India Champions vs South Africa Champions Highlights: AB de Villiers stars as the Proteas claim massive win

Jul 23, 2025, 01:06:35 IST

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Highlights: The match was brought to a premature end after the 18th over of India’s innings due to a floodlight malfunction, with South Africa Champions securing an 88-run victory via DLS method.

Key Events

12:59 AM IST, July 22South Africa Champions (208/6) beat India (111/9) by 88 runs via DLS
12:56 AM IST, July 22Floodlight malfunction stops play!
12:53 AM IST, July 22Imran Tahir strikes again!
12:44 AM IST, July 22100 up for India!
12:36 AM IST, July 22Aaron Phangiso strikes again!
12:34 AM IST, July 22Chawla falls!
12:17 AM IST, July 22Binny smashes six!
12:12 AM IST, July 22Pathan falls!
12:08 AM IST, July 22Chase resumes!
12:04 AM IST, July 22Play to resume soon!
11:39 PM IST, July 22Rain stops play!
11:37 PM IST, July 22Pathan departs!
11:25 PM IST, July 22Olivier removes Raina!
11:18 PM IST, July 22Wayne Parnell strikes again!
11:16 PM IST, July 22Uthappa departs!
11:06 PM IST, July 22Dhawan departs early!
11:04 PM IST, July 22Uthapp struggles!
10:55 PM IST, July 22Dhawan in as Impact Player, Chase begins!
10:37 PM IST, July 22SA Champions post 208/6 in 20 overs
10:31 PM IST, July 22AB de Villiers smashes fifty!
10:25 PM IST, July 22Smuts smashes Mithun!
10:06 PM IST, July 22Yusuf strikes after getting hit for SIX!
10:03 PM IST, July 22ABD, Parnell punish Negi!
9:56 PM IST, July 22Piyush dismisses Duminy!
9:55 PM IST, July 22JP, ABD take charge!
9:45 PM IST, July 22Yusuf Pathan strikes!
9:43 PM IST, July 22Rudolph departs!
9:40 PM IST, July 22SA take control!
9:24 PM IST, July 22Piyush dismisses Amla!
9:22 PM IST, July 22Amla continues to attack!
9:17 PM IST, July 22Amla breaks shackles in style!
9:07 PM IST, July 22Tight from Vinay!
9:03 PM IST, July 22Action Begins!
8:39 PM IST, July 22Check South Africa Champions Playing XI
8:33 PM IST, July 22Check India Champions Playing XI
8:26 PM IST, July 22Yuvraj Singh wins the toss and elects to bowl!
8:03 PM IST, July 22Yuvraj and Co ready for big challenge!
7:49 PM IST, July 22Dhawan to make his WCL debut!
7:35 PM IST, July 22India's schedule for WCL!
7:23 PM IST, July 22India Champions Probable Playing XI
7:13 PM IST, July 22South Africa Champions Probable Playing XI!
7:01 PM IST, July 22India aim to defend title!
6:49 PM IST, July 22All eyes on ABD!
6:37 PM IST, July 22South Africa beat West Indies in bowl-out!
6:24 PM IST, July 22India full of champions!
6:14 PM IST, July 22India boycott Pakistan in WCL!

India Champions vs South Africa Champions: Follow Latest Updates

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Highlights: The match ended prematurely after the 18th over of India's innings due to a floodlight failure, with the South Africa Champions declared winners by 88 runs via the DLS method. It was a forgettable outing for the India Champions, who struggled with both bat and ball, managing just 111/9 in 19 overs without mounting any real resistance....Read More

AB de Villiers showcased his trademark flair with a nostalgic half-century, leading the South Africa Champions to a solid total of 208/6. His classy knock anchored the innings and gave his side strong momentum heading into the second half. Piyush Chawla continues to weave his magic, dismissing JP Duminy and leaving South Africa Champions reeling at four down. With the top order dismantled, the responsibility now falls squarely on AB de Villiers to anchor the innings and lead a recovery. Yuvraj Singh has decided to bowl first after winning the toss, but the big surprise is the absence of Shikhar Dhawan from the India Champions’ starting XI for their tournament opener. The Indian Champions will start their campaign against AB de Villiers' side after their opening fixture against the Pakistan Champions was cancelled due to political tensions. Indian players boycotted the encounter. Flamboyant Yuvraj Singh, who played a pivotal role in India's 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup, will lead the defending champions at WCL as his team is compared with some serious match winners in Shikhar Dhawan, Robin Uthappa, Suresh Raina, Harbhajan and the Pathan brothers - Irfan and Yusuf.

