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England Champions vs South Africa Champions, Match 8 Commentary, Live Updates

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Match 8, Uptonsteel County Ground, Leicester , Jul 24, 2025
England Champions England Champions
152/6 (20.0/20)
South Africa Champions South Africa Champions
153/0 (12.2/20)
South Africa Champions beat England Champions by 10 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    AB de Villiers
    116(51)
And that's a wrap on today's thrilling game! The excitement continues in the World Championship of Legends with a match on Friday, July 25, between Pakistan Champions and South Africa Champions at 3.30 pm GMT. Join us early for pre-match hype and analysis as we count down to the game. Until then, take care, and cheers!
AB de Villiers, the skipper of South Africa Champions, is the Player of the Match for his outstanding knock. He says that he started pretty decently at the start of the inning, but at the end it was a bit draggy. Continues that he was seeing the ball well, and the plan was to go aggressive on the delivery. Also says that they bowled pretty well, but they need to put up more work in fielding.
Eoin Morgan, the skipper of the England Champions, says that it was a bad day for his team. He also congratulated AB de Villiers for presenting an astonishing performance. He also says that they need to work a lot to improve in both departments and assures that they will come back soon enough.
Presentations coming up...
Earlier in the inning, South Africa Champions showcased their dominance over the England Champions. England struggled from the outset, losing two key top-order batsmen early without making a significant impact on the scoreboard. However, hopes were briefly reignited when Phil Mustard and Samit Patel combined for a spirited 47-run partnership, only for Wayne Parnell to shatter their momentum with a crucial breakthrough. Once Patel was dismissed, wickets began to tumble rapidly, as South Africa's bowlers executed their plans with remarkable precision, ramping up the pressure on the English side. Yet, Tim Ambrose and Liam Plunkett demonstrated resilience, mounting a valiant fightback that enabled them to set a commendable target.
On the other hand, the England Champions' bowlers appeared utterly defeated, as nothing seemed to work in their favor. A pivotal moment occurred in the 5th over when AB de Villiers was given a second chance, after Eoin Morgan dropped a challenging catch. If the catch had been taken, we might have reached a different conclusion of the story. The bowlers of the side failed to bag even a single wicket, and the pressure kept piling on them as the batters were striking more and more runs.
SOUTH AFRICA CHAMPIONS BEAT ENGLAND CHAMPIONS BY 10 WICKETS! What a thrilling match it has been! AB de Villiers, you deserve all the applause! From the moment he entered the crease, his sole intention was to dominate. No matter if it was a short ball, a half-tracker, or a full toss, he launched them all into the stands. Hashim Amla provided crucial support, empowering Mr. 360 to unleash an array of stunning shots. He not only reached his half-century in just 21 deliveries but also soared past the 100-run mark in a mere 41 deliveries!
End Of The Over 12.2 : 153/0
4 Runs
  • 012.1
  • 412.2
de Villiers
116 (51)
H. Amla
29 (25)
A. Shahzad
3.2-0-31-0
12.2
4
Ajmal Shahzad To AB de Villiers
FOUR! That will do! Fuller one, on off, AB de Villiers picks it well and flicks it powerfully through mid-wicket for a boundary. South Africa Champions beat England Champions by 10 wickets!
12.1
0
Ajmal Shahzad To AB de Villiers
Slower one, outside off, AB de Villiers looks to loft it but misses.
End Of The Over 12 : 149/0
16 Runs
  • 111.1
  • 5 NB 11.2
  • 211.2
  • 111.3
  • 1 WD 11.4
  • 111.4
  • 411.5
  • 111.6
de Villiers
112 (49)
H. Amla
29 (25)
S. Meaker
3-0-37-0
11.6
1
Stuart Meaker To AB de Villiers
Full, on off, AB de Villiers taps it to mid off for one.
11.5
4
Stuart Meaker To AB de Villiers
FOUR! AB de Villiers continues the onslaught! Full, on off, AB de Villiers stands tall and drills it over mid off for a boundary.
