AB de Villiers' Masterclass Powers South Africa to Commanding Win Over England in World Championship of Legends 2025

The ongoing World Championship of Legends 2025 witnessed an exhilarating clash between the England Champions and South Africa Champions on July 24 at Grace Road, Leicester. The South African side secured a dominant 10-wicket victory over England, with a spectacular batting display led by AB de Villiers.

England Champions batted first and posted a modest total of 152 runs for 6 wickets in their 20 overs. Phil Mustard top-scored with 39 runs, supported by Samit Patel's 24 and Eoin Morgan’s 20 runs. Bowling for the South Africa Champions, Imran Tahir and Wayne Parnell both took two wickets each, while Duanne Olivier and Chris Morris contributed with one wicket apiece, effectively restricting England to a below-par total.

Chasing 153 for victory, South Africa opened with Hashim Amla and AB de Villiers. Amla provided steady support, finishing unbeaten with 29 runs off 25 balls. However, the batting star of the match was AB de Villiers, who turned back the clock with a breathtaking unbeaten 116 runs off only 51 balls, including 15 fours and seven sixes. De Villiers reached his century in just 41 balls, showcasing a stunning strike rate of 227.45, demolishing the England bowling attack.

The South Africa Champions completed their chase in just 12.2 overs, with 46 balls to spare, underscoring their dominance. This victory marked South Africa's third consecutive win in the tournament, catapulting them to the top of the points table with six points from three matches and an impressive net run rate of 3.415.

In contrast, this defeat leaves England Champions in a challenging position, holding only one point from four matches and fifth place in the standings, making their qualification prospects increasingly difficult.

Looking ahead, the South Africa Champions will face the Pakistan Champions in their next match on July 25, aiming to continue their winning momentum. Cricket fans are eagerly watching AB de Villiers, whose outstanding performance in this game has been a highlight of the World Championship of Legends 2025 so far.