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England Champions vs South Africa Champions, Match 8 Match Summary

EDC vs SAC, 2025 - T20 Summary

England Champions vs South Africa Champions Scorecard
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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)
EDC 152/6
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/952-phil-mustard-playerprofile>Phil Mustard</a>
Phil Mustard
39 (33)
  • 3x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 118.18SR
<a href=/cricket/players/1157-samit-patel-playerprofile>Samit Patel</a>
Samit Patel
24 (16)
  • 3x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 150SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Imran Tahir
ECON 4.25
4
OVERS
17/2
R/W
Bowler
Wayne Parnell
ECON 9.00
4
OVERS
36/2
R/W
SAC 153/0
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/699-ab-de-villiers-playerprofile>AB de Villiers</a>
AB de Villiers
116 (51)
  • 15x4s
  • 7x6s
  • 227.45SR
<a href=/cricket/players/693-hashim-amla-playerprofile>Hashim Amla</a>
Hashim Amla
29 (25)
  • 4x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 116SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Samit Patel
ECON 11.00
1
OVERS
11/0
R/W
Bowler
Ravi Bopara
ECON 9.00
2
OVERS
18/0
R/W
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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.
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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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Full Commentary
12 OV
16 Runs
S. Meaker to H. Amla de Villiers
  • 111.1
  • 5 NB 11.2
  • 211.2
  • 111.3
  • 1 WD 11.4
  • 111.4
  • 411.5
  • 111.6
11 OV
5 Runs
A. Shahzad to H. Amla de Villiers
  • 110.1
  • 110.2
  • 110.3
  • 1 WD 10.4
  • 1 WD 10.4
  • 010.4
  • 010.5
  • 010.6
10 OV
10 Runs
R. Bopara to de Villiers H. Amla
  • 49.1
  • 19.2
  • 49.3
  • 09.4
  • 19.5
  • 09.6
9 OV
19 Runs
D. Mascarenhas to de Villiers H. Amla
  • 68.1
  • 08.2
  • 68.3
  • 68.4
  • 18.5
  • 08.6
8 OV
8 Runs
R. Bopara to H. Amla de Villiers
  • 17.1
  • 07.2
  • 47.3
  • 17.4
  • 17.5
  • 17.6
7 OV
11 Runs
S. Patel to H. Amla de Villiers
  • 16.1
  • 46.2
  • 26.3
  • 46.4
  • 06.5
  • 06.6
6 OV
21 Runs
L. Plunkett to de Villiers H. Amla
  • 45.1
  • 1 NB 5.2
  • 45.2
  • 45.3
  • 65.4
  • 1 B 5.5
  • 15.6
5 OV
14 Runs
S. Meaker to H. Amla de Villiers
  • 14.1
  • 44.2
  • 44.3
  • 14.4
  • 44.5
  • 04.6
4 OV
15 Runs
L. Plunkett to H. Amla de Villiers
  • 03.1
  • 43.2
  • 43.3
  • 13.4
  • 03.5
  • 63.6
3 OV
6 Runs
A. Shahzad to de Villiers H. Amla
  • 02.1
  • 02.2
  • 12.3
  • 12.4
  • 42.5
  • 02.6
2 OV
8 Runs
S. Meaker to H. Amla de Villiers
  • 01.1
  • 1 LB 1.2
  • 61.3
  • 11.4
  • 01.5
  • 01.6
1 OV
16 Runs
A. Shahzad to H. Amla de Villiers
  • 1 WD 0.1
  • 10.1
  • 00.2
  • 40.3
  • 00.4
  • 40.5
  • 60.6
Match Info
  • 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
  • Umpire
  • Referee
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