11.4
1
Stuart Meaker To Hashim Amla
Full, on leg, Amla flicks it to square leg for one.
11.4
wd
Stuart Meaker To Hashim Amla
Wide! Down the leg side, Amla leaves it alone.
11.3
1
Stuart Meaker To AB de Villiers
Length, on leg, AB de Villiers tucks it to mid-wicket for one.
11.2
2
Stuart Meaker To AB de Villiers
Bowls it on off, AB de Villiers flicks it to mid-wicket for a brace.
11.2
nb
Stuart Meaker To AB de Villiers
NO BALL AND FOUR! A high full toss, AB de Villiers gets low and scoops it over short fine for a boundary. Free hit coming up...
11.1
1
Stuart Meaker To Hashim Amla
Goes full, on leg, Amla flicks it to square leg for one.
End Of The Over 11 : 133/0
5 Runs
  • 110.1
  • 110.2
  • 110.3
  • 1 WD 10.4
  • 1 WD 10.4
  • 010.4
  • 010.5
  • 010.6
de Villiers
100 (44)
H. Amla
27 (23)
A. Shahzad
3-0-27-0
10.6
0
Ajmal Shahzad To AB de Villiers
Bowls it on leg, AB de Villiers eases it to mid on.
10.5
0
Ajmal Shahzad To AB de Villiers
Oh! Slower one, outside off, AB de Villiers looks to loft it but misses.
10.4
0
Ajmal Shahzad To AB de Villiers
On a length, on off, AB de Villiers fends it to the keeper.
10.4
wd
Ajmal Shahzad To AB de Villiers
Wide again! Width, way too wide. Wided again.
10.4
wd
Ajmal Shahzad To AB de Villiers
Wide! Down the leg side, AB de Villiers leaves.
10.3
1
Ajmal Shahzad To Hashim Amla
Lands it on off, Amla flicks it to mid on for one.
10.2
1
Ajmal Shahzad To AB de Villiers
Hundred up for AB de Villiers! What a knock! Full, outside off, AB de Villiers taps it to covers for a single.
10.1
1
Ajmal Shahzad To Hashim Amla
Bowls it on off, Amla guides it to short third for one.
End Of The Over 10 : 128/0
10 Runs
  • 49.1
  • 19.2
  • 49.3
  • 09.4
  • 19.5
  • 09.6
de Villiers
99 (40)
H. Amla
25 (21)
R. Bopara
2-0-18-0
9.6
0
Ravi Bopara To AB de Villiers
Short, on off, AB de Villiers punches it to the cover fielder.
9.5
1
Ravi Bopara To Hashim Amla
Full, on off, Amla eases it to mid off for one.
9.4
0
Ravi Bopara To Hashim Amla
Short, on off, Amla taps it back.
9.3
4
Ravi Bopara To Hashim Amla
FOUR! Hashim Amla wants to be a part of this entertainment! Full, outside off, Amla hangs back and lifts it over extra covers for a boundary.
9.2
1
Ravi Bopara To AB de Villiers
AB de Villiers moves to 99 now! Full, on leg, AB de Villiers flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
9.1
4
Ravi Bopara To AB de Villiers
FOUR! Shot! Fuller, outside off, AB de Villiers picks it well and drills it down the ground for a boundary.
End Of The Over 9 : 118/0
19 Runs
  • 68.1
  • 08.2
  • 68.3
  • 68.4
  • 18.5
  • 08.6
H. Amla
20 (18)
de Villiers
94 (37)
D. Mascarenhas
1-0-19-0
8.6
0
Dimitri Mascarenhas To Hashim Amla
Bowls it on off, Amla taps it to the point fielder.
8.5
1
Dimitri Mascarenhas To AB de Villiers
A full toss, AB de Villiers tucks it to mid-wicket for one.
8.4
6
Dimitri Mascarenhas To AB de Villiers
SIX! AB de Villiers, what are you doing? Full, on leg, AB de Villiers hangs back and powers it over long on fo yet another biggie.
