SA-C vs AUS-C Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - World Championship of Legends 2025, 2nd Semi-Final

South Africa Champions will face Australia Champions in the 2nd Semi-Final of the World Championship of Legends T20 at Edgbaston, Birmingham. Both teams will face each other on Thursday, 31st July, 2025, at 9:00 PM.

The World Championship of Legends 2025 is near its business end, and the tournament brought the action of our favourite cricket legends back on the field. The winner of this second semi-final will face the Pakistan Champions in the Finals of the league.

SAC vs AAC Match Preview

South Africa Champions have played five matches so far and won 4 of those games. They were only defeated by PAC. They won their last game against the Australia Champions by 95 runs. Coming into this match, both teams are looking for a win, which makes this clash a thrill to watch. A win in this game would allow either side to get one step closer to the trophy.

Australia Champions, on the other hand, come into this match after losing their last match to the Pakistan Champions by 10 wickets. They have had a mixed season so far, winning 2 games while losing 2 and one match was abandoned. They have lost their last two matches on the trot and are clearly not looking like the favourites to win against the in-form South Africa Champions. They will try to make a comeback in this semi-final and then have a final clash against the Pakistan Champions.

South Africa Champions vs Australia Champions Match Details

SAC vs AAC Head-to-Head Records

This is the second time that SAC and AAS are going to play against each other in the World Championship of Legends 2025 League. Considering the past H2H battles, this is the third time that the two will be facing each other in this league. In the past, when the two faced each other, South Africa dominated the match and won by 95 runs, and that was the only match they played together this season.

SAC vs AAC Weather & Pitch Report at Edgbaston

The weather for the 2nd Semi Final is expected to be cloudy with temperatures reaching around 21°C. For today’s match between SAC vs AAC, there are slight chances of rain showers with 20% rain chances. The pitch at the venues is likely to be a batting-friendly pitch, offering an edge to the pacers, and the spinners might not get much help from the pitch. The average first innings score indicates that the pitch is good for scoring, and one can expect a score of around 186 here.

Record of Chasing Teams at Edgbaston

The record of chasing teams is average at Edgbaston, Birmingham is average. Only 2 matches have been played on this ground in this year's WCL, and one match was won by the chasing team while the other was won by the team batting first. Not much T20I cricket has been played on this ground, but those few international games suggest that the team winning the toss should choose to bat first.

SAC vs AAC Toss Prediction

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

SAC vs AAC Dream11 Prediction Playing 11

Since both SAC and AAC have been against one another in the tournament only a few times, we recommend picking a balanced mix from the available squad for your Dream11 team, keeping an eye on the official lineups at the toss.

South Africa Champions Playing 11

JJ Smuts, AB de Villiers, Henry Davids, Sarel Erwee, JP Duminy, Jacques Rudolph, Morne van Wyk (wk), Aaron Phangiso, Wayne Parnell, Duanne Olivier, Hardus Viljoen

Australia Champions Playing 11

Shaun Marsh, Chris Lynn, D'Arcy Short, Ben Dunk(w), Callum Ferguson, Daniel Christian, Ben Cutting, Steve O'Keefe, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Brett Lee (c), Peter Siddle

SAC vs AAC Dream11 Team Today Stats

• Ben Cutting scored 59 runs off 29 balls in his last match against SAC. His innings were the critical factor which led his team to a decent score.
• Peter Siddle took 3 wickets in his last match against the South Africa Champions and also scored 19 runs.
• AB de Villiers was the standout batter for SAC, scoring a splendid hundred against the Australia Champions. He smashed 123 runs off 46 balls.
• Aaron Phangiso bowled a match-winning spell of 4 wickets for 11 runs in 3.4 overs and took the team to victory against AAC. He earned a lot of fantasy points and should be a part of your SAC vs AAC Dream11 Team.

Highest Run Scorers and Highest Wicket Takers

Both teams have had a contrasting season where SAC has been in top form while AAC has somewhat struggled. Now, considering their last match data, the mentioned players were the highest run scorers and wicket takers for their respective teams. These have performed earlier and have the potential to perform in this SAC vs AAC match. So consider them when including them in your Dream11 Today teams and get a better chance of winning the contest.

SAC vs AAC Captain and Vice Captain Choices

AB de Villiers is the standout batter for SAC, and Wyne Parneel has been very impressive with his prolific bowling for the same team. Both have been looking in excellent form recently and have helped their teams win matches, making them ideal Dream11 captaincy picks for the upcoming match.
JJ Smuts and Chris Lynn are two of the most dependable and experienced players from SAC and AAC, respectively, who can lead their teams to another victory with their impressive cricketing abilities. They are the top Dream11 vice-captaincy choices for the upcoming match.

Top Picks for SAC vs AAC Dream11 Prediction

JP Duminy and D’Arcy Short are both quality all-rounders from their respective teams who can always step up for their team when needed and deliver whether with the bat or ball, regardless of the conditions, making them Dream11 top picks for the next match.

Budget Picks for SAC vs AAC Dream11 Prediction

Aaron Phangiso is an experienced left-arm spinner of the SAC team, capable of contributing with both the bat and the ball. Peter Siddle is a quality pacer who can put pressure on the opposing team with his lethal pace. As a result, they are the best members for Dream11 budget picks in the SAC vs AAC Dream11 Team.

SAC vs AAC Dream11 Prediction Team 1

Keeper: Ben Dunk
Batters: AB de Villiers, Chris Lynn
All-rounders: JJ Smuts, JP Duminy, D’Arcy Short, Wayne Parnell, Ben Cutting
Bowlers: Peter Siddle, Imran Tahir, Hardus Viljoen

SAC vs AAC Dream11 Prediction Team 2

Keeper: Morne van Wyk
Batters: Shaun Marsh, AB de Villiers
All-rounders: Wayne Parnell, Daniel Christian, JJ Smuts, D’Arcy Short
Bowlers: Peter Siddle, Aaron Phangiso, Imran Tahir, Nathan Coulter-Nile

SAC vs AAC Dream11 Prediction Today (2nd Semi-Final) World Championship of Legends 2025 Players to Avoid

Jacques Rudolph and John Hastings are both reliable players with plenty of T20 experience. However, in this tournament, they have both failed to showcase their abilities. That is why you should avoid including both of them in your SAC vs AAC Dream11 Team.

SAC vs AAC Dream11 Prediction Today (2nd Semi-Final) World Championship of Legends 2025 Expert Advice

Our Dream11 expert advice section for the 2nd Semi-Final match of the World Championship of Legends 2025 between SAC and AAC will help you make informed decisions. With our detailed Dream11 team previews for today's match. And these are the essential insights on the top captaincy choice, vice-captaincy choice, and potential ideal punt picks for the SAC vs AAC Dream11 team.

Captaincy Choice

AB de Villiers is a dependable batter who has been in top form. Because he bats from the early overs, he is essential in setting or chasing a target. His recent performance makes him an excellent and secure choice for the captain of your Dream11 team.

Vice-Captaincy Choice

Wayne Parnell is a standout fast bowler for SAC. He typically bowls during the powerplay and at the death, increasing his chances of picking up wickets. Because bowlers can earn high points with a few breakthroughs, he's an excellent vice-captain choice for your fantasy team.

Punt Picks

Imran Tahir and Ben Cutting were the top performers from their respective teams, showing fantastic intent in their previous matches with the bat and bowl, respectively, which is why we chose them as Dream11 punt picks in the upcoming match.

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.