South Africa Champions enter the contest riding high on confidence following their dramatic win over the West Indies Champions in the tournament opener. Chasing a revised target of 80 in 11 overs after rain interruptions, the Proteas faltered late in the innings, forcing a bowl-out. Led by AB de Villiers, they held their nerve in the tie-breaker, sealing a 2-0 win and kicking off their campaign on a high. Currently at the second spot in the points table following their bowl-out victory, South Africa possesses early momentum. Yet consistency remains vital in this round-robin format, and they face stiff competition from India on Tuesday.

Yuvraj Singh shared his team’s enthusiasm and determination ahead of their title defence, calling the World Championship of Legends one of the most exciting tournaments in cricket. He noted the fierce competition with legends from across the globe in action and stated that the India Champions are fully focused on reclaiming the trophy.

After South Africa Champions, Yuvraj Singh and Co. will next take on Australia (Saturday), England (Sunday), and the West Indies (July 29).

Squads:

South Africa Champions Squad: Richard Levi, Hashim Amla, AB de Villiers(c), Sarel Erwee, Jean-Paul Duminy, JJ Smuts, Morne van Wyk(w), Wayne Parnell, Chris Morris, Hardus Viljoen, Duanne Olivier, Aaron Phangiso, Dane Vilas, Imran Tahir, Henry Davids, Albie Morkel, Jacques Rudolph

India Champions Squad: Shikhar Dhawan, Robin Uthappa(w), Suresh Raina, Ambati Rayudu, Yuvraj Singh(c), Yusuf Pathan, Irfan Pathan, Harbhajan Singh, Piyush Chawla, Vinay Kumar, Varun Aaron, Pawan Negi, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Abhimanyu Mithun, Siddarth Kaul, Stuart Binny

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Jul 23, 2025, 24:59:37 IST

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: South Africa Champions (208/6) beat India (111/9) by 88 runs via DLS

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: The umpires have decided to end the match here after floodlight malfunction as South Africa Champions have beaten India Champions by 88 runs on DLS here. The players are shaking hands and the Proteas are elated here with their dominant performance, while it was a dismal show from India with both bat and ball. The batters failed to put up any fight as they posted 111/9 in 19 overs. South Africa Champions (208/6) beat India (111/9) by 88 runs via DLS

Jul 23, 2025, 24:56:12 IST

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: Floodlight malfunction stops play!

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: There is some malfunction behind the floodlight tower as the lights are off here and the match is paused once again.

Jul 23, 2025, 24:53:17 IST

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: Imran Tahir strikes again!

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: Imran Tahir strikes again and claims the wicket of Vinay Kumar who edged the ball behind stumps to Van Vyk. South Africa re just one wicket away from the massive win here. IND-C 111/9 in 18.2 overs

Jul 23, 2025, 24:52:22 IST

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: JJ Smuts into the attack!

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: JJ Smuts into the attack and only three runs came off the over. India need to hit a couple of big hits in the next two overs for improving their net run rate on points table. IND-C 118/8 in 18.1 overs

Jul 23, 2025, 24:44:26 IST

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: 100 up for India!

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: Vinay Kumar picked it well and hit it straight down the ground for a boundary as 100 up for India, but the required run rate is 27.25. Stuart Binny is still in the middle and holding the fort, but it seems like time has already ran out for India. IND 100/8 in 16 overs

Jul 23, 2025, 24:36:43 IST

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: Aaron Phangiso strikes again!

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: Aaron Phangiso strikes again and claims the wicket of Pawan Negi, second in the over and his third so far in the match. Negi departs for a two-ball duck here as India are eight down now. IND-C 91/8 in 14.3 overs

Jul 23, 2025, 24:34:20 IST

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: Chawla falls!

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: Aaron Phangiso gets the better of Piyush Chawla to break the stand as India lost their seventh wicket here and are staring at a big defeat now. Nothing has worked in India's favour in the chase tonight. IND-C 91/7 in 14.1 overs

Jul 23, 2025, 24:32:48 IST

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: Tight from Olivier!

