WCL 2025 match 3 weather and pitch report: England Champions vs Australia Champions
England Champions takes on Australia Champions in Match 3 of WCL 2025, promising a thrilling clash of legendary cricket stars at Edgbaston.
The eagerly awaited fixture of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 features the England Champions going head-to-head with the Australia Champions at Edgbaston. With legends back in the spotlight, fans are eager to see the action unfold—but attention turns to the weather, which is threatening to spoil what promises to be an entertaining start to the tournament!
Match Details
- Fixture: England Champions vs Australia Champions
- Date: July 19, 2025
- Time: 09:00 PM IST
- Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham
- Win % Batting first: 46%
- Win % Bowling first: 54%
Weather Report
- Temperature: about 18.4°C (mild and overcast)
- Precipitation: 100%—chance of rain
- Humidity: 81% - moderate
- Winds: Gentle breeze—little or no effect on the match
The forecast shows a strong chance of rain (100%), and there is the potential for interrupted play or a reduced fixture. While cloud cover and humidity may provide assistance to the bowlers, there would need to be a concern in the early stages of an innings.
Pitch Report
The Edgbaston pitch is considered to give a fair contest between bat and ball, though with some rain predicted, the balance may slightly favor the bowlers.
- Pace bowlers could get some swing and bounce in the early overs.
- Batters must be careful before initiating their stroke play.
- Spinners may come into play in the latter overs as the pitch could slow, especially if the surface is damp from the rain.
- Field Dimensions: The medium boundary dimensions can ensure a fair contest for both batting and bowling.
Venue Records
- Highest Team Score: 243/5 (20 overs) - PAKC.
- Lowest Team Score: 81/10 (14.2 overs) - WARKS
- Average 1st Innings Score: 184.
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