PNC vs SAC Dream11 Prediction [Source: @kashmiri_rohail/X]
Pakistan Champions (PNC) will take on South Africa Champions (SAC) in the grand final 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 Saturday, August 02nd at 9:00 PM IST.
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, 10 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 PNC vs SAC WCL T20 2025 Final Dream11 Team Today
Pakistan Champions
Saeed Ajmal
- WCL 2025 stats: 6 wickets in 1 match
- Right-arm off-spin bowler, Saeed Ajmal is a Pakistani cricket coach and former cricketer who played all forms of the game. He was excellent with the ball in the previous game and a great pick for upcoming game.
Sohail Tanvir
- WCL 2025 stats: 17 runs and 6 wickets in 4 matches
- A versatile left-arm pacer, Sohail Tanvir’s unorthodox bowling action and all-round skills bring unpredictability to his team in WCL.
Mohammad Hafeez
- WCL 2025 stats: 85 runs and 2 wickets in 3 matches
- A true modern great of Pakistan cricket, Mohammad Hafeez has been the backbone of his national side for nearly two decades. From anchoring innings under pressure to delivering match-turning spells with the ball, he has done it all with grace.
South Africa Champions
AB de Villiers
- WCL 2025 stats: 311 runs in 5 matches
- In T20 cricket especially, AB de Villiers was a game-changer. He has always brought intensity and flair to the shortest format. His ability to read the game, adapt in real time, and take on any bowler makes him a nightmare for opponents and a dream for fans.
Wayne Parnell
- WCL 2025 stats: 36 runs and 9 wickets in 6 matches
- A skillful left-arm pacer and a handy lower-order batsman, Wayne Parnell’s ability to swing the ball and contribute with the bat makes him a vital all-rounder in WCL.
JJ Smuts
- WCL 2025 stats: 186 runs and 1 wicket in 5 matches
- A dependable all-rounder, JJ Smuts brings balance to any WCL side with his attacking batting at the top and handy spin bowling. His ability to accelerate the innings makes him a key player.
PNC vs SAC WCL T20 2025 Final Weather And Pitch Today
Factors | Expected Conditions |
Weather | Partly Sunny and Pleasant |
Pitch | Sporting Wicket |
Weather - According to AccuWeather, the weather will be mix of clouds and sunshine and pleasant. The temperature will be between 22°C-13°C and there is an 2% 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.
PNC vs SAC WCL T20 2025 Final Captain And Vice-Captain Picks
Contests | Captain | Vice-Captain |
Head to Head Contests | JJ Smuts | Kamran Akmal |
Small League Contests | AB de Villiers | Wayne Parnell |
Grand League Contests | AB de Villiers | Sohail Tanvir |
PNC vs SAC WCL T20 2025 Final Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
Wicketkeepers: M van Wyk, Kamran Akmal
Batters: AB de Villiers, Sharjeel Khan
All-rounders: JJ Smuts, Wayne Parnell, Mohammad Hafeez, Shoaib Malik
Bowlers: Aaron Phangiso, Imran Tahir, Sohail Tanvir
Captain: JJ Smuts
Vice-captain: Kamran Akmal
PNC vs SAC WCL T20 2025 Final Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues
Wicketkeepers: M van Wyk, Kamran Akmal
Batters: AB de Villiers, Sharjeel Khan, Umar Amin
All-rounders: JJ Smuts, Wayne Parnell, Imad Wasim
Bowlers: Hardus Viljoen, Saeed Ajmal, Sohail Tanvir
Captain: AB de Villiers
Vice-captain: Sohail Tanvir
PNC vs SAC WCL T20 2025 Final Expert Advice
The pitch at Edgbaston cricket ground 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.