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

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 19:41:18 GMT

The World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 is officially upon us, and it's time for one of the largest rivalries in the league stage of a World Championship—England Champions vs. Pakistan Champions. With legends of the game returning to illuminate the stage, this should be a thrilling match-up with nostalgia and some fireworks. As Kevin Pietersen's England Champions collide with Younis Khan's Pakistan Champions, we bring to your attention some brilliant key battles that can turn the game in either direction.

Match Details

Match: England Champions vs Pakistan Champions
Date: July 18, 2025 (Today)
Time: 9:00 PM IST
Ground: Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham

Must-Watch Player Battles

Kevin Pietersen vs Mohammad Amir
Pietersen is renowned for his aggressive strokeplay; no doubt he will be challenged by Amir’s early pace and swing.
Ravi Bopara vs Saeed Ajmal
Bopara is a flexible middle-order batsman and an obvious target for Ajmal's doosras and variations of off-spin.
Graeme Swann vs Shahid Afridi
Swann presents a control and variety challenge to Afridi's brute hitting power in a match-up of pure spin vs pure slog, if you will!
Luke Wright vs Umar Gul
Wright has a probable case of explosive starts and might be peppered with Gul’s pinpoint yorkers and accurate pace bowling, especially at the top in the powerplay overs
Jonathan Trott vs Wahab Riaz
Trott's positive prospect of calmness at the crease may be disrupted by Wahab's pacing and potentially high bounce that challenges the batting in pressure situations.

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Probable Playing XI – England Champions vs Pakistan Champions

England Champions Squad (Captain: Kevin Pietersen)
Steve Harmison, Craig Kieswetter, Michael Carberry, Kevin Pietersen, Luke Wright, Ravi Bopara, Samit Patel, Monty Panesar, Tim Bresnan, Darren Maddy, Graeme Swann, Ian Bell, Jonathan Trott, Jade Dernbach, Owais Shah

Pakistan Champions Squad (Captain: Younis Khan)
Kamran Akmal, Salman Butt, Shoaib Malik, Wahab Riaz, Mohammad Amir, Abdul Razzaq, Yasir Arafat, Misbah-ul-Haq, Younis Khan, Sohail Tanvir, Saeed Ajmal, Imran Nazir, Umar Gul, Mohammad Hafeez, Shahid Afridi

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

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 19:23:56 GMT

As the first match of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 arrives, fans of cricket are in for a treat as the Champions of England face off with the Champions from Pakistan. To add to the competitive spirit, the champions of the game are set to return to the field, which adds to the nostalgia and entertainment of the match. While the heroes of our cricketing past are not available for international selection, their ability, experience, and love for the game remain intact, making this a game very much worth watching.

Match Details

Match: England Champions vs Pakistan Champions (Match 1, WCL 2025)
Date: July 18, 2025
Time: 9:00 PM IST
Venue: Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham

Players to Watch Out For

England Champions

Kevin Pietersen (Captain) – Now that we are well past his batting prime, Pietersen is still a brute of a striker. Early on, his aggressive batting can change the game.
Luke Wright—The first over or two for Wright not only gives the bowling team an idea of what to expect as a batsman but also terrifies any bowler. He knows no fear and can set the tone in the power play.
Ravi Bopara—the dependable all-rounder who can contribute with bat and ball, if called upon, and has played in finals before.
Graeme Swann—With his spin/control in the middle overs, he can squeeze the opposition and reap the rewards of impatient batsmen.
Ian Bell – Classy and elegant, Bell can keep the innings on track and force the opposition to work hard to take wickets in a closing situation.

Pakistan Champions

Shahid Afridi—Afridi is a match-winning player with his leg spin and ability to hit big, and he is always a threat.
Mohammad Amir—Even at this age, Amir can still swing it and is very fast and can trouble any batter at the start of their innings, especially as a new ball bowler.
Shoaib Malik—As a middle-order player, Malik brings calm and experience to the table, especially in tight run chases.
Umar Gul—Gul is known for his death bowling, and he can control the match with just two or three specific overs remaining.
Kamran Akmal—Akmal is an explosive opener who can provide a fast start with the bat

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Probable Playing XI – England Champions vs Pakistan Champions

WCL 2025 match 1 weather and pitch report: England Champions vs Pakistan Champions

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 18:40:38 GMT

The eagerly awaited opening fixture of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 features the England Champions going head-to-head with the Pakistan Champions at Edgbaston. With legends back in the spotlight, fans are eager to see the action unfold—but attention turns to the weather, which is threatening to spoil what promises to be an entertaining start to the tournament!

Match Details

Fixture: England Champions v Pakistan Champions
Date: July 18, 2025
Time: 09:00 PM IST
Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham
Win % Batting first: 42%
Win % Bowling first: 58%

Weather Report

Temperature: about 18°C (mild and overcast)
Precipitation: 80%—chance of rain
Humidity: 58% - moderate
Winds: Gentle breeze—little or no effect on the match

The forecast shows a strong chance of rain (80%), and there is the potential for interrupted play or a reduced fixture. While cloud cover and humidity may provide assistance to the bowlers, there would need to be a concern in the early stages of an innings.

Pitch Report

The Edgbaston pitch is considered to give a fair contest between bat and ball, though with some rain predicted, the balance may slightly favor the bowlers.

Pace bowlers could get some swing and bounce in the early overs.
Batters must be careful before initiating their stroke play.
Spinners may come into play in the latter overs as the pitch could slow, especially if the surface is damp from the rain.
Field Dimensions: The medium boundary dimensions can ensure a fair contest for both batting and bowling.

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Venue Records

Highest Team Score: 243/5 (20 overs) - PAKC.
Lowest Team Score: 81/10 (14.2 overs) - WARKS
Average 1st Innings Score: 184.

WCL 2025 live streaming details: Where and how to watch England Champions vs Pakistan Champions match 1

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 15:36:03 GMT

The World Championship of Legends 2025 is kicking off on July 18, 2025, at Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham, with a sensational first match between the England Champions and the Pakistan Champions. The throwback tournament has incredible players from all over the world bringing back the spirit of the teams and moments of the past. The world is excited to see their favorite retired legends playing again and relive past glory, presented with a lot of new T20 fireworks.

Match Details – WCL 2025

Match: England Champions vs Pakistan Champions
Date: July 18, 2025
Time: 9:00 PM IST | 4:30 PM Local Time
Venue: Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham
Tournament: World Championship of Legends 2025 – Match 1

Live Streaming Details

India: FanCode app
Pakistan: A sports
United Kingdom: TNT Sports
USA & Canada: Willow TV
Australia: Foxtel / Kayo Sports
South Africa: SuperSport
New Zealand: Sky Sport NZ

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