It was the Day 5 of the second Test between England and Australia during 2005 Ashes. At the start of the day 5 Australia needed 107 runs with just two wickets remaining. It was a thriller everybody has spent the night raving about. Brett Lee along with Michael Kasprowicz added a phenomenal 59- run stand to reduce the deficit.

But it was Steve Harmison, who got hold of the wicket of well set Kasprowicz and Australia’s hope simmered down. The wicket came at a juncture where Australia were just three runs away from the victory. On the other hand, a valiant 43 runs inning from Brett Lee bore no desired result.

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Flintoff named Man of the Match

The Test became the talk of the town and it is still recollected by many up until this date. Though Australia lost the game and England won by a whisker, the Test will forever be remembered for the sportsmanship displayed by Andrew Flintoff. Flintoff stopped his celebration in between and went to console the dejected Lee who was at the non-strikers end. He was also adjudged Man of the Match for his all-round performance in the game.

South Africa Champions shows excellent form in this tournament, winning four out of their five matches and currently hold the second position in the points table with eight points. On the other hand, Australia Champions have secured two victories and currently hold the third position in the points table.

In their last head-to-head match, South Africa Champions defeated Australia Champions by 95 runs. Batting first, they managed to post a total of 241 runs in 20 overs. Captain Ab de Villiers was the standout performer for South Africa Champions, smashed 123 runs off just 46 balls. 

SAC vs AAC Match Details

Date: July 31st, 2025

Time: 9:00 PM IST

Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham 

Live Streaming: Fancode  

SAC vs AAC Weather Report

Clear weather

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Top Batters SAC vs AAC

• Ab de Villiers (SAC) - 305 runs in this tournament 

• JJ Smuts (SAC) - 129 runs in this tournament

• Chris Lynn (AAC) - 112 runs in this tournament 

Top Bowler SAC vs AAC

• Aaron Phangiso (SAC) - 9 wickets in this tournament 

• Imran Tahir (SAC) - 7 wickets in this tournament

• Peter Siddle (AAC) - 7 wickets in this tournament

SAC vs AAC Recent Performance

SAC vs AAC Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1- If AAC bats first

• First Innings score prediction- AAC is expected to score 170-180 runs

• Result prediction- SAC will win the match by 6 Wickets.

Scenario 2- If SAC bats first

• First Innings score prediction- SAC is expected to score 200-220 runs.

• Result prediction- SAC will win the match by 40-60 Runs

SAC vs AAC Predicted Playing XI

South Africa Champions (WIC) Playing XI 

Jacques Rudolph, Sarel Erwee, AB de Villiers (c), Jean-Paul Duminy, JJ Smuts, Morne van Wyk (wk), Wayne Parnell, Aaron Phangiso, Hardus Viljoen, Duanne Olivier, Imran Tahir.

Australia Champions (IAC) Playing XI

Brett Lee (c), Shaun Marsh, Chris Lynn, D Arcy Short, Ben Dunk (wk), Callum Ferguson, Daniel Christian, Ben Cutting, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Steve O'Keefe, Peter Siddle.

SAC vs AAC Complete Squad

South Africa Champions -

Hashim Amla, Henry Davids, JJ Smuts, Sarel Erwee, Jean-Paul Duminy, Morne van Wyk (wk), Chris Morris, Wayne Parnell, Aaron Phangiso, Hardus Viljoen, Duanne Olivier, AB de Villiers (c), Dane Vilas, Imran Tahir, Richard Levi, Albie Morkel, Jacques Rudolph

Australia Champions -

John Hastings, Daniel Christian, Ben Cutting, Brad Haddin(WK), Tim Paine(WK), Ben Dunk(WK), Shaun Marsh, Callum Ferguson, Aaron Finch, Brett Lee(C), Peter Siddle, Dirk Nannes, Xavier Doherty, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Moises Henriques, D'Arcy Short, Chris Lynn, Rob Quiney, Steve O'Keefe

SAC vs AAC Today Match Prediction, Who Will Win the Match?

South Africa Champions To win

We predict that South Africa Champions will be winning this WCL 2025 match. The likes of Harbhajan Singh, Yusuf Pathan and Shikhar Dhawan will be key players to watch out for.

The Australia Champions will be up against the Pakistan Champions in the 14th game as both teams look to build momentum ahead of the semis. The Australians suffered a massive loss against South Africa Champions in the last game and must find their form back. Pakistan will be confident after their big win against the West Indies Champions.

