WATCH: Yusuf Pathan’s Heartwarming Celebration with Son After India’s Victory

In a touching moment at the World Championship of Legends 2025, Yusuf Pathan gave fans a special moment to remember. The match took place at Grace Road in Leicester, where India defeated West Indies Champions in a must-win game.

India needed to chase 145 runs in just 14.1 overs to qualify for the semi-finals. With only eight balls left, Yusuf Pathan came in under pressure. But he stayed calm and scored a fine 21 from just 7 balls. He finished the match in his style with a big six over the fence. After hitting the winning six for India Champions, he ran to the boundary to hug his son.
As soon as the ball flew over the boundary, Yusuf did not celebrate with teammates. Instead, he ran straight to the boundary ropes, where his son was waiting. He hugged him tightly with tears in his eyes and kissed his head. Yusuf Pathan WCL celebration was caught on camera and quickly went viral. It was a moment that showed how much the game means to players and their families.

Watch: Yusuf Pathan Celebration in WCL 2025

India Champions Book Their Place in Semi-final

Earlier in the match, things didn’t look good for India. They lost four wickets for just 52 runs. The chase of 145 looked didn't look easy. But Stuart Binny and Yuvraj Singh brought the team back with some aggressive batting. Binny scored a brilliant unbeaten 50 off just 21 balls. Yuvraj supported him well with a quick 21 off 11 balls. Together, they added 66 runs in just 27 balls. Their partnership gave India hope and kept the required run rate in check.

After Yuvraj got out, Yusuf Pathan came in and finished the job with Binny. The two added 30 runs in just 8 balls to seal the game. Binny stayed not out till the end, guiding India home. Yusuf’s last six not only won the match but also won hearts. West Indies Champions had earlier won the toss and batted first.

They had a terrible start, losing five wickets for just 43 runs. But Kieron Pollard played a captain’s knock. He smashed 74 runs from 43 balls. His innings included 8 sixes and 3 fours. Thanks to Pollard, West Indies reached 144 for 9 in their 20 overs. But it wasn’t enough in the end. India’s bowlers were sharp and disciplined. Piyush Chawla was the pick of the lot. He took 3 wickets and gave away only 18 runs. Stuart Binny and Varun Aaron took two wickets each. Pawan Negi also got one. Their bowling efforts set up the platform for the successful chase.

All Eyes on India vs Pakistan Semi-final

With this big win, India Champions have booked their place in the semi-finals. They will now face Pakistan Champions in what is expected to be a high-pressure clash. India showed great spirit and unity in this game. The team bounced back from early trouble and handled the pressure well. Yusuf Pathan’s emotional moment with his kid added a personal touch to the team’s success.

India and Pakistan were slated to face each other in the group stage as well. However, some of the Indian players pulled out of the game due to the ongoing tensions between the two nations after the Pahalgam attack. As a result, the match was cancelled and both teams shared a point each.