Match 8, Leicester, July 24, 2025, 09:00 PM

152/6(20.0ov)

153/0(12.2ov)
South Africa Champions beat England Champions by 10 wickets
Best Batsmen
R
B
4S
6S
SR
Best Bowler
O
R
W
Econ
Man of the Match
AB de Villiers
Commentry
And that's a wrap on today's thrilling game! The excitement continues in the World Championship of Legends with a match on Friday, July 25, between Pakistan Champions and South Africa Champions at 3.30 pm GMT. Join us early for pre-match hype and analysis as we count down to the game. Until then, take care, and cheers!
AB de Villiers, the skipper of South Africa Champions, is the Player of the Match for his outstanding knock. He says that he started pretty decently at the start of the inning, but at the end it was a bit draggy. Continues that he was seeing the ball well, and the plan was to go aggressive on the delivery. Also says that they bowled pretty well, but they need to put up more work in fielding.
Eoin Morgan, the skipper of the England Champions, says that it was a bad day for his team. He also congratulated AB de Villiers for presenting an astonishing performance. He also says that they need to work a lot to improve in both departments and assures that they will come back soon enough.
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Earlier in the inning, South Africa Champions showcased their dominance over the England Champions. England struggled from the outset, losing two key top-order batsmen early without making a significant impact on the scoreboard. However, hopes were briefly reignited when Phil Mustard and Samit Patel combined for a spirited 47-run partnership, only for Wayne Parnell to shatter their momentum with a crucial breakthrough. Once Patel was dismissed, wickets began to tumble rapidly, as South Africa's bowlers executed their plans with remarkable precision, ramping up the pressure on the English side. Yet, Tim Ambrose and Liam Plunkett demonstrated resilience, mounting a valiant fightback that enabled them to set a commendable target.
On the other hand, the England Champions' bowlers appeared utterly defeated, as nothing seemed to work in their favor. A pivotal moment occurred in the 5th over when AB de Villiers was given a second chance, after Eoin Morgan dropped a challenging catch. If the catch had been taken, we might have reached a different conclusion of the story. The bowlers of the side failed to bag even a single wicket, and the pressure kept piling on them as the batters were striking more and more runs.
SOUTH AFRICA CHAMPIONS BEAT ENGLAND CHAMPIONS BY 10 WICKETS! What a thrilling match it has been! AB de Villiers, you deserve all the applause! From the moment he entered the crease, his sole intention was to dominate. No matter if it was a short ball, a half-tracker, or a full toss, he launched them all into the stands. Hashim Amla provided crucial support, empowering Mr. 360 to unleash an array of stunning shots. He not only reached his half-century in just 21 deliveries but also soared past the 100-run mark in a mere 41 deliveries!
In over# 13
4
0
Ajmal Shahzad 31/0(3.2)
12.2
4
FOUR! That will do! Fuller one, on off, AB de Villiers picks it well and flicks it powerfully through mid-wicket for a boundary. South Africa Champions beat England Champions by 10 wickets!
12.1
.
Slower one, outside off, AB de Villiers looks to loft it but misses.
In over# 12
1
4
1
1wd
1
2
5nb
1
Stuart Meaker 37/0(3)
11.6
1
Full, on off, AB de Villiers taps it to mid off for one.
11.5
4
FOUR! AB de Villiers continues the onslaught! Full, on off, AB de Villiers stands tall and drills it over mid off for a boundary.
11.4
1
Full, on leg, Amla flicks it to square leg for one.
11.4
1wd
Wide! Down the leg side, Amla leaves it alone.
11.3
1
Length, on leg, AB de Villiers tucks it to mid-wicket for one.
11.2
2
Bowls it on off, AB de Villiers flicks it to mid-wicket for a brace.
11.2
5nb
NO BALL AND FOUR! A high full toss, AB de Villiers gets low and scoops it over short fine for a boundary. Free hit coming up...
11.1
1
Goes full, on leg, Amla flicks it to square leg for one.