India Champions secured their first victory over West Indies Champions with all-round effort. The game was hosted in Leicester, and India chased 145 runs in 13.2 overs, while winning by 5 wickets in the 15th game of IPL 2025.

West Indies batted first after winning the toss, but they didn't have a great start during the powerplay. Lendl Simmons, Chris Gayle, and Chadwick Walton were in the pavilion before long. India's bowlers, particularly Piyush Chawla, bowling tight lines and keeping the opposition on their toes. Chawla collected 3 major wickets and didn't allow the West Indies batsmen to settle.

The lone warrior of West Indies was Kieron Pollard. He scored a magnificent 74 not out from 43 deliveries, hitting 8 sixes. He kept his team in the hunt while wickets continued to fall around him. West Indies had to settle for 144 runs for 9 wickets in 20 overs.

India's batting too was shaky in the beginning. Robin Uthappa, Shikhar Dhawan, and Suresh Raina got out early. The game was looking close at 60 for 4. But Stuart Binny turned things around. He played with immense intent and got 50 not out off only 21 balls. He played the ball with precision and got to the boundary frequently.

Yusuf Pathan also joined the party and smashed 21 not out off only 7 balls, ending the game in style. India reached the target in only 13.2 overs and recorded a comfortable victory. It was a good collective effort of India, with both the bat and ball. West Indies again struggled, and except for Pollard, nobody came up in their team. 

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Twitter reactions after INDCH wins 15th match of WCL 2025

India Champions have qualified for the semifinals of the WCL

They have defeated the West Indies Champions

India Champions will have to play Pakistan Champions in the WCL semifinals

What would happen now?

Will the legends forfeit that match so that Pakistan goes into the… pic.twitter.com/0VIIuz5Gvo

— Madhur Kapoor (@MadhurKapoor12) July 29, 2025

India qualified for semifinals even after winning just 1 match out of 5. They were struggling at 52/4 in 7.1 overs then smashed 96 runs in the next 6.1 overs 🤣🤣🤣😭😭 aisi leagues me hmesha match fix hote. 🤡🤡#WCL2025 pic.twitter.com/xXXbmo3OrL

— Being Arun (@Snckmagnet456) July 29, 2025

🔥 India finishes their WCL journey with a victory!
First win in the bag as they take down the Windies by 5 wickets! 💥 The WCL campaign may be done, but this win proves they’re never out of fight!#WCL2025 | #CatchEveryMatch | #DontStopStreaming | #tapmad pic.twitter.com/eHmuZc4rjD

— tapmad (@tapmadtv) July 29, 2025

India Champions have done it! 🫡🇮🇳
The defending champions of World Championship of Legends have made it to the semi- finals of WCL season 2!
They have beaten WI Champions in 14.2 overs and will now face last year's runners up and arch rivals Pakistan Champs in the Semis!
🫡 pic.twitter.com/7JxgcmFAMT

— Souvik 45© (@SouvikPurkaya16) July 29, 2025

WICH 144/9 (20)
INDCH 148/5 (13.2)

India Champions won by 5 wkts#WICHvsINDCH #INDCHvsWICH pic.twitter.com/txVmnSeao2

— OK Media Updates (@OkmediaUpdates) July 29, 2025

India Champions win in 13.2 overs to qualify, will face Pakistan in semi-final#WCL2025 #WCL #Cricket pic.twitter.com/B9liPPtqOe

— OfflineHacker (@crict_enthst_14) July 29, 2025

India Champions storm into the semi-finals of WCL 2025! 💥
Chased down the target in under 14 overs, thanks to a blazing knock from Stuart Binny.

[Cricket, CricTracker, West Indies Champions, India Champions, WCL 2025, Dwayne Smith] pic.twitter.com/0jyYCYFTuq

— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) July 29, 2025

India Champions produced a strong all-round effort to defeat West Indies Champions by 5 wickets in Match 15 of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 at Grace Road, Leicester. After electing to bowl first, India made early inroads, reducing the West Indies side to 57/6. However, Kieron Pollard's explosive innings helped them set a challenging target of 144/9 in 20 overs.

West Indies Champions Innings

Captain Kieron Pollard was the mainstay of the innings; he blasted 74 unbeaten off only 43 balls, which comprised 8 sixes and 3 fours. After losing top- and middle-order batsmen very quickly, Pollard coming from the other end gave the total some respectability. Dwayne Smith (20 off 21) and Dwayne Bravo (9 off 20) were too cautious against Indian bowlers, and hence they scored at a slow rate. Piyush Chawla was brilliant with the ball, finishing with figures of 3/18 in his 4 overs, while Stuart Binny (2/17) and Varun Aaron (2/40) also got some wickets. At one point, the Windies were 57/6 before Pollard’s explosive finish pushed them to 144/9.

India Champions Innings

Chasing 145, India Champions made light work of the target, reaching 148/5 in just 13.2 overs. Stuart Binny continued his all-round brilliance, scoring 50 off 21 balls to set the tone for the chase. Shikhar Dhawan played sensibly and scored 25 off 18 balls, while Yuvraj Singh was brisk enough to score 21 off 11 balls to seal the match. For the West Indies, Dwayne Smith (2/27) and Dwayne Bravo (2/47) got some wickets, but they were unable to control the Indian batsmen Barrage. Sheldon Cottrell also took 1/33 in his 4 overs. With this victory, India Champions created their berth in the semi-finals of WCL 2025.

