At Headingley, Leeds, the South Africa Champions dominated with both bat and ball to register a massive 95-run win over the Australia Champions in Match 12 of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025. After winning the toss and electing to bat first, South Africa posted a mammoth 241/6 in their 20 overs, thanks to a record-breaking opening stand and a second consecutive century from AB de Villiers. 

South Africa Champions Innings

AB de Villiers was fabulous again, scoring the second successive century on Sunday. The Proteas legend smashed 123 runs off just 46 balls, with 15 fours and 8 sixes as part of a dazzling display of power hitting. He was ably supported by JJ Smuts, who struck a fluent 85 off 53 balls as the duo added 174 runs for the first wicket. Jean Paul Duminy added a quick 16 off 9 to finish strongly. Despite some fightback from Australia’s bowlers—Peter Siddle (3/38), Brett Lee (1/38), and Daniel Christian (1/41)—South Africa cruised to 241/6 in their 20 overs.

Australia Champions Innings

In response, Australia Champions never seemed to be in command of the challenging pursuit and were bowled out for 146 off 16.4 overs. Ben Cutting remained not out with 59 off 29, while Peter Siddle (19 off 17) and Shaun Marsh (18 off 13) provided support for a while. South African bowling was dominated by captain Aaron Phangiso, who registered a match-winning 4/13 off 3.4 overs. Imran Tahir strangled the Aussies with 3/27 and Wayne Parnell also contributed 2/14 in an over. With this win, the South Africa Champions qualify for the semi-finals of WCL 2025.

See Also: WCL 2025: Points Table, Leading run scorers and wicket takers after SACH vs AUSCH match 12

South Africa Champions vs Australia Champions: Scorecard

South Africa Champions – 241/6 (20 Overs)

Australia Champions – 146/10 (16.4 Overs)