EDC vs SAC Prediction for World Championship of Legends, 2025 Match 8 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 in semi-final 1 and 2, from where the winners will move to the final of the season.
The 8th match of the WCL will feature England and South Africa at a new venue. So far, it has been a one-sided journey for the two teams. South Africa has played two matches and won both, while England Champions, have yet to win in the tournament. South Africa Champions are coming off a strong 88-run win against India Champions. They scored 208 runs with a remarkable contribution from AB de Villiers and then bowled out India cheaply. England Champions, on the other hand, lost their last game to West Indies Champions by 10 runs. Despite scoring 154, they fell short while chasing 165, and before it, they even lost their opening match by 5 runs against Pakistan Champions and also had a one rain-interrupted match.
Coming into this match, this win is important for both teams for their own reasons. South Africa would be looking for the title from the start, meanwhile England would be looking for their first win. With this, fans can expect to see an intense and competitive match between the two. The EDC vs SAC match is scheduled at Grace Road, Leicester, on Thursday, 24th July, starting at 9:00 PM IST. Let’s check the team’s preview, pitch report, ground stats, team Captain, vice-captain, and more below.
EDC vs SAC Match Details, Match 8 World Championship of Legends, 2025
| League | World Championship of Legends, 2025 |
| Match | England Champions vs South Africa Champions, Match 8 |
| Time | 9:00 PM IST, Thursday July 20, 2025 |
| Venue | Grace Road, Leicester |
England Champions vs South Africa Champions Head to Head Records(Last 5 Years)
| Total Matches | 01 |
| England Champions | 01 |
| South Africa Champions | 00 |
| No Result | 00 |
EDC vs SAC World Championship of Legends, 2025 Last 5 Match Record
| Team | Form (Last 5 Matches) |
| England Champions (EDC) | L, A, L, L, L |
| South Africa Champions (SAC) | W, D, W, W, L |
EDC vs SAC Weather and Pitch Report
Pitch Report
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. The Grace Road Cricket Ground Pitch is known for its hard and bouncy nature, which typically favors fast bowlers. The consistent bounce and pace make it a great place for exciting matches. However, the pitch can change depending on factors such as moisture, weather, and usage. The batting second team has 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.
Weather Report
| Temperature | 15°C |
| Weather Forecast | 88%Humidity and 40% rain chance |
| Pitch Behavior | Balanced |
| Best Suited To | Spinners |
| Average 1st innings score | 165 |
EDC vs SAC Match 8 World Championship of Legends, 2025 Ground Stats
| Grace Road, Leicester Ground Stats | |
| Total | 71 |
| Team Bat 1st | 30 |
| Team Bat 2nd | 40 |
| Tie/ No Result | 01 |
| Average First Innings Score | 165 |
| Highest Score | Yorkshire 255/2 |
| Lowest Score | Leicestershire 88/2 |
EDC vs SAC Predicted Playing XI
England Champions Playing XI: Tim Ambrose (wk), Ian Bell, Eoin Morgan (c), Ravi Bopara, Samit Patel, Moeen Ali, Liam Plunkett, Ajmal Shahzad, Stuart Meaker, Chris Tremlett, Ryan Sidebottom
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
EDC vs SAC Team News and Players Injury Update
| England Champions | South Africa Champions |
| No Injury Update. | No Injury Update. |
No injury has been reported as far for the upcoming match, when they will be made available we will update here.
EDC vs SAC Team Squad
England Champions Squad:
Eoin Morgan, Sir Alastair Cook, Ian Bell, Moeen Ali, Samit Patel, Ravi Bopara, Usman Afzaal, Dimitri Mascarenhas, Tim Ambrose, Phil Mustard, Ryan Sidebottom, Ajmal Shahzad, Stuart Meaker, Chris Tremlett, Liam Plunkett
South Africa Champions Squad:
Hashim Amla, Richard Levi, Sarel Erwee, Albie Morkel, JJ Smuts, Jean-Paul Duminy, Chris Morris, Dane Vilas, Morne van Wyk, AB de Villiers, Duanne Olivier, Aaron Phangiso, Imran Tahir, Hardus Viljoen, Wayne Parnell
EDC vs SAC 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.
- AB de Villiers
- Ian Bell
- Eoin Morgan
- Hashim Amla
Who will win the EDC vs SAC Match 8 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 Second are high, so the chasing team will likely win the Match 8 of the World Championship of Legends, 2025 League. However, with cricket’s unpredictable nature and EDC’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 EDC vs SAC Match 8
As we head into the Match 8 of the World Championship of Legends, 2025 between England Champions and South Africa 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, England Champions(EDC) appears 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.
EDC vs SAC World Championship of Legends, 2025, Where to Watch Match 8
| Where to Watch | |
| Live Telecast | Star Sports Networks |
| Live Stream | FanCode |
