WCL 2025, Match 12: South Africa Champions vs Australia Champions full match highlights
South Africa Champions crushed Australia Champions by 95 runs in Match 12 of WCL 2025 after AB de Villiers’ second consecutive century and officially qualified for the semi-finals.
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At Headingley, Leeds, the South Africa Champions dominated with both bat and ball to register a massive 95-run win over the Australia Champions in Match 12 of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025. After winning the toss and electing to bat first, South Africa posted a mammoth 241/6 in their 20 overs, thanks to a record-breaking opening stand and a second consecutive century from AB de Villiers.
South Africa Champions Innings
AB de Villiers was fabulous again, scoring the second successive century on Sunday. The Proteas legend smashed 123 runs off just 46 balls, with 15 fours and 8 sixes as part of a dazzling display of power hitting. He was ably supported by JJ Smuts, who struck a fluent 85 off 53 balls as the duo added 174 runs for the first wicket. Jean Paul Duminy added a quick 16 off 9 to finish strongly. Despite some fightback from Australia’s bowlers—Peter Siddle (3/38), Brett Lee (1/38), and Daniel Christian (1/41)—South Africa cruised to 241/6 in their 20 overs.
Australia Champions Innings
In response, Australia Champions never seemed to be in command of the challenging pursuit and were bowled out for 146 off 16.4 overs. Ben Cutting remained not out with 59 off 29, while Peter Siddle (19 off 17) and Shaun Marsh (18 off 13) provided support for a while. South African bowling was dominated by captain Aaron Phangiso, who registered a match-winning 4/13 off 3.4 overs. Imran Tahir strangled the Aussies with 3/27 and Wayne Parnell also contributed 2/14 in an over. With this win, the South Africa Champions qualify for the semi-finals of WCL 2025.
See Also: WCL 2025: Points Table, Leading run scorers and wicket takers after SACH vs AUSCH match 12
South Africa Champions vs Australia Champions: Scorecard
South Africa Champions – 241/6 (20 Overs)
| Batting | Runs (Balls) | Bowling | Wickets/Runs (Overs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AB de Villiers | 123 (46) | Peter Siddle | 3/38 (4) |
| JJ Smuts | 85 (53) | Brett Lee (c) | 1/38 (4) |
| Jean Paul Duminy | 16 (9) | Daniel Christian | 1/41 (3) |
Australia Champions – 146/10 (16.4 Overs)
| Batting | Runs (Balls) | Bowling | Wickets/Runs (Overs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Cutting | 59* (29) | Aaron Phangiso (c) | 4/13 (3.4) |
| Peter Siddle | 19 (17) | Imran Tahir | 3/27 (4) |
| Shaun Marsh | 18 (13) | Wayne Parnell | 2/14 (1) |
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