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WCL 2025: PAK-C vs SA-C Prediction– Final, Who will win today?

Sat, 02 Aug 2025 12:56:53 GMT

The Pakistan Champions reached the final after India Champions opted out of the 1st semifinal. South Africa Champions, on the other hand, booked their spot with a thrilling win over Australia Champions in the 2nd semifinal.

Pakistan have looked dominant throughout the tournament, remaining unbeaten with strong performances from their batters and a potent spin attack. However, South Africa has shown resilience and won’t make things easy. Expect a tight, competitive final.

PAK-C vs SA-C Match Details

Date: 2nd August,2025

Time: 9:00 PM IST

Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham

Live Streaming: Fancode

PAK-C vs SA-C Weather Report

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Top Batters PAK-C vs SA-C

Ab de Villiers (SAC) - 311 runs in this tournament
JJ Smuts (SAC) - 186 runs in this tournament
Kamran Akmal (PNC) - 138 runs in this tournament

Top Bowler PAK-C vs SA-C

Aaron Phangiso (SAC) - 9 wickets in this tournament
Imran Tahir (SAC) - 8 wickets in this tournament
Wayne Parnell (SAC) - 9 wickets in this tournament

PAK-C vs SA-C Recent Performance

PAK-C	W	W	W	W	L
SA-C	W	W	L	W	W

PAK-C vs SA-C Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1- If PAK-C bats first

First Innings score prediction- PAK-C is expected to score 170-180 runs
Result prediction- SAC will win the match by 6 Wickets.

Scenario 2- If SA-C bats first

First Innings score prediction- SA-C is expected to score 200-220 runs.
Result prediction- SA-C will win the match by 30-40 Runs

PAK-C vs SA-C Predicted Playing XI

South Africa Champions (SA-C) Playing XI

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

Pakistan Champions (PAK-C) Playing XI

Mohammad Hafeez (c), Kamran Akmal (wk), Sharjeel Khan, Sohaib Maqsood, Shoaib Malik, Asif Ali, Imad Wasim, Aamer Yamin, Sohail Khan, Sohail Tanvir, Wahab Riaz, Saeed Ajmal (Impact Player)

PAK-C vs SA-C 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

Pakistan Champions -

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

PAK-C vs SA-C 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 Ab de Villiers, Amla and Imran Tahir will be key players to watch out for.

[WATCH] Imran Tahir help Guyana Amazon Warriors script their maiden GSL title win

Sat, 19 Jul 2025 11:28:34 GMT

History has been created in the second edition of the Global Super League (GSL) 2025. For the first time ever, the cricketing world got to witness a new title champion. The Guyana Amazon Warriors, under their veteran leader Imran Tahir, defied all odds and marched to their maiden GSL title win. The Warrior Nation was up against the defending champions, Rangpur Riders, who looked all set for a second consecutive title win.

But Tahir and his men outplayed the Bangladesh-based franchise and ruined their party in an epic final clash, beating them comprehensively by 32 runs. Playing at the Providence, the Warriors' home ground, the crowd rallied behind Tahir & Co. and backed them all the way through to bring the trophy home. Rahmanullah Gurbaz's electrifying 66 (38) powered the Guyana Amazon Warriors to an imposing 196-4.

The Rangpur Riders did not start their run chase on an auspicious note, losing their top three well inside the powerplay. Although Saif Hassan and Iftikhar Ahmed joined hands to forge a fighting 73-run stand, the Guyana bowlers were eventually able to overcome them and dismiss Rangpur Riders for 164. This win also marked the Warriors' first victory against the Riders in the short-lived history of GSL.

Imran Tahir & Co. celebrate GSL Title Win

46 YEAR OLD IMRAN TAHIR WON THE GSL T20 AND POTT AS A CAPTAIN. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/038MJKw5mj
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) July 19, 2025

The South African spin-bowling pro, Imran Tahir, has been a revelation for the Guyana-based CPL franchise. He previously led the Warrior Nation to their maiden CPL win in 2023. Then in 2024, his men came agonizingly close to securing two back-to-back title wins on the bounce but narrowly missed out in the final. Guyana Amazon Warriors' latest title win in the GSL certainly puts the icing on top of the cake. Tahir enjoys a glorious record as a Warriors' skipper, and his side's most recent triumph in the GSL final further demonstrates his tactical brilliance.

Even at age 46, Tahir continues to strive hard, be it as a bowler or as a captain. He rounded up the GSL 2025 season as the highest wicket-taker, claiming 14 wickets at a stunning average of 9.28. At a time when players do not think of exploring any forms of cricket after the age of 40, Tahir ages like a fine wine and continues to push on to bring his side endless success.

