In an exciting cricket match between the England Champions vs South Africa Champions held on 24 July 2025 at Grace Road in Leicester during the World Championships of Legends 2025. The tournament features six championships and is made up of iconic players who dominated international cricket. Both teams showed their skills and abilities during the match. In this blog, we will guide you through the england champions vs south africa champions match scorecard, partnerships, fall of wickets, squads, key highlights, and much more.
Match Overview
The South African Champions won the toss and bowled first, as well as the England Champions to bat. It is the 8th Match of World Championship of Legends 2025 held on 4 July 2025 (Thursday) at 4:30 PM LOCAL, 3:30 PM GMT. The venue of the match is Grace Road, Leicester. In the match, South Africa’s player AB de Villiers became the man of the match. England made a score of 152 in 20 overs, and South Africa scored 153 runs in 12.2 overs.
| Match | ENGCH vs SACH 8th Match |
| Series | World Championship of Legends 2025 |
| Date | Thursday, July 24 |
| Time | 4:30 PM LOCAL, 3:30 PM GMT |
| Toss | South Africa Champions won the toss and chose to bowl |
| Venue | Grace Road, Leicester |
England Champions vs South Africa Champions: Squads
Given below are the details of the squadsEngland Champions and South Africa Champions:
England Champions Squad
| Role | Players |
| Captain | Eoin Morgan |
| Batters | Sir Alastair Cook, Ian Bell, Sohaib Maqsood, Usman Afzaal |
| All-rounders | Moeen Ali, Ravi Bopara, Samit Patel, Dimitri Mascarenhas |
| Wicketkeepers | Phil Mustard, Tim Ambrose |
| Bowlers | Ajmal Shahzad, Ryan Sidebottom, Stuart Meaker, Liam Plunkett, Chris Tremlett |
| Substitutes | Ryan Sidebottom, James Vince, Usman Afzaal, Sir Alastair Cook, Chris Tremlett |
South Africa Champions Squad
| Role | Players |
| Captain | AB de Villiers (Wicketkeeper-Batter) |
| Batters | Hashim Amla, Richard Levi, Sarel Erwee |
| All-rounders | JP Duminy, Albie Morkel, Chris Morris, JJ Smuts |
| Wicketkeepers | AB de Villiers, Morne van Wyk, Dane Vilas |
| Bowlers | Imran Tahir, Duanne Olivier, Hardus Viljoen, Wayne Parnell, Aaron Phangiso |
| Substitutes | Hashim Amla, Aaron Phangiso, Richard Levi, Henry Davids, Jacques Rudolph |
England Champions vs South Africa Champions Match Scorecard
Now let’s see in detail the england champions vs south africa champions match scorecard for your better understanding:
England Champions Innings
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate | Dismissal |
| P Mustard (wk) | 39 | 33 | 3 | 1 | 118.18 | c Sarel Erwee b Duanne Olivier |
| Bopara | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 116.67 | c Jacques Rudolph b Wayne Parnell |
| Moeen | 10 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 90.91 | c JP Duminy b Imran Tahir |
| Samit Patel | 24 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 150 | b Wayne Parnell |
| Morgan (c) | 20 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 142.86 | b Imran Tahir |
| Bell | 7 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 77.78 | c Morne van Wyk b Chris Morris |
| T Ambrose | 19 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 118.75 | not out |
| Plunkett | 13 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 86.67 | not out |
| Extras | 13 (b 1, lb 6, w 6) | |||||
| Total | 152-6 (20 Overs, RR: 7.6) | |||||
| Did Not Bat | Ajmal Shahzad, Stuart Meaker, Dimitri Mascarenhas |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | No-Balls | Wides | Economy |
| Viljoen | 4 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Parnell | 4 | 0 | 36 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Olivier | 4 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9.2 |
| Tahir | 4 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4.2 |
| Chris Morris | 3 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10.7 |
| Duminy | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
Fall of Wickets
| Batter | Score | Over |
| Bopara | 11-1 | 1.3 |
| Moeen | 34-2 | 4.2 |
| Samit Patel | 81-3 | 9.4 |
| P Mustard | 95-4 | 11.4 |
| Morgan | 114-5 | 14.4 |
| Bell | 121-6 | 15.4 |
Powerplays
| Powerplay Type | Overs | Runs |
| Mandatory | 0.1 – 6 | 45 |
Partnerships
| Partnership Batsmen | Runs | Balls |
| Mustard & Bopara | 11 | 9 |
| Mustard & Moeen Ali | 23 | 17 |
| Mustard & Samit Patel | 47 | 32 |
| Mustard & Morgan | 14 | 12 |
| Morgan & Bell | 19 | 18 |
| Morgan & Bell (second) | 7 | 6 |
| Ambrose & Plunkett | 13 | 31 |
| Ambrose & Plunkett(second) | 14 | 0 |
South Africa Champions Innings
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Hashim Amla | 29 | 25 | 4 | 0 | 116 |
| AB de Villiers (c) | 116 | 51 | 15 | 7 | 227.45 |
| Extras | 8 | ||||
| Total | 153-0 | 12.2 Overs |
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | NB | WD | ECO |
| Ajmal Shahzad | 3.2 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.3 |
| Stuart Meaker | 3 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12.3 |
| Liam Plunkett | 2 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 17.5 |
| Samit Patel | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Ravi Bopara | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Dimitri Mascarenhas | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
Powerplays
| Powerplay Type | Overs | Runs |
| Mandatory | 0.1 – 6 | 80 |
Partnerships
| Partnership Batsmen | Runs | Balls |
| Hashim Amla & AB de Villiers | 153 | 74 |
England Champions vs South Africa Champions Match: Key Highlights
Given below are some key highlights of the match that you should know:
- England’s batting was brilliant, particularly from Phil Mustard, who held up the innings with 39 runs, and Samit Patel scored at a 150 strike rate.
- Eoin Morgan (Captain of England Champions) contributed with 20 runs, but the lack of a big partnership hindered England’s total.
- The chase of South Africa Champions led by AB de Villiers was unbeaten 160 off 51 balls, featuring 15 fours and 7 sixes that depicted a strike rate of over 227.
- Hashim Amla supported with 29 not out, which ensured an easy chase without any loss of wickets.
- South African bowlers made important breakthroughs in England’s innings, particularly Imran Tahir’s 2 wickets and Wayne Parnell’s 2 wickets.
England Champions vs South Africa Champions: Match Result
South Africa won by 10 wickets with 46 balls remaining against England. South Africa scored 153 runs and England scored 152 runs. The dominant win of South Africa put them on top of the table in the tournament and marked a memorable moment for the whole team.
Player of the Match: AB de Villiers
AB de Villiers was the player of the match in the 8th Match of World Championship of Legends 2025. He scored an unbeaten 116 runs off 51 balls. His innings are full of power, containing 15 boundaries and 7 sixes, which is why he is popularly known as “Mr 360” for the skill to hit the ball in various directions in a smooth way.
Conclusion
The England champions vs South Africa champions match scorecard showcased the amazing skills of the players. South Africa’s brilliant and powerful batting, led by AB de Villiers, ensured a smooth chase. While England’s efforts were on point, they lost. Fans of the World Championship of Legends 2025 saw a memorable match.
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