WCL 2025 – South Africa Champions vs Australia Champions: Players battle to Watch Out For-Semi finals 2
South Africa Champions and Australia Champions lock horns in a thrilling Match 12 clash at Headingley, packed with T20 legends.
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In another thrilling encounter of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025, the South Africa Champions take on the energetic Australia Champions at Headingley, Leeds. The two squads are full of power-packed players who have established themselves in T20 cricket globally; this game is sure to produce lots of sixes, a few celebrations, and possibly some drama.
Match Details
- Fixture: South Africa Champions vs Australia Champions, Semi-Final-2
- Date: July 31, 2025
- Time: 09:00 PM IST
- Ground: Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham, England.
Players Battle to Watch Out
- AB de Villiers vs Brett Lee: A real crowd-puller! AB de Villiers, the innovator and shot-maker, will be up against Brett Lee’s pace and accurate yorkers. A contest between two modern cricket teams will be key to deciding the flow of the game early on.
- Hashim Amla vs Nathan Coulter-Nile: Amla's beautiful stroke play and composed temperament will have to confront Coulter-Nile's swing and controlled bowling. This contest is a matter of control and accuracy during the powerplay overs.
- Chris Lynn vs Imran Tahir: Known for his six-hitting prowess, Lynn will aim to dominate in the middle overs, but Tahir’s variations and control could create a spin trap. Expect fireworks or a big breakthrough.
- Chris Morris vs Ben Cutting: Two powerful all-rounders who can influence the game with bat and ball. Morris’ death-over finishing vs Cutting’s counterpunching ability and seam movement will be pivotal in the closing stages.
- Shaun Marsh vs Duanne Olivier: Marsh's timing and ability to build an innings will face a stern test from Olivier's bounce and pace. A good start from this face-off can set the tone for Australia’s innings.
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SAC vs AAC Probable Playing XIs:
South Africa Champions Probable Playing XIs
Hashim Amla, Morne van Wyk (wk), AB de Villiers (c), JJ Smuts, Sarel Erwee, Jean-Paul Duminy, Jacques Rudolph, Wayne Parnell, Hardus Viljoen, Duanne Olivier/ Imran Tahir, Aaron Phangiso
Australia Champions Probable Playing XIs
Shaun Marsh, Chris Lynn, D’Arcy Short, Ben Dunk (wk), Callum Ferguson, Ben Cutting, Daniel Christian, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Steve O’Keefe, Brett Lee (c), Peter Siddle
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