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.

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— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) July 29, 2025

Pakistan Champions won against West Indies Champions by 49 runs . The main palyer of the game was Kamran Akmal, who scored a superb century and helped his team reach a good total to defend the score.

Batting first, Pakistan started well. Sharjeel Khan scoring 21 runs after he got out, Then Kamran Akmal took charge and played a great innings. He batted well and hit the ball to all along the ground. He scored 113 runs from just 62 balls, with 13 fours and 5 sixes. His knock gave Pakistan Champions a big total of 200 runs for 4 wickets in 20 overs. Mohammad Hafeez also added 23 runs, while Asif Ali and Shoaib Malik finished the innings strongly.

Chasing 201 runs, the West Indies Champions had a poor start. Mohammad Irfan Jr. Raees bowled brilliantly and took the early wickets of Dwayne Smith, Chris Gayle, and Lendl Simmons. That put the West Indies under a lot of pressure.

Chadwick Walton tried to fight back with 42 runs, and Dwayne Bravo was not out on 30, but the team could only reach 151 for 7 in their 20 overs. Pakistan’s bowlers did a great job and never allowed the West Indies batters to settle. It was a complete team performance. Player of the Match is Kamran Akmal for his brilliant 113-run knock. A strong win for Pakistan Champions, who now look like a team to watch in the WCL 2025 tournament.

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Twitter reactions after PAKCH wins 11th match of WCL 2025

Beat England
Beat South Africa
Beat West Indies

Third consecutive win for Pakistan Champions in the WTC! 🇵🇰🔥 pic.twitter.com/rikOs5BHKj

— junaiz (@Cricjunaizdaily) July 26, 2025

Kamran Akmal 113(62) vs West Indies Champions, WCL 2025 - Headingley | Ball By Ball Highlights#WCL2025 | #WCL25 | @KamiAkmal23pic.twitter.com/WAGyKMU2Hi

— PCT Replays 2.0 (@ReplaysPCT) July 26, 2025

Kamran Akmal 113 runs off 62 balls. What a world class innings in WCL #WCL25 #WCL2025 pic.twitter.com/EU7bl1EUsG

— Ahsan Shah 💚🇵🇰 (@ahsan_shah90) July 26, 2025

It was absolute carnage in Northampton as Australia Champions made light work of a modest 143-run target, chasing it down in just 9.3 overs to beat West Indies Champions by 8 wickets in the World Championship of Legends 2025.

Batting first, West Indies never really got going. Dwayne Smith scored 22 runs, Chris Gayle scored 21 runs, and Lendl Simmons 29 runs all got decent starts but couldn’t convert them into big scores. Their middle order struggled, and they kept losing wickets at regular intervals. Dwayne Bravo tried to fight back with a quick 26 off 17 balls, but Australia’s bowling attack kept things tight. Peter Siddle was the pick of the bowlers, grabbing 3 wickets, while Coulter-Nile took 2. West Indies finished with 142/8 in 20 overs, which seemed just about competitive until Chris Lynn walked out to bat.

The Aussie opener went berserk, smashing the ball to all parts of the ground. He blasted 81 runs from only 27 balls, including 6 fours and 8 huge sixes. He completely destroyed the Windies bowling attack. Shaun Marsh and Chris Lynn gave Australia a fiery start, and even after Lynn got out, Ben Dunk came in and finished things off in style with a stunning 30 off 9 balls.

Australia ended on 143/2 in just 9.3 overs, winning the match with a 63 balls to spare. It was a one-sided affair that showed just how dangerous the Aussie Legends can be when their batters get going. West Indies will have to go back to the drawing board after this heavy defeat, while Australia will be full of confidence moving forward in the tournament.

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Twitter reactions after Australia Champions Thrash West Indies Champions by 8 Wickets

Chris Lynn's explosive 81 off just 27 balls seals an 8-wicket victory in just 9.3 overs for Australia Champions.

[Cricket, CricTracker, Australia Champions, West Indies Champions, WCL 2025, Chris Lynn] pic.twitter.com/zq6kd4TpVO

— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) July 23, 2025

Australia Champions have won the toss and elected to bowl first against West Indies Champions.

[Cricket, CricTracker, Australia Champions, West Indies Champions, WCL 2025] pic.twitter.com/rNFI8c6IeY

— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) July 23, 2025

Australia Champions keep West Indies Champions under 150. Peter Siddle delivers a fiery spell.

Can Chris Gayle & Co pull off a dramatic defense?

