WCL 2025 – West Indies Champions vs South African Champions: Players battle to Watch Out For

The World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 action is heating up, and fans are looking forward to another nostalgic battle of West Indies Champions vs. South Africa Champions. Both heavyweight teams have legends and fan favorites competing again in what promises to be massive entertainment and an exhilarating contest. With Chris Gayle and AB de Villiers captaining both teams, we have to expect big hitting, sizzling spells, and moments of memories from legends of the past.

Match Details

• Match: West Indies Champions vs South Africa Champions
• Date: Today, July 19, 2025
• Time: 5:00 PM IST
• Venue: Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham

Must-Watch Player Battles

• Chris Gayle vs Duanne Olivier
  The Universe Boss can at once obliterate any attack, but Olivier's bounce and sharp pace might offer a stern early test to Gayle.
• Dwayne Bravo vs AB de Villiers
  Two T20 geniuses facing off against each other. Bravo's smart variations will be key in containing the explosive ABD.
• Kieron Pollard vs Wayne Parnell
  This will be a classic “celebrity” battle of Pollard’s brute force hitting matched to Parnell’s left-arm angle and his slower deliveries recovering from a wasted first three overs.
• Sulieman Benn vs Hashim Amla
  Benn’s height and spin will test Amla’s timing and footwork during the initial middle overs.
• Dwayne Smith vs Chris Morris
  Expect fireworks as Smith will take on Morris, who will certainly aim to mix up the pace to take advantage of the power play.

Also read: WCL 2025 – West Indies Champions vs South African Champions: Players to Watch Out For

Likely Playing XI—West Indies Champions vs South Africa Champions

West Indies Champions Squad (Captain: Chris Gayle)
Chadwick Walton (wk), Ashley Nurse, Fidel Edwards, Lendl Simmons, Kieron Pollard, Dwayne Bravo, Sheldon Cottrell, Sulieman Benn, Dave Mohammad, Dwayne Smith

South Africa Champions Squad (Captain: AB de Villiers)
Sarel Erwee, Richard Levi (wk), Duanne Olivier, Dane Vilas, Hashim Amla, Jean-Paul Duminy, Aaron Phangiso, Wayne Parnell, Albie Morkel, Chris Morris