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. 

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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

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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

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.