[Cricket, CricTracker, Australia Champions, West Indies Champions, WCL 2025, Peter Siddle] pic.twitter.com/2kBDocnHbB

— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) July 23, 2025

The West Indies Champions, led by Chris Gayle, won a thrilling 10-run win against the England Champions in the WCL 2025. It was a tough match where every run and wicket counted. Gayle gave the team a quick start with 21 runs, but the real hero with the bat was Chadwick Walton, who played a superb knock of 83 runs. His innings helped West Indies post a fighting total on the board.

“It feels great to beat a strong team like England Champions,” said Gayle after the match. “We’re proud of how the team performed today.” The match went down to the wire, but the West Indies bowlers held their nerve in the final overs. Fidel Edwards was outstanding, taking 4 key wickets and making sure the team crossed the line.

“This win means a lot to us,” said team owner Ajay Sethi. “The boys gave it their all, and we’re proud of their effort. We’ll keep pushing and give our best in the next games too.” The West Indies Champions are known for their exciting cricket and team spirit, and this win has lifted their confidence as they move ahead in the tournament.

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Twitter reactions after West Indies Champions Seal Crazy 10-Run Win Over England Champions

Chadwick Walton powers West Indies Champions with a blazing 83(50).

For England Champions, Stuart Meaker pocketed a fiery 4/24.

[Cricket, CricTracker, West Indies Champions, England Champions, WLC 2025] pic.twitter.com/qouanfoQoN

— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) July 22, 2025

West Indies Champions beat England Champions by 10 Runs in the 5th Match of #WCL2025 👏 pic.twitter.com/p6njkixUgN

— Cric Updates (@CricUpdate58494) July 22, 2025

England Champions vs West Indies Champions Head to Head in WCL
Match 1
England Champions won 0
West Indies Champions 1

IndianSportsFans
16: 28 HRS#WCL2025 #WCL25 #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/M9dxxQkbfT

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

World Championship of Legends 2025

England Champions vs West Indies Champions, 5th Match

WICH 164/9 (20)
ENGCH 154 (20)

West Indies Champions won by 10 runs

IndianSportsFans
20: 43 HRS #WCL2025 #WCL25 #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/sT4ScMRCHh

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

England Champions vs West Indies Champions

Win - West Indies Champions ✅#ENGvWI #ENGvsWI #WCOL

— Cricket Insider (@theDcricket2O) July 22, 2025

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)

On the third encounter of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025, the temperature of excitement reached the highest level as the fans recalled the memory of the 2007 T20 World Cup group clash between India and Pakistan. The organizers of this WCL event have decided to bring back the bowl-out to break tied games. That was the first instance of this action taking place.

On July 19, the game at Edgbaston between the Caribbean and the Proteas ended in a draw as the umpires decided to move to the bowl-out system to decide the winner. On the first ball of the five-ball set, the left-arm spinner, Aaron Phangiso, bowled way outside the off-stump as did the right-arm pacer, Chris Morris.

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The left-arm pacer, Wayne Parnell, missed the stumps by a whisker before JJ Smuts broke the stumps. Parnell, on the second occasion, ran gingerly and nailed the yorker to hit the stumps. South Africa, who were under the leadership of former captain AB de Villiers, got two hits in five balls as the action moved to the West Indies side.

Watch: South Africa and West Indies champions entertain with bowl-out during WCL 2025

The Caribbean team started with Fidel Edwards, who went close to the off-stump, but couldn’t nail the ball in that part. The same happened with the left-arm speedster, Sheldon Cotrell, who nearly smelt the wood in the firing yorker. The off-spinner, Ashley Nurse, was also quite near the stumps, while Dwayne Bravo’s down the leg side delivery ended the game with the Rainbow Nation earning a victory.

BOWL OUT IS BACK...!!! 🔥

- South Africa won in the Bowl out against West Indies in WCL. pic.twitter.com/ekHOkSnecC

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) July 20, 2025

Winning the toss, the Proteas decided to bowl first in the 11-over shortened contest due to rain at Edgbaston. None of the West Indies batters could stand tall with the bat in the first innings as they put on 79/5 in 11 overs with Chadrik Walton remaining unbeaten on 27 runs in 21 balls.

It was the same situation with South Africa’s top order. But Sarel Erwee nailed 27 runs in 18 balls while JP Duminy remained undefeated on 25 runs in 12 balls to carry them close to the target. Sulieman Benn used his speed beautifully to end with figures of 1/6 in two overs.

