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The match number six of World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 will be played between the defending champions, India Champions (IND-C) and South Africa Champions (SA-C). The match will be played at The County Ground in Northampton on July 22. This will be the first game for India Champions after their previous game against Pakistan Champions was cancelled. They will be looking to begin their title defense with a win against South Africa Champions.
On the other hand, South Africa Champions are coming after a thrilling win in their previous game against West Indies by bowl-out. Now, both India Champions and South Africa will lock horns in the upcoming WCL 2025 clash. Let’s have a look at fantasy cricket tips, pitch report, probable XIs, captain, vice captain and more ahead of the IAC versus SAC WLC 2025 sixth match.
IND-C vs SA-C Match Details
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Match Number |
6 |
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Teams |
India Champions vs South Africa Champions |
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Venue |
The County Ground, Northampton |
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Time |
9:00 PM (IST) |
IND-C vs SA-C Head-to-Head Stats and Records
India Champions and South Africa Champions have faced each other just once in the history of the World Championship of Legends so far. In that game, South Africa Champions defeated India Champions by 54 runs while India Champions are yet to defeat them in the tournament.
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Matches played |
1 |
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India Champions won |
0 |
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South Africa Champions won |
1 |
IND-C vs SA-C Pitch Report
The surface of the County Ground in Northampton is batting friendly and we are expected to get a high-scoring clash between England Champions and West Indies Champions. However, due to the weather conditions in England the pitch also provides support for thee fast bowlers with the new balls. Out of 75 T20 matches played at this ground so far. The team batting first won 43 times while the chasing came out victorious on 31 occasions.
IND-C vs SA-C Probable Playing XIs
India Champions: Yuvraj Singh (c), Shikhar Dhawan, Robin Uthappa, Ambati Rayudu, Suresh Raina, Irfan Pathan, Harbhajan Singh, Piyush Chawla, Stuart Binny, Pawan Negi, Siddarth Kaul
South Africa Champions: AB de Villiers (c), Hashim Amla, Morne van Wyk (wk), JJ Smuts, Sarel Erwee, Chris Morris, Jean-Paul Duminy, Wayne Parnell, Hardus Viljoen, Duanne Olivier, Aaron Phangiso
IND-C vs SA-C WCL 2025 Full Squads
India Champions: Yuvraj Singh (c), Shikhar Dhawan, Robin Uthappa, Ambati Rayudu, Suresh Raina, Irfan Pathan, Yusuf Pathan, Harbhajan Singh, Piyush Chawla, Stuart Binny, Gurkeerat Maan, Vinay Kumar, Siddarth Kaul, Varun Aaron, Abhimanyu Mithun, and Pawan Negi.
South Africa Champions: AB de Villiers (c), Hashim Amla, Morne van Wyk (wk), JJ Smuts, Sarel Erwee, Chris Morris, Jean-Paul Duminy, Wayne Parnell, Hardus Viljoen, Duanne Olivier, Aaron Phangiso, Richard Levi, Jacques Rudolph, Henry Davids, Imran Tahir, Albie Morkel, Dane Vilas
IND-C vs SA-C WCL 2025 Match 6: Top Captaincy and Vice-Captaincy Picks
Shikhar Dhawan
Last 5 T20 innings
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Runs |
Average |
HS |
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150 |
37.50 |
72* |
Yuvraj Singh
Last 5 T20 innings
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Runs |
Average |
HS |
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148 |
148.00 |
59 |
IND-C vs SA-C WCL 2025 Match 6: Top Players to pick
Shikhar Dhawan: India Champions batter Shikhar Dhawan is known to be a fiery opener of his time and can turn out to be a crucial performer in the upcoming clash against South Africa Champion. Dhawan also had great stats against South Africa in the ICC tournaments during his international career and will be looking to use his experience in the upcoming WCL clash.
Aaron Phangiso: South Africa Champions spinner Aaron Phangiso can turn out to be a key player in the upcoming WCL 2025 clash against India Champions. He also registered the figures of 2/19 in the last game against West Indies Champions and will be looking to get another match-winning spell against India Champions.
AB de Villiers: South Africa Champions captain and star batter AB de Villiers has made his return to professional cricket after four years and the fans will be hoping for a big knock from him. De Villiers got out cheaply in the last game against West Indies Champions but will look to get back to his form against India Champions
IND-C vs SA-C WCL 2025 Match 6: Players to avoid
Hardus Viljoen: South Africa Champions fast bowler Hardus Viljoen is unlikely to make an impact in the upcoming WCL 2025 clash against India Champions.
IND-C vs SA-C Match 6 Fantasy Team 1 (Grand League)
Wicketkeepers: Ambati Rayudu, Richard Levi
Batters: Yuvraj Singh, Shikhar Dhawan (captain), AB de Villiers (vice-captain)
All-Rounders: Irfan Pathan, Wayne Parnell, Chris Morris, JP Duminy
Bowlers: Aaron Phangiso, Piyush Chawla
IND-C vs SA-C Match 6 Fantasy Team 2 (Head-To-Head)
Wicketkeepers: Robin Uthappa, Richard Levi
Batters: Shikhar Dhawan (captain), Yuvraj Singh, AB de Villiers, Hashim Amla
All-Rounders: Irfan Pathan, Wayne Parnell, Chris Morris
Bowlers: Aaron Phangiso, Harbhajan Singh
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