The World Championship of Legends 2025 began in England on 18th July, featuring retired greats from India, Pakistan, Australia, South Africa, England, and West Indies. Fans enjoyed high-scoring matches and nostalgic performances from stars like AB de Villiers, Chris Gayle, and Yuvraj Singh.
South Africa Champions were crowned WCL 2025 winners after a dominant nine-wicket victory over Pakistan Champions in the final, with AB de Villiers named Player of the Series for his standout tournament.
World Championship Of Legends 2025 – Schedule & Results
A total of 15 were played in the World Championship of Legends 2025, including two semifinals and the final.
The full schedule and results are here.
| Date | Match No | Venue | Team 1 | Score | Team 2 | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jul 18 | 1 | Birmingham, Edgbaston | Pakistan Champions | 160-9 (20) | England Champions | 155-3 (20) | Pakistan Champions won by 5 runs |
| Sat, Jul 19 | 2 | Birmingham, Edgbaston | West Indies Champions | 79-5 (11) | South Africa Champions | 80-6 (11) | Match tied – SA won bowl-out (Rain, DLS target 81) |
| Sat, Jul 19 | 3 | Birmingham, Edgbaston | England Champions | 122-5 (17.1) | Australia Champions | – | No result (Rain) |
| Sun, Jul 20 | 4 | Birmingham, Edgbaston | India Champions | – | Pakistan Champions | – | Match abandoned |
| Tue, Jul 22 | 5 | Northampton, County Ground | West Indies Champions | 164-9 (20) | England Champions | 154 (20) | West Indies Champions won by 10 runs |
| Tue, Jul 22 | 6 | Northampton, County Ground | South Africa Champions | 208-6 (20) | India Champions | 111-9 (18.2) | South Africa Champions won by 88 runs (DLS) |
| Wed, Jul 23 | 7 | Northampton, County Ground | West Indies Champions | 142-8 (20) | Australia Champions | 143-2 (9.3) | Australia Champions won by 8 wkts |
| Thu, Jul 24 | 8 | Leicester, Grace Road | England Champions | 152-6 (20) | South Africa Champions | 153-0 (12.2) | South Africa Champions won by 10 wkts |
| Fri, Jul 25 | 9 | Leicester, Grace Road | Pakistan Champions | 198-5 (20) | South Africa Champions | 167-9 (20) | Pakistan Champions won by 31 runs |
| Sat, Jul 26 | 10 | Leeds, Headingley | India Champions | 203-4 (20) | Australia Champions | 207-6 (19.5) | Australia Champions won by 4 wkts |
| Sat, Jul 26 | 11 | Leeds, Headingley | Pakistan Champions | 200-4 (20) | West Indies Champions | 151-7 (20) | Pakistan Champions won by 49 runs |
| Sun, Jul 27 | 12 | Leeds, Headingley | South Africa Champions | 241-6 (20) | Australia Champions | 146 (16.4) | South Africa Champions won by 95 runs |
| Sun, Jul 27 | 13 | Leeds, Headingley | England Champions | 223-3 (20) | India Champions | 200-8 (20) | England Champions won by 23 runs |
| Tue, Jul 29 | 14 | Leicester, Grace Road | Australia Champions | 74 (11.5) | Pakistan Champions | 75-0 (7.5) | Pakistan Champions won by 10 wkts |
| Tue, Jul 29 | 15 | Leicester, Grace Road | West Indies Champions | 144-9 (20) | India Champions | 148-5 (13.2) | India Champions won by 5 wkts |
| Thu, Jul 31 | SF1 | Birmingham, Edgbaston | Pakistan Champions | – | India Champions | – | Complete (No score shared) |
| Thu, Jul 31 | SF2 | Birmingham, Edgbaston | South Africa Champions | 186-8 (20) | Australia Champions | 185-7 (20) | South Africa Champions won by 1 run |
| Sat, Aug 2 | Final | Birmingham, Edgbaston | Pakistan Champions | 195-5 (20) | South Africa Champions | 197-1 (16.5) | South Africa Champions won by 9 wkts |
These 18 matches was held in four stadiums across England. The matches between the India Champions and Pakistan Champions were also canceled for some reason.
Why was the India vs Pakistan Match Called Off?
The match between the India Champions and the Pakistan Champions was canceled just hours before it was set to begin.