Sheldon Cottrell, the West Indies fast bowler legend, brought back his famous army-style salute in WCL 2025, and it was a moment to remember for every fan. During the match against South Africa Champions, Cottrell dismissed Richard Levi early with a fiery delivery. As the batter walked off, Cottrell marched a few steps forward and gave his classic salute straight, sharp, and full of pride.

THE SHELDON COTTRELL SALUTE IS BACK.pic.twitter.com/NZZvw889yh

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) July 19, 2025

The crowd roared, and his teammates couldn’t stop smiling. That salute isn’t just for show. Cottrell once served in the Jamaican army, and every time he celebrates a wicket this way, it’s his way of paying respect to his roots and fellow soldiers. It’s simple, powerful, and truly his own. Clips of the salute quickly spread online, and it went viral. Social media was buzzing with fans cheering, “The salute is back!” It reminded everyone of the passion and pride Cottrell brings every time he plays.

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WCL 2025 has already given us some magical moments, and this was one of them. Watching Cottrell perform his famous salute again in WCL 2025, in front of a cheering crowd, was a mix of joy and pure delight. The salute is more than a celebration; it’s a symbol of who Sheldon Cottrell is, and seeing it again on the big stage.

West Indies Champions vs South Africa Champions, As It Happened Bowl-Out Drama in Edgbaston. What a match it was at Edgbaston. In a rain-hit game reduced to just 11 overs per side, fans witnessed a rollercoaster of emotions as South Africa Champions and West Indies Champions played out a thrilling tie and it all came down to a bowl-out.

West Indies Champions batted first and scored 79 runs for 5 wickets. Lendl Simmons played a solid knock of 28 from 21 balls, and Chadwick Walton stayed unbeaten on 27. South Africa’s Aaron Phangiso bowled really well, picking up 2 wickets for just 13 runs.

Chasing a DLS target of 81, South Africa had a tough start. They lost Richard Levi and AB de Villiers early, leaving them in trouble at 9 for 2. Sarel Erwee gave hope with a quick 27, and Hashim Amla chipped in with 15. But the wickets kept falling, and it looked like the game was slipping away.

Then came Jean-Paul Duminy, who smashed 25 off just 12 balls to bring the match back to life. South Africa needed 9 runs in the last over and sa scored 8 runs in that final over. Duminy got out, and Fidel Edwards took two big wickets to take it down to the wire. In the end, South Africa finished on 80 for 6 exactly matching the target. The match was tied!

To decide the winner, it went to a bowl-out just like a penalty shootout in football. South Africa hit the stumps twice in the bowl-out. West Indies missed all four of their chances in that bowl out. And just like that, South Africa Champions won the bowl-out 2-0 and walked away with a thrilling victory in WCL 2025. Cricket fans couldn’t have asked for a better finish.

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Twitter reactions after SACH wins 2nd match of WCL 2025

UNREAL FINISH at WCL 2025! 🤯
Match tied, and South Africa wins the bowl out 2-0! 🎯 pic.twitter.com/3IWrEg4Wwl

— CricketGully (@thecricketgully) July 19, 2025

It was neck and neck — but South Africa sealed the deal in a ruthless Bowl Out! 🎯🔥

Image Credit: Fan code#INDvsENG #WCL2025 #abdevilliers360 #ChrisGayle pic.twitter.com/8ZVwabK7df

— CricInformer (@CricInformer) July 19, 2025

BOWL-OUT DRAMA 🚨 | BALL BY BALL HIGHLIGHTS | SA CHAMPIONS WINNING IT BY CLOSE MARGIN 😂😍 #abd #WCL2025 pic.twitter.com/4oQR9WXunF

— Amar Kanu (@amar__kanu) July 19, 2025

SA win against WI Crazy match In WCL at Edgbaston.🥶🔥

After 11 overs match - Tied

And the match decided via bowl out South Africa hits 2 out of 5 time while WI 0 out of 4 balls and SA won the match.
📸 : @FanCode #WCL2025 pic.twitter.com/SpmMaApRjq

— Saanvi 🍂 (@SaanviMsdian) July 19, 2025

West Indies Champions vs South Africa Champions, 2nd Match

SACH 3rd Wicket Down
Hashim Amla c Walton b Cottrell 15(18)

SACH 50/3 (7.5)

IndianSportsFans
21:32 HRS #WCL #ChrisGayle #WCL2025 #wclseason2 #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/XUuLheD6TX

— Indian Sports Fans. Fan Curated & Original (@IndianSportFan) July 19, 2025

SOUTH AFRICAN CHAMPIONS BEAT WEST INDIES CHAMPIONS ON BALL-OUT 😮 #WCL2025 #ABDevilliers #WCL pic.twitter.com/k0cKOMmKne

