The World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 marches on with its next blockbuster—England Champions and Australia Champions. These two cricket powerhouses show their classic rivalry and some of the adventures those have led to during the flying season when legends return to play. Whether it be the cool calm of Alastair Cook or the ferocity of Brett Lee's pace bowling, this fixture has a rich history and promise of moments to keep you at the edge of your seat. These teams are loaded with experience and game changers, making this one of the more highly anticipated matches of the group stage.

Match Details

• Match: England Champions vs Australia Champions
• Date: July 19, 2025
• Time: 09:00 PM IST
• Venue: Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham

Players battle to Watch Out For

• James Vince vs Brett Lee
  The swing and pace of the new ball will pose a serious threat to Vince's smooth stroke play. This duel could make or break the team's big start or early wicket.
• Eoin Morgan vs Nathan Coulter-Nile
  Morgan's middle-over aggression may collide with Coulter-Nile's mix of change-ups and back-of-the-length options, particularly in the key area of the innings.
• Alastair Cook vs Peter Siddle
  The Test match aggressor/restrainer, this classic match-up is now played under white-ball conditions with Siddle looking to target Cook's traditional approach with his awesome keeping of line and length.
• Ben Dunk vs Ryan Sidebottom
  An explosive wicketkeeper-batsman, Dunk can turn a game on its head in a matter of overs! However, Sidebottom is known to use swing, variations in pace and use of angles to frustrate batsmen and may look to bring Dunk down during the field of play period (powerplay).
• Moises Henriques vs Liam Plunkett
  As the finisher, Henriques has the overwhelming chance to take Plunkett well past his efforts known for taking wickets with tailor-made plans in the death overs. This could be a deciding factor in the overall finish.

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EDC vs AAC Probable Playing XIs:

England Champions Probable Playing XIs

Australia Champions Probable Playing XIs

Shaun Marsh, Chris Lynn, Callum Ferguson, Ben Dunk (w), D'Arcy Short, Ben Cutting, Moises Henriques, Daniel Christian, Brett Lee (c), Peter Siddle, Nathan Coulter-Nile

The World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 marches on with its next blockbuster—England Champions and Australia Champions. These two cricket powerhouses show their classic rivalry and some of the adventures those have led to during the flying season when legends return to play. Whether it be the cool calm of Alastair Cook or the ferocity of Brett Lee's pace bowling, this fixture has a rich history and promise of moments to keep you at the edge of your seat. These teams are loaded with experience and game changers, making this one of the more highly anticipated matches of the group stage.

Match Details

• Match: England Champions vs Australia Champions
• Date: July 19, 2025
• Time: 09:00 PM IST
• Venue: Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham

Players to Watch Out For

England Champions:

• Eoin Morgan (Captain): Smart and provocative, Morgan is a dangerous player with explosive speed and experience in tight spots.
• James Vince: One of the better stroke-making batsmen in England, Vince is a strong starting batsman that can accelerate through the middle overs.
• Liam Plunkett: Plunkett is known for wickets in the middle overs to change the momentum of the match.
• Chris Tremlett: The tall pace bowler that can extract bounce and be hard to face on typical English pitches.

Australia Champions:

• Brett Lee (Captain): Lee is still a threat to any team regardless of the stage.
• Ben Dunk: The big hitter that can change games and score quickly at the top.
• Moises Henriques: The all-rounder that adds a lot of depth to the batting and bowling unit.
• Daniel Christian: The battery bunny can finish games with bat and ball at critical times.

Also read: WCL 2025 match 3 weather and pitch report: England Champions vs Australia Champions

EDC vs AAC Probable Playing XIs:

England Champions Probable Playing XIs

James Vince, Sir Alastair Cook, Ian Bell, Eoin Morgan (c), Chris Tremlett, Dimitri Mascarenhas, Phil Mustard (w), Tim Ambrose, Liam Plunkett, Ryan Sidebottom, Stuart Meaker

Australia Champions Probable Playing XIs

Shaun Marsh, Chris Lynn, Callum Ferguson, Ben Dunk (w), D'Arcy Short, Ben Cutting, Moises Henriques, Daniel Christian, Brett Lee (c), Peter Siddle, Nathan Coulter-Nile 

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. 

Also read: WCL 2025 live streaming details: Where and how to watch England Champions vs Australia Champions match 3

Venue Records

• Highest Team Score: 243/5 (20 overs) - PAKC.
• Lowest Team Score: 81/10 (14.2 overs) - WARKS
• Average 1st Innings Score: 184.

The World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 is here! Amazing cricketing action and legendary players from all over the globe will take to the field in epic contests. This tournament features friendship, nostalgia, intense rivalries, and our favorite personalities making their long-awaited returns! If you are watching at home or streaming on the go, here is your complete guide on how to watch WCL 2025 live from anywhere!

