South Africa Champions are gearing up to face Australia Champions in the highly anticipated second semi-final of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025. With a place in the final at stake, both sides will be determined to bring their best to the field.
The first semi-final between Pakistan Champions and India Champions ended in controversy as India pulled out of the fixture. As a result, Pakistan progressed directly to the grand finale and now await their opponent.
South Africa will bank on their in-form batting line-up and disciplined bowling unit to outclass Australia. Meanwhile, Australia will look to rely on their aggressive top order and seasoned campaigners who thrive in knockout encounters.
SAC vs AAC Match Details:
- Date and Time: July 31, 9:00 pm IST/ 03:30 pm GMT/ 04:30 pm local
- Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham
Edgbaston Pitch Report:
The Edgbaston track generally provides good bounce and carry, making it an ideal venue for both fast bowlers and attacking batters in T20 cricket. Early on, seamers can expect some assistance, especially if overhead conditions are cloudy. As the game goes on, the surface typically settles, favoring stroke-makers who can capitalize on the pace of the pitch. Spinners may come into play during the middle overs if the wicket begins to dry out. With a fast outfield and relatively short boundaries, high-scoring encounters are common here. The toss could be pivotal, with captains likely to opt for bowling first, expecting the pitch to remain true under the lights.
SAC vs AAC Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeeper: Ben Dunk
- Batters: AB de Villiers, Chris Lynn
- All-rounders: JP Duminy, Daniel Christian, JJ Smuts, D’Arcy Short, Ben Cutting
- Bowlers: Peter Siddle, Imran Tahir, Aaron Phangiso
SAC vs AAC Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice Captain:
- Choice 1: AB de Villiers (c), Chris Lynn (vc)
- Choice 2: Jean-Paul Duminy (c), Daniel Christian (vc)
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SAC vs AAC Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Morne van Wyk, Wayne Parnell, Shaun Marsh, Nathan Coulter-Nile
SAC vs AAC Dream11 team for today’s match (July 31, 9:00 pm IST)
Squads:
South Africa Champions: JJ Smuts, AB de Villiers, Jean-Paul Duminy, Morne van Wyk (wk), Henry Davids, Wayne Parnell, Hardus Viljoen, Aaron Phangiso (c), Sarel Erwee, Jacques Rudolph, Duanne Olivier, Imran Tahir, Dane Vilas, Chris Morris, Richard Levi, Albie Morkel, Hashim Amla
Australia Champions: Shaun Marsh, Chris Lynn, D Arcy Short, Ben Dunk (wk), Daniel Christian, Callum Ferguson, Ben Cutting, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Peter Siddle, Steve OKeefe, Brett Lee (c), John Hastings, Rob Quiney, Moises Henriques
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