The IMC Over 40s T20 World Cup 2025 runs from November 21 to December 1 in Karachi, and today marks the tournament’s final day. Twelve veteran teams have battled across 42 matches in a fast-paced T20 format filled with experience, passion, and memorable performances. From group stages to knockout rounds, the competition has delivered close finishes and standout displays from former stars.
With all preliminary matches now complete, the points tables below represent the final standings heading into today’s grand final.
2025 Over 40s T20 World Cup: Final Points Table
The tournament divides twelve teams into two groups of six. Teams include Australia, South Africa, West Indies, Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, Zimbabwe, Canada, UAE, USA, and the Rest of the World. Group winners advance to the knockouts, where single matches eliminate teams.
Group 1
| Rank | Team | M | W | L | N/R | D | P | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pakistan | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 3.763 |
| 2 | South Africa | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2.217 |
| 3 | UAE | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | -0.860 |
| 4 | Hong Kong China | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -1.021 |
| 5 | West Indies | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -2.209 |
| 6 | Canada | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1.616 |
Group 2
| Rank | Team | M | W | L | N/R | D | P | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1.065 |
| 2 | USA | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.469 |
| 3 | Rest of Gulf | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1.177 |
| 4 | Rest of the World | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.011 |
| 5 | Sri Lanka | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -0.658 |
| 6 | Zimbabwe | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2.005 |
Super 4 Qualifier
| Rank | Team | M | W | L | N/R | D | P | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pakistan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.804 |
| 2 | Australia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.575 |
| 3 | South Africa | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.575 |
| 4 | USA | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -6.804 |
1st Deciding Round
| Rank | Team | M | W | L | N/R | D | P | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canada | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.747 |
| 2 | Rest of Gulf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.538 |
| 3 | Zimbabwe | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.126 |
| 4 | UAE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.118 |
| 5 | Rest of the World | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.118 |
| 6 | West Indies | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.126 |
| 7 | Hong Kong | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.538 |
| 8 | Sri Lanka | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.747 |
Second Deciding Round
| Rank | Team | M | W | L | N/R | D | P | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Africa | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5.673 |
| 2 | Rest of the World | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4.411 |
| 3 | West Indies | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.165 |
| 4 | Sri Lanka | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.165 |
| 5 | Hong Kong | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4.411 |
| 6 | USA | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -5.673 |
Two-team
| Rank | Team | M | W | L | N/R | D | P | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zimbabwe | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.774 |
| 2 | Canada | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.774 |
Final Playoff
| Rank | Team | M | W | L | N/R | D | P | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rest of Gulf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1.600 |
| 2 | UAE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1.600 |
Table Key:
- P: Matches Played
- W: Matches Won
- L: Matches Lost
- NR: No Result
- PTS: Total Points
- NRR: Net Run Rate
IMC Over 40s T20 World Cup Points System: Teams receive two points for a win, one point for a no result, and zero for a loss. Tied matches go to a Super Over until a winner emerges.
Rain-affected matches use the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method to adjust targets. Net run rate separates teams on equal points. Teams finishing level trigger tiebreakers starting with head-to-head records before moving to net run rate calculations.
The system rewards aggressive cricket where teams chase big wins rather than settle for narrow victories. Twenty overs per side means batting collapses happen fast and bowling spells carry more weight than in 45-over formats.
IMC Over 40s T20 World Cup 2025
This inaugural T20 edition follows previous Over 40s tournaments that used longer formats. The switch to T20 fundamentally changes match dynamics and strategy.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Tournament name | IMC Over 40s T20 World Cup |
| Starting year | 2025 (first official edition) |
| Administering body | IMC International Masters Cricket |
| Total teams | 12 teams (6 in Group A, 6 in Group B) |
| Group A teams | Pakistan, West Indies, South Africa, Hong Kong, Canada, UAE |
| Group B teams | Australia, USA, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Rest of Gulf, Rest of the World |
| Host country | Pakistan |
| Primary venues | Five grounds in Karachi |
| Winning prize | Not officially announced yet |
| Tournament format | Group stage followed by knockouts |
| Current title holder | None (inaugural edition in 2025) |
Pakistan holds titles across all three veteran cricket levels after winning the Over 60s World Cup in Brisbane 2022, the Over 40s Global Cup in Karachi 2023, and the Over 50s World Cup in Colombo 2025.
The tournament was rescheduled from December 1-13 to November 21-December 1 to avoid clashing with Pakistan’s 35th National Games. Over 7,000 athletes were expected for the National Games in early December.
Veterans cricket sits between nostalgia and genuine competition, where former internationals mix with domestic stalwarts.
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Conclusion: Final Points Table Before the Championship Clash
The final points table captures each team’s journey through a competitive tournament where experience, discipline, and short-format strategy made the difference. Consistent performers rose to the top, while others fought hard to stay in contention as the playoffs unfolded.
With Pakistan and Australia now set to meet in today’s title match, fans can expect a high-energy finish to the inaugural IMC Over-40s T20 World Cup 2025.
FAQs
The top teams from each group progress to the knockout rounds, though the exact qualification format for this inaugural T20 edition has not been officially confirmed. Most likely the top two or four teams will advance based on points and net run rate.
The tournament will be streamed on the official YouTube channel of the Pakistan Veterans Cricket Association (PVCA). Matches will also be live on the streaming platform my co (for Pakistan-based audiences) but no confirmed Australian-specific broadcaster has been announced yet.
Net run rate becomes the first tiebreaker when teams finish with equal points. If net run rate is also equal, head-to-head results between the tied teams determine rankings. Further tiebreakers may include total wickets lost or runs scored across all matches.
The tournament strictly requires all players to be aged 40 or over at the time of competition. Previous international experience is not mandatory, with many teams featuring players who only competed in domestic cricket during their careers alongside former national team members.
T20 cricket demands aggressive batting from the first ball rather than building innings gradually. Bowlers get only four overs maximum instead of nine, placing premium on economy rates. Fielding restrictions and powerplay overs create different tactical challenges compared to longer formats where patience mattered more.
