Cricket fans who are eager to see their inspiring role models play again, the second season of World Championship of Legends 2025 is set to take the stage. Kicking off on the 18th of this month, the tournament will bring together iconic players for an exciting display of fast-paced T20 cricket.
In this article, you will find everything you need to know about the WCL 2025 schedule, venues, match timings, players, and other key details. Don’t forget to explore the Delhi Premier League complete fixture and match details.
What is World Championship of Legends League
The World Championship of Legends (WCL) is a special T20 cricket league where retired international cricket stars come together to play once again. The tournament is officially approved by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). The league features six teams from countries like India, Pakistan, England, Australia, South Africa, and the West Indies.
The WCL teams are made up of legendary players (that’s why called Legends League) who were once the pride of their nations. The WCL gives fans a chance to relive old memories and enjoy exciting matches as their favorite cricket heroes return to the field.
World Championship of Legends 2025 Schedule & Venue
The World Championship of Legends 2025 is scheduled from 18th July in Birmingham, while the final will be played on 2nd August. All matches will be broadcast at 9:00 PM and 5:00 PM in the Indian time zone. In the first match, the England Champions will clash with the Pakistan Champions, the 2024 season runner-up.
World Championship Legends 2025 Venues: All matches of WCL 2025 will be hosted in four stadiums in England – Edgbaston, County Ground, Grace Road, and Headingley. The final is scheduled in Edgbaston, Birmingham.
WCL 2025 Full Fixture
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
| 18 July | England Champions vs Pakistan Champions | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 9:00 PM |
| 19 July | West Indies Champions vs South Africa Champions | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 5:00 PM |
| 19 July | England Champions vs Australia Champions | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 9:00 PM |
| 20 July | India Champions vs Pakistan Champions | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 9:00 PM |
| 22 July | India Champions vs South Africa Champions | County Ground, Northampton | 5:00 PM |
| 22 July | England Champions vs West Indies Champions | County Ground, Northampton | 9:00 PM |
| 23 July | Australia Champions vs West Indies Champions | County Ground, Northampton | 9:00 PM |
| 24 July | England Champions vs South Africa Champions | Grace Road, Leicester | 9:00 PM |
| 25 July | Pakistan Champions vs South Africa Champions | Grace Road, Leicester | 9:00 PM |
| 26 July | India Champions vs Australia Champions | Headingley, Leeds | 5:00 PM |
| 26 July | Pakistan Champions vs West Indies Champions | Headingley, Leeds | 9:00 PM |
| 27 July | South Africa Champions vs Australia Champions | Headingley, Leeds | 5:00 PM |
| 27 July | India Champions vs England Champions | Headingley, Leeds | 9:00 PM |
| 29 July | Australia Champions vs Pakistan Champions | Grace Road, Leicester | 5:00 PM |
| 29 July | India Champions vs West Indies Champions | Grace Road, Leicester | 9:00 PM |
| 31 July | Semi-Final 1 | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 5:00 PM |
| 31 July | Semi-Final 2 | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 9:00 PM |
| 2 August | Final | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 9:00 PM |
World Championship of Legends Teams List 2025
The World Championship of Legends 2025 features six teams made up of retired international cricket legends. A total of 18 matches will be played — 15 group matches, followed by two semi-finals and one final. Each team plays against every other team once, and the top four teams from the group stage will qualify for the semi-finals.
Here are the six participating teams:
- India Champions
- England Champions
- Australia Champions
- Pakistan Champions
- South Africa Champions
- West Indies Champions
World Championship of Legends Teams 2025 India Squad
India Champions squad: Yuvraj Singh, Shikhar Dhawan, Robin Uthappa, Ambati Rayudu, Suresh Raina, Irfan Pathan, Yusuf Pathan, Harbhajan Singh, Piyush Chawla, Stuart Binny, Gurkeerat Mann, Vinay Kumar, Siddarth Kaul, Abhimanyu Mithun, Varun Aaron, Pawan Negi.
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World Championship of Legends Winner
Indian Champions won the World Championship of Legends in 2024 by 5 wickets after defeating the Pakistan Champions. Chasing 157, Ambati Rayudu shone with a rapid 50 off just 30 balls. Captain Yuvraj Singh smashed 15* off 22 balls, while Irfan Pathan hit the winning boundary in the final over, securing victory with five balls remaining.
WCL 2024 Match Highlights:
- Match: India Champions vs Pakistan Champions
- Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham
- Result: India Champions won by 5 wickets
- Pakistan Score: 156/7 (20 overs)
- India Score: 157/5 (19.1 overs)
- Top Scorer: Ambati Rayudu – 50 (30)
- Quick Finish: Yusuf Pathan – 30 (16)
- Captain’s Knock: Yuvraj Singh – 15* (22)
- Top Bowler: Anureet Singh – 3 wickets
- Winning Shot: Irfan Pathan (final over boundary)
World Championship of Legends 2025 Live Streaming
If you prefer to watch on television, the WCL 2025 will be broadcast live on Star Sports at 5 PM and 9 PM IST. The tournament will also be streamed in the FanCode app and website in India, allowing fans to watch every match on the go.
On the other hand, international audiences can enjoy WCL 2025 live on platforms like TNT Sports (UK), Willow TV (USA), A Sports (Pakistan), FOX Sports (Australia), SuperSport (South Africa), and SportsMax (Caribbean).
