WCL 2025 Schedule, Squads, Format & Broadcast Info

The World Championship of Legends 2025 kicks off on 18 July and concludes on 2 August, spanning 16 days across four iconic English venues: Edgbaston (Birmingham), County Ground (Northampton), Grace Road (Leicester), and Headingley (Leeds). Six teams of cricket icons will go head-to-head in a thrilling T20 nostalgia-packed contest.

Match Schedule & Format

Round-Robin Phase (18–29 July): Each team plays five matches, and the top four advance to the semifinals. Day-night and afternoon slots are scheduled to maximise fan attendance and viewership.

Semi‑finals (31 July, Edgbaston): Two live matches at 12:30 GMT and 16:30 GMT.

Final (2 August, Edgbaston): The epic conclusion at 16:30 GMT.
 

League Fixtures Include:

• 18 Jul (16:30 GMT): England vs Pakistan (Opening Ceremony)
   
• 19 Jul (12:30): West Indies vs South Africa • (16:30): England vs Australia
   
• 20 Jul (16:30): India vs Pakistan (marquee clash)
   

Star‑Studded Squads

Each of the six sides features cricket legends:

• India Champions (capped by Yuvraj Singh): Harbhajan, Raina, Dhawan, Pathan & more
   
• Pakistan Champions (Younis Khan leading): Afridi, Shoaib Malik, Misbah, Amir, Ajmal
   
• England Champions (Kevin Pietersen): Pietersen, Cook, Broad, Swann
   
• Australia Champions (Brett Lee): Lee, Hussey, Maxwell, Nannes
   
• West Indies Champions (Darren Sammy): Gayle, Pollard, Bravo, Badree
   
• South Africa Champions (AB de Villiers): de Villiers, Amla, Steyn, Morris, Parnell
   

This mix of power hitters, crafty spinners and veteran pacers promises entertainment and unpredictability.

Broadcast & Streaming Guide

• Pakistan viewers: tapmad is the official streaming platform, offering full HD, ad-free coverage of every WCL match. Tapmad’s user-friendly app and website guarantee seamless access—no cable needed.
  Fans can catch live stream links, match stats, and highlights all in one place.
   
• India: Streaming on FanCode, live telecast via Star Sports.
   
• UK & Europe: Coverage via TNT Sports, Sky Sports, SuperSport (Africa), and Fox Sports (Australia).
   

tapmad’s rights handling extends beyond Pakistan—regional sub-licensing positions it as the go-to hub across South Asia.

Why tapmad Stands Out

• Complete access: Every WCL match—league games, semis, and final—available live
   
• Device-friendly: Accessible on mobile, smart TVs, and desktops
   
• Comprehensive features: Real-time scores, commentary, video highlights, social feeds
   
• No geographical limits for subscribed users: Ideal for Pakistanis abroad
   

Whether you’re commuting or home, tapmad ensures uninterrupted wizardry from your favourite legends.

What to Expect: Coverage Extras

• Pre-match analysis and toss updates
   
• Player features: Retrospective pieces on iconic figures returning to action
   
• Fan interaction: Social polls and Q&A segments during breaks
   
• Replays: For timeshifted viewing convenience
   

tapmad’s full-suite coverage captures both nostalgia and competitive edge.

Summary

• Tournament: 18 July–2 August, six legend-led teams, round-robin + semis + final
   
• Venues: Edgbaston, Northampton, Leicester, Leeds
   
• Squads: Star names like Gayle, de Villiers, Afridi, Raina, Lee, Pietersen, and more
   
• Streaming: tapmad is the official platform, alongside FanCode (India), Star/Sky, TNT globally
   

Cricket lovers – especially from Pakistan – shouldn’t miss live streaming from tapmad. Tapmad makes it easier than ever to relive cricketing golden eras while watching legends battle it out in a fun yet competitive format.