SA-C vs AUS-C Match Prediction : World Championship of Legends, 2025, 12th Match

The Australians have traditionally been world-beaters in ICC events. Although not an ICC event specifically, the team has plenty of trophy-winning talent to choose from. The South Africans will provide their opponents with a stern test though.

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South Africa Champions vs Australia Champions Head-to-Head Record

The Australia Champions have bragging rights in this head-to-head. The men from the Trans-Tasman beat the South African Champions by over 100 runs in 2024.

South Africa Champions vs Australia Champions Live-streaming and Broadcast

A blockbuster encounter awaits at Headingley as South Africa Champions go head-to-head with Australia Champions in the World Championship of Legends on Sunday, 27 July 2025. Live coverage will be available on the Star Sports Network and FanCode app in India.

Live scores, ball-by-ball commentary, and betting odds are available on ocbscores.com.

SA-C vs AUS-C Team Previews

South Africa Champions

The South Africa Champions have made numerous changes to their squad for the 2025 tournament from 2024. The batting lineup has had its highs this year and has maintained a reasonable level of consistency in this format. Their previous batting innings was a bit of a blunder when the top six batters could only muster 61 runs off a slow 74 balls. Only Morne van Wyk with 44 not out off 20 balls gave the side any hope with the bat.

The bowling lineup has played its part in a decent campaign currently but also dipped in performance in their most recent game. In the match against Pakistan Champions, Aaron Phangiso had to turn to seven different options. Duanne Olivier stood out with two for 19 in three overs. JP Duminy with one for 18 supported Olivier. Four bowlers went at more than nine runs per over.

The South Africa Champions could make this one a dogfight but may ultimately be undone against a daunting Australia Champions squad.

South Africa Champions Expected Playing 11

Hashim Amla, JJ Smuts, Henry Davids, Sarel Erwee, JP Duminy, Jacques Rudolph, Morne van Wyk (wk), Aaron Phangiso (c), Wayne Parnell, Chris Morris, Hardus Viljoen

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Australia Champions

The Australians left things late as they managed to cross the line against the Indians off the penultimate ball of that match. The middle-order was where the job got done. A Herculean effort from Callum Ferguson with 70 not out off 38 balls, together with Dan Christian’s 39 runs steadied the ship.

The team got off to a flyer with Shaun Marsh and Chris Lynn with 30 runs in 2.3 overs for the first wicket. The side’s batting looks to be covered.

Brett Lee and D’Arcy Short joined in with a wicket each against India Champions. Dan Christian elevated his heroics in the match with two wickets too. Their bowling could be slightly better, but the strength of the batting unit means the team can be confident from whatever position they get into with the ball.

Australia Champions Expected Playing 11

Shaun Marsh, Chris Lynn, D’Arcy Short, Ben Dunk (wk), Dan Christian, Callum Ferguson, Ben Cutting, Rob Quiney, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Peter Siddle, Steve O’Keefe

SA-C vs AUS-C Toss Prediction

Batting first could be ideal for both captains in this day game. The Australians won in last year’s edition by batting first. Their opposition suffered a loss at the hands of Pakistan Champions when they batted second.

Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The batters may get into some sparkling form with the pitch likely to be great to bat on under the sunny conditions. The pacers are likely to get decent bounce off the hard surface, particularly with the newer ball in the powerplay.

The South Africa Champions managed 167 for nine in their previous outing.

Sunday in Leeds presents a great day for cricket. Temperatures will be moderate with the aid of a high level of humidity. Rain only stands at a six percent chance of falling.

SA-C vs AUS-C: Who Will Win?

South Africa Champions look to be a better side this year compared to the team that finished in fifth position in 2024. Their only issue would be that the Australia Champions have not ceased to improve either and will remain a stiff unit to get past.

Bet on the Australia Champions to win this match.

SA-C vs AUS-C win percentage stands at 64% in favor of AUS-C.

Todays Match Prediction: Australia Champions to Win.