Legendary cricketers from around the world will gather in England to compete in six teams starting from July 18, 2025. A lot of legendary players will assemble in England to display their skills. They will turn up for six teams, starting on July 18, 2025.
The WCL 2025 season will kickstart with the opening fixture between England Champions and Pakistan Champions. The other four teams are Australia Champions, India Champions, South Africa Champions, and the West Indies Champions.
These six teams will face each other once in the league stage. Then the top four teams will head into the semi-finals. The tournament will conclude on August 2, 2025, in Birmingham. In all, 18 matches will take place across four stadiums, including the knockouts. India Champions, meanwhile, would like to defend their title with full force.
You can check the complete schedule for the WCL 2025 season below.
WCL 2025: Teams and Captains
Here are the six participating teams and their respective captains in the WCL 2025 edition.
| Team | Captain |
|---|---|
| Australia Champions | Brett Lee |
| England Champions | Eoin Morgan |
| India Champions | Yuvraj Singh |
| Pakistan Champions | Younis Khan |
| South Africa Champions | AB de Villiers |
| West Indies Champions | Chris Gayle |
WCL 2025: Schedule
The WCL 2025 will follow a round-robin format, where each of the six teams will play once against all others. After 15 league matches, the top 4 teams will qualify for the semi-finals. In total, 18 matches will be played, including the knockouts. Fans can expect exciting games as cricket legends face off across top stadiums in England.
| No | Date | Match | Venue | Local Time (BST) | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 18 | England Champions vs Pakistan Champions | Birmingham | 3:30 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 2 | July 19 | West Indies Champions vs South Africa Champions | Birmingham | 12:30 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 3 | July 19 | England Champions vs Australia Champions | Birmingham | 3:30 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 4 | July 20 | India Champions vs Pakistan Champions | Birmingham | 3:30 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 5 | July 22 | England Champions vs West Indies Champions | Northampton | 12:30 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 6 | July 22 | India Champions vs South Africa Champions | Northampton | 3:30 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 7 | July 23 | Australia Champions vs West Indies Champions | Northampton | 3:30 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 8 | July 24 | South Africa Champions vs England Champions | Leicester | 3:30 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 9 | July 25 | Pakistan Champions vs South Africa Champions | Leicester | 3:30 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 10 | July 26 | India Champions vs Australia Champions | Leeds | 12:30 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 11 | July 26 | Pakistan Champions vs West Indies Champions | Leeds | 3:30 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 12 | July 27 | South Africa Champions vs Australia Champions | Leeds | 12:30 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 13 | July 27 | India Champions vs England Champions | Leeds | 3:30 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 14 | July 29 | Australia Champions vs Pakistan Champions | Leicester | 12:30 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 15 | July 29 | India Champions vs West Indies Champions | Leicester | 3:30 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 16 | July 31 | Semi-Final 1: No. 1 vs No. 4 | Birmingham | 12:30 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 17 | July 31 | Semi-Final 2: No. 2 vs No. 3 | Birmingham | 3:30 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 18 | August 2 | Final: Semi-Final 1 Winner vs Semi-Final 2 Winner | Birmingham | 3:30 PM | 9:00 PM |
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WCL 2025: Squads and Players
Australia Champions
The Australia Champions team features a strong mix of power-hitters and experienced bowlers, led by legendary pacer Brett Lee.
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Ben Cutting | All-rounder |
| Ben Dunk | Wicketkeeper-Batsman |
| Brett Lee (c) | Fast Bowler (Captain) |
| Callum Ferguson | Batsman |
| Chris Lynn | Batsman |
| Dan Christian | All-rounder |
| D’Arcy Short | Batsman / Part-time Bowler |
| John Hastings | All-rounder |
| Moises Henriques | All-rounder |
| Nathan Coulter-Nile | Fast Bowler |
| Peter Siddle | Fast Bowler |
| Rob Quiney | Batsman |
| Shaun Marsh | Batsman |
| Steve O’Keefe | Spinner |
England Champions
Eoin Morgan leads the England Champions, with several former international stars returning to represent their country.
