WCL 2025 2nd Semi Final: A Power-Packed Battle Between South Africa & Australia Legends.
The World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 is heating up with its second semi-final set to feature a blockbuster clash between South Africa Champions and Australia Champions. The match will take place at Edgbaston, Birmingham, on Thursday, July 31, under the lights.
Both teams have shown strong performances in the group stage and are among the tournament’s best-balanced sides. With explosive batters, all-rounders, and wicket-takers on both sides, fans are expecting a thrilling showdown.
Match Details: SA Champions vs AUS Champions
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | South Africa Champions vs Australia Champions |
| Tournament | World Championship of Legends 2025 |
| Stage | 2nd Semi Final |
| Format | T20 – 20 overs per side |
| Venue | Edgbaston, Birmingham, England |
| Date | Thursday, July 31, 2025 |
| Time | 4:30 PM Local / 9:00 PM IST / 8:30 PM PST |
| Live Streaming | Star Sports Network, FanCode |
South Africa Champions Squad – WCL 2025
Captain: AB de Villiers
Key Players:
- Hashim Amla
- JP Duminy
- Chris Morris
- Aaron Phangiso
- Albie Morkel
- Duanne Olivier
- Wayne Parnell
- Richard Levi
- Morne van Wyk
- JJ Smuts
Style of Play: Explosive batting at the top, solid pace options, and dependable middle order with spin depth.
Australia Champions Squad – WCL 2025
Captain: Aaron Finch
Key Players:
- Shane Watson
- Shaun Marsh
- Ben Dunk
- Brett Lee
- Dan Christian
- Ben Cutting
- Callum Ferguson
- Xavier Doherty
- Peter Siddle
Style of Play: Power-hitters up front, pace-dominant bowling attack, high-pressure players.
Match Timeline (UK, IST, PST)
| Event Type | UK Time | IST (India) | PST (Pakistan) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toss | 4:00 PM | 8:30 PM IST | 8:00 PM PST |
| 1st Innings | 4:30 PM | 9:00 PM IST | 8:30 PM PST |
| Innings Break | 5:50 PM | 10:20 PM IST | 9:50 PM PST |
| 2nd Innings | 6:10 PM | 10:40 PM IST | 10:10 PM PST |
| Result Expected | After 7:30 PM | After 12:00 AM IST | After 11:30 PM PST |
Match Format: 20-over T20 match, full format unless shortened by weather or DLS rules.
WCL 2025 Points Table – Before Semi Final
| Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | NRR | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa Champions | 5 | 4 | 1 | +2.595 | Qualified (2nd) |
| Australia Champions | 5 | 2 | 2 | -1.523 | Qualified (3rd) |
Read more: – WCL 2025 Points Table
Recent Performance
- South Africa Champions:
- Beat England by 10 wickets
- Beat Australia by 95 runs
- Beat India by 88 runs (DLS)
- Lost to Pakistan by 31 runs
- Australia Champions:
- Lost to South Africa by 95 runs
- Beat West Indies by 8 wickets
- Lost to Pakistan by 10 wickets
South Africa enters the match with better form, but Australia has the firepower to bounce back.
Live Scorecard & Match Stats (To Be Updated)
| Team | Score | Overs | Top Scorer | Best Bowler |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa Champions | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Australia Champions | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
Stay tuned for full live updates, wickets, boundaries, and player stats during and after the match.
Match Preview & Expectations
This match is not just about winning the semi-final — it’s about showcasing legendary performances.
- AB de Villiers will anchor South Africa’s hopes, with support from Morris and Duminy.
- Australia, led by Finch and powered by Watson and Lee, will look to dominate with pace and power.
Winner of this match will meet the winner of India Champions vs Pakistan Champions in the WCL 2025 Final on August 2.
