The World Championship of Legends, 2025 Season, kicked off on 18th July and has now opened the contest for other teams. The tournament will feature six teams batting in for over 18 matches, including 15 league stage games, two semi-finals and the grand finale. Each day would be a double header day with matches being played, offering no-stop entertainment of the fast-paced games. At the end of the league stage, the top four teams will make it to the knockout stage. Then the teams will face in semi-final 1 and 2 from where the winners will move to the final of the season. The South Africa Champions will take on the Pakistan Champions in match 9 at Grace Road, Leicester, on Friday.
South Africa has been one of the strongest teams in the competition so far. They have played two matches and won both; their first game against West Indies Champions ended in a tie, but then they won it in the bowl-out. In their last outing they beat India Champions by 88 runs using the DLS method. And now, before coming into this match they will face England Champions on July 24, which will affect their standings. Pakistan Champions have also looked solid, they have won their opening game against England Champions and then their next match got cancelled as their opponents, India Champions, chose to withdraw.
Coming into this match South Africa is looking to build on their winning streak, Pakistan Champions, meanwhile, have already had a taste of this season’s pressure, having won all of the two matches they played. A win here for both teams means a chance to take a lead in the season and move further with winning momentum. So let’s look at the best fantasy cricket tips, pitch report and captaincy choices for SAC vs PNC Match 9 in the series.
SAC vs PNC Match Details, Match 9 World Championship of Legends, 2025
| League | World Championship of Legends, 2025 |
| Match | South Africa Champions vs Pakistan Champions, Match 9 |
| Time | 9:00 PM IST, Friday, July 25, 2025 |
| Venue | Grace Road, Leicester |
SAC vs PNC Pitch Report at Grace Road, Leicester:
The pitch at Grace Road, Leicester, is a balanced pitch with medium scoring ground. The pitch being balanced offers the same advantage to batters as well as bowlers. Grace Road Cricket Ground Pitch is known for its hard and bouncy pitch, which usually helps fast bowlers. The consistent bounce and pace make it a great place for exciting matches. However, the pitch can change depending on things like moisture, weather, and how much it’s been usedBatting second team have comparatively enjoyed batting here as they have won 40 out of the 71 matches played on this ground. So, winning the toss, the captain should choose to field first and then chase the score on the ground, as bowling first would allow them a chance to get a better understanding of the pitch, improving their strategy and gameplay.
SAC vs PNC Match 9: Batters to watch(Recent Stats)
| Player | Team | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 0 | 4s | 6s |
| Shoaib Malik | Pakistan Champions | 7 | 7 | 2 | 245 | 54 | 49.00 | 174 | 140.80 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 19 | 10 |
| Sharjeel Khan | Pakistan Champions | 7 | 7 | 0 | 221 | 72 | 31.57 | 114 | 193.85 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 25 | 15 |
| GJ Snyman | South Africa Champs | 2 | 2 | 1 | 155 | 82* | 155.00 | 90 | 172.22 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 8 |
| SJ Erwee | South Africa Champs | 2 | 2 | 1 | 116 | 105* | 116.00 | 65 | 178.46 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 6 |
SAC vs PNC Match 9: Bowlers to watch(Recent Stats)
| Player | Team | Mat | Inns | Balls | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR |
| Wahab Riaz | Pakistan Champions | 7 | 7 | 117 | 19.3 | 164 | 9 | 3/22 | 18.22 | 8.41 | 13.00 |
| Shoaib Malik | Pakistan Champions | 7 | 7 | 111 | 18.3 | 188 | 9 | 3/38 | 20.88 | 10.16 | 12.33 |
| VD Philander | South Africa Champs | 5 | 5 | 84 | 14.0 | 142 | 5 | 2/17 | 28.40 | 10.14 | 16.80 |
| CK Langeveldt | South Africa Champs | 4 | 4 | 78 | 13.0 | 140 | 3 | 1/22 | 46.66 | 10.76 | 26.00 |
SAC vs PNC Prediction 2025: Small League & Grand League Teams
We have outlined the top fantasy picks for you to consider adding to your team for today’s match. If you’re interested in participating in mega leagues on fantasy platforms, take a look at our Grand League Team below to finalize your today’s SAC vs PNC fantasy team.
SAC vs PNC Today Small League Team:
Wicketkeeper: K Akmal
Batters: AB de Villiers, H Amla
All-rounders: M Hafeez, J Duminy, S Malik, A Yamin, J Smuts, W Parnell
Bowlers: S Tanvir, A Phangiso
SAC vs PNC Today Grand League Team:
Wicketkeeper: K Akmal
Batters: AB de Villiers, H Amla, S Khan, JRudolph
All-rounders: M Hafeez, J Duminy, S Malik, A Yamin, J Smuts
Bowlers: A Phangiso
SAC vs PNC Match 9 Captain and Vice Captain choices
| Role | Players |
| Captain | AB de Villiers, Mohammed Hafeez, Hashim Amla |
| Vice-Captain | Kamran Akmal, Shoaib Malik, A Phangiso |
Try rotating the mentioned players across multiple fantasy teams to boost your chances of scoring big. Creating different combinations enhances your chances of winning. Use these SAC vs PNC Fantasy tips to create your fantasy team and to build your lineup today.
SAC vs PNC Predicted Playing XI
South Africa Champions Playing XI: 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, Aaron Phangiso
Pakistan Champions Playing XI: Mohammad Hafeez (c), Kamran Akmal (wk), Shoaib Malik, Sharjeel Khan, Asif Ali, Umar Amin, Aamer Yamin, Wahab Riaz, Sohail Khan, Sohail Tanvir, Rumman Raees
Disclaimer: This fantasy cricket advice is based on the author’s analysis, experience and publicly available data. Users are advised to use this information as a guide and make their own informed decisions. Crichourly does not support or provide insider information and is not liable for any financial losses resulting from the team selections.