— • (@TheWicketWatch) July 19, 2025

After 40 overs – Match Tied
Bowl Out: SA hits stumps 2 times, WI misses all 4 – South Africa wins! 🎯

IndianSportsFans
22:13 HRS #WCL #ChrisGayle #WCL2025 #wclseason2 #CricketTwitter #YuvrajagainstIndia #HarbhajanSingh#ABdeVilliers pic.twitter.com/BFxm8Alw4d

— Indian Sports Fans. Fan Curated & Original (@IndianSportFan) July 19, 2025

A nail-biter in the second match of WCL 2025!

South Africa Champions win the match against West Indies Champions via bowl out💪

📸: FanCode#ABdeVillers #ChrisGayle #WayneParnell #JPDuminy #DwayneBravo #KieronPollard #HashimAmla #SheldonCottrell #WCL… pic.twitter.com/7c0bE0IhTN

— SBM Cricket (@Sbettingmarkets) July 19, 2025

Caribbean cricket legends Chris Gayle, Kieron Pollard, and Dwayne Bravo will wear Indian Roll Ball helmets during the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 as players for the West Indies Champions, and an unprecedented sporting and cultural collaboration.

This unique identification is the result of the new strategic partnership between the Indian Roll Ball League (IRBL) and the West Indies Champions to promote an Indian indigenous game of Roll Ball (an Indian game founded in Pune in 2003), a mix of basketball, handball and skating that has since been played in over 60 countries worldwide.

Supported by SportzTank Pvt Ltd, the IRBL is on the verge of initiating the first international league for the game internationally in 2023, which will mark the turning point for Roll Ball globally. As part of the promotional campaign, the legends of cricket will be wearing specially designed helmets to blend the cricketing honor with the Indian spirit of sport.

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West Indies Champions Collaborate with IRBL to Take Roll Ball to WCL 2025.

Ajay Sethi, owner of the West Indies Champions, said that the project was "a beacon of togetherness and sports culture," and it was important to move past cultural limitations in modernity. This joined effort with IRBL was also backed by Sachin Joshi, the founder of IRBL, who stated that the project was a tribute to the colourful story of India's cultural diversity in sport.

The agreement is more than just a function of branding and apparel; it is designed to facilitate fan engagement activities, cultural exchanges, and grassroots development initiatives that will connect Indian and Caribbean sporting communities while also inspiring the next generation of athletes from both parts of the world.

WCL 2025 - which is fully sanctioned by the ECB - is the only legends-based T20 cricket league in the world, and features legends such as Yuvraj Singh, Shahid Afridi, Chris Gayle, and the attention of the entire globe.

While a partnership like this has never been done before, it represents more than just a promotion; it symbolizes a combination of sporting traditions and means that Roll Ball will be recognized on an international pedestal. With the help of cricket's best, IRBL with West Indies Champions will take collaboration to another level in 2025.

West Indies cricket's maestros assembled to mark 50 years since taking down the inaugural Cricket World Cup in 1975. Their famous captain Clive Lloyd raised a toast, smiles and recollections but also pride at what they did.

On team’s win in 1975It was special. At Lord’s for the final, Lloyd hit a dazzling century as West Indies overcame Australia. More than anything, it was a win to put the world on notice of just how powerful, how skilful, Caribbean cricket had become. That squad played with skill, bravery and joy, and fans around the world, not only in France, were captivated.

When the anniversary was celebrated, Clive Lloyd spokePowerfully about just what the win meant. It brought the Caribbean islands as one, made young people believe that they could accomplish great things. Other legends such as Sir Vivian Richards and Gordon Greenidge also shared anecdotes of playing together and the strong bond which the team developed.

A golden reunion 🤩

The champions of the 1975 Men's Cricket World Cup came together to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their triumph at the Cricket West Indies Gala 🏆

📸: @windiescricket pic.twitter.com/cFpuiTcQeA

— ICC (@ICC) July 1, 2025

The fans and the cricket boards around the Caribbean joined in the celebrations. There were special events, retro game highlights, interviews with the players. Aspiring West Indies cricketers also paid their tributes, saying they had grown up watching the legends play.

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This was not just a backward-looking celebration. It was a reminder of a proud history to West Indies cricket, a hope that it can be strong again. While Lloyd and his old teammates sliced up the anniversary cake and took photographs with the replica trophy, they sent a signal: be proud of the past, work for a bright future.