WCL 2025: Predicting South Africa XI for semi-final 2

South Africa Champions will face Australia Champions in the second semi-final of the ongoing World Championship of Legends 2025 on Thursday, July 31, at Edgbaston in Birmingham. Both teams have faced each other twice in the tournament and have won one game each. South Africa defeated Australia by 95 runs this season after posting a total of 241 runs for the loss of six wickets.

Probable playing XI of South Africa Champions for the second semi-final of the World Championship of Legends 2025:

Top Order: 

JJ Smuts, AB de Villiers and Jean-Paul Duminy might be there in the top order of South Africa in this game. de Villiers is the leading run-scorer for South Africa in the tournament and is the only batter who has scored more than 300 runs. Smuts is the second-highest run-scorer for the Proteas. Duminy has 68 runs to his name in four innings at a strike rate of 147.82.

Middle Order: 

Morne van Wyk and Henry Davids might be a part of the middle order. van Wyk has played some decent knock, but Davids has managed just seven runs in two games. van Wyk has amassed 65 runs in four outings at a strike rate of 216.66.

Lower Middle Order: 

Wayne Parnell and Hardus Viljoen are likely to be there in the lower middle order. Panell has picked seven wickets and has scored 33 runs. Viljoen has taken four wickets in five games at an average of 31.

Bowlers: 

Aaron Phangiso, Jacques Rudolph, Sarel Erwee, and Duanne Olivier might be the four bowlers in this game for South Africa. Phangiso is the leading wicket-taker and has picked nine wickets at an average of 6.88. Rudolph has made 34 runs in two innings, while Erwee has amassed 54 runs. Olivier has taken five wickets in five games at an average of 21.60.

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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