The South Africa Champions, who showed in Northampton on Tuesday, won against the India Champions by a huge margin of 88 runs (DLS method) in the World Championship of Legends 2025. It was AB de Villiers who stole the spotlight once again. Coming in when South Africa needed a boost, he played a classy knock of 63 not out from just 30 balls, scoring 4 sixes and 3 fours. AB showed his class and power. Thanks to his power hitting, South Africa posted a strong total of 208 for 6 in 20 overs. Hashim Amla gave a smooth start with 22 runs, while Jack Rudolph (24) and Sarel Erwee (15) kept the scoreboard ticking.

India Champions did try to pull things back in the middle overs, with Yusuf Pathan and Piyush Chawla taking two wickets each. But once AB got going, there was no stopping him. Chasing a tough target of 209 in a rain-shortened game, India Champions never looked in control. They were 28 for 4 in the powerplay, with Robin Uthappa (2), Shikhar Dhawan (1), Suresh Raina (16), and Ambati Rayudu (0) all falling cheaply. Wayne Parnell bowled a brilliant opening spell and took 2 early wickets. Then Aaron Phangiso took over, grabbing 3 important wickets and breaking India’s hopes.

Imran Tahir also took 2 wickets, making sure India never recovered. Only Stuart Binny scored an unbeaten 37 off 30 balls. But with no support from the other end, India Champions could only manage 111 for 9 in 18.2 overs. It was a complete team performance by South Africa Champions: solid batting, sharp bowling, and a big win to top it all.

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Twitter reactions after South Africa Champions Crush India Champions by 88 Runs

South Africa Champions seal a massive 88-run win (DLS) as one of the floodlights goes off mid-game.

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— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) July 22, 2025

India Champions vs South Africa Champions

SACH 208/6 (20)
INDCH 111/9 (18.2)

South Africa Champions won by 88 runs (DLS method)

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— Indian Sports Fans. Fan Curated & Original (@IndianSportFan) July 22, 2025

South Africa Champions won by 88 runs (DLS method).India team smoked #WCL2025 pic.twitter.com/5trEfI4Lkk

— bossman (@thebossman0) July 22, 2025

South Africa beat India by 88 runs (DLS method) in their World Championship of Legends match in Northampton. pic.twitter.com/pFzRxQjohp

— SA Cricket magazine (@SACricketmag) July 22, 2025

India left stunned as South Africa claims a sensational win! 🚀 AB de Villiers’ masterclass guide South Africa Champions to a massive 88-run (DLS) victory!#WCL2025 | #CatchEveryMatch | #DontStopStreaming | #tapmad pic.twitter.com/nG6rxyiLNy

— tapmad (@tapmadtv) July 22, 2025

South Africa Legends crush India Legends by 88 runs (DLS) — total domination! 💥🇿🇦

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— CricInformer (@CricInformer) July 22, 2025

Floodlights on fire at Northampton’s County Ground, in the World Champions Cricket League!!

Match called off with India on 111/9 chasing 209 to win, SA winning by DLS!!

Commentators pretty stunned! 😳 pic.twitter.com/e17h1dGKe6

— James Preston (@JamesPrestonZA) July 22, 2025

SA Champions defeated India Champions by a whopping margin of 88 runs !!

Looks like Yuvraj didn't bat - maybe injured pic.twitter.com/h37Xvinlb8

— Madhur Kapoor (@MadhurKapoor12) July 22, 2025