England Champions vs South Africa Champions Highlights
In the World Championship of Legends 2025, South Africa Champions delivered a powerful performance to defeat England Champions by 10 wickets. The match took place on Thursday in Leicester, where AB de Villiers played a masterclass innings, scoring an unbeaten 116 runs off just 51 balls.
With this win, the South Africa Champions have now registered their third consecutive victory, topping the points table with 6 points from 3 matches. Meanwhile, the England Champions are struggling with only one point from 4 games and sit at fifth place. England Champions vs South Africa Champions Highlights
Match Summary: England Champions vs South Africa Champions Highlights
The match was the 8th game of the World Championship of Legends 2025. South Africa chased a target of 153 runs with ease, finishing the game in just 12.2 overs without losing a single wicket.
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England Champions: 152/6 in 20 overs
(Phil Mustard 39, Samit Patel 24; Imran Tahir 2/17) -
South Africa Champions: 153/0 in 12.2 overs
(AB de Villiers 116, Hashim Amla 29*)* -
Result: South Africa Champions won by 10 wickets
AB de Villiers Masterclass
In this England Champions vs South Africa Champions Highlights, the star of the match was undoubtedly AB de Villiers. Playing like his younger self, ABD smashed the ball to all parts of the ground. He scored 116 not out in just 51 balls, including: England Champions vs South Africa Champions Highlights
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15 Fours
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7 Sixes
ABD’s timing, power, and shot selection reminded fans why he is considered one of the most dangerous batters in the world. This was one of the finest performances in the World Championship of Legends 2025 so far.
Hashim Amla’s Calm Support
While AB de Villiers went full attack, Hashim Amla played the anchor role. He scored a calm and composed 29 not out and rotated the strike well. Their partnership was smooth and unbreakable, helping South Africa Champions chase down the target with ease. England Champions vs South Africa Champions Highlights
Their 153-run partnership became one of the most dominant opening stands in the WCL 2025.
England Champions’ Batting Struggles
Earlier in the match, England Champions won the toss and chose to bat first. They started decently, but couldn’t maintain the momentum. England Champions vs South Africa Champions Highlights
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Phil Mustard scored 39 runs but didn’t convert it into a big score.
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Samit Patel added 24 runs but the rest of the batters failed to impress.
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The team ended at 152/6 in their 20 overs – a below-par total on a good batting pitch.
Imran Tahir Spins It Perfect England Champions vs South Africa Champions Highlights
South Africa’s bowlers were excellent, especially Imran Tahir, who bowled tight lines and took 2 wickets for just 17 runs in his 4 overs. He kept the run flow in check and broke partnerships at crucial times.
The rest of the bowlers supported well and ensured England couldn’t post a threatening score.
Points Table Update England Champions vs South Africa Champions Highlights
With this victory, South Africa Champions now top the World Championship of Legends 2025 points table.
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South Africa Champions: 3 matches, 3 wins, 6 points
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England Champions: 4 matches, 0 wins, 1 point
England Champions need to bounce back quickly if they want to stay in the tournament.
What’s Next?
England Champions vs South Africa Champions Highlights
The South Africa Champions will now face the Pakistan Champions on Friday, July 25, again in Leicester. With ABD in form and the team high on confidence, South Africa will look to continue their winning run.
England Champions, on the other hand, must fix their bowling and middle-order issues before their next clash.
Key Stats from the Match
England Champions vs South Africa Champions Highlights
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AB de Villiers: 116* (51 balls), 15 fours, 7 sixes
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Hashim Amla: 29* (22 balls)
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Phil Mustard: 39 (30 balls)
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Imran Tahir: 4 overs, 2/17
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Winning Margin: 10 wickets
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Target Chased: 153 runs in 12.2 overs
Fans React England Champions vs South Africa Champions Highlights
Cricket fans across the world were thrilled to see AB de Villiers back in beast mode. His clean hitting and aggressive batting style brought back old memories from his IPL and South Africa days. Social media was full of praise for the Champions from South Africa, especially ABD.
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