WCL 2025: Predicting South Africa XI for final

South Africa Champions will take on Pakistan Champions in the final of the World Championship of Legends 2025 on Saturday, August 2, at Edgbaston in Birmingham. South Africa faced Australia Champions in the semi-final game and scored 186 runs for the loss of eight wickets. Australia made 185 runs for the loss of seven wickets and lost the match by one run.

Let’s look at the probable playing XI of the South Africa XI for the final match of the WCL 2025 –

Top Order: JJ Smuts, AB de Villiers (c), and Morne van Wyk (wk)

JJ Smuts, AB de Villiers, and Morne van Wyk are likely to be there in the top order. Smuts (186 runs) and de Villiers (309 runs) are two of the highest run-scorers this season. van Wyk has been one of the best performers for the Proteas with the bat as well and has made 141 runs at a strike rate of 216.92.

Middle Order: Sarel Erwee, Jean-Paul Duminy, and Henry Davids

Sarel Erwee, Jean-Paul Duminy, and Henry Davids coulds be a part of the middle order. The trio has scored less than 100 runs each this season. Erwee has scored 63 runs, Duminy has 82 runs, while Davids has managed just 18 runs.

Lower Middle Order: Wayne Parnell, Hardus Viljoen, and Jacques Rudolph

The lower middle order could comprise Wayne Parnell, Hardus Viljoen, and Jacques Rudolph. Parnell is the joint-highest wicket-taker for South Africa, having picked nine wickets at an average of 15.33. Viljoen has taken six wickets in six games at an economy of 7.85, while Rudolph has made 35 runs.

Bowlers: Aaron Phangiso, Duanne Olivier, and Imran Tahir

Aaron Phangiso, Duanne Olivier, and Imran Tahir could be the three bowlers in the team. Phangiso has been the best bowler for South Africa throughout the tournament and has taken nine wickets at an average of 9.77. Tahir has picked eight wickets, while Olivier has taken six wickets.

Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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