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: Duanne Olivier back into the attack and he also delivered a tight over with four runs coming off it. It seems like India are now just trying to reduce the gap for the net run rate sake as the target is almost out of reach for them with six wickets down. IND-C 91/6 in 14 overs

Jul 23, 2025, 24:28:37 IST

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: IND-C 87/6 in 13 overs

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: A tidy over from Aaron Phangiso as only four runs came off the over. Things are not looking good for India as the required run rate is 17.43. IND-C 87/6 in 13 overs

Jul 23, 2025, 24:23:35 IST

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: Binny hits four!

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: Stuart Binny with a boundary here as he continues to fight for the India Champions. It's an uphill task for India but Binny is in no mood to back down from the challenge here. IND-C 83/6 in 12 overs

Jul 23, 2025, 24:17:22 IST

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: Binny smashes six!

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: Stuart Binny smashed the first innings of the six. Imran Tahir bowled it full and Binny swept it over mid-wicket for a maximum as 10 runs came off the over. IND-C 66/6 in 10 overs

Jul 23, 2025, 24:12:21 IST

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: Pathan falls!

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: Aaron Phangiso gets the big wicket of Irfan Pathan, a questionable decision as it seems like the ball the pitching outside leg but there is no DRS. IND 55/6 in 8.5 overs

Jul 23, 2025, 24:11:22 IST

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: Pathan fights back!

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: Irfan Pathan with a couple of boundaries after the play resumption to make his intentions clear that India are going to put up a fight here despite being half down.

Jul 23, 2025, 24:08:12 IST

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: Chase resumes!

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: Irfan Pathan and Stuart Binny resume IND's chase after the rain break, as Imran Tahir completes his over here.

Jul 23, 2025, 24:04:55 IST

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: Play to resume soon!

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: The rain has stopped, covers are off, as the ground staff is doing their job to get the match restarted as quickly as possible here

Jul 22, 2025, 23:39:01 IST

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: Rain stops play!

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: The rain has stopped the play after Yusuf Pathan's departure as the umbrellas are out in the crowd while the covers are coming in the middle IND-C 44/5 in 7.1 overs

Jul 22, 2025, 23:37:29 IST

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: Pathan departs!

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: Imran Tahir gets the massive wicket of Yusuf Pathan as AB de Villiers partnered with Sarel Erwee to take a brilliant catch near boundary rope as India are five down now with Yusuf walking back towards the pavilion. IND-C 44/5 in 7.1 overs

Jul 22, 2025, 23:33:31 IST

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: Binny hit boundaries!

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: Stuart Binny with a couple of boundaries in Hardus Viljoen's over as the India Champions are trying to bounce back in the game. 11 runs came off the over a big one for India. IND-C 44/4 in 7 overs

Jul 22, 2025, 23:25:30 IST

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: Olivier removes Raina!

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: Duanne Olivier gets the massive wicket of Suresh Raina here as the left-handed batter chopped it onto the stumps to throw his wicket away. India lost its fourth wicket in the powerplay as things have turned from bad to worse for them now. Olivier with his first of the night. IND-C 28/4 in 5.3 overs

Jul 22, 2025, 23:18:49 IST

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: Wayne Parnell strikes again!

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: Wayne Parnell strikes again and claims the massive wicket of Ambati Rayudu for just 2! Things are turning from bad to worse for India now as they keep losing wickets at regular intervals in the tall chase. IND-C 22/3 in 4.3 overs

Jul 22, 2025, 23:16:51 IST

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: Uthappa departs!

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: Robin Uthappa's misery ends here with Wayne Parnell getting the better of him. The former Indian opener scored just two runs off 13 balls here. India in deep trouble here with both the openers back in the hut cheaply inside the powerplay. IND-C 22/2 in 4.1 overs

Jul 22, 2025, 23:14:33 IST

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: Raina hits four!

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: Duanne Olivier into the attack! He bowled the tight lines to make it difficult for the Indian batters but Suresh Raina hit him inside out for a boundary to break the shackles. Only six runs came off the over, while Robin Uthappa is struggling miserably here. IND-C 22/1 in 4 overs

Jul 22, 2025, 23:06:20 IST

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: Dhawan departs early!

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: Hardus Viljoen gets the better of Shikhar Dhawan for just 1! Sensational toe-crushing yorker from the paceman and Dhawan failed to handle it and gout outfoxed. A massive blow for India early in the chase here. IND-C 11/1 in 2.1 overs

Jul 22, 2025, 23:04:42 IST

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: Uthapp struggles!

