As the World Championship of Legends 2025 continues to develop into a classic, the match between the England Champions versus the South Africa Champions is going to have all the makings of class, composure, and spectacles. Both teams have legendary cricketers who are all winners in their own moments of pressure in their playing careers. Now with match-winners on each, it has potential for awe and skill to match with old-school excellence blending with modern T20 instincts.

Match Details

• Fixture: England Champions vs South Africa Champions
• Date: July 24, 2025
• Time: 09:00 PM IST
• Venue: Grace Road, Leicester, United Kingdom

Players battle to watch out:

• Eoin Morgan vs. Wayne Parnell—Morgan is exceptional against left-arm pace, and Parnell's swing and variations will be a big test in the death overs.
• James Vince vs Duanne Olivier—While Vince has great fluency early on, he is bound to come under pressure from Olivier's bounce and pace during the powerplay.
• Ravi Bopara vs. Chris Morris—Two all-rounders who are incredibly versatile and both capable of changing the game with bat and ball in the middle overs.
• Samit Patel vs. JP Duminy—The spin-bowling all-rounders may cancel each other out in the middle overs, as whoever delivers better will swing it in their favor.
• Chris Tremlett vs AB de Villiers— A juicy battle of raw pace vs. 360° shot-making. There is no room for errors in this one.

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EDC vs SAC Probable Playing XIs:

England Champions Probable Playing XIs

As the World Championship of Legends 2025 continues to develop into a classic, the match between the England Champions versus the South Africa Champions is going to have all the makings of class, composure, and spectacles. Both teams have legendary cricketers who are all winners in their own moments of pressure in their playing careers. Now with match-winners on each, it has potential for awe and skill to match with old-school excellence blending with modern T20 instincts.

Match Details

• Fixture: England Champions vs South Africa Champions
• Date: July 24, 2025
• Time: 09:00 PM IST
• Venue: Grace Road, Leicester, United Kingdom

Players to Watch Out For

England Champions:

• Eoin Morgan (Captain)—England's most successful white-ball captain and clutch performer in the middle order and at the end.
• James Vince—An elegantly correct technical top-order batter able to anchor or accelerate the innings.
• Ravi Bopara—England's utility man—offers control with the ball and stability with the bat, especially under pressure.
• Chris Tremlett—A tall, quick bowler who doesn't just bounce; he also moves it tall early, presenting challenges to the top order.
• Samit Patel—The experienced all-rounder's spin and aggressive batting mean he is an important player on slowish pitches.

South Africa Champions:

• AB de Villiers (Captain)—Genius returns; you would expect not just the shot-making but also the leadership about him to light the tournament up.
• Hashim Amla—class and coolness at the top, can anchor and with ease accelerate the innings in any conditions.
• Chris Morris—the big-hitting all-rounder can get you a quick kill and some fireworks in the later order.
• JP Duminy—The left-hander is spin savvy to take different attacks apart as well as handy with off-spin.
• Wayne Parnell—The left-arm seamer swings it up front as well as controlling death with his slower deliveries.

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EDC vs SAC Probable Playing XIs:

England Champions Probable Playing XIs

The eagerly awaited fixture of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 features the England Champions going head-to-head with the South Africa Champions in the United Kingdom. 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 South Africa Champions
• Date: July 24, 2025
• Time: 09:00 PM IST
• Venue: Grace Road, Leicester, United Kingdom
• Win % Batting first: 0%
• Win % Bowling first: 100%

Weather Report

• Temperature: about 13.4°C (mild and overcast)
• Precipitation: 25%—Low chance of rain
• Humidity: 75% - moderate
• Winds: Gentle breeze—little or no effect on the match

The forecast shows a weak chance of rain (25%), and there is no 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 Grace Road, Leicester, United Kingdom, 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. 

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Venue Records

• Highest Team Score: 184/8 (20 overs) by DUR vs LEIC.
• Lowest Team Score: 89/10 (15.3 overs) by DBS vs LEIC.
• Average 1st Innings Score: 171.

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 South Africa Champions
• Date: July 24, 2025
• Time: 09:00 PM IST 
• Venue: Grace Road, Leicester, United Kingdom
• Tournament: World Championship of Legends 2025 – Match 8

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

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EDC vs SAC 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

EDC vs SAC Match Preview

The eighth World Championship of Legends 2025 match will be played tomorrow evening in Leicester, with England's champions facing South Africa's champions. England has only one point from three games and ranks fifth in the table. South Africa has won both of their matches and leads the standings by four points. Based on recent performance, South Africa appears to have the advantage in this one.

EDC vs SAC Match Details 

England Champions vs South Africa Champions – 08th Match, World Championship of Legends 2025

Venue: Grace Rd, Northern Ireland

Date & Time: 24th June 2025 at 09:00 PM IST

Live Streaming: FanCode

EDC vs SAC Venue Stats

EDC vs SAC 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 SAC Weather Report

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

EDC vs SAC Last Five Matches

EDC vs SAC Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

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

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EDC vs SAC Probable Playing XIs:

England Champions 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

Topmost Picks for EDC vs SAC Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – England Champions

• Eoin Morgan – Captain Eoin Morgan has been the most consistent with the bat, putting up 69 runs in three innings with a strike rate of 106.15.
• Stuart Meaker–  Stuart Meaker has stood out, taking five wickets in two games and keeping things tight with an economy of 6.12.

Top Picks – South Africa Champions

• AB de Villiers – AB de Villiers has been outstanding with the bat, scoring 64 runs in his two innings with a strike rate of 188.23.
• Aaron Phangiso –  Aaron Phangiso has taken five wickets in two games, keeping things tight with an economy rate of 5.14.

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

Tim Ambrose, Eoin Morgan, Hashim Amla, AB de Villiers(C), Jean-Paul Duminy, Samit Patel, Moeen Ali(VC), Stuart Meaker, Wayne Parnell, Liam Plunkett, Hardus Viljoen

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

Captain – AB de Villiers, Hashim Amla

Vice-captain – Moeen Ali, Eoin Morgan

EDC vs SAC Probable Winners:

England Champions have yet to overcome their challenges in the World Championship of Legends, winning only one of seven completed matches across both tournaments. With a home edge and a poor start, they must find solutions quickly. South Africa's champions appear more balanced right now, and they have momentum after two consecutive wins. Unless England's bowlers accomplish something special, South Africa should win this one. Considering the team combination, South Africa Champions is expected to win this match.