WCL 2025: Top 3 player battles to watch out for in ENG vs SA

Match 8 of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) promises to be a fascinating game when England’s champions face the unbeaten South African champions on July 24 at Grace Road in Leicester.

The Proteas legends have been in blistering form, sitting comfortably at the top of the points table after back-to-back victories. Another victory here would almost guarantee their berth in the semi-finals.

Meanwhile, England’s champions are in a must-win position. With two losses and one no-result in their first three games, they have failed to open their account this season. A victory over the high-flying South Africans is critical if they are to maintain their semi-final hopes and turn their season around.

Here are the top 3 player battles to watch out for in ENG vs SA in WCL 2025:

1. AB de Villiers vs Stuart Meaker

AB de Villiers has amassed a solid 64 runs thus far, including a scorching 61* off 30 balls against the India Champions. Stuart Meaker, England’s death-over specialist, will face off against that power-hitting ability. Meaker leads England’s attack with five wickets and deadly pace behind the new ball. Meaker will likely test de Villiers first.

2. Eoin Morgan vs Aaron Phangiso

Eoin Morgan, the captain of England, has started the WCL 2025 with a bang, scoring 69 runs in three innings, including three massive sixes. He has scored at a strike rate of 106.56. Aaron Phangiso, a cunning left-arm spinner from South Africa who has taken five wickets with best figures of 3/17, could contain him. He is known for keeping things tidy and tight with an economy of 5.14 only. This duel will be a clash of styles: Morgan’s power and intent versus Phangiso’s flight and turn.

3. Ian Bell vs Wayne Parnell

With 57 runs from three innings, including a stylish fifty, veteran Ian Bell has contributed. Wayne Parnell, the left-arm fast bowler from South Africa who has taken two wickets at a remarkable economy of 4.25, will test the veteran. Countering Parnell’s swing and seam movement, particularly in the beginning, will be challenging.

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