Australia Champions bowled poorly in the last game and allowed the South African batters to take the game away from them. The bowling attack has looked weak this season, and it puts the team under pressure.

AAC vs PNC Match Details

Date: July 29th, 2025

Time: 5:00 PM IST

Venue: Grace Road, Leicester

Live Streaming: Fancode  

AAC vs PNC Weather Report

Clear weather

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Top Batters AAC vs PNC 

• Kamran Akmal (PNC) - 138 runs in this tournament 

• Chris Lynn (AAC) - 106 runs in this tournament

• Callum Ferguson (AAC) - 85 runs in this tournament 

Top Bowler AAC vs PNC

• Peter Siddle (AAC) - 7 wickets in this tournament 

• Rumman Raees (PNC) - 5 wickets in this tournament

• Sohail Tanvir (PNC) - 5 wickets in this tournament

AAC vs PNC Recent Performance

AAC vs PNC Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1- If PNC bats first

• First Innings score prediction- PNC is expected to score 160-170 runs

• Result prediction- AAC will win the match by 5 Wickets.

Scenario 2- If AAC bats first

• First Innings score prediction- AAC is expected to score 200-210 runs.

• Result prediction- AAC will win the match by 20-30 Runs

AAC vs PNC Predicted Playing XI

Australia Champions (AAC) Playing XI 

Brett Lee (c), Shaun Marsh, Chris Lynn, D Arcy Short, Ben Dunk (wk), Callum Ferguson, Daniel Christian, Ben Cutting, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Steve O'Keefe, Peter Siddle.

Pakistan Champions (PNC) Playing XI

Mohammad Hafeez (c), Kamran Akmal (wk), Sharjeel Khan, Sohaib Maqsood, Shoaib Malik, Asif Ali, Imad Wasim, Aamer Yamin, Sohail Khan, Sohail Tanvir, Rumman Raees.

AAC vs PNC Complete Squad

Australia Champions -

John Hastings, Daniel Christian, Ben Cutting, Brad Haddin(WK), Tim Paine(WK), Ben Dunk(WK), Shaun Marsh, Callum Ferguson, Aaron Finch, Brett Lee(C), Peter Siddle, Dirk Nannes, Xavier Doherty, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Moises Henriques, D'Arcy Short, Chris Lynn, Rob Quiney, Steve O'Keefe

Pakistan Champions -

Shoaib Malik, Shahid Afridi, Sharjeel Khan, Sohaib Maqsood, Sohail Tanvir, Wahab Riaz, Sohail- Khan, Aamer Yamin, Kamran Akmal(WK), Mohammad Hafeez(C), Imad Wasim, Fawad Alam, Umar Amin, Asif Ali, Rumman Raees

AAC vs PNC Today Match Prediction, Who Will Win the Match?

India Champions To win

We predict that Australia Champions will be winning this WCL 2025 match. The likes of Callum Ferguson, Chris Lynn and Peter Siddle will be key players to watch out for.

The Australian Champions have had a strong tournament so far, winning two of their three matches and currently hold the third position in the points table. Their first match was abandoned due to rain, and they won the next two matches. They won their last match by 4 wickets against the Indian Champions, successfully chasing down the target of 204 runs. Callum Ferguson was the standout performer for the Australian Champions, scoring 70 runs off 38 balls.

On the other hand, the South Africa Champions lost their last match by 31 runs against the Pakistan Champions, failing to chase down the target of 199 runs. They currently hold the second position in the points table with six points.

SAC vs AAC Match Details

Date: July 27th, 2025

Time: 5:00 PM IST

Venue: Headingley, Leeds

Live Streaming: Fancode  

SAC vs AAC Weather Report

Clear weather

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Top Batters SAC vs AAC 

• Ab de Villiers (SAC) - 182 runs in this tournament 

• Chris Lynn (AAC) - 106 runs in this tournament

• Hashim Amla (SAC) - 78 runs in this tournament 

Top Bowler SAC vs AAC

• Aaron Phangiso (AAC) - 5 wickets in this tournament 

• Wayne Parnell (SAC) - 5 wickets in this tournament

• Duanne Olivier (SAC) - 5 wickets in this tournament

SAC vs AAC Recent Performance

SAC vs AAC Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1- If AAC bats first

• First Innings score prediction-AAC is expected to score 170-180 runs

• Result prediction- AAC will win the match by 4 Wickets.

