SAC vs PNC Prediction for World Championship of Legends, 2025 Match 9 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 9th match of the WCL will feature South Africa and Pakistan at a new venue. So far, it has been a great journey for the two teams. Both teams have played well so far and are among the top teams this season. South Africa Champions have looked dominant; they started with a close match against West Indies Champions, which ended in a tie, but they won the bowl-out. In their second match, they crushed the Indian champions by 88 runs via DLS Methods. Pakistan Champions began their campaign with a 5-run win over England Champions. Their second match against the India Champions was canceled. So far they have remained unbeaten, and this match will be important for them to stay at the top.
Coming into this match, this win is important for both teams for their reasons. Pakistan would be looking for the title from the start; meanwhile, South Africa would be looking to continue their winning streak. With this, fans can expect to see an intense and competitive match between the two. The SAC vs PNC match is scheduled at Grace Road, Leicester, on Friday, 25th 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 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 |
South Africa Champions vs Pakistan Champions Head to Head Records(Last 5 Years)
| Total Matches | 01 |
| South Africa Champions | 01 |
| Pakistan Champions | 00 |
| No Result | 00 |
SAC vs PNC World Championship of Legends, 2025 Last 5 Match Record
| Team | Form (Last 5 Matches) |
| South Africa Champions (SAC) | W, D, W, W, L |
| Pakistan Champions (PNC) | W,L, W, L, W |
SAC vs PNC 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. 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.
Weather Report
| Temperature | 25°C |
| Weather Forecast | 45%Humidity and 5% rain chance |
| Pitch Behavior | Balanced |
| Best Suited To | Spinners |
| Average 1st innings score | 165 |
SAC vs PNC Match 9 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 |
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
SAC vs PNC Team News and Players Injury Update
| South Africa Champions | Pakistan 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.
SAC vs PNC Team Squad
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
Pakistan Champions Squad:
Kamran Akmal(w), Sharjeel Khan, Umar Amin, Mohammad Hafeez(c), Shoaib Malik, Asif Ali, Sohaib Maqsood, Aamer Yamin, Sohail Tanvir, Sohail Khan, Wahab Riaz, Rumman Raees, Abdul Razzaq, Younis Khan, Shahid Afridi, Misbah-ul-Haq, Fawad Alam, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Saeed Ajmal
SAC vs PNC 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
- Mohammad Hafeez
- Kamran Akmal
- Hashim Amla
Who will win the SAC vs PNC Match 9 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 PNC 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 9 of the World Championship of Legends, 2025 League. However, with cricket’s unpredictable nature and SAC’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 PNC Match 9
As we head into the Match 9 of the World Championship of Legends, 2025 between South Africa Champions and Pakistan 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 PNC World Championship of Legends, 2025, Where to Watch Match 9
| Where to Watch | |
| Live Telecast | Star Sports Networks |
| Live Stream | FanCode |