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Ajmal Shahzad | Fast Bowler |
| Alastair Cook | Batsman |
| Chris Tremlett | Fast Bowler |
| Dimitri Mascarenhas | All-rounder |
| Eoin Morgan (c) | Batsman (Captain) |
| Ian Bell | Batsman |
| Liam Plunkett | Fast Bowler |
| Moeen Ali | All-rounder |
| Phil Mustard | Wicketkeeper-Batsman |
| Ravi Bopara | All-rounder |
| Ryan Sidebottom | Fast Bowler |
| Samit Patel | All-rounder |
| Stuart Meaker | Fast Bowler |
| Tim Ambrose | Wicketkeeper-Batsman |
| Usman Afzaal | Batsman |
India Champions
Defending champions India are packed with match-winners, including Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, and Harbhajan Singh.
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Abhimanyu Mithun | Fast Bowler |
| Ambati Rayudu | Batsman / Wicketkeeper |
| Gurkeerat Mann | All-rounder |
| Harbhajan Singh | Spinner |
| Irfan Pathan | All-rounder |
| Piyush Chawla | Spinner |
| Robin Uthappa | Batsman / Wicketkeeper |
| Shikhar Dhawan | Batsman |
| Siddarth Kaul | Fast Bowler |
| Stuart Binny | All-rounder |
| Suresh Raina | Batsman / Part-time Bowler |
| Varun Aaron | Fast Bowler |
| Vinay Kumar | Fast Bowler |
| Yusuf Pathan | All-rounder |
| Yuvraj Singh (c) | All-rounder (Captain) |
Pakistan Champions
The Pakistan Champions squad includes several explosive T20 specialists, with a solid mix of youth and experience.
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Aamer Yamin | All-rounder |
| Younis Khan (c) | Batsman (Captain) |
| Asif Ali | Batsman |
| Kamran Akmal | Wicketkeeper-Batsman |
| Mohammad Hafeez | All-rounder |
| Sarfraz Ahmed | Wicketkeeper-Batsman |
| Shahid Afridi | All-rounder |
| Sharjeel Khan | Batsman |
| Shoaib Malik | All-rounder |
| Sohail Khan | Fast Bowler |
| Sohail Tanvir | Fast Bowler / All-rounder |
| Wahab Riaz | Fast Bowler |
South Africa Champions
South Africa Champions, led by AB de Villiers, boast an exciting lineup of big hitters and all-rounders.
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Aaron Phangiso | Spinner |
| AB de Villiers (c) | Batsman / Wicketkeeper (Captain) |
| Albie Morkel | All-rounder |
| Chris Morris | All-rounder |
| Dane Vilas | Wicketkeeper-Batsman |
| Duanne Olivier | Fast Bowler |
| Hardus Viljoen | Fast Bowler |
| Hashim Amla | Batsman |
| Imran Tahir | Spinner |
| JJ Smuts | All-rounder |
| JP Duminy | All-rounder |
| Morne van Wyk | Wicketkeeper-Batsman |
| Richard Levi | Batsman |
| Sarel Erwee | Batsman |
| Wayne Parnell | Fast Bowler / All-rounder |
West Indies Champions
The West Indies Champions bring flair and firepower to the league, with Chris Gayle, Dwayne Bravo, and Pollard in action.
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Ashley Nurse | Spinner / All-rounder |
| Chadwick Walton | Wicketkeeper-Batsman |
| Chris Gayle (c) | Batsman / All-rounder (Captain) |
| Dave Mohammed | Spinner |
| Dwayne Bravo | All-rounder |
| Dwayne Smith | All-rounder |
| Fidel Edwards | Fast Bowler |
| Kieron Pollard | All-rounder |
| Lendl Simmons | Batsman |
| Nikita Miller | Spinner |
| Shannon Gabriel | Fast Bowler |
| Sheldon Cottrell | Fast Bowler |
| Shivnarine Chanderpaul | Batsman |
| Suliemann Benn | Spinner |
| William Perkins | Wicketkeeper-Batsman |
WCL 2025: Venues
Four venues across England will host the WCL 2025 matches. Here are the venues:
- Edgbaston, Birmingham
- Headingley, Leeds
- The County Ground, Northampton
- Uptonsteel, Leicester
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WCL 2025: Live Streaming Details
Indian fans enjoy the live broadcast of the WCL 2025 on Star Sports TV channels. FanCode will also live stream the league on its OTT platform.
With legendary names returning to the field, WCL 2025 promises to deliver nostalgia and top-quality cricket action. Fans can catch all the excitement live from July 18 to August 2