Scenario 2- If AAC bats first

• First Innings score prediction- AAC is expected to score 200-210 runs.

• Result prediction- AAC will win the match by 25-30 Runs

SAC vs AAC Predicted Playing XI

Australia Champions (AAC) Playing XI 

Chris Lynn, Shaun Marsh, D’Arcy Short, Ben Dunk (wk), Callum Ferguson, Ben Cutting, Daniel Christian, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Steve O'Keefe, Brett Lee (c), Peter Siddle.

South Africa Champions (SAC) Playing XI

Jacques Rudolph, Sarel Erwee, AB de Villiers (c), Jean-Paul Duminy, JJ Smuts, Morne van Wyk (wk), Wayne Parnell, Aaron Phangiso, Hardus Viljoen, Duanne Olivier, Imran Tahir.

SAC vs AAC Complete Squad

Australia Champions -

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, John Hastings, Rob Quiney, Moises Henriques

South Africa Champions -

Hashim Amla, Henry Davids, JJ Smuts, Sarel Erwee, Jean-Paul Duminy, Morne van Wyk (wk), Chris Morris, Wayne Parnell, Aaron Phangiso, Hardus Viljoen, Duanne Olivier, AB de Villiers (c), Dane Vilas, Imran Tahir, Richard Levi, Albie Morkel, Jacques Rudolph

SAC vs AAC Today Match Prediction, Who Will Win the Match?

We predict that the South Africa Champions will be winning this WCL 2025 match. The likes of Imran Tahir, AB de Villiers and Jean-Paul Duminy will be key players to watch out for.

Match Prediction: South Africa to win the Champions.

Multiple questions have arisen after the game between India and Pakistan was called off during the 2025 World Championship of Legends. The veterans’ cricket match that was to be played between the two arch rivals on July 20 in Birmingham has been cancelled after the Indian players refused to participate because of prevailing tensions and geopolitical situation.

There had been cross-border tensions between the two sides after the Pahalgam terror attack in India, which led to the suspensions of the IPL and the PSL later on. Brett Lee, the former Australian pacer and the current captain of the side in this tournament, has reflected on the situation of the competition.

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‘This is a tough question. I love India, I love Pakistan. So I hope that they can get to a point where they can, like, appreciate themselves. But most importantly, we are here for a tournament. So Australia versus India versus South Africa. We are all inclusive. So what happened last night is what happened. We pushed forward.’ Brett Lee expressed in the press conference.

Brett Lee reflects on WCL 2025 encounter between India and Pakistan

The WCL organizers addressed that they planned this match in the tournament, which involves teams like Australia, South Africa, England, and the West Indies. But after hearing the news that Pakistan’s hockey team will be touring India this year and after seeing a recent Volleyball game taking place between the U-16 sides of the two nations, they cancelled the clash as they didn’t want to cause discomfort to the Indian legends unintentionally.

#WATCH | Coventry, England: On the India vs Pakistan WCL match which got cancelled, former Australian Cricketer Brett Lee says, "... I love India, I love Pakistan. So I hope that they can get to a discretion where they can, like, appreciate themselves. But most importantly, we… pic.twitter.com/3V7Yx7nQb6

— ANI (@ANI) July 20, 2025

‘This is to formally reiterate that Mr. Shikhar Dhawan will not be participating in any matches against the Pakistan team in the upcoming WCL League. This discussion was communicated earlier during our discussion on call and WhatsApp dated 11th May 2025. Given our current geopolitical situation and prevailing tensions between India and Pakistan, Mr. Dhawan and his team have taken this position after due consideration. We respectfully request the league's understanding and cooperation on this matter.’ Shikhar Dhawan posted on X, formerly known as Twitter.

All six sides will face each other once before the top four will proceed to the semifinals, scheduled for July 31, and the final on August 02. The tournament will take place in Birmingham, Northampton, Leicester, and Headingley.

The World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 is all set to bring back some of the biggest cricket stars we’ve all grown up watching. The captains for all six teams have now been confirmed, and the excitement is building as the tournament kicks off on July 18 in England and runs till August 2. The biggest headline this year is the return of AB de Villiers, also known as Mr. 360, who will lead the South Africa Champions. After being away from the game for a few years, AB is making a comeback, and fans can’t wait to see him back on the field doing what he does best.

