South Africa Champions will face Australia Champions in Semi-Final 2 of the WCL 2025, set to take place at Edgbaston, Birmingham, on Thursday, July 31, with a spot in the final on the line.
Check out The Betting Professionals’s analysis for the Australia Champions vs South Africa Champions Semifinal of the World Championship of Legends with best cricket betting sites and predictions.
South Africa Champions vs Australia Champions (SA-C vs AUS-C) Semifinal Match Details
Series | World Championship of Legends 2025 |
Series Match No | 2nd Semifinal |
Format | T20 |
Match Date | 31st July 2025 |
Match Time | `04:30 PM (Local)/09:00 PM IST |
Venue | Edgbaston, Birmingham |
South Africa Champions vs Australia Champions (SA-C vs AUS-C) Semifinal Match Teams Preview
South Africa Champions Preview
South Africa Champions head into the semi-final in top form, finishing second on the points table with four wins in five matches. They recently thrashed Australia Champions by 95 runs and look well-settled and confident. AB de Villiers has been the standout performer, topping the run charts with 305 runs, while Phangiso leads the bowling attack with 9 wickets.
South Africa Champions Predicted XI
AB de Villiers, Jacques Rudolph, Sarel Erwee, Henry Davids, Jean-Paul Duminy, JJ Smuts, Morne van Wyk(w), Wayne Parnell, Hardus Viljoen, Aaron Phangiso(c), Duanne Olivier
Australia Champions Preview
Australia Champions, who finished third in the standings, are looking to bounce back after a dismal showing against Pakistan Champions, where they were bundled out for just 74. Chris Lynn remains their leading run-scorer with 112 runs, while Peter Siddle has picked up 7 wickets. A strong all-round performance will be crucial if they hope to reach the final.
Australia Champions Predicted XI
Chris Lynn, Shaun Marsh, D Arcy Short, Ben Dunk(w), Daniel Christian, Callum Ferguson, Ben Cutting, Peter Siddle, Brett Lee(c), Nathan Coulter-Nile, Steve OKeefe
South Africa Champions vs Australia Champions Head to Head in T20 Cricket
South Africa Champions and Australia Champions have faced each other twice in the WCL so far, with both teams winning one match each. There have been no no-results between them. Their first encounter took place on July 5, 2024, while their most recent meeting was on July 27, 2025.
South Africa Champions vs Australia Champions (SA-C vs AUS-C) Semifinal Match Pitch Report
The Edgbaston pitch offers a balanced surface with help for both spinners and pacers. With clear weather expected, batting first under lights could be a major advantage, making it likely the toss-winning captain will opt to bowl.
South Africa Champions vs Australia Champions (SA-C vs AUS-C) Semifinal Match Key Players to Watch Out For
South Africa Champions (SA-C)
1. AB de Villiers: South African star hammered 123 off 46 balls against Australia, smashing 15 fours and 8 sixes. He's the biggest threat with the bat.
2. Aaron Phangiso: Phangiso was brilliant in the last game against Australia, taking 4 for 13 in 3.4 overs. His control in the middle overs makes him a key weapon for South Africa.
Australia Champions (AUS-C)
2. Peter Siddle: Siddle was Australia’s standout bowler against South Africa, claiming 3 for 38. His experience and clever variations will be vital in this knockout clash.
South Africa Champions vs Australia Champions (SA-C vs AUS-C) Betting Odds on 1xBet
In the second semifinal of the World Championship of Legends 2025, South Africa Champions enter as favourites with 1.81 odds on 1xBet, while Australia Champions are the underdogs at 2.01.
South Africa Champions vs Australia Champions Win Probability
According to Google’s win probability, South Africa Champions hold a 54% chance of winning the semifinal, while Australia Champions sit close behind at 46%, setting the stage for a tight and competitive clash.
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