EDC vs AAC Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - World Championship of Legends 2025, Match 3

England Champions will face Australia Champions in Match 3 of the World Championship of Legends T20 at Edgbaston. Both the teams will face each other on Saturday night at 9:00 PM at the Edgbaston, Birmingham. The World Championship of Legends 2025 is all set to bring the cricket action of your favorite legends and retired players to cricket fans all around the globe.

The tournament will feature a total of 18 matches with a qualifier and final match. The top four teams of the season will move for the final playing into the knockout matches of the season first. The 3rd match of the 2025 season is scheduled between England Champions and Australia Champions at Edgbaston, Birmingham. The game is set to begin at 9:00 PM IST.

EDC vs AAC Match Preview

England Champions have already played their season opener match that didn’t sit pretty well with them as they lost their recent encounter to the Pakistan Champions in a very close contest by 5 runs even after putting up a hard fight. On the other hand, Australia Champions are stepping in for their first match of the season and would be up for a win in their opener match. They had a decent run last year making it to the semi finals but then eventually couldn’t get past it and lost it to defending champions India.

With a whole season to carry on both teams will be eagerly looking for a win in this match. Australia would come hard with their experienced players in the opener match win and then set the tone for the upcoming tournament. A win in this game would give either side a valuable edge and early momentum in the standings. Meanwhile, England would be looking for redemption after losing their first match of the season. So fans can expect a thrilling match as both teams aim to kick off their campaign on a winning note.

England Champions vs Australia Champions Match Details

EDC vs AAC Head-to-Head Records

This is the first time that EDC and AAC are going to play against each other in the opener match of the World Championship of Legends T20 League. This is the second time when the two will be facing each other in this league and in the past Australia Champions dominated the England Champions and won the only match they played together.

EDC vs AAC Weather & Pitch Report at Edgbaston, Birmingham

The weather for Match 3 is expected to be cloudy with temperature reaching around 17°C. For today’s match between EDC vs AAC, there are high chances of rain showers with the 83% rain chances. The pitch at the venues is likely to be a batting-friendly, offering an edge to the Pacers and will allow the spinners to show their skills on the ground. The average first innings score indicates that the pitch is moderate and one can expect a score of around 186 here.

Record of Chasing Teams at the Edgbaston, Birmingham

The chasing teams at the Edgbaston, Birmingham, had a good score while chasing and they have ended up winning 54% of the total matches where the teams batting first have won 46% of the times. These scores suggest that the batting second is an easy one and more favorable. Out of total matches played at this venue, it would be advisable for the teams to opt to field and then chase the score, as batting second teams enjoy dominance on this ground.

EDC vs AAC Toss Prediction

EDC is likely to win the toss and would opt to bat first asking the AAC to field first. Batting first, they will look to take advantage of the ground conditions and will try to put a good score on the board.

EDC vs AAC Dream11 Prediction Playing 11

Since both EDC and AAC have been against one another in the tournament quite a few times, predicting a confirmed playing XI is bit easy. But with limited information on player roles or past performances, we recommend picking a balanced mix from the available squad for your Dream11 team, keeping an eye on the official lineups at the toss.

England Champions Playing 11

Eoin Morgan (c), Sir Alastair Cook, Ian Bell, James Vince, Phil Mustard (wk), Tim Ambrose, Liam Plunkett, Chris Tremlett, Dimitri Mascarenhas, Ryan Sidebottom, Stuart Meaker

Australia Champions Playing 11

Brad Haddin, Callum Ferguson, Ben Cutting, Daniel Christian, Tim Paine (wk), Ben Dunk, Ben Laughlin, Peter Siddle, Brett Lee (c), Xavier Doherty, Nathan Coulter-Nile

EDC vs AAC Dream11 Team Today Stats

Several standout performers have emerged in the series, making a strong case for Dream11 selection. In the upcoming Dream11 match between England Champions (EDC) and Australia Champions (AAC), both teams showcase players in strong form. This is the first encounter between the two and as per their last match data at the moment for the EDC vs AAC Dream11 Team Today Stats. These players could perform well, so both the teams will look for their best players to bring out a victory in the opening clash.

Highest Run Scorers and Highest Wicket Takers

The league has just started and this is the opening match of 2025 season for both the teams. Both teams are yet to play their first match of the 2025 season, so there are no records for the highest run scorers and wicket takers available at the moment for them. However, they have some of the best players in the competition in the line-up.

EDC vs AAC Captain and Vice Captain Choices

For this match, J Vince and S Marsh emerge as the top Captaincy choices, as both players are match winners and can turn the game with their match-winning performance.
For vice captaincy choices, D Christian and M Henriques are the perfect choices as Vice Captains. Both the players have shown match winning potential and are performing outstanding in this season.

Top Picks for EDC vs AAC Dream11 Prediction

M Henriques has impressed throughout the season and has amassed good runs in his name. On the other hand, E Morgan has the ability of performing consistently in the team recent matches. With their abilities to perform consistently and in times of crucial knock, the duo are the top best picks for the EDC vs AAC Dream 11 Prediction.

Budget Picks for EDC vs AAC Dream11 Prediction

• C Lynn is a talented batter who has delivered some of his best batting performances and has also provided needed breakthroughs when the team needed him to perform.
• L Plunkett is a talented bowler who performs in need and is a player who can help you earn a lot of Dream11 Points with his impressive batting abilities. He is a complete consistent performer whom you cannot miss in your EDC vs AAC Dream11 Today Team.

EDC vs AAC Dream11 Prediction Team 1

Keeper: P Mustard
Batsmen: J Vince, A Cook, S Marsh, C Lynn, I Bell
All-rounders: M Henriques, B Cutting, D Christian
Bowlers: L Plunkett, B Lee

EDC vs AAC Dream11 Prediction Team 2

Keeper: P Mustard, B Dunk
Batsmen: J Vince, S Marsh, C Lynn, I Bell
All-rounders: M Henriques, B Cutting, D Christian, D Short
Bowlers: L Plunkett

EDC vs AAC Dream11 Prediction Today (Match 3) World Championship of Legends 2025 Players to Avoid

• R Bopara is a good batting option but he has been unavailable in recent matches for (EDC). So, avoid including him in your Dream11 fantasy team.
• A Finch is a good batting option for AAC, but he is unavailable for this match and may cost Dream11 points.

EDC vs AAC Dream11 Prediction Today (Match 3) World Championship of Legends 2025 Expert Advice

Our expert advice section is meant to help fantasy cricket players make better decisions while creating their Dream11 teams for Today’s match. Here are key insights on best captaincy choice, Vice-captaincy choice and potential top performers punt picks for your EDC vs AAC Dream11 Prediction Team.

Captaincy Choice

Shaun Marsh is a strong captaincy pick for this match, thanks to his reliable performances with the bat. His ability to anchor the innings and accelerate when needed makes him a consistent point-scorer in EDC vs AAC Dream11 prediction today.

Vice-Captaincy Choice

James Vince is an excellent vice-captain choice. As a top-order batter and all rounder, he plays a key role in setting the tone for EDC and can deliver impactful knocks under pressure.

Punt Picks

P Mustard and D Christian are valuable punt picks. Both players have shown glimpses of their match-winning abilities, and if they perform well, they can turn the game in their team’s favor.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, Calculated odds, and Past Experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss for the users following the analysis.