GSL 2025: Points Table, Leading run scorers and wicket takers after GAW vs HBH match 9

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 09:29:04 GMT

In Match 9 of the 2025 Global Super League, Guyana Amazon Warriors dominated by a 4-wicket margin over Hobart Hurricanes at the Providence Stadium in Guyana. Hobart Hurricanes, who chose to bat first, crumbled under pressure, scoring only 125 in 16.1 overs. Fabian Allen (28 off 20) and Mohammad Nabi (21 off 22) were the only notable contributors, while Gudakesh Motie spun a web around the middle and lower order with 3/9 from 3.1 overs. Moeen Ali (2/17) and Imran Tahir (2/35) also played key roles in restricting Hobart to a below-par total.

Chasing 126, the Warriors were explosive upfront, with Shimron Hetmyer smashing 39 off just 10 balls to put the hosts ahead early. Moeen Ali anchored the innings with a steady 30 off 36, while Gudakesh Motie (19* off 13) finished the chase in the 17th over. Billy Stanlake battled bravely with the ball for the Hurricanes, taking 3/21 in 3.3 overs, but lacked support as the Warriors reached 128/6 in 16.3 overs to claim victory.

with this win, Guyana Amazon Warriors moved to the top of the GSL 2025 points table with 6 points and a better net run rate of +1.806. Rangpur Riders are also level on points but have one more game in hand and are still unbeaten. Hobart Hurricanes, with just 2 points from 4 matches, slipped into the third position and have a difficult route to qualification.

GSL 2025 Points Table (After Match 9)

Pos.	Team	P	W	L	PTS	NRR
1	Guyana Amazon Warriors (Q)	4	3	1	6	+1.806
2	Rangpur Riders (Q)	3	3	0	6	+0.283
3	Hobart Hurricanes	4	1	3	2	-0.297
4	Dubai Capitals	4	1	3	2	-0.833
5	Central Districts	3	1	2	2	-1.200

Top Performers—GSL 2025

Most Runs:

Kyle Mayers (RGR)—130 runs, Avg 130.00, SR 194.03
Sediqullah Atal (DC)—129 runs, Avg 32.25, SR 141.76
Ben McDermott (HBH)—119 runs, Avg 29.75, SR 170.58
Mohammad Nabi (HBH)—108 runs, Avg 36.00, SR 245.45
Moeen Ali (GAW)—103 runs, Avg 34.33, SR 114.44

Most Wickets:

Imran Tahir (GAW)—12 wickets, Econ 7.58
Khaled Ahmed (RGR)—10 wickets, Econ 7.60
Usama Mir (HBH)—7 wickets, Econ 13.86
Gudakesh Motie (GAW)—7 wickets, Econ 11.43
Angus Schaw (CS) – 6 wickets, Econ 14.00

3 bowlers with most wickets in T20 Cricket

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 12:23:22 GMT

Since T20 Cricket was introduced more than two decades ago, the format was dominated by the batters, but as more T20 matches were held, bowlers became more accurate by sharpening their skills and by working on their variety. Bowlers became smarter and adjusted their lengths depending on the wickets and playing conditions to outfox the batters. The bowlers worked on bowling wicket-taking deliveries. In this piece, we discuss three bowlers who have racked up the most wickets in T20 cricket.

The players mentioned in the list have showcased their skills time and again to get crucial breakthroughs for their sides that have changed the outcome of many matches. The bowlers mentioned in the list possess different skill sets depending on their strengths to bowl in different conditions and wickets, but their efficiency and consistency in taking crucial wickets have been second to none. We discuss these bowlers in detail:

1.Sunil Narine (574 wickets in 536 T20 games)

The former West Indian spinner has been among the most popular T20 players in the shorter format, as the spinner has played for different franchises in different T20 leagues globally. Narine has claimed 574 wickets in 536 T20 games in his T20 career so far.

He has this ability to change the length at the last moment by outsmarting the batters. Narine's variety enables him to take wickets on flat batting surfaces. The 37-year-old's bounce and flight are difficult to judge, making him a deadly option.

2.Imran Tahir (531 wickets in 428 T20 games)

The former South African leg spinner's deceptive length has troubled the batters. Tahir can outsmart the batters with his googlies and faster ones as the 46-year-old changes his length, keeping in mind a batter's strength.

Tahir doesn't turn the ball a long way, but his ability to attack the stumps and his ability to hold his line contain the runs and even help him get wickets. He has claimed 531 wickets in 428 T20 games. Tahir has the reputation of getting breakthroughs during the middle overs.

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3.Shakib Al Hasan (492 wickets in 444 T20 games)

Undoubtedly amongst the most skilful off-spinners in modern-day cricket, Shakib's length is difficult to read due to his round-arm action. Shakib uses his wrists and fingers cleverly, enabling him to turn the ball.