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: Robin Uthappa is struggling here and throwing his bat on almost every delivery now. He almost got the better of Uthappa, but the umpire wasn't convinced. Uthappa is just one run off 9 balls so far. IND-C 11/0 in 2 overs

Jul 22, 2025, 22:59:49 IST

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: Tight over from Hardus Viljoen!

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: Tight over from Hardus Viljoen to start the proceedings as six runs came off the over. Robin Uthappa failed to get going and struggled to break the shackles in the first over. IND-C 6/0 in 1 over

Jul 22, 2025, 22:55:15 IST

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: Dhawan in as Impact Player, Chase begins!

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: Shikhar Dhawan has come in as Impact Player here to open the innings with Robin Uthappa. Hardus Viljoen has the ball in hand.

Jul 22, 2025, 22:37:57 IST

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: SA Champions post 208/6 in 20 overs

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: Abhimanyu Mithun with the final over of the innings and he got the wicket of JJ Smuts on the first ball. However, Morne van Wyk smashed him for three boundaries to take South Africa past 200 here. A massive target for India here as Van Wyk finishes it on style with a maximum here. SA Champions post 208/6 in 20 overs

Jul 22, 2025, 22:31:10 IST

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: AB de Villiers smashes fifty!

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: Vinay Kumar back into the attack and AB de Villiers smashed him for a maximum on the first ball. He completed his half-century with a boundary on the fifth ball of the over. A massive over for South Africa as ABD smashed Vinay all around the park and got 25 runs off it. SA-C 187/5 in 19 overs

Jul 22, 2025, 22:25:02 IST

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: Smuts smashes Mithun!

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: JJ Smuts punished the loose balls for a maximum and followed it up with a four to make it a big one for the Proteas. 15 runs came off the over, exactly what they needed at this stage. SA-C 162/5 in 18 overs

Jul 22, 2025, 22:21:03 IST

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: SA-C 147/5 in 17 overs

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: Seven runs came off Pawan Negi's over as he finished his spell without a wicket. The stage is set for a big finish for the Proteas with AB de Villiers in the middle. SA-C 147/5 in 17 overs

Jul 22, 2025, 22:16:18 IST

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: SA-C 140/5 in 16 overs

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: JJ Smuts with a boundary on the second ball of the over, while AB de Villiers runs back clock by running three runs here and escapes at the danger end too. 10 runs came off the over. SA-C 140/5 in 16 overs

Jul 22, 2025, 22:06:53 IST

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: Yusuf strikes after getting hit for SIX!

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: AB de Villiers smashed Yusuf Pathan out of the ground for a maximum here. However, Yusuf bounces back with the wicket of Wayne Parnell in the same over as the Proteas continue to lose wickets at regular intervals here. SA-C 118/5 in 13.4 overs

Jul 22, 2025, 22:03:26 IST

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: ABD, Parnell punish Negi!

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: AB de Villiers with a boundary on the first ball, while Wayne Parnell smashed a six on the fourth to make it a big one for South Africa, with 13 runs coming off it. The presence of ABD in the middle is going to put India under pressure. SA-C 109/4 in 13 overs

Jul 22, 2025, 21:56:39 IST

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: Piyush dismisses Duminy!

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: Piyush Chawla strikes again and claims the massive wicket of JP Duminy. It was a bit wide and Duminy went for a cut shot and edged it behind the stumps to get out for 16. The pressure is mounting on South Africa now. SA-C 90/4 in 11.1 overs

Jul 22, 2025, 21:55:14 IST

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: JP, ABD take charge!

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: 20 runs came off the last two overs as JP Duminy and AB de Villiers have decided to break the shackles and put the Proteas back in the game after quick wickets. SA-C 90/3 in 11 overs

Jul 22, 2025, 21:45:08 IST

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: Yusuf Pathan strikes!

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: Yusuf Pathan strikes and outfoxes Sarel Erwee for 15. The left-handed batter went for a big shot but missed it completely and got bowled here. AB de Villiers and JP Duminy are in the middle now

Jul 22, 2025, 21:43:03 IST

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: Rudolph departs!

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: Excellent throw from Yuvraj Singh and Yusuf Pathan collects it well to dislodge the stumps as Jacques Rudolph is taking the long walk back towards the pavilion after scoring 24. SA-C 66/2 in 8.1 overs

Jul 22, 2025, 21:40:30 IST

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: SA take control!

