The World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 continues to provide nostalgia and entertainment with its cricketing magic, and upon us is the second match, where the West Indies Champions take on the South African Champions. This match features players who are legendary, so expect fireworks as both teams try and start their respective campaigns in positive fashion. In the case of the West Indies, they will need to rely on their explosive batting and all-round prowess. In the case of South Africa, though, they will be hoping to hold the upper hand with depth and leadership, especially from the more elegant players, including some of the game's more aggressive characters, which means plenty of potential fireworks.

Players to Watch Out For

West Indies Champions

• Chris Gayle (Captain) – The Boss of the Universe may be a bit older, but his intent and brute power have not changed. You can expect him to go hard from the very first ball and set the tone.
• Kieron Pollard—Pollard is not only a destructive hitter but is also a clever bowler and has experience playing in several global positions; he is more than capable of being a match-winner under any circumstance.
• Dwayne Bravo—Bravo is known for his clever variances and elaborate dance moves combined with clever and deft hitting at the death. Champion Bravo knows how to impact matches, and he can also add value as a batsman.

• Lendl Simmons—Simmons can keep the innings together or chase bowlers down, so keeping him in that top order position is very important for this team. Always calm and in control, especially for an international player.

• Fidel Edwards—Edwards brings fire with the new ball and can be a real threat if you are able to take early wickets; he brings aggressive pace.

South Africa Champions

• AB de Villiers (Captain)—AB is still one of the most entertaining batters to watch. He can dominate any bowling attack with absolute ease with his 360-degree capability.
• Hashim Amla—Amla is the silent assassin. The given flight of his touch and timing, mixed with temperament, allows him to set up a perfect partner at the top of the innings.
• Chris Morris—Morris can swing the ball; he can hit it a long way. He is an impactful all-rounder, especially in those crunch moments.
• Albie Morkel—Morkel can strike the ball as well as his bucket of deliveries; he is also smart enough to the point that he adds serious 'depth' in the fight to an already offensive South Africa team.
• JP Duminy—Duminy, when he is mentally there, brings calmness in the middle, and contribution either with ball or bat in the middle of the innings is equally important to this team.

Also read: WCL 2025 match 2 weather and pitch report: West Indies Champions vs South African Champions

WIC vs SAC Probable Playing XIs:

West Indies Champions Probable Playing XIs

Chris Gayle (c), Chadwick Walton (wk), Ashley Nurse, Fidel Edwards, Lendl Simmons, Kieron Pollard, Dwayne Bravo, Sheldon Cottrell, Sulieman Benn, Dave Mohammad, Dwayne Smith

South Africa Champions Probable Playing XIs

AB de Villiers (c), Sarel Erwee, Richard Levi (wk), Duanne Olivier, Dane Vilas, Hashim Amla, Jean-Paul Duminy, Aaron Phangiso, Wayne Parnell, Albie Morkel, Chris Morris