In Match 5 of the 2025 World Champions League, the West Indies Champions maintained control to take down the England Champions by 10 runs at the County Ground, Northampton. England won the toss and opted to bowl first on a batting-friendly surface. Though the West Indies stumbled in the middle order, they still put together a fine total after a fantastic half-century from Chadwick Walton. Their bowlers then stepped up, led by Fidel Edwards, to secure the fantastic victory.

West Indies Champions Innings

West Indies scored 164/9 from their 20 overs, with Chadwick Walton anchoring the innings with a superb 83 off 50 balls. Kieron Pollard added quick runs with a 30-run cameo off just 16 deliveries, while Chris Gayle chipped in with 21 off 19. The rest of the batting lineup faltered under pressure as England fought back through Stuart Meaker (4/24) and Ajmal Shahzad (3/8), who tore through the middle and lower order. Despite the collapse, Walton’s brilliance ensured West Indies had a defendable total.

England Champions Innings

In response, the England Champions were bowled out for 154 in their 20 overs. Samit Patel played a fighting knock of 52 off 36 balls and kept the chase alive with support from Ravi Bopara (24) and Tim Ambrose (18). However, The Windies bowlers kept taking regular wickets. Fidel Edwards was superb, collecting 4/11 in 3 overs, while Dwayne Bravo (2/26) and Shannon Gabriel (2/30) made important breakthroughs while England chased. The England Champions came close but fell short by 10 runs in the end.

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West Indies Champions vs England Champions: Match Scorecard

West Indies Champions—164/9 (20 Overs)

England Champions – 154/10 (20 Overs)