WCL 2025: Final, PNC vs SAC Match Prediction – Who will win today's WCL Final match between SA Champions vs Pakistan Champions?

SA-C vs PAK-C (Source: Insta/World Championship Of Legends)

After two weeks of riveting cricketing action, the World Championship of Legends 2025 will get to see Pakistan Champions and South Africa Champions battle it out for the ultimate silverware in the Final on Saturday, August 2. Like the first season, the finals of the second edition will also be played at the Edgbaston, one of the most iconic cricketing venues in the city of Birmingham.

South Africa Champions have been in sensational form as a unit, having won four of their last five matches. Their latest fixture was in the semi-finals against Australia Champions, where the AB de Villiers-led side won the thrilling contest by just one run to seal a berth into the grand finale. Their only loss this season, however, has come against Pakistan Champions, which they would want to take revenge of on Saturday.

The Shahid Afridi-led side, on the other hand, has been a touch better than the Proteas, as they haven't lost a single game this season. Their entry into the finals, however, did not come off a win, but due to the cancellation of their fixture with India Champions over diplomatic concern. The side will want to maintain the winning momentum and do what they could not in 2024 by winning the finals.

Match Details

Match	Pakistan Champions vs South Africa Champions, Final, WCL 2025
Date and Time (IST)	Saturday, August 2; 9:00 PM
Venue	Edgbaston, Birmingham
Broadcast and Live Streaming	Star Sports Network and FanCode (app and website)

Head-to-Head Record

Matches Played	2
PNC Won	1
SAC Won	1
No Results/Tied	0
First-ever meeting	July 9, 2024 (SAC Won)
Last meeting	July 25, 2025 (PNC Won)

Predicted Playing 11s Pakistan Champions (PNC)

Sharjeel Khan, Kamran Akmal (wicketkeeper), Umar Amin, Mohammad Hafeez, Shahid Afridi (captain), Shoaib Malik, Asif Ali, Imad Wasim, Wahab Riaz, Sohail Khan, and Saeed Ajmal

South Africa Champions (SAC)

Hashim Amla, JJ Smuts, Henry Davids, AB de Villiers (captain), JP Duminy, Jacques Rudolph, Morne van Wyk, Wayne Parnell, Chris Morris, Aaron Phangiso, Hardus Viljoen

Probable Best Performers of the Match Probable Best Batter — AB de Villiers AB de Villiers (Source: WCL)

The legendary South African cricketer AB de Villiers has been in unworldly form with the bat. He has scored two hundreds and a half-century in the tournament already to become the highest run-getter in the league so far, with 309 runs off just five games at a mind-boggling average of 103.00. He will once again look to put his prowess with the bat on display and lead from the front to lead his side to their maiden title in the marquee tournament.

Probable Best Bowler — Saeed Ajmal Saeed Ajmal - PAK Champs (Source: WCL)

The Pakistani mystery spinner Saeed Ajmal has featured only in one game in the WCL 2025 so far, but his sole outing was enough to impress fans and experts alike. He took six wickets while giving away just 16 runs from his 3.5 overs in the clash against the Brett Lee-led side. This one performance alone has made him the joint-highest wicket-taker for his side, alongside Sohail Tanvir, who has played four games to scalp as many. Ajmal can prove to be Pakistan's trump card in the finale at Edgbaston.

Today's Match Prediction — Team batting first to win the match

Scenario 1

• South Africa Champions win the toss and bat first
• Powerplay - 65-75
• SAC - 200-210
• South Africa Champions win the match

Scenario 2 

• Pakistan Champions win the toss and bat first
• Powerplay - 50-60
• PNC - 190-200
• Pakistan Champions win the match

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of CricTracker experts. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.