🚨 CAPTAIN's IN WCL 2025 🚨

South Africa - AB De Villiers.
India - Yuvraj Singh.
West Indies - Chris Gayle.
Australia - Brett Lee.
England - Eoin Morgan.
Pakistan - Shahid Afridi. pic.twitter.com/IBpL7LOPq2

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) July 18, 2025

The matches will be played across four famous stadiums Edgbaston, Headingley, Leicester, and Northampton. This is not just a fun tournament it's officially supported by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), and will feature 18 exciting T20 matches where legends from all over the world will go head-to-head.

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From Gayle’s massive sixes, Yuvraj’s magic in ground, to AB de Villiers' 360° shots, WCL 2025 is going to be a dream come true for fans. It’s a great chance to watch our favourite players back in action, playing for country and back to the game for the most waited wlc 2025.

The Australia Champions are set to bring their trademark grit and flair to the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025, with the competition beginning on July 18 in the UK. Led by veteran pacer Brett Lee for a second time as captain, the team reflects the intense competitive spirit and heritage of Australian cricket. Following a memorable campaign in Season 1, the team comes back with a strong set of players looking to make a stronger impact in Season 2 of the high-class legends league.

The leadership team has also kept hold of core members from the first edition, including dynamic names like Shaun Marsh, Ben Cutting, Dan Christian, and Nathan Coulter-Nile—each with versatility and international experience under their belts. Brett Lee's speed and leadership at the crease will be vital, while the addition of big-hitters Chris Lynn and D'Arcy Short guarantees fireworks up top. With a healthy blend of youth-era legends and veterans, the Australia Champions are looking for nothing less than glory this season.

Test veterans such as Peter Siddle and Steve O’Keefe providing bowling reliability, while dynamic all-rounders like Moises Henriques and Dan Christian add depth to the squad, Australia appears to be set up to take on the best as champions of WCL 2025. Coming off a history of dominance and hunger to match their on-field glory, the Australia Champions are set to entertain WCL 2025 with their skill, method, and theater.

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Australia Champions Squad – WCL 2025

The Australia Champions 2025 WCL team consists of: Brett Lee, Shaun Marsh, Chris Lynn, Moises Henriques, Ben Cutting, D'Arcy Short, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Peter Siddle, Callum Ferguson, Dan Christian, Ben Dunk, Steve O’Keefe, Rob Quiney, and John Hastings.

Cricket has witnessed some of the craziest stats over the last so many years that have made the fans curious. Cricket has witnessed some cracking sixes and big sixes in cricketing history. In this piece, we discuss the five longest sixes that were hit in the history of cricket. It takes power, placement and timing to hit the ball out of the park, and this article covers the details of the longest sixes in terms of meters. We take a look at these sixes in detail:

1.Shahid Afridi (Pakistan vs South Africa-2013- 153 Meters)

'Boom Boom Afridi' as he was fondly called during his playing days, hit some powerful sixes that were mind-boggling. The former Pakistani all-rounder hit 476 sixes in his International career, but this particular six that he hit was the longest. In an ODI match against South Africa in Johannesburg, Afridi hit a six that travelled 153 meters. Ryan Maclaren was the bowler. The pacer got rid of Afridi in the previous ball, but it was a no-ball, and the charismatic batter took full advantage of the free hit.

2.Brett Lee (Australia vs West Indies- 2005- 143 Meters)

Brett Lee was a nightmare for the bowlers with his speed, pace and swing, but in this particular game against the West Indies at Brisbane's Gabba stadium, the former Australian pacer showcased his poaching abilities with the bat, smashing a big six that travelled 143 meters.  Brett Lee was a handy batter lower down the order, and this particular hit highlighted his abilities as a pinch hitter.

3.Martin Guptill (New Zealand vs South Africa- 2012- 127 Meters)

The former New Zealand opener was amongst the most aggressive white ball openers in New Zealand cricket. New Zealand were chasing 148 in a T20I game against South Africa at Wellington's Westpac Stadium. The right-hander scored 70 in 55 balls, helping the Kiwis chase the target by 6 wickets. He smashed left-arm pacer Lonwabo Tsotsobe for a huge six over mid mid-wicket area that travelled 127 meters. The six was well timed and effortlessly hit.

