PNC vs SAC Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - World Championship of Legends 2025, Match 9

The World Championship of Legends 2025 is getting more exciting with every match, and the action now heads to Grace Road, Leicester for the 9th match of the tournament. Pakistan Champions (PNC) are all set to face the in-form South Africa Champions (SAC). Both teams are packed with legendary names, and fans will be eager to see how this new chapter in their rivalry unfolds.

PNC vs SAC Match Preview

Pakistan Champions have started their campaign with confidence, registering a win in their first outing. With experienced players in every department, they will look to continue their momentum and challenge the unbeaten South Africa side. On the other hand, South Africa Champions are at the top of the points table with three wins out of three and an impressive net run rate. Their consistent team performance and strong finishers have made them the team to beat so far.

SA's skipper AB de Villiers is in superb form this season and it seems like he is on a mission. De Villiers recently smashed a blistering century against England. Meanwhile, Pakistan has a strong bowling line-up, which will be against an in-form batting line-up.

Pakistan Champions vs South Africa Champions Match Details

PNC vs SAC Head-to-Head Records

In the World Championship of Legends 2025, this is the very first time that Pakistan Champions (PNC) and South Africa Champions (SAC) will play against each other in this league. This means both teams will be looking to make history and grab early bragging rights in their head-to-head battles.

PNC vs SAC Weather & Pitch Report at Grace Road, Leicester

Leicester is expected to be cool and a bit cloudy for the big match between Pakistan Champions and South Africa Champions. The temperature is around 16.7°C, and there are some clouds above, which means there might be a bit of movement for fast bowlers early in the game. The pitch at Grace Road has a reputation for good pace and bounce, especially in the early overs.

Batters will have to get used to the extra bounce and play carefully at the start. Once set, batsmen can start playing their shots and enjoy batting here. Spinners are likely to get some help as the match moves towards the middle overs, but not too much. Batting conditions are average, so both teams will have to work for their runs.

Record of Chasing Teams at Grace Road

Grace Road in Leicester has a history of producing matches where both batting first and chasing teams have a fair shot, but conditions here often help the team that handles the pressure better. In this tournament so far, only one match has been played at Grace Road and the hosting team won easily.

PNC vs SAC Toss Prediction

The toss will play a major role in how this match is set up at Grace Road. Both Pakistan Champions and South Africa Champions have players who can exploit early movement and bounce, so winning the toss gives a slight advantage.

With recent T20 matches in England and this pitch's known pace and bounce, the team winning the toss may look to bat first. South Africa champions captain AB de Villiers has been good with the toss in this tournament and is expected to win in this game as well.

PNC vs SAC Dream11 Prediction Playing 11

Predicting the playing XI is always important before finalizing your Dream11 team, so let’s look at the most likely lineups for the Pakistan Champions and South Africa Champions based on recent performances and fitness updates. Both teams have strong players in their respective line-ups, which makes this match an interesting one.

Pakistan Champions Playing 11

Mohammad Hafeez (c), Kamran Akmal (wk), Shoaib Malik, Sharjeel Khan, Asif Ali, Umar Amin, Aamer Yamin, Wahab Riaz, Sohail Khan, Sohail Tanvir, Rumman Raees

South Africa Champions Playing 11

Jacques Rudolph, Sarel Erwee, AB de Villiers (c), Jean-Paul Duminy, JJ Smuts, Morne van Wyk (wk), Wayne Parnell, Chris Morris, Hardus Viljoen, Duanne Olivier, Imran Tahir

PNC vs SAC Dream11 Team Today Stats

Checking how players performed in their previous matches helps Dream11 users make better picks. AB de Villiers, Hashim Amla, and Wayne Parnell have been in superb form so far. For Pakistan, captain Mohammad Hafeez is in good form.

• AB de Villiers (SAC): De Villiers smashed a breathtaking unbeaten 116 off just 51 balls in the last match against England Champions. His innings included 15 fours and 7 sixes. He reached his century in only 41 balls and single-handedly chased down a target of 153.
• Hashim Amla (SAC): Amla supported ABD with a steady 29* off 25 balls as opening partner in the chase and is consistent with the bat.
• Mohammad Hafeez (PNC): Hafeez played one match and hit a solid 54 runs, giving PNC great balance as a top-order all-rounder.
• Wayne Parnell (SAC): Parnell picked up 2 wickets in the last match and has been in good wicket-taking form this tournament.

