South Africa Legends vs India Legends (matchup) The World Championship of Legends 2025 is bringing back golden cricketing memories, and the match between India Champions and South Africa Champions proved exactly why legends still rule the game! In a high-voltage match held at County Ground, Northampton, South Africa completely outplayed India to register a commanding 88-run win (via DLS method) on July 22, 2025.
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📍 Match Details
- 🏟 Venue: County Ground, Northampton
- 📅 Date: July 22, 2025
- 🏆 Tournament: World Championship of Legends (WCL)
- 🎯 Result: South Africa Champions won by 88 runs (DLS)
- 🌟 Player of the Match: AB de Villiers – 63* (30 balls)
🧾 South Africa Legends vs India Legends (matchup)Tosss: India Won and Chose to Bowl
India’s captain Yuvraj Singh won the toss and decided to bowl first. Given the recent trend of chasing teams winning, this looked like a smart choice. But what followed was pure Proteas power!
🏏 South Africa Champions Innings – 208/6 (20 Overs)
South Africa started their innings cautiously, but once they got going, they never looked back. Thanks to their top-order experience and AB de Villiers’ masterclass, they posted a massive total of 208/6.
🔥 AB de Villiers Turns Back Time
AB de Villiers showed the world why he’s still called Mr. 360. With 4 sixes and 3 boundaries, he raced to a 63 off 30 balls*. His shots flew to all corners of the ground, and fans couldn’t stop cheering.
🧱 Contributions from Others
- JJ Smuts played an aggressive knock of 30 off 17 balls, giving a quick start.
- Hashim Amla and Jacques Rudolph added vital middle-order runs with scores of 22 and 24 respectively.
- Albie Morkel also played a handy cameo to accelerate the run rate in the death overs.
🎯 Indian Bowlers Struggled
India’s bowlers could not contain the big hitters. However, Piyush Chawla and Yusuf Pathan managed to get 2 wickets each, and tried to apply brakes in the middle overs.
South Africa Batting Scorecard (Top Performers):
| Player | Runs (Balls) | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|
| AB de Villiers | 63* (30) | 3 | 4 |
| JJ Smuts | 30 (17) | 4 | 2 |
| Rudolph | 24 (20) | 3 | 0 |
| Amla | 22 (15) | 2 | 1 |
India Bowling Figures:
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piyush Chawla | 4 | 31 | 2 |
| Yusuf Pathan | 3 | 25 | 2 |
| Vinay Kumar | 3 | 33 | 0 |
| Irfan Pathan | 3 | 38 | 0 |
🏏 India Champions Innings – 111/9 in 18.2 Overs (DLS)
Chasing 209 was always going to be a challenge. But things turned worse when India’s top order collapsed in the powerplay itself.
❌ Early Trouble
- Shikhar Dhawan and Robin Uthappa got out cheaply, scoring just 1 and 2 respectively.
- The scoreboard pressure increased, and no one could build a solid partnership.
💪 Stuart Binny – Lone Fighter
Amid all the chaos, Stuart Binny stood strong. He scored a patient 37 off 39 balls*, showing some resistance. But he got no support from the other end.
🔥 Proteas Bowling Attack
- Hardus Viljoen destroyed the Indian top order with early breakthroughs.
- Aaron Phangiso was the pick of the bowlers, taking 3 key wickets in the middle overs.
- Imran Tahir, the evergreen spinner, picked up 2 wickets, including big ones like Yusuf Pathan.
India Batting Scorecard (Top Performers):
| Player | Runs (Balls) | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Binny | 37* (39) | 3 | 1 |
| Yusuf Pathan | 12 (9) | 2 | 0 |
| Irfan Pathan | 10 (8) | 1 | 0 |
South Africa Bowling Figures:
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardus Viljoen | 4 | 23 | 2 |
| Phangiso | 4 | 24 | 3 |
| Imran Tahir | 4 | 26 | 2 |
💡 DLS Decision: Floodlight Failure Ends the Game
With India struggling at 111/9 in 18.2 overs, the match took an unexpected turn. A floodlight malfunction stopped play, and the umpires decided to apply the DLS method. According to DLS calculations, South Africa won the match by 88 runs, one of the biggest wins of the tournament so far.
⭐ Player of the Match – AB de Villiers
There was no debate on this one. AB de Villiers took fans on a nostalgia trip with his powerful shots and clever strike rotation. He proved yet again why he’s a legend of the game.
📊 Match Summary
| Teams | Scores | Result |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa Champs | 208/6 (20 overs) | Won by 88 runs (DLS) |
| India Champs | 111/9 (18.2 overs, DLS) | |
| Player of the Match | AB de Villiers – 63* (30) |
🗣️ Post-Match Reactions
While no official quotes were given, fans and experts online praised:
- AB de Villiers’ match-winning knock
- South Africa’s sharp bowling unit
- Concerns over floodlight infrastructure
- India’s top-order batting collapse
🔮 What’s Next?
- India Champions need to bounce back quickly, having not won a match yet.
- South Africa Champions continue their unbeaten run and look like strong contenders for the final.
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