WCL 2025 – India Champions vs England Champions: Players to Watch Out For

In yet another high-voltage WCL 2025 encounter, the India Champions face the England Champions in Match 13 at Headingley, Leeds. Both sides enter this battle with a rich T20 history and several match-winners who have thrilled fans in the past. The game between the two teams of explosive batsmen, clever spinners, and experienced campaigners is considered perfect to lighten up the atmosphere under the Leeds skies.

Match Details

• Fixture: India Champions vs England Champions, Match 13
  
• Date: 27th July 2025
  
• Time: 09:00 PM IST
  
• Venue: Headingley, Leeds, United Kingdom
  

Players to Watch Out For

India Champions:

• Yuvraj Singh (c)—The captain is still a match-winner, having the capability to alter the match within a few overs.
  
• Suresh Raina—A consistent middle-order batsman who works very well under pressure.
  
• Yusuf Pathan—Famous for his six-hitting ability, particularly in the death overs.
  
• Irfan Pathan – A true all-rounder with swing bowling and late-order batting skills.
  
• Harbhajan Singh—The veteran off-spinner who can hold batters up in decisive moments.
  

England Champions:

• Eoin Morgan (c)—England’s T20 World Cup-winning captain provides leadership and is a furious finisher.
  
• James Vince—A classy top-order batter armed with power to rule the powerplay.
  
• Liam Plunkett—Known for his variations and middle-overs control.
• Chris Tremlett – Tall and quick, a bowler who can extract bounce and movement.
• Phil Mustard—Aggressive wicketkeeper-batter who can give England quick starts.

See Also: WCL 2025 match 13 weather and pitch report: India Champions vs England Champions

IAC vs EDC Probable Playing XIs:

India Champions Probable Playing XIs

Robin Uthappa (wk), Ambati Rayudu, Suresh Raina, Yuvraj Singh (c), Yusuf Pathan, Irfan Pathan, Stuart Binny, Pawan Negi, Harbhajan Singh, Piyush Chawla, Vinay Kumar/Varun Aaron

England Champions Probable Playing XIs

James Vince, Sir Alastair Cook, Ian Bell, Eoin Morgan (c), Chris Tremlett, Dimitri Mascarenhas, Phil Mustard (w), Tim Ambrose, Liam Plunkett, Ryan Sidebottom, Stuart Meaker