Highest Run Scorers and Highest Wicket Takers

AB de Villiers returned to top-notch form in the last game, smashing a stunning unbeaten 116* off just 51 balls. De Villiers is the most in-form batter of the tournament and will be the key wicket for the Pakistan Champions. Aaron Phangiso is leading the wickets tally for SAC. He has a consistent wicket-taking ability in the powerplay and at the death, making him a must-have for fantasy teams.

PNC vs SAC Captain and Vice-Captain Choices

• AB de Villiers and Mohammad Hafeez are two of the most impactful players heading into today’s clash. While AB can dominate with his explosive batting at the top, Hafeez offers immense value as an all-rounder, making both of them ideal Dream11 captaincy options for the PNC vs SAC match.
• Imran Tahir and Aaron Phangiso are proven wicket-takers who can change the game with their spin. Given the pitch conditions and their recent form, they are our preferred vice-captain picks for this encounter.

Top Picks for PNC vs SAC Dream11 Prediction

Hashim Amla is scoring runs for South Africa, and Sohail Tanvir can be a deadly bowler for Pakistan. Adding both Amla and Tanvir to your Dream11 team covers you for stability with the bat and attacking options with the ball in the PNC vs SAC encounter.

Budget Picks for PNC vs SAC Dream11 Prediction

• JJ Smuts and Sohaib Maqsood is a top budget picks for PNC vs SAC fantasy team. JJ Smuts is a versatile all-rounder for the South Africa Champions. He can bowl useful overs with his spin and can be pushed up the batting order if needed.
• On the other hand, Sohaib Maqsood is a hard-hitting batter who often bats in the middle order for Pakistan Champions.

PNC vs SAC Dream11 Prediction Team 1

• Keeper: M van Wyk
• Batters: AB de Villiers, S Khan, S Erwee
• All-rounders: Mohammad Hafeez, Shoaib Malik, Aamer Yamin, JJ Smuts, Wayne Parnell
• Bowlers: Hardus Viljoen, Rumman Raees

PNC vs SAC Dream11 Prediction Team 2

• Keeper: K Akmal
• Batters: AB de Villiers, H Amla
• All-rounders: Mohammad Hafeez, Shoaib Malik, Aamer Yamin, JJ Smuts, Wayne Parnell
• Bowlers: S Tanvir, A Phangiso, Rumman Raees

PNC vs SAC Dream11 Prediction Today (Match 9) World Championship of Legends 2025 Players to Avoid

• Umar Amin hasn't been able to make an impact with the bat in recent outings. With so many experienced batters in the Pakistan Champions line-up, his chances to get enough time at the crease are also limited. It’s best to look for more reliable middle-order options for today’s match.
• Richard Levi hasn’t featured prominently for South Africa Champions and is not performing well with so many in-form players above him.

PNC vs SAC Dream11 Prediction Today (Match 9) World Championship of Legends 2025 Expert Advice

Both teams are star-studded and have various options for the captaincy and vice-captaincy. AB de Villiers has been in superb form this season and will be an excellent choice. Choosing a punt pick will also be crucial for this Dream11 Prediction.

Captaincy Choice

AB de Villiers just scored a century in the last game and is in sensational touch with the bat. When de Villiers is on form, he can win matches on his own and rack up huge Dream11 points.

Vice-Captaincy Choice

Aaron Phangiso is the leading wicket-taker for SAC, with a habit of picking up important wickets in crunch moments. Phangiso’s consistency and bowling at the death make him a safe vice-captain bet.

Punt Picks

Sohaib Maqsood is known for hitting big sixes and turning games around in a few overs, especially if he gets a chance to bat longer. On the other hand, JJ Smuts can surprise with a handy spell or quickfire runs, mostly ignored by other fantasy users, but can be a game-changer if picked on the right day.

This PNC vs SAC Dream11 fantasy team is a balanced team that includes 1 wicketkeeper, 3 batters, 5 all-rounders, and 2 bowlers.

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.