The South Africa Champions team is back for the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025, starting July 18 in England. With iconic stars like AB de Villiers leading the squad, the Proteas are ready to take on the challenge with a strong, balanced team filled with legendary batters, deadly pacers, and smart all-rounders.
The team will play a total of five league matches. The tournament format is T20 – with each match played over 20 overs per side.
The WCL follows a round-robin format, where six teams — South Africa, India, Australia, Pakistan, England, and West Indies — play once against each other. The top four teams will qualify for the semi-finals, followed by the grand final on August 2, 2025.
South Africa Champions Squad – WCL 2025
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Captain | AB de Villiers (Wicketkeeper-Batter) |
| Batters | Hashim Amla, Richard Levi, Sarel Erwee |
| All-rounders | JP Duminy, Albie Morkel, Chris Morris, JJ Smuts |
| Wicketkeepers | AB de Villiers, Morne van Wyk, Dane Vilas |
| Bowlers | Imran Tahir, Duanne Olivier, Hardus Viljoen, Wayne Parnell, Aaron Phangiso |
South Africa’s squad is built around experience, explosive power, and tight bowling control—ideal for short-format battles.
South Africa Champions Schedule – WCL 2025
| Date | Match | Venue | Local Time (BST) | India Time (IST) | South Africa Time (SAST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 19, Sat | South Africa vs West Indies Champions | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 11:30 AM | 5:00 PM | 12:30 PM |
| July 22, Tue | South Africa vs India Champions | NCCC, Northampton | 11:30 AM | 5:00 PM | 12:30 PM |
| July 24, Thu | South Africa vs England Champions | Grace Road, Leicester | 3:30 PM | 9:00 PM | 4:30 PM |
| July 25, Fri | South Africa vs Pakistan Champions | Grace Road, Leicester | 3:30 PM | 9:00 PM | 4:30 PM |
| July 27, Sun | South Africa vs Australia Champions | Headingley, Leeds | 12:30 PM | 5:00 PM | 1:30 PM |
All matches are 20-over T20 games and will be broadcast in India via Star Sports, with live streaming on FanCode.
Venues for South Africa Champions Matches
South Africa will play across four major venues in England:
- Edgbaston, Birmingham – vs West Indies
- Northampton County Ground – vs India
- Grace Road, Leicester – vs England and Pakistan
- Headingley, Leeds – vs Australia
These English venues are known for great bounce, swing conditions, and crowd energy—ideal for close T20 contests.
South Africa’s Power Squad – Full of Fire & Skill
With AB de Villiers at the helm, South Africa Champions are one of the most exciting teams in WCL 2025. From the elegant Hashim Amla to the aggressive finishers like Chris Morris and Albie Morkel, the batting looks deep and flexible.
Bowling options like Imran Tahir, Duanne Olivier, and Wayne Parnell offer both spin and pace variety. The squad is backed by world-class fielders and quick-strike capabilities, making them a serious title threat.
The South Africa Champions enter WCL 2025 with passion, skill, and motivation to finally lift a major trophy. Their mix of superstars and match-winners makes them one of the most balanced and dangerous teams in the league.
Read more: India Champions Squad for WCL 2025
Fans can look forward to powerful performances from Mr. 360 AB de Villiers, supported by the consistency of Amla, Tahir, and the fearless Protea spirit.