4.Liam Livinstone (England vs Pakistan - 2021- 122 Meters)

Undoubtedly amongst the most powerful strikers in modern-day cricket, Livingstone has cracked some big sixes in whit ball cricket. The 31-year-old hit a huge six against Pakistan in 2021 in the first T20I while playing at Trent Bridge. He scored 103 in 43 balls. Although England lost the game while chasing a target of 232, Livinstone's innings was a silver lining for the Three Lions. He hit a six that travelled 122 meters while facing pacer Haris Rauf, thus becoing the only English batter to hit the longest six..

5.Yuvraj Singh (India vs Australia- 2007- 119 Meters)

The inaugural 2007 ICC T20I World Cup in South Africa would be remembered as Yuvraj Singh's World Cup, as he had smashed the former England pacer for six back-to-back sixes in an over. In the semifinal against Australia, while facing Brett Lee, the two-time World Cup winner flicked a six over square leg while facing Brett Lee. His knock of 70 in 30 balls helped India make it to the final and eventually win the T20 World Cup.

Cricket is undoubtedly the most followed sport worldwide, including India. Whenever a cricketing event takes place between major teams, including an ICC event, viewership breaks all sorts of records, while stadiums are packed with fans who are eager to see their favourite players perform.

Apart from their cricketing skills, cricketers are the centre of attraction for their good looks. In this piece, we discuss five cricketers who have attracted fans with their charming looks. The players mentioned in the list have millions of followers on social media due to their good looks, apart from their playing style. Their looks make them a famous public personality. We discuss these cricketers in detail:

1.Virat Kohli (India)

The modern-day great broke everyone's hearts after announcing retirement from test cricket, but the 36-year-old remains at the top regarding his looks, like his batting. His charisma makes him a fan favourite, while his charming appearance makes his fans go crazy. The youth has emulated Kohli's stylish hairstyles. Virat Kohli's dressing sense has always made him look unique. When it comes to his followers on Instagram, he is the most followed personality.

2.Yuvraj Singh (India)

Yuvraj Singh's dashing looks combined with his charismatic playing style and appearance, made him an altogether different personality in the sporting circles. The former India batter and two-time World Cup winner's stylish appearance made him the most popular figure. His stylish dressing attracted big advertising brands to sign deals with him. 

3.Daniel Vettori (New Zealand)

The former bespectacled New Zealand cricketer's looks made him look more like an actor rather than a sportsman. Vettori's smile and his elegant features were unmatchable, combined with his smart walking style, made him a favourite not only amongst the female fans but also the male fans. His sparkling eyes made his charming presence even more elegant.

4.Brett Lee (Australia)

The former Australian pacer's graceful and elegant walk made him the most lovable sporting personalities, combined with his dimpled smile that was adored by female fans. His smile reflected his persona, while his smart personality and flamboyance attracted even those who didn't follow cricket. His looks and stylish hairstyle helped him get offers to act in movies.

5. Alistair Cook (England)

Undoubtedly amongst the most stylish and handsome English cricketers of all time, Alistair Cook is considered amongst the most stylish personalities in England. Cook is the highest run scorer for England in test cricket. The former England skipper's personality is the topic of discussion even outside the sporting circuit due to his elegant and smart looks.

A Cricket Icon Shares Inspiration at GL Bajaj

It was only recently that GL Bajaj Educational Institutions in Agra had the unique honor of inviting Brett Lee, the world cricket legend and cricket coach of the GL Bajaj Super Challengers cricket team, to the campus. The campus was abuzz with excitement as students and staff alike took advantage of the rare opportunity to meet a cricket legend. Lee's visit was not just to meet a celebrity; it was to share with all those lucky enough to hear him the priceless lessons he had to share.

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A star-studded day at GL Bajaj Educational Institutions!

International cricketer and mentor of our GL Bajaj Super Challengers Agra, Brett Lee graced us with his presence! #GLBajaj #GLBITM #BrettLee #GLBajajSuperChallengers #Cricket #Mentorship #TeamSpirit #Sportsmanship pic.twitter.com/Xjug352o0k

— GLBITM,GL Bajaj Institute of Tech. & Management (@glbajaj) February 19, 2025

Life Lessons Beyond Cricket

During his stint at GL Bajaj, Brett Lee spoke more of life than of cricket; he imparted to the students the value of leadership, determination, and teamwork. As a coach to the Super Challengers, Lee spoke of how valuable these traits are in sports but much more importantly, in life. Through his own experiences, Lee showed the students through his own example that success is the outcome of hard work, determination, and an unrelenting passion for what you do. His warm nature and encouraging words had everyone energized to break their limits.