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.

AB de Villiers played a magical knock as South Africa Champions defeated Australia Champions by a big margin of 95 runs in the World Championship of Legends 2025 at Headingley. His brilliant hundred, along with top bowling from Aaron Phangiso and Imran Tahir, made it an unforgettable match for South Africa.

After winning the toss, South Africa chose to bat first. De Villiers and JJ Smuts gave the team a flying start with a huge 187-run partnership for the first wicket. De Villiers was unstoppable, scoring 123 runs off just 46 balls with 15 fours and 8 sixes. He reached his fifty in only 20 balls and hit 22 runs in one over from D’Arcy Short to get to his second straight WCL century. Smuts also batted well, scoring 85 runs from 53 balls. The pair helped South Africa reach 241/6 in 20 overs.

Australia had a mountain to climb, and things went wrong from the very first ball. Imran Tahir removed Chris Lynn, and the wickets kept falling. Phangiso picked up 4 wickets for 22 runs, while Tahir took 3 for 20. Australia were 67/8 by the 10th over.

Ben Cutting tried to fight back with an unbeaten 59, and he added 79 runs with Peter Siddle, but the damage had already been done. Australia were all out for 146 in 16.4 overs, handing South Africa a massive win and making a big statement in the tournament.

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Twitter reactions after South Africa Champions Crush Australia Champions in WCL 2025

AB de Villiers hit a second successive century as South Africa thrashed Australia by 95 runs in their World Championship of Legends match at Headingley. pic.twitter.com/RQYaYqCERc

— SA Cricket magazine (@SACricketmag) July 27, 2025

AB de Villiers’ massive century and JJ Smuts’ blazing 85 power South Africa Champions to a huge total on the board!#WCL2025 #SACvsAUSC #CricTracker pic.twitter.com/4UbY7DL7qs

— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) July 27, 2025

An all-round performance by South Africa Champions as they beat Australia Champions by 95 runs.

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— Cricket Insider (@theDcricket2O) July 27, 2025

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— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) July 27, 2025

An all-round performance by South Africa Champions as they beat Australia Champions by 95 runs.

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— Cricket King 👑 (@HashtagCricket7) July 27, 2025

South Africa Champions dominate with a massive 95-run victory! 🔥 AB de Villiers shines with a match-winning century, propelling the team to the top of the points table! Dominance at its finest! ⚡#WCL2025 | #CatchEveryMatch | #DontStopStreaming | #tapmad pic.twitter.com/XvoAPZIc0k

— tapmad (@tapmadtv) July 27, 2025

An all-round performance by South Africa Champions as they beat Australia Champions by 95 runs.

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— Cricket Predictions Guru (@Crick365) July 27, 2025

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.

It was absolute carnage in Northampton as Australia Champions made light work of a modest 143-run target, chasing it down in just 9.3 overs to beat West Indies Champions by 8 wickets in the World Championship of Legends 2025.

Batting first, West Indies never really got going. Dwayne Smith scored 22 runs, Chris Gayle scored 21 runs, and Lendl Simmons 29 runs all got decent starts but couldn’t convert them into big scores. Their middle order struggled, and they kept losing wickets at regular intervals. Dwayne Bravo tried to fight back with a quick 26 off 17 balls, but Australia’s bowling attack kept things tight. Peter Siddle was the pick of the bowlers, grabbing 3 wickets, while Coulter-Nile took 2. West Indies finished with 142/8 in 20 overs, which seemed just about competitive until Chris Lynn walked out to bat.

The Aussie opener went berserk, smashing the ball to all parts of the ground. He blasted 81 runs from only 27 balls, including 6 fours and 8 huge sixes. He completely destroyed the Windies bowling attack. Shaun Marsh and Chris Lynn gave Australia a fiery start, and even after Lynn got out, Ben Dunk came in and finished things off in style with a stunning 30 off 9 balls.

Australia ended on 143/2 in just 9.3 overs, winning the match with a 63 balls to spare. It was a one-sided affair that showed just how dangerous the Aussie Legends can be when their batters get going. West Indies will have to go back to the drawing board after this heavy defeat, while Australia will be full of confidence moving forward in the tournament.

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Twitter reactions after Australia Champions Thrash West Indies Champions by 8 Wickets

Chris Lynn's explosive 81 off just 27 balls seals an 8-wicket victory in just 9.3 overs for Australia Champions.

