SAC vs AAC Prediction for World Championship of Legends, 2025 2nd Semi Final Preview: The WCL 2025 is moving towards the end of the season and is now only a single match away from the final of the season. After making it to the knockout for this season, the India Champions have pulled out of the tournament, and as a result, Pakistan has already made it to the final of the WCL 2025 edition. Coming into the 2nd semi-final, the Australian champions will be facing the South Africa champions one last time this season.
South Africa has been the strongest team in the tournament, finishing the group stage with four wins from five matches they played. They started their campaign with a tied match against the West Indies Champions, which they won after a close contest in a bowl-out. They have beaten every other team except the Pakistan Champions, who remained unbeatable throughout the season. On the other hand, Australian champions have had a mixed season this year. Out of the five matches, they won two, lost two, and one match ended in a no-result due to rain. While they do have the potential to beat anyone but their recent form is a bit worrying, especially after heavy losses against South Africa and Pakistan.
This match is going to be a thriller filled with entertainment and powerful batting and bowling performances, as both teams can take each other down. With both teams looking to book a place in the final against the Pakistan Champions, this game is a must-win for the two. South Africa will enter the match as the favorites based on form and confidence, but Australia will be under pressure to perform. With this, fans can expect to see an intense and competitive match between the two. The SAC vs AAC match is scheduled at Edgbaston, Birmingham, on Thursday, 31st July, starting at 9:00 PM IST. Let’s check the teams’ preview, pitch report, ground stats, team Captain, vice captain, and more below.
SAC vs AAC Match Details, 2nd Semi Final World Championship of Legends, 2025
| League | World Championship of Legends, 2025 |
| Match | South Africa Champions vs Australia Champions, 2nd Semi Final |
| Time | 9:00 PM IST, Thursday, July 31, 2025 |
| Venue | Edgbaston, Birmingham |
South Africa Champions vs Australia Champions Head to Head Records(Last 5 Years)
| Total Matches | 02 |
|---|---|
| South Africa Champions | 01 |
| 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) | W, L, W, W, W, T |
| Australia Champions (AAC) | L, L, W, W, L |
SAC vs AAC Weather and Pitch Report
Pitch Report
The pitch at Edgbaston, Birmingham, has assistance for pacers, with spinners also drawing enough from it. During the recent Test between India and India at the venue, the visitors went with two spinners; however, the pacers got enough from the surface. The same is likely to be in the T20I series, with pacers likely to enjoy their time at the venue. With moisture conditions, the ground is likely to give a slight edge to the spin bowlers, but depending on the weather conditions, the ground conditions may play differently. The venue has historically favoured chasing teams, with sides batting second winning 7 of the 13 T20 matches played here, which translates to a 54 per cent success rate. Overall, the Edgbaston, Birmingham pitch has been known to be a batting-friendly surface and has been kinder to the batters as the game progresses.
Weather Report
| Temperature | 17°C |
| Weather Forecast | 93%Humidity and 86% rain chance |
| Pitch Behavior | Batters |
| Best Suited To | Pacers |
| Average 1st innings score | 177 |
SAC vs AAC 2nd Semi Final World Championship of Legends, 2025 Ground Stats
| Edgbaston, Birmingham Ground Stats | |
| Total | 14 |
| Team Bat 1st | 06 |
| Team Bat 2nd | 08 |
| Tie/ No Result | 00 |
| Average First Innings Score | 177 |
| Highest Score | PAKC vs INDC 243-4 |
| Lowest Score | WARKS vs NOR 81-10 |
SAC vs AAC Predicted Playing XI
South Africa Champions Playing XI: AB de Villiers, Jacques Rudolph, Sarel Erwee, Henry Davids, Jean-Paul Duminy, JJ Smuts, Morne van Wyk (wk), Wayne Parnell, Hardus Viljoen, Aaron Phangiso (c), Duanne Olivier
Australia Champions Playing XI: Chris Lynn, Shaun Marsh, D Arcy Short, Ben Dunk (wk), Daniel Christian, Callum Ferguson, Ben Cutting, Peter Siddle, Brett Lee (c), Nathan Coulter-Nile, Steve OKeefe
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 fans and fantasy platforms. 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’s teams today for small and grand leagues.
- AB de Villiers
- Hashim Amla
- Shaun Marsh
- Ben Dunk
Who will win the SAC vs AAC 2nd Semi Final of the World Championship of Legends, 2025
As per our analysis and game stats, recent matches, and the squad of these two teams, there is a high probability of SAC to win this match. However, the winner can be entirely attributed to the ground stats and its records. So, as per the ground stats, the chances of the team batting second are high, so the chasing team will likely win 2nd Semi Final 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 2nd Semi Final
As we head into 2nd Semi Final of the World Championship of Legends, 2025, between South Africa Champions and Australia Champions, all eyes will 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 an early edge, especially with their current unbeaten form in the tournament.
SAC vs AAC World Championship of Legends, 2025, Where to Watch 2nd Semi Final
| Where to Watch | |
| Live Telecast | Star Sports Networks |
| Live Stream | FanCode |