8.3
6
Dimitri Mascarenhas To AB de Villiers
SIX! He looks in a hurry now! Fuller, on off, AB de Villiers stays back and plunders it over long on for a biggie.
8.2
0
Dimitri Mascarenhas To AB de Villiers
Fuller, on off, AB de Villiers blocks it back.
8.1
6
Dimitri Mascarenhas To AB de Villiers
SIX! Hundred partnership up! A half tracker that sits up to be hit, AB de Villiers winds up and clatters it over mid-wicket for a biggie.
End Of The Over 8 : 99/0
8 Runs
  • 17.1
  • 07.2
  • 47.3
  • 17.4
  • 17.5
  • 17.6
de Villiers
75 (32)
H. Amla
20 (17)
R. Bopara
1-0-8-0
7.6
1
Ravi Bopara To AB de Villiers
Too full, on leg, AB de Villiers digs it to mid on for one.
7.5
1
Ravi Bopara To Hashim Amla
Bowls it on off, Amla flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
7.4
1
Ravi Bopara To AB de Villiers
Flatter, on leg, AB de Villiers flicks it to mid on for one.
7.3
4
Ravi Bopara To AB de Villiers
FOUR! The onslaught continues! Full, on leg, AB de Villiers stands tall and drills it over mid on for a boundary.
7.2
0
Ravi Bopara To AB de Villiers
Bowls it outside off, AB de Villiers looks to play at it but wears it on his pads.
7.1
1
Ravi Bopara To Hashim Amla
Fuller, on leg, Amla flicks it to square leg for one.
End Of The Over 7 : 91/0
11 Runs
  • 16.1
  • 46.2
  • 26.3
  • 46.4
  • 06.5
  • 06.6
de Villiers
69 (28)
H. Amla
18 (15)
S. Patel
1-0-11-0
6.6
0
Samit Patel To AB de Villiers
Too full, outside off, AB de Villiers leaves it alone thinking it is a wide ball.
6.5
0
Samit Patel To AB de Villiers
A rare dot! Down leg, AB de Villiers looks to flick it but wears it on his pads.
6.4
4
Samit Patel To AB de Villiers
FOUR! My word! Fuller, outside off, AB de Villiers leans on and smokes it over covers for a boundary.
6.3
2
Samit Patel To AB de Villiers
Fuller, on leg, AB de Villiers flicks it through mid-wicket for a brace.
6.2
4
Samit Patel To AB de Villiers
FOUR! Goodness me! ABD is on a roll! Full, on leg, AB de Villiers picks it well and drills it powerfully through mid on for a boundary.
6.1
1
Samit Patel To Hashim Amla
Too full, on off, Amla pushes it to covers for s single.
End Of The Over 6 : 80/0
21 Runs
  • 45.1
  • 1 NB 5.2
  • 45.2
  • 45.3
  • 65.4
  • 1 B 5.5
  • 15.6
H. Amla
17 (14)
de Villiers
59 (23)
L. Plunkett
2-0-35-0
5.6
1
Liam Plunkett To Hashim Amla
Back of a length, on off, Amla punches it to point for one.
5.5
b
Liam Plunkett To AB de Villiers
BYE! Back of a length delivery on the stumps. AB de Villiers swings hard but misses. The keeper fails to stop, and which allows the batter to take a single.
5.4
6
Liam Plunkett To AB de Villiers
SIX! Oh my world! That's just attack after attack! Liam Plunkett bowls a fuller, on the stumps. AB de Villiers plants his front foot toward the delivery and golfs it up and over long on fence for a half a dozen.
5.3
4
Liam Plunkett To AB de Villiers
FOUR! THAT'S A HALF CENTURY FOR ABD IN JUST 21 BALLS! It seems like he is watching the cricket ball as a football and whatever he's offering, it's middling his willow like anything else. Short of a length, around off. AB de Villiers wacks it across toward the right of the long on fielder, giving him no chance to chase that one.
