EDC vs PNC Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - World Championship of Legends 2025, Match 1

England Champions will face Pakistan Champions in Match 1 of the World Championship of Legends T20 at Edgbaston, Birmingham. Both teams will face each other on Friday night at 9:00 PM at Edgbaston, Birmingham.

EDC vs PNC Match Preview

The World Championship of Legends 2025 is all set to bring the cricket action of your favourite legends and retired players to cricket fans all around the globe. Scheduled to start today, the tournament will feature a total of 18 matches, with a qualifier and a final match. The top three teams of the season will move on to the final, playing in the knockout matches of the season first. The first match of the 2025 season is scheduled between the England Champions and the Pakistan Champions at Edgbaston, Birmingham. The game is set to begin at 9:00 PM. Pakistan Champions come into this match as last season's runners-up. They reached the final but fell short to the India Champions in the final. On the other hand, England Champions had a disappointing run in the last edition, failing to qualify for the knockouts. As the new season begins, Pakistan will look to settle last season’s unfinished business and start strong, while England will aim to gain the winning momentum from the early on. With a whole season to carry on, both teams will be eagerly looking for the opening 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 Group A Rankings. So, fans can expect a thrilling match as both teams aim to kick off their campaign on a winning note.

England Champions vs Pakistan Champions Match Details

EDC vs PNC Head-to-Head Records

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

EDC vs PNC Weather & Pitch Report at Edgbaston

The weather for Match 1 is expected to be cloudy with the temperature reaching around 22°C. For today’s match between EDC vs PNC, there are high chances of rain showers with 80% rain chances. The pitch at the venues is likely to be a batting-friendly pitch, 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 120 here.

Record of Chasing Teams at Edgbaston

The chasing teams at Edgbaston, Birmingham, had a good score while chasing, and they have ended up winning 58% of the total matches, while the teams batting first have won 42% of the time. These scores suggest that batting second is an easy one and more favourable. Out of the total matches played at this venue, it would be advisable for the teams to opt to field and then chase the score, as teams batting second enjoy dominance on this ground.

EDC vs PNC Toss Prediction

EDC is likely to win the toss and would opt to bat first, asking the PNC 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 PNC Dream11 Prediction Playing 11

Since both EDC and PNC 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

Kevin Pietersen (c), Phil Mustard (wk), Ian Bell, Owais Shah, Kevin O Brien, Ali Brown, Usman Afzaal, Darren Maddy, Stuart Meaker, Chris Schofield, Ryan L Plunkett

Pakistan Champions Playing 11

Kamran Akmal (wk), Sharjeel Khan, Sohaib Maqsood, Shoaib Malik, Younis Khan (c), Shahid Afridi, Misbah-ul-Haq, Aamer Yamin, Sohail Tanvir, Wahab Riaz, Sohail Khan, Saeed Ajmal

EDC vs PNC 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 Pakistan Champions (PNC), both teams showcase players in strong form. This is the second encounter between the two, and as per their last match data at the moment, for the EDC vs PNC Dream11 Team Today Stats. These players could perform well, so both 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 is starting today and considering the last match stats of the teams, this is the opener match of the 2025 season. Both the teams are coming into this match after having played some matches in the season firs,t and 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 the two teams.

EDC vs PNC Captain and Vice Captain Choices

For this match, M Ali and J Vince 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, S Afridi and I Wasim are the perfect choices as vice-captains. Both players have shown match-winning potential and are performing outstandingly this season.

Top Picks for EDC vs PNC Dream11 Prediction

R Bopara has impressed throughout the season and has amassed good runs in his name; on the other hand, M Hafeez has the ability to perform consistently in the team's recent matches. With their abilities to perform consistently and in times of crucial knock, the duo are the top picks for the EDC vs PNC Dream 11 Prediction.

Budget Picks for EDC vs PNC Dream11 Prediction

S Malik 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 PNC Dream11 Today Team.

EDC vs PNC Dream11 Prediction Team 1

Keeper: P Mustard
Batsmen: J Vince, A Cook
All-rounders: I Wasim, M Ali, M Hafeez, R Bopara, S Afridi, S Malik
Bowlers: L Plunkett, W Riaz

EDC vs PNC Dream11 Prediction Team 2

Keeper: P Mustard
Batsmen: J Vince, A Ali
All-rounders: I Wasim, M Ali, M Hafeez, R Bopara, S Afridi, S Malik
Bowlers: L Plunkett, S Tanvir

EDC vs PNC Dream11 Prediction Today (Match 1) World Championship of Legends 2025 Players to Avoid

D Mascarenhas is a good batting option who has struggled in recent matches for EDC, so avoid including him in your Dream11 fantasy team. A Razzaq is a good batting option for PNC, but he is unavailable for this match and may cost Dream11 points due to poor performance in the next match.

EDC vs PNC Dream11 Prediction Today (Match 1) 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 PNC Dream11 Prediction Team.

Captaincy Choice

I Wasim 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 Dream11.

Vice-Captaincy Choice

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

Punt Picks

J Vince and M Hafeez 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 favour.

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.