Match 6 of the World Championship of Legends 2025 will see the India Champions (IAC) take on the South Africa Champions (SAC) at County Ground, Nottingham, this Tuesday, July 22.
The reigning champions, India, are yet to fully participate in the tournament. Their inaugural fixture against Pakistan Champions concluded in a no-result, with both sides sharing points. This outcome followed a decision by several Indian players to withdraw from the match, citing prevailing political tensions between the two nations. The India Champions boast a formidable squad, captained by the legendary Yuvraj Singh. Their highly anticipated appearance on the field will mark their true commencement in the championship.
Meanwhile, the South Africa Champions have already commenced their campaign with an exhilarating victory. Their opening encounter against the West Indies Champions was a rain-affected affair, ultimately decided by a dramatic bowl-out. Chasing a reduced target of 80 runs from 11 overs, South Africa appeared to be comfortably heading towards victory. However, the contest took a surprising turn in the final over, as they required just two runs from the last three deliveries. West Indies’ Fidel Edwards then secured two crucial wickets, forcing the match into a tie-breaking bowl-out. Despite the late drama, the AB de Villiers-led South African side ultimately emerged triumphant, setting a positive tone for their tournament aspirations.
IAC vs SAC Match Details
- Date and Time: July 22, 9:00 pm IST/ 3:30 pm GMT/ 4:30 pm local
- Venue: County Ground, Northampton
County Ground in Northampton Pitch Report
The County Ground in Northampton is renowned for its batting-friendly T20 pitches, consistently leading to high-scoring affairs. The flat playing surface primarily rewards aggressive stroke play throughout the innings.
While fast bowlers might find some early assistance with swing and bounce, these favorable conditions for pace tend to diminish as the match progresses, making it increasingly easier for batters. Spinners can also become influential in the middle overs, particularly if the pitch begins to dry out. Given the typical average score hovering around 170, teams winning the toss at this venue frequently opt to bat first, aiming to capitalize on the initial freshness of the pitch.
IAC vs SAC Dream11 Prediction Picks
- Wicketkeeper: Robin Uthappa
- Batters: Yuvraj Singh, AB de Villiers, Hashim Amla, Shikhar Dhawan
- All-rounders: Yuvraj Singh, Irfan Pathan, JP Duminy, JJ Smuts
- Bowlers: Harbhajan Singh, Hardus Viljoen
IAC vs SAC Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice Captain
Choice 1: Yusuf Pathan (c), AB de Villiers (vc)
Choice 2: Robin Uthappa (c), JP Duminy (vc)
Also WATCH: South Africa Champions prevail over West Indies Champions in thrilling bowl-out after the match ends in a tie
IAC vs SAC Dream11 Prediction Backups
Suresh Raina, Aaron Phangiso, Ambati Rayudu, Chris Morris
IAC vs SAC Dream11 team for today’s match (July 22, 9:00 pm IST):
Probable Playing XI
India Champions: Robin Uthappa (wk), Shikhar Dhawan, Suresh Raina, Yuvraj Singh (c), Ambati Rayudu, Yusuf Pathan, Irfan Pathan, Piyush Chawla, Varun Aaron, Harbhajan Singh, Vinay Kumar
South Africa Champions: Richard Levi, Hashim Amla, AB de Villiers (c), Sarel Erwee, JP Duminy, JJ Smuts, Morne van Wyk (wk), Wayne Parnell, Chris Morris, Hardus Viljoen, Aaron Phangiso
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