5.2
4
Liam Plunkett To AB de Villiers
FOUR! UP AND OVER! Short of a length, wide outside off. AB de Villiers lashes it over the cover region and gets another boundary into his account.
5.2
nb
Liam Plunkett To AB de Villiers
NO BALL! Free Hit upcoming! Fuller on middle and leg. AB de Villiers nudges it toward mid on and crosses for a single.
5.1
4
Liam Plunkett To AB de Villiers
FOUR! STREAKY! Touch fuller, on middle, shaping it in. AB de Villiers looks to swat it across but gets nicked on the inner edge. The ball rolls away toward deep fine leg fence for another four runs.
End Of The Over 5 : 59/0
14 Runs
  • 14.1
  • 44.2
  • 44.3
  • 14.4
  • 44.5
  • 04.6
H. Amla
16 (13)
de Villiers
41 (17)
S. Meaker
2-0-21-0
4.6
0
Stuart Meaker To Hashim Amla
On a length, on off. Hashim Amla punches it toward mid off for no runs.
4.5
4
Stuart Meaker To Hashim Amla
FOUR! Nothing is going right for England Champions! Back of a length, on middle and leg. Hashim Amla heaves it toward right of the sqaure leg fielder and gets a boundary.
4.4
1
Stuart Meaker To AB de Villiers
Hard-length delivery, wide outside off. AB de Villiers looks to cut at it but gets the outer part of his willow. The ball loops over the cover region, where Eoin Morgan backtracks to attempt a catch, but spills it out. Single taken.
4.3
4
Stuart Meaker To AB de Villiers
FOUR! Now toward the off side! Stuart Meaker bowls it short, once again, wide outside off. AB de Villiers slaps it up and over the cover region and gets another boundary.
4.2
4
Stuart Meaker To AB de Villiers
FOUR! TOP SHOT! Short of a length, on off. AB de Villiers pulls it hard toward right of the deep mid-wicket fielder for four more runs.
4.1
1
Stuart Meaker To Hashim Amla
Good-length delivery, on middle and leg. Hashim Amla nudges it toward square leg. They cross.
End Of The Over 4 : 45/0
15 Runs
  • 03.1
  • 43.2
  • 43.3
  • 13.4
  • 03.5
  • 63.6
de Villiers
32 (14)
H. Amla
11 (10)
L. Plunkett
1-0-15-0
3.6
6
Liam Plunkett To AB de Villiers
SIX! High and handsome! Full-length delivery, on off. AB de Villiers clears his front foot and slogs it full-fledged to clear the deep mid-wicket fence for half a dozen.
3.5
0
Liam Plunkett To AB de Villiers
Back of a length, just outside off. AB de Villiers looks to steer it toward third man but misses the connection.
3.4
1
Liam Plunkett To Hashim Amla
On a length on off and middle. Hashim Amla knocks it toward mid-wicket for a single.
3.3
4
Liam Plunkett To Hashim Amla
FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries! A bit slower and fuller on off and middle. Hashim Amla once again shuffles across and scoops it up and over short fine leg fielder for four more runs.
3.2
4
Liam Plunkett To Hashim Amla
FOUR! EXQUISITE! Liam Plunkett bowls it touch fuller, on middle and leg. Hashim Amla shuffles across the stump and glances it toward far left of the short fine leg fielder for a boundary.
3.1
0
Liam Plunkett To Hashim Amla
Hard-length delivery, around off. Hashim Amla plays it toward square leg for no run.
End Of The Over 3 : 30/0
6 Runs
  • 02.1
  • 02.2
  • 12.3
  • 12.4
  • 42.5
  • 02.6
de Villiers
26 (12)
H. Amla
2 (6)
A. Shahzad
2-0-22-0
2.6
0
Ajmal Shahzad To AB de Villiers
Back of a length outside off. AB de Villiers attempts a cut but misses on the outer edge.
