The ninth match of the World T20 Championship of Legends 2024, featuring the South Africa Champions against the West Indies Champions, is set to take place on Sunday at Edgbaston in Birmingham.

Both teams have failed to open their accounts in the tournament so far, having lost their previous games and currently sitting at the bottom of the points table. This encounter marks their first clash in the league stage, and both teams will be eager to secure their first win and move up the standings.

World T20 Championship of Legends 2024, SAC vs WIC

Date and time: July 7; 11:30 am GMT/ 05:00 pm IST/ 12:30 pm Local
Venue: Edgbaston Cricket Stadium, Birmingham

Edgbaston Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

On the fith consecutive day in Birmingham, the pitches used will lack some bite, and that is a positive sign for batters. The Edgbaston pitch generally improves, have a less pace and bounce for the bowlers. Fans may expect some massive scores on the board, which will be a treat to watch. On a flat track where the chase will be critical, batting first and putting up a huge score would prove to be fruitful.

SAC vs WIC Dream11 Prediction Picks:

Wicketkeepers: Dane Vilas
Batters: Chris Gayle, Dwayne Smith, Herschelle Gibbs, Ashwell Prince
All-rounders: Ryan McLaren, Ashley Nurse, Jonathan Carter
Bowlers: Fidel Edwards, Samuel Badree, Imran Tahir

SAC vs WIC Dream11 Captain and Vice-Captain:

Choice 1: Ashley Nurse (c), Dwayne Smith (vc)
Choice 2: Chris Gayle (c), Imran Tahir (vc)

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SAC vs WIC Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Jacques Kallis, Makhaya Ntini, Ravi Rampaul, Kesrick Williams

SAC vs WIC Dream11 Team for the match (July 7, 11:30 am GMT)

SAC vs WIC, WCL 2024 (Image Source: Screenshot Dream11)

Match Prediction:

Case 1:

SAC wins the toss and bats first
Powerplay score: 40-50
SAC total: 180-190

Case 2:

WIC wins the toss and bats first
Powerplay score: 30- 40
WIC total: 170-180

Team batting first to win the contest.

Squads:

South Africa Champions: Jacques Kallis (c), Herschelle Gibbs, Imran Tahir, Makhaya Ntini, Dale Steyn, Ashwell Prince, Neil McKenzie, Ryan McLaren, Justin Ontong, Rory Kleinveldt, JP Duminy, Richard Levi, Dane Vilas, Vernon Philander, Charl Langeveldt

West Indies Champions: Daren Sammy (c), Chris Gayle, Samuel Badree, Ravi Rampaul, Kesrick Williams, Jason Mohammed, Navin Stewart, Dwayne Smith, Ashley Nurse, Sulieman Benn, Chadwick Walton, Jerome Taylor, Fidel Edwards, Kirk Edwards, Jonathan

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