In the WCL 2025 final at Edgbaston on Sunday, South Africa’s champions defeated Pakistan’s champions by nine wickets thanks to AB de Villiers’ incredible third century (120 off just 60 balls), finishing off an incredible campaign. With de Villiers hitting 12 fours and seven sixes in a classic assault, the Proteas legends reached the finish line in just 16.5 overs while chasing 196.
He easily won the title by stitching partnerships of 72 with Hashim Amla (18 off 14) and an undefeated 125 with Jean-Paul Duminy (50* off 28).
Pakistan Champions had previously reached a respectable 195/5 thanks to Sharjeel Khan’s 76 off 44, but de Villiers’s merciless attack made the final a one-sided contest.
But the most surprising event of the evening didn’t happen until long after the game. Presenter Karishma Kotak was interviewing WCL owner Harshit Tomar when, near the end of the segment, she asked him how he would celebrate the tournament’s successful finish. “Probably once this is over, I’m going to propose to you,” Tomar said without blinking.
Kotak was clearly taken aback by the live-streamed remark. She uttered a startled “Oh my god” before rapidly gathering herself and returning to her presenting duties. Social media was rocked by the suddenness of the occasion, with many viewers describing the encounter as unpleasant and uncomfortable.
Tomar’s directness was questioned by some fans who felt that it may put Kotak in a tight place during a live broadcast.
But Tomar seemed indifferent to the commotion. He posted a photo of himself with Kotak on social media shortly after the incident, along with a heart symbol as the caption. Additionally, a WCL team member left the word “touchwood” on the post, implying that the two might have a connection that viewers are unaware of.