His flight and his ability to use the popping crease cleverly enable him to land the ball in the right areas, helping him gain wickets consistently in the T20 format. His biggest strength is his ability to take wickets during pressure situations. The left-arm spinner has claimed 492 wickets in 444 T20 games in his career.

GSL 2025: Guyana Amazon Warriors announce their squad for upcoming season

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 22:30:54 GMT

Guyana Amazon Warriors (GAW) have released their 15-player side for the 2025 ExxonMobil Global Super League (GSL), as they prepare to defend their home turf at the Guyana National Stadium in Providence. With an intimidating combination of experienced internationals and emerging Caribbean talents, the Warriors are ready to give a performance to remember in front of their home crowd.

Having recorded a strong third-place finish in the first 2024 edition, the Warriors have maintained a sound core with strategic reinforcements. Seasoned players such as leg-spin sorcerer Imran Tahir, English all-rounder Moeen Ali, pace king Romario Shepherd, and left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie are back to lead the side's activities across departments.

The GSL 2025 will kick off on 10 July, with the Warriors launching their campaign in a high-octane battle against Rangpur Riders, who won the last edition, in the night match, after the tournament starter between first-timers Central Stags (New Zealand) and Hobart Hurricanes XI (Australia). Having six strong teams like the ILT20's Dubai Capitals, the GSL this year will present world-class T20 cricket.

New Faces and Key Absentees

The Warriors have added depth to their team with some game-changing signings. The explosive openers Johnson Charles and Evin Lewis are new additions along with emerging wicketkeeper-batters Amir Jangoo and Jewel Andrew. Afghan opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz also returns, having made an impact in earlier CPL campaigns with his pugilistic shot selection.

In the bowling ranks, Irish seamer Mark Adair and spin all-rounder Akeal Hossein bring depth and diversity, while Saud Shakeel of Pakistan brings balance to the middle order. But the team would miss Shai Hope, Kevlon Anderson, and Roston Chase—missing out on West Indies Test action—as well as all-rounder Keemo Paul, who is recovering from injury.

The Guyana Amazon Warriors 2025 GSL squad includes:
Imran Tahir, Evin Lewis, Johnson Charles, Moeen Ali, Shimron Hetmyer, Saud Shakeel, Romario Shepherd, Dwain Pretorius, Gudakesh Motie, Akeal Hossein, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mark Adair, Jewel Andrew, Shamar Springer, and Amir Jangoo.

Warrior Nation is primed for battle at home! 🇬🇾

The Guyana Amazon Warriors confirm their squad for the ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League 🌎

READ MORE: https://t.co/bRxdaFMyhc #GSLT20 #GlobalSuperLeague #GuyanaAmazonWarriors pic.twitter.com/MCQrEqDkQg
— Global Super League (@gslt20) June 13, 2025

CPL 2025: Guyana Amazon Warriors announce their squad for upcoming season

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 21:57:19 GMT

The Guyana Amazon Warriors have officially announced their team for the 2025 Caribbean Premier League (CPL), looking to take that extra step after being runners-up the previous season. In their 2024 final, the Warriors missed out against the St. Lucia Kings, captained by Faf du Plessis. With renewed energy and strategic signings, they’re determined to make a strong comeback this year under an experienced core and promising new additions.

The CPL 2025 player draft was conducted on Wednesday, 18 June, where retained stars, overseas recruits, and breakout players were revealed. Presented by Alex Jordan with expert analysis from Daren Ganga and Nikhil Uttamchandani, the show brought out significant changes across teams. For the Amazon Warriors, overseas recruits like Imran Tahir, Moeen Ali, Glenn Phillips, Dwaine Pretorius, and Hassan Khan strengthen an already strong list of players.

This season's CPL has a new twist—the last three rounds of the draft were reserved for West Indies Breakout League players. Every franchise will have at least one such new player in every game now. The 2025 season begins on 14 August and goes on until 21 September, with the grand final to be held in Guyana, giving the Amazon Warriors a possible home ground.

Guyana Amazon Warriors Squad for CPL 2025

The Guyana Amazon Warriors 2025 team consists of the following: Imran Tahir, Shimron Hetmyer, Romario Shepherd, Shai Hope, Glenn Phillips, Gudakesh Motie, Moeen Ali, Shamar Joseph, Keemo Paul, Dwaine Pretorius, Shamarh Brooks, Kemol Savory, Hassan Khan, Jediah Blades, Kevlon Anderson, Quentin Sampson, and Riyad Latif.

