WCL 2025 Playing XI & Key Legends to Watch

As the World Championship of Legends 2025 launches on 18 July, each squad will unveil a probable XI, blending cricket icons with unique strengths. For fans in Pakistan, remember: tapmad has the streaming rights, offering full-match coverage, expert analysis, and highlights across all devices.

India Champions: Power & Precision

Probable XI: Yuvraj Singh (c), Shikhar Dhawan, Suresh Raina, Robin Uthappa (wk), Yusuf Pathan, Irfan Pathan, Harbhajan Singh, Vinay Kumar, Pragyan Ojha, RP Singh, Munaf Patel.

• Yuvraj Singh (c) commands with flair, muscle, and match-winning experience.
   
• Raina and Dhawan provide explosive top-order runs.
   
• Harbhajan Singh brings guile and spin control, ideal for middle overs.
   

Pakistan Champions: Flair & Firepower

Probable XI: Younis Khan (c), Shahid Afridi, Shoaib Malik, Misbah-ul-Haq, Mohammad Amir, Wahab Riaz, Saeed Ajmal, Umer Gul, Salman Butt, Sohail Tanvir, Kamran Akmal (wk).

• Afridi delivers big-hitting and all-round presence.
   
• Amir and Ajmal form a potent bowling duo—pace with swing and off-spin.
   

England Champions: Strategy Meets Strength

Probable XI: Kevin Pietersen (c), Alastair Cook, Eoin Morgan, Ian Bell, Samit Patel, Monty Panesar, Simon Jones, Jade Dernbach, Tim Bresnan, Jonathan Trott, Phil Mustard (wk).

• Pietersen offers aggressive batting and captaincy flair.
   
• Panesar and Dernbach anchor spin and variation in the middle overs.
   

Australia Champions: Pace & Patriotism

Probable XI: Brett Lee (c), Shaun Marsh, David Hussey, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Dirk Nannes, Dan Christian, Xavier Doherty, Ben Dunk (wk), James Faulkner, Brad Haddin, Callum Ferguson.

• Lee sustains pace threat, backed by all-rounders like Christian and Coulter-Nile.
   
• Marsh and Hussey deliver solid top-order consistency.
   

South Africa Champions: Form & Flair

Probable XI: AB de Villiers (c), Hashim Amla, Dale Steyn, Vernon Philander, Wayne Parnell, Morne van Wyk (wk), Justin Ontong, Ryan McLaren, Imran Tahir, Jacques Rudolph, Johan Botha.

• De Villiers and Amla anchor the batting heart and display flair over power.
   
• Steyn and Tahir provide a lethal pace-spin combo.
   

West Indies Champions: High-Octane Caribbean

Probable XI: Chris Gayle (c), Kieron Pollard, Dwayne Bravo, Marlon Samuels, Denesh Ramdin (wk), Sulieman Benn, Andre Fletcher, Jerome Taylor, Devon Smith, Fidel Edwards, Samuel Badree.

• Gayle and Pollard promise fireworks at the top.
   
• Bravo and Badree blend experience and spin control.
   

Legends to Watch

• Yuvraj Singh: Classic match-winner, known for late-game heroics.
   
• Afridi: Brings unpredictability with bat and ball.
   
• De Villiers: Technically brilliant and elegant—the crowd’s answer to calm genius.
   
• Steyn: Fearsome new-ball operator, capable of reversing matches with pace.
   
• Gayle: His six-hitting remains unmissable, fireworks guaranteed.
   

Premier Viewing on tapmad

In Pakistan, tapmad is the official streaming hub for all WCL 2025 action. Here’s why it's the top choice:

• Every match live in full HD with no ads
   
• Device options: mobile app, smart TV, or web streaming
   
• Bonus content: pre-match insights, toss analysis, stats, and replays
   
• Interactive features: fan polls, social media integration, and player interviews
   

tapmad ensures enthusiasts don’t miss a single legendary moment.

Fantasy & Tactical Tips

• Top-order specialists: Load your fantasy team with players like de Villiers, Dhawan, and Gayle—they bat early and score big.
   
• Bowling matchups: Look out for new-ball threats like Steyn, Yahya (Pakistan), and Lee.
   
• All-round value: Bravo, Yusuf Pathan, and Samit Patel offer strong fantasy points across disciplines.
   

Summary

From explosive top-order talent to crafty spinners and swing secrets, the Playing XIs for WCL 2025 are an eclectic mix of nostalgia and skill. With tapmad as a top streaming platform in Pakistan, fans can enjoy every six, wicket, and tactical twist live.

Don’t miss the opening clash on 18 July—stream it all live on tapmad, your gateway to the legends.