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India Champions vs West Indies Champions: Scorecard

West Indies Champions – 144/9 (20 Overs)

India Champions – 148/5 (13.2 Overs)

The South Africa Champions, who showed in Northampton on Tuesday, won against the India Champions by a huge margin of 88 runs (DLS method) in the World Championship of Legends 2025. It was AB de Villiers who stole the spotlight once again. Coming in when South Africa needed a boost, he played a classy knock of 63 not out from just 30 balls, scoring 4 sixes and 3 fours. AB showed his class and power. Thanks to his power hitting, South Africa posted a strong total of 208 for 6 in 20 overs. Hashim Amla gave a smooth start with 22 runs, while Jack Rudolph (24) and Sarel Erwee (15) kept the scoreboard ticking.

India Champions did try to pull things back in the middle overs, with Yusuf Pathan and Piyush Chawla taking two wickets each. But once AB got going, there was no stopping him. Chasing a tough target of 209 in a rain-shortened game, India Champions never looked in control. They were 28 for 4 in the powerplay, with Robin Uthappa (2), Shikhar Dhawan (1), Suresh Raina (16), and Ambati Rayudu (0) all falling cheaply. Wayne Parnell bowled a brilliant opening spell and took 2 early wickets. Then Aaron Phangiso took over, grabbing 3 important wickets and breaking India’s hopes.

Imran Tahir also took 2 wickets, making sure India never recovered. Only Stuart Binny scored an unbeaten 37 off 30 balls. But with no support from the other end, India Champions could only manage 111 for 9 in 18.2 overs. It was a complete team performance by South Africa Champions: solid batting, sharp bowling, and a big win to top it all.

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Twitter reactions after South Africa Champions Crush India Champions by 88 Runs

South Africa Champions seal a massive 88-run win (DLS) as one of the floodlights goes off mid-game.

[Cricket, CricTracker, India Champions, South Africa Champions, WLC 2025] pic.twitter.com/RqeUFgLZpW

— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) July 22, 2025

India Champions vs South Africa Champions

SACH 208/6 (20)
INDCH 111/9 (18.2)

South Africa Champions won by 88 runs (DLS method)

IndianSportsFans
01: 03 HRS #INDvsSA #ABdeVilliers #WCL2025 #WCL25 #AnshulKamboj #PakistanCricket #Pakistan #banvspak pic.twitter.com/vOJQ3KFh1O

— Indian Sports Fans. Fan Curated & Original (@IndianSportFan) July 22, 2025

South Africa Champions won by 88 runs (DLS method).India team smoked #WCL2025 pic.twitter.com/5trEfI4Lkk

— bossman (@thebossman0) July 22, 2025

South Africa beat India by 88 runs (DLS method) in their World Championship of Legends match in Northampton. pic.twitter.com/pFzRxQjohp

— SA Cricket magazine (@SACricketmag) July 22, 2025

India left stunned as South Africa claims a sensational win! 🚀 AB de Villiers’ masterclass guide South Africa Champions to a massive 88-run (DLS) victory!#WCL2025 | #CatchEveryMatch | #DontStopStreaming | #tapmad pic.twitter.com/nG6rxyiLNy

— tapmad (@tapmadtv) July 22, 2025

South Africa Legends crush India Legends by 88 runs (DLS) — total domination! 💥🇿🇦

Image Credit: Fancode#INDvsENG #WCL2025 #cricket #cricketnews pic.twitter.com/mIgunUgdwR

— CricInformer (@CricInformer) July 22, 2025

Floodlights on fire at Northampton’s County Ground, in the World Champions Cricket League!!

Match called off with India on 111/9 chasing 209 to win, SA winning by DLS!!

Commentators pretty stunned! 😳 pic.twitter.com/e17h1dGKe6

— James Preston (@JamesPrestonZA) July 22, 2025

SA Champions defeated India Champions by a whopping margin of 88 runs !!

Looks like Yuvraj didn't bat - maybe injured pic.twitter.com/h37Xvinlb8

— Madhur Kapoor (@MadhurKapoor12) July 22, 2025

India Masters Played fantastic batting in the International Masters League (IML) T20 2025, scoring an impressive 222/4 in 20 overs against Sri Lanka Masters. The innings were Strengthened by explosive performances from Yusuf Pathan and Stuart Binny, who turned back the years with their brilliant knocks.

Binny & Yusuf Pathan helped to Set 223-Run Target for Sri Lanka Masters in IML T20 2025

Yusuf Pathan was unstoppable, smashing an unbeaten 56 off 22 balls in the final overs. His aggressive hitting took the Sri Lankan bowlers backstage and then India Masters ended with a massive total of 221 loss of 4 wickets.

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Earlier, Stuart Binny played a crucial knock, scoring a rapid 68 off 31 balls. His attacking shots gave India a strong start, even after losing early wickets like sachin tendulkar.

INDIA MASTERS POSTED 222 FOR 4 IN IMLT20 🦁

- What s terrific batting show by Binny & Yusuf Pathan, well supported by Gurkeerat and Yuvraj. pic.twitter.com/KrBu72HaZG

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) February 22, 2025

Solid Contributions from Yuvraj & Gurkeerat

Yuvraj Singh played a steady innings, scoring 31 off 22 balls and Gurkeerat Singh Mann also played an important knock, helping to score a massive total against Srilanka masters.