WCL 2025: Match 12, SAC vs AAC Match Prediction – Who will win today’s WCL match between SA Champions vs AA Champions?

South Africa Champions (SA C) will lock horns with Australia Champions (AUS C) in the Match. No. 12 of the WCL 2025 at Headingley, Leeds.

South Africa Champions enter the clash on the back of a 31-run loss against Pakistan Champions. They will aim to win their final league match and enter the knockout stage of the tournament. South Africa Champions are second on the WCL 2025 points table.

Meanwhile, Australia Champions will play their second match within span of 24 hours and aim to win both matches which will help them go past through to the next round. Australia Champions won the previous clash against India Champions by four wickets and are currently third in the table with five points.

SA Champions vs AUS Champions Match Details

Pitch Report

The Headingley, Leeds pitch is expected to generate extra bounce which will suit the batters better. The seamers can take advantage in the early overs and pick wickets early in the game. The spinners tend to get support as the match progresses.

SA C vs AUS C Head to Head Record

Predicted Playing XIs

South Africa Champions (SAC):

Hashim Amla, Morne van Wyk (wk), AB de Villiers (c), JJ Smuts, Sarel Erwee, Jean-Paul Duminy, Jacques Rudolph, Wayne Parnell, Hardus Viljoen, Duanne Olivier, Aaron Phangiso

Australia Champions (AAC):

Shaun Marsh, Chris Lynn, D Arcy Short, Ben Dunk (wk), Callum Ferguson, Ben Cutting, Daniel Christian, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Steve OKeefe, Brett Lee (c), Peter Siddle

Probable Best Performers of the Match

Probable Best Batter: Chris Lynn

The top-order batter Chris Lynn might be the key batter in the clash for Australia Champions. He performed one of the terrific knocks against West Indies, scoring 81* off 27 balls, and can replicate the same in the upcoming clash.

Probable Best Bowler: Aaron Phangiso

The left-arm spinner Aaron Phangiso might be the key bowler in the crucial clash for South Africa Champions to hold their first position in WCL 2025 points table. He picked five wickets at an average of 9.80 so far in the tournament. Phangiso's four-over spell will be critical for South Africa Champions to restrict the batters in the middle-overs.

Today's Match Prediction: Chasing team to win the match

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