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

In yet another high-voltage WCL 2025 encounter, the India Champions face the West Indies Champions in Match 15 at Grace Road. 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 West Indies Champions, Match 15
• Date: 29th July 2025
• Time: 09:00 PM IST
• Venue: Grace road, 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.

West Indies Champions:

• Chris Gayle (c) -The "Universe Boss" needs no introduction; he can destroy even the most impressive of bowling attacks on his day.
• Kieron Pollard—a power-hitting all-rounder with the ability to turn a game in a few balls.
• Dwayne Bravo—a death overs specialist with the ball and equally dangerous with the bat as a finisher.
• Lendl Simmons—Consistently delivers as a top-order batsman who can anchor innings and accelerate as required.
• Sheldon Cottrell—left-arm swing and full of early breakthroughs.

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IAC vs WIC Predicted Playing XI

India Champions (IAC) Playing XI

Robin Uthappa (wk), Shikhar Dhawan, Yuvraj Singh (captain). Yusuf Pathan, Stuart Binny, Piyush Chawla, and Irfan Pathan. Pawan Negi, Harbhajan Singh. Vinay Kumar, Varun Aaron.

West Indies Champions (WIC) Playing XI 

Dwayne Smith, Chadwick Walton (wk), and Kieron Pollard. Chris Gayle (captain), Lendl Simmons, Dave Mohammed, and Dwayne Bravo. Ashley Nurse, Sheldon Cottrell, Shannon Gabriel, and Sulieman Benn.