2.5
4
Ajmal Shahzad To AB de Villiers
FOUR! AB de Villiers is just not stopping! Ajmal Shahzad bowls shortish, on off and middle, angling into the batter. AB de Villiers slogs it up toward the deep mid-wicket region for a boundary.
2.4
1
Ajmal Shahzad To Hashim Amla
Touch fuller, around off. Hashim Amla eases it toward third man for a single.
2.3
1
Ajmal Shahzad To AB de Villiers
Much fuller, on off. AB de Villiers punches it toward the right of the mid off fielder, but he does well to make a stop. Only a single taken in between the sticks.
2.2
0
Ajmal Shahzad To AB de Villiers
Full-length delivery, around off. AB de Villiers pushes it toward mid off for no run.
2.1
0
Ajmal Shahzad To AB de Villiers
Back of a length, just outside off. AB de Villiers cramps for room and cuts it toward cover.
End Of The Over 2 : 24/0
8 Runs
  • 01.1
  • 1 LB 1.2
  • 61.3
  • 11.4
  • 01.5
  • 01.6
H. Amla
1 (5)
de Villiers
21 (7)
S. Meaker
1-0-7-0
1.6
0
Stuart Meaker To Hashim Amla
Shortish, on off and middle. Hashim Amla knocks it toward mid off for no run.
1.5
0
Stuart Meaker To Hashim Amla
Back of a length on off and middle. Hashim Amla dabs it toward leg side.
1.4
1
Stuart Meaker To AB de Villiers
Short of a length, on middle and leg. AB de Villiers tucks it toward past the fine leg fielder for a single.
1.3
6
Stuart Meaker To AB de Villiers
SIX! There he goes! Fuller on off and middle. AB de Villiers slogs it up and over deep square leg for another six runs.
1.2
lb
Stuart Meaker To Hashim Amla
LEG BYE! On a length around the thigh pad of the batter. Hashim Amla looks to nudge it away but misses and thumps his pad. The ball rolls away in the fine leg region for a single.
1.1
0
Stuart Meaker To Hashim Amla
Back of a length, on off. Hashim Amla eases it toward off side for no run.
Who will walk up next? Stuart Meaker it is.
End Of The Over 1 : 16/0
16 Runs
  • 1 WD 0.1
  • 10.1
  • 00.2
  • 40.3
  • 00.4
  • 40.5
  • 60.6
de Villiers
14 (5)
H. Amla
1 (1)
A. Shahzad
1-0-16-0
0.6
6
Ajmal Shahzad To AB de Villiers
SIX! BOOMASTIC! AB de Villiers is already feeling the heat! Back of a length, around off. AB de Villiers hangs back and heaves it from the middle of his bat to clear the deep mid-wicket fence for the first biggie of the inning.
0.5
4
Ajmal Shahzad To AB de Villiers
FOUR! Up and over! Short, around off. AB de Villiers cuts it uppish, to clear the cover region and the ball bounces away toward sweeper cover fence for a boundary.
0.4
0
Ajmal Shahzad To AB de Villiers
On a length, on the stumps. AB de Villiers punches it toward mid on.
0.3
4
Ajmal Shahzad To AB de Villiers
FOUR! Off the mark in style! Ajmal Shahzad bowls it fuller, around off. AB de Villiers swats it across the line toward vacant deep mid-wicket fence for a boundary.
0.2
0
Ajmal Shahzad To AB de Villiers
Way too short, outside off. AB de Villiers cuts it from the inner part of his willow toward the cover region.
0.1
1
Ajmal Shahzad To Hashim Amla
Back of a length, around off. Hashim Amla dabs it toward front of the third man and gets a single.
0.1
wd
Ajmal Shahzad To Hashim Amla
WIDE! Short of  a length, angling down the leg. Hashim Amla makes a leave and gets the bonus run to start the inning. South Africa Champions are underway!
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  • Venue Uptonsteel County Ground, Leicester
  • Weather Cool
  • Toss South Africa Champions won the toss and elected to field
  • Result South Africa Champions beat England Champions by 10 wickets
  • Player of the Match AB de Villiers
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