Guyana Amazon Warriors have announced their squad for CPL 2025. They've signed following overseas players :

Glenn Phillips 🇳🇿
Imran Tahir 🇿🇦
Dwaine Pretorius 🇿🇦
Hassan Khan 🇺🇸
Moeen Ali 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 pic.twitter.com/we0JBu7cLY
— T20 Franchise Rosters (Men) (@t20tracker) June 18, 2025

"Haven't received my contract money.." Veteran spinner blasts Rangpur Riders for unpaid dues

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 11:45:43 GMT

Guyana Amazon Warriors' skipper and former Protea spinner Imran Tahir expresses his outrage over non-payment of dues for his stint with Rangpur Riders in last year's Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) season. As his side looked to lock horns with the Bangladeshi franchise in the ongoing Global Super League tournament, his eye-opening remarks have highlighted a grave issue within the Bangladesh domestic cricket structure.

Speaking at the toss, Tahir was visibly frustrated with Rangpur Riders on this issue which in turn fueled his desire to outperform his former franchise in the 8th encounter of the Global Super League.

Tahir's comments at the toss

At the time of winning the toss, Tahir's comments seemed to be very modest at first. Like most captains, Tahir backed his side and wanted them to put on a good show.

He seemed to be in good spirits before unleashing a bombshell on his opposition Rangpur Riders, which now happens to be one of the former franchises he represented last year.

"We want to win every game; that's what we're here for. I am personally motivated to win this match for Guyana because last year I played for Rangpur in the BPL. I still haven't received my full payment from them, which makes me even more eager to perform against them."

The Demerara Bank Coin Toss goes the way of the Rangpur Riders and they have decided to bat first tonight! 🇬🇾 vs 🇧🇩 #GSLT20 #GAWvRR #GlobalSuperLeague pic.twitter.com/4vzXbmIoHz
— Global Super League (@gslt20) December 4, 2024

Tahir does not end there. He goes a step further to intensify his attack on the Rangpur Riders franchise. He wanted to highlight Guyana's welcoming culture which stands in sharp contrast with the outlook and the mindset of his former franchise.

"We want to show them that Guyana welcomes them. They bring their local players here, earn some money, play good and we’ll show them that we’re better humans than them."

Warriors fell short in a low-scoring thriller

Despite the bold comments from the Guyana Warriors skipper, the Warrior nation fell short by 15 runs. Pretorious, Tanzim, and Tahir starred with the ball picking up seven wickets but a fighting knock of 58 from Khushdil dragged the Riders to a face-saving total of 117.

The Warriors batters failed to apply themselves in the run chase as Kamrul and Harmeet shared seven wickets between them to sink Guyana Warriors for 102. The Nurul Hasan-led Rangpur Riders have stormed their way to the final and will face Victoria at the Providence Stadium on December 6.

IPL 2023: Imran Tahir on LSG’s loss- “Players alone are not to blame”

Tue, 02 May 2023 12:49:52 GMT

Imran Tahir, a former cricketer from South Africa, has offered his thoughts on Lucknow Super Giants’ (LSG) second IPL 2023 low-score chase failure, this time against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on May 1 at Lucknow’s Ekana Stadium. He asserts that the batting collapse is not solely the fault of the players.

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Pursuing a disappointing objective of 127, LSG’s batting got going the tracks right from the primary over Steady wickets, combined with KL Rahul not having the option to bat because of injury up until the last wicket, brought about a 18-run misfortune for the hosts.

While the quarrels after the match between Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir certainly stand out, it should not be missed to remember that this is LSG’s subsequent low-scoring run pursuit this year that has finished in disappointment, as they lost to Gujarat Titans (GT) while pursuing 136 recently.

Imran Tahir questioned the Super Giants’ batting lineup’s strategy during a recent appearance as a Star Sports commentator because they did not play responsibly in the absence of KL Rahul.

“Everyone knew that KL Rahul was injured and that he wouldn’t bat. So their batters should have taken the responsibility and the coaches should have communicated with them and made a proper plan,”
he said.

The 44-year-old went on to say that coaches must also take some responsibility because LSG now routinely does this.

“I feel the coaches should also take a little responsibility. We shouldn’t blame the players alone. They were probably given the message that they should go and play aggressively.”
Imran Tahir proceeded.

Imran Tahir slams LSG batting lineup for playing reckless shots

Imran Tahir has now criticized the Lucknow Super Giants’ batting lineup for taking careless shots against Royal Challengers Bangalore and losing the match as a result.

Krishnappa Gautham scored 23 for LSG, while RCB captain Faf du Plessis had a patient 44 from 40. Imran Tahir stated to Star Sports that LSG batters should learn from du Plessis and refrain from making risky shots when they are not necessary.

“This is their home ground. What amazed me is that everyone went in and tried to play shots. I don’t think those shots were required. You have seen Faf du Plessis, who concentrated primarily on singles and he is not like that. Normally he is an aggressive player, he is a player who goes and plays his shots,”
he said.

LSG will be looking to get back to winning ways in their next match, which is against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on May 3.