Australia vs South Africa who will win WCL match [Source: WCL social]The Australia Champions will take on the South Africa Champions in the ninth T20 of the World Championship of Legends 2026 on Friday, October 9. The match will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, with the action scheduled to begin at 5:00 PM IST.Both sides boast experienced international stars. Australia Champions will be led by David Warner, featuring names like Kane Richardson, Ben Hilfenhaus and Fawad Ahmed.Meanwhile, South Africa Champions will have AB de Villiers as their captain and wicketkeeper, with Faf du Plessis, JP Duminy, Imran Tahir, Wayne Parnell and Colin Ingram adding significant experience. Australia Champions vs South Africa Champions top performersMost runs for South Africa Champions vs Australia ChampionsAB de Villiers (129), JJ Smuts (142)Most wickets for South Africa Champions vs Australia ChampionsImran Tahir (5), Wayne Parnell (4)Most runs for Australia Champions vs South Africa ChampionsBen Cutting (105), Shaun Marsh (92)Most wickets for Australia Champions vs South Africa ChampionsPeter Siddle (7), Nathan Coulter-Nile (3)ALSO READEngland Champions vs West Indies Champions Prediction- 8th Match, Who Will Win Today? WCL 2026Australia Champions vs South Africa Champions toss predictionThe Dubai International Cricket Stadium has generally favoured teams chasing, with sides fielding first winning 152 times, compared to 118 victories for teams batting first. Batters can expect a competitive surface, while bowlers could find some assistance as the innings progresses.The captain winning the toss is likely to field first. Teams choosing to bowl first have won 113 of 190 matches after winning the toss, while only 46 of 87 have won after opting to bat. Chasing therefore appears to be the safer call in Dubai.Australia Champions vs South Africa Champions 1st innings score predictionPowerplay – 78/2Final score – 185/7Australia Champions vs South Africa Champions 2nd innings score predictionPowerplay – 59/1Final score – 182/4Australia Champions vs South Africa Champions top players predictionAustralia Champions top players' predictionProbable best battersDavid Warner, Ben DunkProbable best bowlersBen Hilfenhaus, Ben LaughlinSouth Africa Champions top players predictionProbable best battersAB de Villiers, Faf du PlessisProbable best bowlersAllan Donald, Imran TahirWho will hit the most sixes in Australia Champions vs South Africa Champions WCL 2026, Match 9?Faf du PlessisWho will score the most fours in Australia Champions vs South Africa Champions WCL 2026, Match 9?David WarnerAustralia Champions vs South Africa Champions match winner prediction: Who will win WCL 2026, Match 9?Given the history of the two teams, it is likely that South Africa Champions will win the WCL 2026 clash. The ABD-led side is the favourite, with them winning their past two encounters against Australia. Hence, with form on their side, South Africa Champions are likely to win the clash against Australia.ALSO READHasan Nawaz Lavishes Praise On India After Pakistan's Heartbreaking Asian Games Loss