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: Irfan Pathan into the attack! He started off with a wide here, while Sarel Erwee hit him for a boundary on the last ball of the over with a short-arm jab to showcase his skills. SA-C 66/1 in 8 overs

Jul 22, 2025, 21:36:24 IST

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: Yusuf Pathan into the attack!

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: Yusuf Pathan into the attack! He bowled a tight over to put the pressure back on the Proteas. Meanwhile, three runs came off the last over to make it 8 off it. SA-C 56/1 in 7 overs

Jul 22, 2025, 21:31:48 IST

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: Expensive over from Binny!

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: Stuart Binny into the attack! Jack Rudolph played the field and hit a fine boundary to keep the scoreboard moving after Hashim Amla's wicket. Sarel Erwee also played it over cover to collect another boundary as the Proteas are not slowing down. SA-C 48/1 in 6 overs

Jul 22, 2025, 21:24:49 IST

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: Piyush dismisses Amla!

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: Piyush Chawla into the attack, and he claims the big wicket of Hashim Amla for 22! It was a bit short and Amla went for a pull but only to get caught by Abhimanyu Mithun near boundary rope. Big wicket for India Champions. SA-C 35/1 in 4.2 overs

Jul 22, 2025, 21:22:13 IST

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: Amla continues to attack!

India Champions vs. South Africa Champions Live Score: Hashim Amla has found the rhythm and is finding boundaries with ease now, putting the pressure back on India with his elegant boundaries. Rudolph also hit Mithun for a boundary to break the shackles. SA-C 35/0 in 4 overs

Jul 22, 2025, 21:17:50 IST

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: Amla breaks shackles in style!

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: First real sign of aggression from Hashim Amla as he smashed Vinay Kumar for a couple of boundaries over long-on to break the shackles. He also finished it off with a boundary. A good over for South Africa as 16 runs came off the over.

Jul 22, 2025, 21:12:45 IST

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: Abhimanyu Mithun from the other end!

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Score: Abhimanyu Mithun from the other end! He also put pressure on Hashim Amla, who struggled to break free. The Proteas are under pressure now after a disciplined start from India. SA-C 7/0 in 2 overs

Jul 22, 2025, 21:07:04 IST

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Updates: Tight from Vinay!

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Updates: Vinay Kumar looked fresh and hit the tight lines to keep Hashim Amla quiet. He didn't allow him to free his arms. Excellent first over as only one run came off it. SA Champions 1/0 in 1 over

Jul 22, 2025, 21:03:11 IST

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Updates: Action Begins!

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Updates: Hashim Amla and Jacques Rudolph are in the middle to open the innings for South Africa. Vinay Kumar has the ball in his hand.

Jul 22, 2025, 20:39:31 IST

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Updates: Check South Africa Champions Playing XI

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Updates: Check South Africa Champions Playing XI: Hashim Amla, Morne van Wyk(w), AB de Villiers(c), JJ Smuts, Sarel Erwee, Jean-Paul Duminy, Jacques Rudolph, Wayne Parnell, Hardus Viljoen, Duanne Olivier, Aaron Phangiso.

Jul 22, 2025, 20:33:40 IST

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Updates: Check India Champions Playing XI

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Updates: Check India Champions Playing XI - Robin Uthappa, Ambati Rayudu(w), Suresh Raina, Yuvraj Singh(c), Yusuf Pathan, Irfan Pathan, Stuart Binny, Pawan Negi, Abhimanyu Mithun, Piyush Chawla, Vinay Kumar

Jul 22, 2025, 20:26:15 IST

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Updates: Yuvraj Singh wins the toss and elects to bowl!

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Updates: India Champions skipper Yuvraj Singh wins the toss and elects to bowl against South Africa Champions at Northampton

Jul 22, 2025, 20:03:31 IST

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Updates: Yuvraj and Co ready for big challenge!

India Champions vs South Africa Champions Live Updates: After a commanding title run in the previous edition, the India Champions are back with their eyes firmly on back-to-back glory. Under the leadership of the ever-resilient Yuvraj Singh, the team enters the 2025 campaign with renewed purpose and a battle-hardened core. With a mix of proven match-winners and fresh additions like Shikhar Dhawan, they are determined to replicate last year’s dominance and lift the trophy once again.