By Zainab Shafiq 
SA‑C vs AUS‑C, WCL 2025 Semi‑Final 2
Edgbaston, Birmingham
Match starts at Jul 31, 15:30 GMT (8:30 PM LOCAL) – 03:30 PM GMT / 04:30 PM LOCAL
SA‑C vs AUS‑C WCL 2025 Semi‑Final 2 Match Preview
South Africa Champions and Australia Champions collide at Edgbaston on July 31 in the second semi‑final of WCL 2025. South Africa, led by Aaron Phangiso and boasting a solid top order with de Villiers, Rudolph and Duminy, will look to control the pace. Australia, captained by Brett Lee and equipped with explosive names like Chris Lynn, Short and Christian, will aim to dominate from the outset. It promises a keen contest between SA’s measured buildup and Australia’s aggressive style.
SA‑C vs AUS‑C WCL 2025 Semi‑Final 2 Pitch & Weather Report
The pitch at Edgbaston offers balance – good bounce and carry for pacers early, and typically flattens for stroke‑makers later. Seamers gain swing under overcast conditions, while spinners may intervene mid‑innings as the surface dries. The average first‑innings score in recent T20s here has hovered around 157, with chasing sides winning six of the last ten matches.
At the scheduled local start time of 4:30 PM local (15:30 GMT), conditions should be mild and stable: temperature around 21 °C (70 °F), with intermittent clouds turning partly sunny midday and decreasing into evening. Rain risk is modest, though light showers earlier in the day could slightly favour bowlers. Humidity moderate and winds light.
SA‑C vs AUS‑C WCL 2025 Semi‑Final 2 Predicted XI
South Africa Champions: AB de Villiers, Jacques Rudolph, Sarel Erwee, Henry Davids, Jean‑Paul Duminy, JJ Smuts, Morne van Wyk (wk), Wayne Parnell, Hardus Viljoen, Aaron Phangiso (c), Duanne Olivier
Australia Champions: Shaun Marsh, Chris Lynn, D Arcy Short, Ben Dunk (wk), Callum Ferguson, Daniel Christian, Ben Cutting, John Hastings, Steve O’Keeffe, Brett Lee (c), Peter Siddle
SA‑C vs AUS‑C Dream11 Team
A balanced Dream11 combination from the predicted XIs:
- WK: Morne van Wyk, Ben Dunk
- BAT: AB de Villiers, Chris Lynn (VC), D Arcy Short, Jacques Rudolph
- AR: Jean‑Paul Duminy, Daniel Christian, Wayne Parnell
- BOWL: Aaron Phangiso, Brett Lee (C), Peter Siddle
This mix offers wicket‑keepers with scoring ability, big power-hitting top‑order, all‑round depth, and strike bowlers suited for Edgbaston conditions.
Where to watch SA‑C vs AUS‑C Live?
India: Star Sports Network, Disney+ Hotstar
Pakistan: Tapmad
UK: TNT Sports / TNT Sports App
Australia: Fox Cricket, Kayo Sports
USA: ESPN+
West Indies: ESPN Caribbean