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— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) July 23, 2025

Australia Champions have won the toss and elected to bowl first against West Indies Champions.

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— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) July 23, 2025

Australia Champions keep West Indies Champions under 150. Peter Siddle delivers a fiery spell.

Can Chris Gayle & Co pull off a dramatic defense?

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— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) July 23, 2025

In Match 7 of the 2025 World Champions League, Australia Champions provided a clinical show to thrash the West Indies Champions by 8 wickets at County Ground, Northampton. Australia won the toss and chose to bowl first, and their choice was highly rewarding as they held the Windies to a small total before pursuing it down in only 9.3 overs, driven by a blazing innings from Chris Lynn.

West Indies Champions Innings

West Indies Champions managed to post 142/8 in their 20 overs, despite a good beginning. Lendl Simmons compiled a composed 29 of 28 balls, Dwayne Bravo (26 of 17) and Dwayne Smith (22 of 20) making small but useful contributions. Australian bowlers, however, kept straight lines, and Peter Siddle stood out with a bowling performance of 3/28 in his four overs. Nathan Coulter-Nile also bowled in control, taking 2/21, as captain Brett Lee put pressure on with a tight spell of 1/20 from three overs.

Australia Champions Innings

In response, the Australia Champions ran down the target in style, scoring 143/2 off 9.3 overs. Chris Lynn was destructive, scoring 81 runs from only 27 deliveries, smashing boundaries with ease. He was supported well by Ben Dunk, who scored 30 from 9 deliveries, as D'Arcy Short remained unbeaten on 18 from 12. West Indies bowlers struggled despite experimenting with different combinations, as Ashley Nurse and Nikita Miller both gave away 48 runs for their spells and each picked up a wicket. Dave Mohammed bowled only 3 deliveries without luck.

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Australia Champions vs West Indies Champions: Scorecard

West Indies Champions—142/8 (20 Overs)

Australia Champions – 143/2 (9.3 Overs)

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.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is among the largest T20 leagues in the globe. Several cricketers have risen to prominence after doing well in the IPL. But a few of them were not able to replicate their success in international cricket. Below are five such players who rose to fame in the IPL but did not do well at the international level.

1. Saurabh Tiwary (India)
Saurabh Tiwary was a left-handed aggressive batsman who played for Mumbai Indians (MI) in IPL 2010. He made 419 runs in that season and was awarded Emerging Player of the Year. A lot of people compared him to MS Dhoni due to his hairstyle and hard-hitting batting.

But, his career outside India proved to be brief. He only played three ODIs for India in 2010 and was not given another chance. His domestic career also slowed down, and he disappeared from the scene.

2. Paul Valthaty (India)
Paul Valthaty was the sensation of IPL 2011 when he was playing for Punjab Kings (PBKS). He played a marvelous 120 off 63 against Chennai Super Kings (CSK), one of the finest innings in the history of IPL. He made 463 runs during that season and impressed everyone.

Unfortunately, his performance declined in the following seasons, and he was out of the IPL soon. He never played for the Indian national team and had a brief cricket career.

3. Manvinder Bisla (India)
Manvinder Bisla was a hero for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the 2012 IPL final. He scored a match-winning 89 runs off 48 balls to lead KKR to their first IPL title. He was admired for his fearless batting.

He could not get into the Indian team despite his success in the IPL. His domestic cricket performance was not up to the mark, and he disappeared from top-level cricket later on.

4. Chris Lynn (Australia)
Chris Lynn was perhaps the most hazardous batsman of the IPL. Representing Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), he earned notoriety due to his mighty six-striking capabilities. His opener association with Sunil Narine proved extremely productive.

But in international cricket, Lynn had a tough time. He played just 4 ODIs and 18 T20Is for Australia but never managed a regular place. Injuries also hampered his career, and he was dropped from the Australian side.

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5. Albie Morkel (South Africa)
Albie Morkel was one of the main players for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the initial years of the IPL. He was an all-rounder who was famous for his big-hitting and useful medium-pace bowling. He scored numerous match-winning innings for CSK.

But in international cricket, he did not succeed. He played 58 ODIs and 50 T20Is for South Africa but never became a part of the team regularly. His international career also came to an end without leaving any impact.