Published on: Jul 31, 2025 11:36 am IST | Updated on: Jul 31, 2025 1:11 pm IST
We are into the closing chapters of World Championship of Legends 2025. The first semifinal between the India Champions and Pakistan Champions was called off after the Indian team refused to play against their archrivals after the terrorist attack conducted by Pakistan against India earlier this year. India’s refusal meant that Pakistan made it to the finals and awaits the winner of the second semifinal between Australia Champions and South Africa Champions to be played on 31st July at Edgbaston, Birmingham. In this post, we have come up with free expert tips for Semifinal 2 of the World Championship of Legends between the South Africa Champions and Australia Champions.
South Africa Champions and Australia Champions have squared off once in the league stage, wherein Ab de Villiers’ fabulous 123 off 46 blew away the Australia Champions. After that game, Australia lost their following game as well against Pakistan Champions by 10. Their form has tumbled in recent games, making South Africa Champions prime favorites to win this fixture. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the SA-C vs AUS-C Semifinal 2 T20I at Edgbaston.
SA-C: 61% win chance AUS-C: 39% win chance
AB de Villiers is in the form of his life,. Having scored two centuries from 4 games, the right-hander has 305 runs to his name at a whopping average of 152.50 and striking at 232.82.
JJ Smuts is fresh off a brilliant 85 off 53 deliveries against this very opponent in the last game. Once again exoect him to be amongst runs.
In this season so far, Chris Lynn is the only Australian batter who has score above 100 runs for the side. He has 112 runs to his name from 4 innings.
The left-hander has been batting at no 3 and can score at brisk pace for the team. He could be an out of the box bet in this game.
Check out our prediction for the SA-C vs AUS-C Semifinal 2 match at Edgbaston, Birmingham.
South Africa Champions had one of the better seasons among all other teams this time around. They went on to win 4 of their 5 matches and just dropped a solitary game to the finalists Pakistan Champions, who finished the league stage atop.
South Africa champions kicked off their tournament with a win over West Indies Champions in a ball out. It was a rain-marred game reduced to 11 runs with 81 being the target for the South Africa Champions to chase. The match was an exciting one as South Africa scored 80 in 11 overs and finally had to hit the stumlls twice in order to win the bowl out.
After their opening win, the Ab de Villiers’ led side defeated India Champions by a whopping 88 runs margin, followed by a decimating victory over England Champions by 10 runs. With 3 wins in as many games, South Africa Champions finally bumped into their first loss of the season against Pakistan Champions by 31 runs before winning the final league game of the season against Australia Champions quite comfortably by 95 runs.
The Australian Champions have had a hit and miss sort of tournament so far. They registered 2 wins and as many losses out of 5 games and one ended in a no result against the England Champions, who became the last team to get eliminated from the semifinals race.
Their opening game of the tournament ended in a no result against England Champions due to persistent rains. However, they strolled back magnificently with back-to-back wins over West Indies Champions and India Champions by 8 wickets and 4 wickets respectively.
The next two results didn’t go in favor of the Bret Lee led side as they succumbed to defeats at the hands of South Africa Champions by 95 runs and against the table-toppers Pakistan Champions by 10 wickets. These two defeats denied Australia’s finish among the top two.
Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 2 AUS-C won: 1 SA-C won: 1 No Result: 0 RECENT form AUSTRALIA CHAMPIONS: NR W W L L RECENT form SOUTH AFRICA CHAMPIONS: W W W L W
Australia Champions and South Africa Champions have squared off only twice in the history of WCL. Both teams have won apeice making this head-to-head contest fair and square.
How will the two teams, i.e., Australia Champions and South Africa Champions, fare in the second Semifinal Match? Let’s take a look.
AB de Villiers, Hashim Amla, JJ Smuts, JP Duminy, Jacques Rudolph, Sarel Erwee, Morne van Wyk (WK), Wayne Parnell, Hardus Viljoen, Aaron Phangiso, Duanne Olivier IMPACT SUB: Imran Tahir
Chris Lynn, Shaun Marsh, D Arcy Short, Ben Dunk (WK), Daniel Christian, Callum Ferguson, Ben Cutting, Peter Siddle, Brett Lee (C), Nathan Coulter-Nile, Steve OKeefe IMPACT SUB: Moises Henriques
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the second semifinal match between Australia Champions and South Africa Champions at Edgbaston, Birmingham:
With overcast skies and a touch of swing expected early on, both teams will be keen to bowl first. If South Africa Champions call correctly, they’re likely to opt for fielding to exploit conditions. Australia Champions, on the other hand, might take a brave call and bat first, banking on steady acceleration post powerplay.
Where to Watch Today’s Match
The online live streaming of the 15th match of the World Championship of Legends 2025 between Australia Champions and South Africa Champions will take place live on the FanCode App. TV viewers can’t watch this match live in India.
South Africa Champions enter the semifinal with dominant form, winning four of five matches and crushing Australia Champions by 95 runs in their last encounter. With AB de Villiers in sublime touch and Aaron Phangiso leading the bowling charts, they hold the edge. Australia’s experience is valuable, but South Africa’s momentum makes them favorites to reach the final. Therefore, as per our prediction, South Africa Champions are expected to win the IAC vs WIC Dream11 Prediction match.