SA-C vs AUS-C Dream11 Prediction 2nd Semifinal WCL 2025, Team News, Pitch Report, Squad, Fantasy Teams

South Africa Champions and Australia Champions are gearing up for the second semifinal of World Championship of Legends 2025. Pakistan Champions are already into the finals after India Champions, their semifinal opponents, decided to withdraw from the game owing to the terrorist attacks Pakistan orchestrated earlier this year. After India refused to play the semifinal, Pakistan was granted a direct entry in the finals.

Now, with Pakistan Champions already into the finals, they await the winner of the second final between South Africa Champions and Australia Champions at Edgbaston in Birmingham. South Africa Champions finished 2nd in the league stage, whereas Australia Champions finished 3rd.

South Africa Champions were among the best-performing teams this season. They were clinical with 4 wins and a loss from 5 matches and had the best net run rate among all the other teams in the competition. Meanwhile, Australia Champions had a topsy-turvy ride this season as they could only manage two wins, two losses, and a no-result game out of the 5 played.

Talking about the only meeting between these two sides, South Africa champions completely dismantled Australia Champions by 95 runs, riding on Ab de Villiers’ sumptuous 123 off 46 deliveries. His breathtaking knock helped the Proteas Champions post a humongous 241 on the board. In reply, Australian champions were bundled out for a mere 146 in 16.4 overs. With momentum by their side, the South Africa Champions will surely start as the favorites to win this contest.

Let’s delve deeper into this post for the SA-C vs AUS-C Dream11 prediction.

SA-C vs AUS-C: Match Details

Date: 31st July 2025
Time: 09:00 PM IST
Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham

SA-C vs AUS-C Head-to-Head

Matches Played: 2
SA-C won: 1
AUS-C won: 1
No Result: 0

These two sides have only collided twice in the history of the World Championship of Legends. Both have managed to win a game each, making this head-to-head battle even-steven. South Africa Champions won this season, whereas Australia Champions registered a win last season.

SA-C vs AUS-C, 2nd Semifinal, Edgbaston, Birmingham, Pitch Report

The pitch at Edgbaston for the second semifinal between South Africa Champions and Australia Champions is expected to favor batters throughout the match. Curators have prepared a surface that offers minimal assistance to bowlers, setting the stage for a high-scoring contest. While pacers might find some early movement, the track flattens out quickly, allowing stroke-makers to dominate. With both teams boasting explosive batting lineups, fans can anticipate a run-fest under competitive conditions. With chasing becoming a trend in T20 cricket, expect the captain winning the toss to bowl first and chase the target down later on.

Here are some key T20I match stats of Edgbaston, Birmingham:

SA-C vs AUS-C Team News and Expected Playing XI

SA-C Team News

• AB de Villiers, nursing an injury, is expected to step in as an Impact Sub, partnering Hashim Amla at the top of the order to set the tempo.
• The middle-order stability hinges on JJ Smuts at number 3, followed by an experienced lineup featuring JP Duminy, Morne van Wyk, Jacques Rudolph, and Sarel Erwee.
• Skipper Aaron Phangiso will marshal a bowling attack that includes pace and spin options with Duanne Olivier, Hardus Viljoen, Imran Tahir, and Wayne Parnell.
• South Africa Champions will be rolling out their strongest available eleven.

SA-C Expected Playing XI: 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

AUS-C Team News

• Australia Champions are eyeing a strong rebound after disappointing performances in their last two outings.
• Expect a powerful top-order with Shaun Marsh and Chris Lynn opening the innings, and D’Arcy Short looking to set the tone at no 3.
• Moises Henriques might step in as the designated Impact Sub, adding versatility to both departments.
• Ben Dunk and Callum Ferguson will anchor the middle, while Daniel Christian and Ben Cutting round out a dynamic lower order.
• On the bowling front, Brett Lee’s experience leads a pace-heavy attack, joined by Nathan Coulter-Nile, Peter Siddle, and spin specialist Steve O’Keefe.

AUS-C Expected Playing XI: 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 O’Keefe
IMPACT SUB: Moises Henriques

Who Will Win SA-C vs AUS-C 2nd Semifinal WCL 2025?

As per the betting odds provided by most of the bettors, South Africa Champions are tipped as the favorites to win this match and make it to the finals vs Pakistan.

Where to watch SA-C vs AUS-C 2nd Semifinal WCL 2025?

The all-important clash between South Africa Champions and Australia Champions will be played on Thursday, July 31, at 9:00 PM (IST). Online live streaming will take place on the FanCode app. There is no TV streaming available for this series in India.

SA-C vs AUS-C Dream11 Fantasy Team

Wicket-keepers: Ben Dunk
Batters: AB de Villiers, Chris Lynn
All-Rounders: D’Arcy Short, Ben Cutting, Wayne Parnell, JJ Smuts, JP Duminy
Bowlers: Peter Siddle, Aaron Phangiso, Imran Tahir

C/VC Options- D’Arcy Short, AB de Villiers, Chris Lynn, Imran Tahir