World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 is at its peak, and cricket fans worldwide are preparing for an exhilarating second semi-final between South Africa and Australia Champions at Edgbaston, Birmingham, on July 31, 2025. Fantasy cricket fans will love this match between two cricket powerhouses, which will determine who advances to the grand finals and meet Pakistan Champions (who advanced after India’s withdrawal). For more these kind of blogs, register on PB77 betting site.
Match Details
Match Date: 31. 07. 2025
Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham
Team: SA-C vs AUS-C Champions
Time: 7: 30 PM BST
Tournament: WCL 2025 Live
South Africa Champions Squad (WCL 2025)
| Player Name | Role |
| AB de Villiers (C) | Batsman (Captain) |
| Hashim Amla | Batsman |
| Jean-Paul Duminy | Batting All-rounder |
| Albie Morkel | All-rounder |
| Chris Morris | All-rounder |
| Wayne Parnell | All-rounder |
| Richard Levi | Batsman |
| Dane Vilas (WK) | Wicket-keeper/Batsman |
| JJ Smuts | All-rounder |
| Hardus Viljoen | Bowler |
| Imran Tahir | Bowler |
| Aaron Phangiso | Bowler |
| Sarel Erwee | Batsman |
| Morne van Wyk | Batsman/Wicket-keeper |
| Duanne Olivier | Bowler |
Australia Champions Squad (WCL 2025)
| Player Name | Role |
| Brett Lee (C) | Bowler (Captain) |
| Chris Lynn | Batsman |
| Shaun Marsh | Batsman |
| D’Arcy Short | All-rounder |
| Callum Ferguson | Batsman |
| Ben Cutting | All-rounder |
| Moises Henriques | All-rounder |
| Ben Dunk | Wicket-keeper/Batsman |
| Dan Christian | All-rounder |
| Nathan Coulter-Nile | Bowler |
| Steve O’Keefe | Bowler |
| Peter Siddle | Bowler |
| John Hastings | Bowler |
| Rob Quiney | Batsman |
Top Bets and Value Bets
1. Match Winner – Australia Champions (Recommended)
2. Top Batsman – David Warner (Australia) / Quinton de Kock (South Africa)
3. Total Runs Over 310.5 (Combined Match Total)
4. Most Sixes Market – Glenn Maxwell (Australia) / Heinrich Klaasen (South Africa)
5. Method of Victory – Close Finish (Under 20 Runs or 3 Wickets
6. Top Bets – Man of the match, match winner and last over runs.
Dream Team Combinations
Balanced XI (Recommended)
Captain: AB de Villiers (South Africa)
- Reasoning: Tournament’s leading run-scorer with two centuries
- Multiplier potential: Highest in the tournament
- Consistency: 100% record of substantial contributions
Vice-Captain: Aaron Phangiso (South Africa)
- Reasoning: Leading wicket-taker with match-winning spells
- Economy rate: Extremely economical in crucial matches
- Match-up advantage: Proven success against Australia
Wicketkeeper: AB de Villiers (South Africa)
- Only reliable keeping option between both teams
- Dual role increases point-scoring opportunities
Batsmen:
- Hashim Amla (South Africa) – Consistent accumulator
- Chris Lynn (Australia) – Explosive powerplay specialist
- Shaun Marsh (Australia) – Steady middle-order presence
- JJ Smuts (South Africa) – Formed a massive 187-run opening partnership with de Villiers, scoring 85 off 53 balls
All-rounders:
- Chris Morris (South Africa) – Pace bowling and big-hitting ability
- Ben Cutting (Australia) – Proven performer against South Africa in the league
Bowlers:
- Imran Tahir (South Africa) – Tournament’s leading spinner
- Peter Siddle (Australia) – Consistent wicket-taker
- Wayne Parnell (South Africa) – Left-arm variety and swing
Conclusion
Two famous teams will face off in the South Africa Champions vs. Australia Champions semi-final. South Africa is the favorite because to recent form and head-to-head supremacy, but Australia’s fighting spirit and knockout cricket expertise cannot be overlooked.
South Africa’s players are more trustworthy and valuable in fantasy, with AB de Villiers being the most reliable. However, smart Australian differential picks could win competitive fantasy leagues.
The winner will face Pakistan Champions in the final, making this semi-final important for both teams and fantasy players. If you want to bet on the final match of WCL 2025, register on PB77 site today.