Indian players such as Shikhar Dhawan, Harbhajan Singh, and Suresh Raina pulled out of the game due to ongoing geopolitical tensions between the two countries following the Pahalgam attack earlier this year.
The tournament organizers have apologized to the fans since the much-anticipated rivalry match did not start as planned.
World Championship Of Legends 2025 – Squads
The presence of legendary figures representing their nation makes each team of participants the best.
Take a look at each team here:
Australia Champions
Shaun Marsh, Chris Lynn, Callum Ferguson, Rob Quiney, D Arcy Short, Moises Henriques, Ben Cutting, Daniel Christian, John Hastings, Steve O’Keefe, Ben Dunk, Brett Lee(C), Peter Siddle, Nathan Coulter-Nile
England Champions Squad
Eoin Morgan(C), Sir Alastair Cook, Ian Bell, Moeen Ali, Samit Patel, Ravi Bopara, Usman Afzaal, Dimitri Mascarenhas, Tim Ambrose, Phil Mustard, Ryan Sidebottom, Ajmal Shahzad, Stuart Meaker, Chris Tremlett, Liam Plunkett
India Champions Squad
Shikhar Dhawan, Suresh Raina, Ambati Rayudu, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Yuvraj Singh(C), Yusuf Pathan, Stuart Binny, Irfan Pathan, Robin Uthappa, Harbhajan Singh, Piyush Chawla, Vinay Kumar, Siddarth Kaul, Abhimanyu Mithun, Varun Aaron
South Africa Champions Squad
Hashim Amla, Richard Levi, Sarel Erwee, Albie Morkel, JJ Smuts, Jean-Paul Duminy, Chris Morris, Dane Vilas, Morne van Wyk, AB de Villiers(C), Duanne Olivier, Aaron Phangiso, Imran Tahir, Hardus Viljoen, Wayne Parnell
West Indies Champions Squad
Chris Gayle(C), Lendl Simmons, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Kieron Pollard, Dave Mohammed, Dwayne Smith, William Perkins, Chadwick Walton, Sheldon Cottrell, Shannon Gabriel, Fidel Edwards, Nikita Miller, Ashley Nurse, Sulieman Benn,
Pakistan Champions Squad
Sohaib Maqsood, Misbah-ul-Haq, Asif Ali, Sharjeel Khan, Younis Khan, Shoaib Malik, Shahid Afridi(C), Abdul Razzaq, Kamran Akmal, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Aamer Yamin, Sohail Tanvir, Sohail Khan, Wahab Riaz, Saeed Ajmal
Where To Watch WCL 2025?
The World Championship of Legends 2025 is being broadcast live in India on the Star Sports network, specifically on Star Sports 1 and Star Sports 1 Hindi.
FanCode will hold the exclusive streaming rights and is broadcasting all matches live on its app and website.
Fans can catch every thrilling moment either on TV or online through FanCode’s comprehensive live coverage.
World Championship of Legends 2025 – Final Points Table
Pakistan Champions are at the top of the points table after finishing four matches in the WCL 2025. However, it’s too early to predict the leaders, as there’s still a long way to go in the tournament.
| Team | P | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAKCH (Q) | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 9 | +2.452 |
| SACH (Q) | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 8 | +2.595 |
| AUSCH (Q) | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | –0.991 |
| INDCH (Q) | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | –0.558 |
| ENGCH (E) | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | –0.809 |
| WICH (E) | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | –2.302 |
The India Champions team is yet to kick off their WCL 2025 campaign, as the match against Pakistan was called off.
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Conclusion: South Africa Champions Win WCL 2025 In Dominant Style
The World Championship of Legends 2025 concluded with South Africa Champions lifting the trophy after a commanding nine-wicket win over Pakistan Champions in the final at Edgbaston. Led by sensational performances throughout the tournament, South Africa finished as worthy champions of the inaugural edition.
AB de Villiers was named Player of the Match in the final and also crowned Player of the Series for his outstanding batting displays and match-winning knocks across the tournament.
Despite early challenges and the cancellation of the India vs Pakistan clash due to geopolitical tensions, the tournament successfully delivered memorable cricket action. Fans saw their favourite legends – from Yuvraj Singh and Chris Gayle to AB de Villiers and Shoaib Malik – return to the field and showcase their enduring class.
With packed stadiums, competitive matches, and a fitting champion, the WCL 2025 season proved to be a perfect celebration of cricketing excellence and nostalgia.
