SAC vs AAC Prediction for World Championship of Legends, 2025 Match 12 Preview: The World Championship of Legends, 2025 Season kicks off today, and the tournament will feature six teams battling it out 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 off in semi-final 1 and 2, from which the winners will advance to the final of the season.
The WCL 2025 is moving towards the end of the season and is now only a few weeks away from the knockout stage. Standings rankings have almost been shaped, and now only hopes and outstanding performances can save the bottom-sitting teams, especially the defending champions, India. Coming into match 12, South Africa will face the Australian champions for the last time this group stage. Both teams have played great, and the season is impressive for the two. South Africa is riding high on the winning momentum and is at the top of the points table. Meanwhile, Aussies are next to them and are among the top contenders to make it to the semis of this season.
This match is going to be a thriller filled with entertainment and powerful batting and bowling performances, as both have the capacity to take each other down. With this, fans can expect to see an intense and competitive match between the two. The SAC vs AAC match is scheduled at Headingley, Leeds, on Sunday, 27th July, starting at 5:00 PM IST. Let’s check the teams’ preview, pitch report, ground stats, team Captain, vice captain, and more below.
SAC vs AAC Match Details, Match 12 World Championship of Legends, 2025
| League | World Championship of Legends, 2025 |
| Match | South Africa Champions vs Australia Champions, Match 12 |
| Time | 5:00 PM IST, Sunday, July 27, 2025 |
| Venue | Headingley, Leeds |
South Africa Champions vs Australia Champions Head to Head Records(Last 5 Years)
| Total Matches | 01 |
| South Africa Champions | 00 |
| Australia Champions | 01 |
| No Result | 00 |
SAC vs AAC World Championship of Legends, 2025 Last 5 Match Record
| Team | Form (Last 5 Matches) |
| South Africa Champions (SAC) | L, W, W, T, W |
| Australia Champions (AAC) | W, L, W, W, W |
SAC vs AAC Weather and Pitch Report
Pitch Report
The Pitch at Headingley for the match looks green and lively, which usually helps fast bowlers, especially at the beginning of the game. If the skies stay cloudy, it could make things a bit tougher for batters, as the ball may swing and move around more in the air and off the pitch. Early on in the game, the bowlers who rely on pace and seam movement will likely get good support from the surface, especially early, but as the match goes on, the pitch tends to settle down and becomes easier to bat during the middle overs and death overs. Spinners might not get much help at this venue unless the surface wears out. Overall, it seems a fair pitch that offers a balanced approach for the players. Batters who stick around will score big, while disciplined bowlers will take up some wickets. However, the pitch can change depending on things like moisture, weather, and how much it’s been used. The batting first team has comparatively enjoyed batting here, as they have won 48 out of the 76 matches played on this ground. So, winning the toss, the captain should choose to bat first and then defend the score on the ground.
Weather Report
| Temperature | 18°C |
| Weather Forecast | 58%Humidity and 20% rain chance |
| Pitch Behavior | Balanced |
| Best Suited To | Pacers |
| Average 1st innings score | 181 |
SAC vs AAC Match 12 World Championship of Legends, 2025 Ground Stats
| Headingley, Leeds Ground Stats | |
| Total | 76 |
| Team Bat 1st | 48 |
| Team Bat 2nd | 27 |
| Tie/ No Result | 01 |
| Average First Innings Score | 181 |
| Highest Score | Yorkshire 260/4 |
| Lowest Score | Yorkshire 82/7 |
SAC vs AAC 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
Australia Champions Playing XI: Chris Gayle (c), Dwayne Smith, Lendl Simmons, Chadwick Walton (wk), William Perkins, Kieron Pollard, Ashley Nurse, Dwayne Bravo, Sheldon Cottrell, Nikita Miller, Shannon Gabriel
SAC vs AAC Team News and Players Injury Update
| South Africa Champions | Australia Champions |
| No Injury Update. | No Injury Update. |
No injury has been reported as far for the upcoming match, when they are made available, we will update here.
SAC vs AAC Team Squad
South Africa Champions Squad:
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, Richard Levi, Chris Morris, Dane Vilas, Imran Tahir, Henry Davids, Albie Morkel
Australia Champions Squad:
Shaun Marsh, Chris Lynn, D Arcy Short, Ben Dunk (wk), Callum Ferguson, Ben Cutting, Daniel Christian, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Steve OKeefe, Brett Lee (c), Peter Siddle, Moises Henriques, John Hastings, Rob Quiney
SAC vs AAC Today Match Prediction: Today Team Captain And Vice Captain Choices
World Championship of Legends, 2025 is one of the popular domestic T20 cricket leagues among the fans and fantasy platform. As the tournament has already started, fans are trying to find out the best possible combination on fantasy platforms. Hence, we have made an easy Captain and vice captain choice for you that would help you to earn points for your today teams for small and grand leagues.
- Shaun Marsh
- AB de Villiers
- Hashim Amla
- Ben Dunk
Who will win the SAC vs AAC Match 12 of the World Championship of Legends, 2025
As per our analysis and game stats and recent matches and squad of these two teams there is a high probability of SAC to win this match. Although the winner can be entirely attributed to the ground stats and its records. So as per the ground stats the chances of team batting first are high, so the batting first team will likely win the Match 12 of the World Championship of Legends, 2025 League. However, with cricket’s unpredictable nature and AAC’s batting firepower, this match could go either way. So please analyze on your part and then invest.
Who will win Today’s toss between SAC vs AAC Match 12
As we head into the Match 12 of the World Championship of Legends, 2025 between South Africa Champions and Australia Champions, all eyes would be on the Toss, which could play a crucial role in shaping the game. Looking at recent matches and toss winnings, South Africa Champions(SAC) appear more likely to win the toss today. Winning today’s toss could give them an advantage and early edge, especially with their current unbeaten form in the tournament.
SAC vs AAC World Championship of Legends, 2025, Where to Watch Match 12
| Where to Watch | |
| Live Telecast | Star Sports Networks |
| Live Stream | FanCode |