Match Details – WCL 2025

• Match: England Champions vs Australia Champions
• Date: July 19, 2025
• Time: 09:00 PM IST 
• Venue: Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham
• Tournament: World Championship of Legends 2025 – Match 3

Live Streaming Details

• India: FanCode app 
• Pakistan: A sports
• United Kingdom: TNT Sports
• USA & Canada: Willow TV
• Australia: Foxtel / Kayo Sports
• South Africa: SuperSport
• New Zealand: Sky Sport NZ

Also read:WCL 2025 live streaming details: Where and how to watch West Indies Champions vs South African Champions match 2

EDC vs AAC Probable Playing XIs:

England Champions Probable Playing XIs

Australia Champions Probable Playing XIs

Shaun Marsh, Chris Lynn, Callum Ferguson, Ben Dunk (w), D'Arcy Short, Ben Cutting, Moises Henriques, Daniel Christian, Brett Lee (c), Peter Siddle, Nathan Coulter-Nile

England lost their first match and will be looking to get some momentum going. But they are up against a strong Aussie side, which look ready to dominate the competition.

This should be a great contest, but Australia appear to have an edge as they have more bases covered.

EDC vs AAC Match Details

Date: July 19th, 2025

Time: 9:00 PM IST

Venue: Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham

Live Streaming: Fancode  

EDC vs AAC Weather Report

Clear weather

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Top Batters EDC vs AAC

• P Mustard (EDC) - 58 runs in this tournament 

• I Bell (EDC) - 51 runs in this tournament

• E Morgan (EDC) - 16 runs in this tournament 

Top Bowler EDC vs AAC

• C Tremlett (EDC) - 2 wickets in this tournament 

• L Plunkett (EDC) - 2 wickets in this tournament

• S Meaker (EDC) - 1 wickets in this tournament

EDC vs AAC Recent Performance

EDC vs AAC Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1- If EDC bats first

• First Innings score prediction- WIC is expected to score 150-160 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 170-180 runs.

• Result prediction- AAC will win the match by 15-20 Runs

EDC vs AAC Predicted Playing XI

England Champions (EDC) Playing XI 

Eoin Morgan (c), Sir Alastair Cook, Ian Bell, James Vince, Phil Mustard (wk), Tim Ambrose, Liam Plunkett, Chris Tremlett, Dimitri Mascarenhas, Ryan Sidebottom, Stuart Meaker.

Australia Champions (AAC) Playing XI

Chris Lynn, Shaun Marsh, Callum Ferguson, Rob Quiney, Ben Dunk (wk), Dan Christian, Ben Cutting, Brett Lee (c), Nathan Coulter-Nile, Peter Siddle, Steve O'Keefe

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

Australia Champions To win

We predict that Australia Champions will be winning this WCL 2025 match. The likes of Shaun Marsh, Chris Lynn and Nathan Coulter-Nile will be key players to watch out for.

EDC vs AAC Match Preview

The World Championship of Legends 2025 will begin with the hosts, England Champions, playing against Australia Champions. Last year's season was competitive, and we hope to repeat it this year. The England Champions will look to get off to an excellent start this year after struggling with both the bat and the ball last season. Australia Champions had a successful season and will look to make an impact in their first game. Pakistan was unlucky to lose the title last year. They only lost once in the league tournament, and their batting lineup dominated the majority of the games. The players will draw motivation from their triumphs last season and hope to perform well. It will be a difficult game for England's champions, who must regain form after an inconsistent performance last year.

EDC vs AAC Match Details 

England Champions vs Australia Champions – 03rd Match, World Championship of Legends 2025

Venue: Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham

Date & Time: 19th June 2025 at 09:00 PM IST

Live Streaming: FanCode

EDC vs AAC Venue Stats

EDC vs AAC Pitch Report

The batting situations will be favorable, as seen in previous games. The ball falls onto the bat nicely, and the team batting first would need to give up at least 180 runs.

EDC vs AAC Weather Report

The skies over Birmingham would be cloudy, and rain may fall during the game.  

EDC vs AAC Last Five Matches

EDC vs AAC Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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EDC vs AAC Probable Playing XIs:

England Champions Probable Playing XIs

Australia Champions Probable Playing XIs

Shaun Marsh, Chris Lynn, Callum Ferguson, Ben Dunk(w), D Arcy Short, Ben Cutting, Moises Henriques, Daniel Christian, Brett Lee(c), Peter Siddle, Nathan Coulter-Nile

Topmost Picks for EDC vs AAC Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – England Champions

• Phil Mustard – Phil Mustard scored 240 runs in 10 matches, at a strike rate of 105.4.
• Ryan Sidebottom–  Ryan Sidebottom took 15 wickets in 10 matches at an economy rate of 7.75.

Top Picks – Australia Champions

• Shaun Marsh – Shaun Marsh scored 186 runs in 10 matches, at a strike rate of 121.27.
• Brett Lee –  Brett Lee took 8 wickets in 10 matches at an economy rate of 9.17.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for EDC vs AAC Dream11 Team:

Ben McDermott, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Johnson Charles, Sherfane Rutherford, Macalister Wright, Mohammad Nabi(C), Moeen Ali(VC), Fabian Allen, Odean Smith, Billy Stanlake, Dwaine Pretorius, Imran Tahir

World Championship Legends 2025 EDC vs AAC Match Captain and Vice Captain choice for GL:

Captain – Mohammad Nabi, Macalister Wright

Vice-captain – Moeen Ali, Rahmanullah Gurbaz

EDC vs AAC Probable Winners:

The England Champions must overcome their poor performance last season. The batting lineup defeated the team the year before, and they have improved it for this season. They need the highest order to stand tall and deliver for the team to win. Australia Champions have a strong batting line-up and a diverse bowling attack. It will give them a slight advantage in the game. Considering the team combination, Australia Champions is expected to win this match.