World Championship of Legends 2025 – Full Match Schedule, Teams & Tournament Guide

The second edition of the eagerly‑anticipated World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 kicks off on 18 July in England’s historic cricket grounds, running until 2 August. Supported by the ECB, this nostalgic T20 tournament brings retired legends from six cricketing powerhouses together for a celebration of past glory and competitive spirit.

Teams & Star‑Studded Squads

Each national “Champions” side features a host of former icons:

• India Champions: Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh, Suresh Raina, Shikhar Dhawan, AB de Villiers (South-African Aussie legend), Irfan Pathan, Ambati Rayudu, Yusuf Pathan
   
• Pakistan Champions: Leading legends returning under PML’s salute
   
• England Champions: Eoin Morgan, Sir Alastair Cook, Moeen Ali
   
• Australia Champions: Shaun Marsh, Brett Lee
   
• West Indies Champions: Chris Gayle, Kieron Pollard, Dwayne Bravo
   
• South Africa Champions: Hashim Amla, Chris Morris, Wayne Parnell

This tournament revives classic rivalries—India vs Pakistan, Windies vs South Africa—showcasing legendary duels and recognizable faces fans love.

Format & Match Schedule

• Format: Round-robin followed by two semis and a final
   
• Dates: 18 July to 2 August 2025
   
• Venues: Edgbaston (Birmingham), County Ground (Northampton), Grace Road (Leicester), Headingley (Leeds)
   

Highly Anticipated Fixtures (GMT):

Date	Teams	Venue	Time
18 July	England vs Pakistan	Edgbaston	15:30 GMT
19 July	West Indies vs South Africa	Edgbaston	11:30 GMT
19 July	England vs Australia	Edgbaston	15:30 GMT
20 July	India vs Pakistan	Edgbaston	15:30 GMT
22 July	India vs South Africa	Northampton	11:30 GMT
31 July	Semifinals	Edgbaston	11:30 & 15:30 GMT
2 August	Final	Edgbaston	15:30 GMT

With 18 matches across 16 days of action-packed cricket, fans can enjoy daily legends duels and knockout thrills.

Broadcast & Streaming Info

• UK & Europe: Live coverage via TNT Sports, SuperSport, Star Sports, Fox Sports
   
• Global: Follow live scores and updates on Cricbuzz, CricketWorld, Sportskeeda, and WCL’s official app
   

This structured coverage ensures fans can relive their nostalgia-packed action with week-night matches and weekend double-headers.

Why It Matters

1. Tribute to Legends: WCL captures cricket’s golden era with retired icons back in action—echoing fan favourite memories.
    
2. Historic Rivalries: Showdowns like England–Pakistan and India–Pakistan promise to rekindle classic match-ups.
    
3. ECB Sanctioned: As the only legends’ league formally backed by a Test board, the tournament brings credibility and quality.
    
4. Fan Engagement: With domestic venues and global broadcast, WCL 2025 aims to tap into traditional fanbases across regions.
    

What to Watch For

• Captaincy battles: Yuvraj versus Eoin Morgan—class meets strategy
   
• Batting fireworks: Gayle’s six-hitting versus DJ Bravo’s signature batting
   
• Pace vs spin: Brett Lee's work against Raina & Dhawan; Cook's timely off-spin
   
• Semifinal intensity: Two semis at Edgbaston on the penultimate day—legendary deciders leading to a grand finale
   

Final Summary

The World Championship of Legends 2025 is poised to deliver T20 nostalgia meets modern production. With elite retired stars across six national teams, a packed fixture list, and complete broadcast coverage, it's set as one of the summer’s most unmissable cricket events.

Don’t miss the opening clash on 18 July at Edgbaston—subscribe on tapmad or tune in via TNT Sports and your favourite streaming service.