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 in semi-final 1 and 2 from where the winners will move to the final of the season.
The West Indies Champions will take on the South Africa Champions in match 2 at Edgbaston, Birmingham on Saturday. Coming into this match, the Indies Champions are looking to heal the wounds of last year’s semi final’s exit. Despite an amazing start in the last season, they bounced back to win two games but then fell short in the semi-finals. On the other hand, South Africa Champions had a terrible campaign, with a poor run rate they started their season on the losing end, but soon before the knockout, the teams regrouped and bounced back ending the season on prideful note with win in last two matches of the league stage.Now, both teams begin this season with a clean slate and new intent. West Indies will bank on their power-packed lineup featuring legends like Chris Gayle, Kieron Pollard, and Dwayne Bravo to dominate right from game one. South Africa, with stars such as AB de Villiers, Imran Tahir, and Hashim Amla, will be keen to erase last season’s disappointment and make a strong early impact. 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 WIC vs SAC Match 2 in the series.
WIC vs SAC Match Details, Match 2 World Championship of Legends, 2025
| League | World Championship of Legends, 2025 |
| Match | West Indies Champions vs Indian Women, Match 2 |
| Time | 5:00 PM IST, Saturday July 19, 2025 |
| Venue | Edgbaston, Birmingham |
WIC vs SAC Pitch Report at Lord’s, London:
The pitch at Edgbaston, Birmingham, has assistance for pacers, with spinners also drawing enough from it. During the recent Test between India and England 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. Batting first on this ground has been the more favorable option on this ground as the team batting first have won 63 out of 115 matches. Looking at the average first score, the team batting first has a higher chance of winning the game.It is expected that the team winning the toss is likely to bat first against the opposition. Talking about bowling, it is highly possible that pacers could get some benefit with the new-ball.
WIC vs SAC Match 2 Batters to Watch (Recent Stats)
| Player | Span | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 0 | 4s | 6s |
| GJ Snyman | 2024-2024 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 155 | 82* | 155.00 | 90 | 172.22 | – | 2 | – | 16 | 8 |
| SJ Erwee | 2024-2024 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 116 | 105* | 116.00 | 65 | 178.46 | 1 | – | – | 13 | 6 |
| RE Levi | 2024-2024 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 81 | 60 | 20.25 | 43 | 188.37 | – | 1 | 1 | 7 | 6 |
| R McLaren | 2024-2024 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 78 | 36* | 39.00 | 68 | 114.70 | – | – | – | 3 | 6 |
| DJ Vilas | 2024-2024 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 71 | 44* | 23.66 | 47 | 151.06 | – | – | – | 6 | 3 |
WIC vs SAC Match 2 Bowlers to watch
| Player | Span | Mat | Inns | Balls | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Ave | Econ | SR |
| VD Philander | 2024-2024 | 5 | 5 | 84 | 14.0 | 142 | 5 | 2/17 | 28.40 | 10.14 | 16.80 |
| CK Langeveldt | 2024-2024 | 4 | 4 | 78 | 13.0 | 140 | 3 | 1/22 | 46.66 | 10.76 | 26.00 |
| Imran Tahir | 2024-2024 | 5 | 5 | 114 | 19.0 | 177 | 3 | 1/18 | 59.00 | 9.31 | 38.00 |
| R McLaren | 2024-2024 | 3 | 2 | 30 | 5.0 | 35 | 2 | 2/20 | 17.50 | 7.00 | 15.00 |
| JP Duminy | 2024-2024 | 4 | 2 | 30 | 5.0 | 50 | 2 | 2/33 | 25.00 | 10.00 | 15.00 |
WIC vs SAC 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 WIC vs SAC fantasy team.
WIC vs SAC Today Small League Team:
Wicketkeeper: P Mustard
Batters: J Vince, A Ali, E Morgan
All-rounders: I Wasim, M Ali, M Hafeez, R Bopara, S Afridi
Bowlers: L Plunkett, W Riaz
WIC vs SAC Today Grand League Team:
Wicketkeeper: C Walton
Batters: A de Villiers, C Gayle, D Smith, L Simmons
All-rounders: K Pollard, C Morris, D Bravo, A Nurse, W Parnell
Bowlers: I Tahir
WIC vs SAC Match 2 Captain and Vice Captain choices
| Role | Players |
| Captain | J Vince, A de Villiers, K Pollard |
| Vice-Captain | L Plunkett, R Bopara, S Afridi |
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 WIC vs SAC Fantasy tips to create your fantasy team and to build your lineup today.
WIC vs SAC Predicted Playing XI
West Indies Champions Playing XI: Dwayne Smith, Chadwick Walton (wk), Jonathan Carter, Jason Mohammed, Ashley Nurse, Daren Sammy (c), Rayad Emrit, Jerome Taylor, Fidel Edwards, Tino Best, Sulieman Benn
South Africa Champions Playing XI: Richard Levi (wk), Jacques Kallis (c), Sarel Erwee, Jacques Snyman, Neil McKenzie, Dane Vilas, Ryan McLaren, Vernon Philander, Charl Langeveldt, Rory Kleinveldt, Imran Tahir, Dale Steyn
Disclaimer: This fantasy cricket advice is based on the author’s analysis, experience and public 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.
