WCL 2025 – India Champions vs South Africa Champions: Players to Watch Out For

As the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 reaches its pinnacle, the excitement continues as India Champions face South Africa Champions in what promises to be an electrifying contest with nostalgia and star-studded players. Some of cricket’s biggest names will be back on the park, and we can be sure of excitement, competition, and the possibility for some fond memories. Both teams are prepared with match-winners from explosive batters to crafty bowlers—individual brilliance today and the amazing battles between players will possibly decide this matchup.

Match Details

• Fixture: India Champions vs South Africa Champions
• Date: July 22, 2025
• Time: 09:00 PM IST
• Venue: Country ground, United Kingdom

Players to Watch Out For

India Champions:

• Yuvraj Singh: Still a match-winner on his day, the captain is going to finish games with style—fans will be desperate to see him go for six'.
• Suresh Raina: Mr. IPL will inject energy into the field and will provide consistent batting in the middle.
• Irfan Pathan: With swing bowling and hard hitting, Irfan can swing momentum with both bat and ball.
• Robin Uthappa: Will provide explosive starts at the top against the Proteas pacers.
• Harbhajan Singh: The veteran spinner will try to strangle the middle overs and target the left-handers from South Africa.

South Africa Champions:

• AB de Villiers: The captain continues to be a powerful batsman, can explode at any moment, and anchors and accelerates, all while soaking up all the press.
• Hashim Amla: The reassuringly calm presence is vital to securing the new ball and anchoring the innings.
• Chris Morris: With pace and bounce as well as hard lower-order hitting, Morris can potentially provide breakthroughs and quick runs.
• JP Duminy: Provides vital balance in left-arm spin and also the middle order of SA.
• Wayne Parnell: A left-arm pacer with variation and control, especially at the death and during powerplay.

Also read: WCL 2025 match 6 weather and pitch report: India Champions vs South Africa Champions

India Champions Probable Playing XIs

South Africa Champions Probable Playing XIs

AB de Villiers (c), Hashim Amla, Morne van Wyk (wk), JJ Smuts, Sarel Erwee, Chris Morris, JP Duminy, Wayne Parnell, Hardus Viljoen, Duanne Olivier, Aaron Phangiso