once again, scoring a scintillating 120 off 60 balls. His knock led South Africa Champions to a comprehensive victory and sealed their WCL 2025 title in style.</p>
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