The World Championship of Legends 2025 continues to deliver high-energy T20 clashes between legendary players. In the 6th match of the season, the India Champions faced the South Africa Champions on July 22, 2025, at The County Ground, Northampton.
This WCL 2025 is part of Season 2, where the top six legendary teams face off in league matches before the playoffs.
However, this time, it was a one-sided affair as South Africa Champions defeated India Champions by 88 runs (DLS Method) in a dominant display of batting and bowling.
Match Summary: India vs South Africa – WCL T20 2025
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | India Champions vs South Africa Champions (6th Match) |
| Tournament | World Championship of Legends 2025 |
| Format | T20 (20 overs per side) |
| Venue | The County Ground, Northampton, England |
| Date | July 22, 2025 (Tuesday) |
| Time | 12:30 PM Local / 5:00 PM IST |
| Result | South Africa Champions won by 88 runs (DLS Method) |
Ind vs SA Champions Match Highlights – Watch Video
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India Champions Squad 2025
Captain: Yuvraj Singh
Key Players: Suresh Raina, Harbhajan Singh, Yusuf Pathan, Robin Uthappa, Munaf Patel, Irfan Pathan, RP Singh, Naman Ojha, Mohammad Kaif
Style of Play: Aggressive batting, spin-heavy attack, experienced lower order
South Africa Champions Squad 2025
Captain: AB de Villiers
Key Players: Hashim Amla, Chris Morris, JP Duminy, Imran Tahir, Albie Morkel, Duanne Olivier, Wayne Parnell, Richard Levi, Morne van Wyk
Style of Play: Balanced team, explosive top order, strong fast and spin attack
Like to know: WCL 2025 Teams and their Captains
Match Timeline
| Event | Time (Local) | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|
| Toss | 12:00 PM | 4:30 PM |
| 1st Innings (SA) | 12:30 – 1:50 PM | 5:00 – 6:20 PM |
| Innings Break | 1:50 – 2:10 PM | 6:20 – 6:40 PM |
| 2nd Innings (IND) | 2:10 – 3:30 PM | 6:40 – 8:00 PM |
| Result | Post 3:30 PM | After 8:00 PM |
Match Scorecard Summary
South Africa Champions (SACH) – 208/6 (20 Overs)
- AB de Villiers – 63*(30)
- JJ Smuts – 30 (17)
- Hashim Amla – 22 (19)
- JP Duminy – 16 (12)
Top Bowlers (IND):
- Piyush Chawla – 2/31 (4)
- Yusuf Pathan – 2/26 (3)
India Champions (INDCH) – 111/9 (18.2 Overs)
- Stuart Binny – 37* (39)
- Vinay Kumar – 13 (12)
- Suresh Raina – 16 (11)
Top Bowlers (SA):
- Aaron Phangiso – 3/17 (4)
- Imran Tahir – 2/24 (3.2)
- Wayne Parnell – 2/0 (2)
India’s top order collapsed early and never recovered. South Africa dominated in all departments.
Player of the Match: AB de Villiers (63* off 30 balls, 4 sixes, 3 fours)
Points Table Impact
South Africa Champions gained 2 crucial points and strengthened their position in the WCL 2025 table, while India Champions faced their first defeat of the tournament.
Read more: WCL 2025 Cricket Points Table
Match Takeaways
- India’s spin strategy didn’t work as expected against SA’s explosive middle order.
- AB de Villiers and Smuts powered SA to a massive 208 total.
- India’s chase was shaky from the start; Robin Uthappa, Dhawan, and Rayudu failed early.
- Phangiso and Tahir made the most impact with the ball.
South Africa Champions were simply too good on the day, giving a masterclass in T20 cricket. India Champions will need to regroup and come back stronger in their upcoming matches.
