EDC vs PNC Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch – WCL T20 2025, Match 1

EDC vs PNC Dream11 Prediction [Source: @mufaddal_vohra/X]

England Champions (EDC) will take on Pakistan Champions (PNC) in the opening match of the second season of World Championship of Legends (WCL) T20 2025. This match will be played at the Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham, England on Friday, July 18th at 9:00 PM IST. 

The World Championship of Legends (WCL) is a special T20 cricket league where retired international cricket stars come together to play once again. The league features six teams from countries; India, Pakistan, England, Australia, South Africa, and the West Indies.

Ahead of this exciting clash, here's a comprehensive look at the Dream11 predictions, fantasy cricket tips, pitch report, the top player picks, and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.

Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham – Record Of Chasing Teams in T20 Matches

So far, 8 T20 matches have been played at Edgbaston Cricket Ground, and all the games were lost by the chasing sides. The team that won the toss will prefer to bat first here.

Hot Picks For EDC vs PNC WCL T20 2025 Match 1 Dream11 Team Today

England Champions

Eoin Morgan

• An Irish-born Englishman with a reputation for inventive and audacious stroke-play, Eoin Morgan has over time proved to be one of the most innovative players in international cricket. With a blend of nous and power, Morgan is a natural finisher and could be a great pick for the fantasy contests.

Phil Mustard

• A left-handed wicket-keeper batsman, who could hit the ball a long way, Phil Mustard is an excellent player and could be a great pick for the fantasy contests.

Tim Ambrose

• Australian-born English cricketer Tim Ambrose, who played all three formats of the game internationally. He played brilliantly this year in IML T20 2025 and is a must-pick for fantasy contests.

Pakistan Champions

Shoaib Malik

• Former Pakistani cricketer and skipper Shoaib Malik, who played for the Pakistan national cricket team and currently plays for Quetta Gladiators in the Pakistan Super League, is an excellent all-rounder and could be a beneficial choice for the fantasy leagues.

Sohail Tanvir

• Left-armer Sohail Tanvir was among the first of Pakistani T20 specialists, making a name in leagues around the world. He is a brilliant bowler and a top pick for fantasy contests.

Shahid Afridi

• Known for his explosive batting and crowd-pleasing style, Shahid Afridi, Pakistan's all-rounder, is as enigmatic a player as there ever was and became a household name across cricketing nations.

EDC vs PNC WCL T20 2025 Match 1 Weather And Pitch Today

Weather - According to AccuWeather, the weather will remain warm with times of clouds and sun; a couple of showers in the afternoon. The temperature will be between 25°C-16°C and there is an 67% chance of rain during the game.

Pitch report – The surface at Edgbaston cricket ground in Birmingham generally offers good batting conditions. The fast bowlers will get some swing in the air; however, there could be minimal lateral movement on offer from the pitch. Therefore, the batters can enjoy the conditions especially when the ball is new and hard. However, scoring runs against the older ball might be tricky, particularly if the seamers vary their pace and bowl more change-ups than the regular seam-ups. 

EDC vs PNC WCL T20 2025 Match 1 Captain And Vice-Captain Picks

EDC vs PNC WCL T20 2025 Match 1 Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

Wicketkeepers: Kamran Akmal, Phil Mustard
Batters: Eoin Morgan, Ian Bell, Misbah-ul-Haq
All-rounders: Mohammad Hafeez, Shahid Afridi, Shoaib Malik
Bowlers: Sohail Tanvir, Liam Plunkett, S Meaker

Captain: Shoaib Malik
Vice-captain: Phil Mustard

EDC vs PNC WCL T20 2025 Match 1 Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues

Wicketkeepers: Kamran Akmal, Phil Mustard, Tim Ambrose
Batters: Eoin Morgan, Misbah-ul-Haq
All-rounders: Smit Patel, Shahid Afridi, Shoaib Malik
Bowlers: Sohail Tanvir, Liam Plunkett, Wahab Riaz

Captain: Eoin Morgan
Vice-captain: Shahid Afridi

EDC vs PNC WCL T20 2025 Match 1 Expert Advice

The pitch at Edgbaston Cricket Stadium is a balanced surface and offers good batting and bowling conditions. Hence, a balanced or all-rounder heavy fantasy team will be preferred for the game.

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