Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 — a historic face-off featuring iconic legends reliving their glory days:
Match Snapshot
- Tournament: WCL 2025 – World Championship of Legends
- Match: India Champions vs West Indies Champions, Group Stage, Match 15
- Venue: Grace Road, Leicester
- Date/Time: Tuesday, July 29, 2025 — 9:00 PM IST
Yuvraj Singh led the India Champions, who have endured a disappointing campaign with no wins from four matches, while the West Indies Champions, captained by Chris Gayle, came into this fixture needing a victory to stay alive in knockout contention .
Key Moments: Chris Gayle on Fire
- Opening pair: Chris Gayle and Lendl Simmons walked out to open the innings for WI-C. India’s captain Yuvraj won the toss and chose to bowl first .
- Gayle’s assault: Known as the Universe Boss, Gayle launched into an onslaught of boundaries, forcing the Indian attack to suffer — including an ex-RCB star bowler in the mix .
- Bowler under fire: Varun Aaron, who once played for RCB, bore the brunt of Gayle’s power, being taken to cleaners as Gayle cleared the ropes repeatedly
Teams & Stakes
| Team | Status Before Match | What They Needed |
|---|---|---|
| India Champions | Bottom of table, zero wins | Big win to overtake England on NRR |
| West Indies | Barely above India in standings | Victory to edge into semi-finals |
- India Champions: Led by Yuvraj Singh, they had lost to England, South Africa, and Australia, and had a match canceled vs Pakistan .
- West Indies Champions: Mixed results so far, needing this match to stay afloat in the competition
How to Watch
- TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network in India
- Live Streaming: Available on the FanCode app and website
What Lies Ahead
With this being their final group stage game, both teams faced different pressures:
- India, out of contention unless they somehow drastically improve their Net Run Rate.
- West Indies, needing the win to qualify — a collapse here would eliminate them and let England Champions sneak in as the fourth semi-finalist
Bottom Line
Chris Gayle’s vintage display of boundary-hitting brought the old magic alive — reminding fans why he remains a legend of the game. As he pummeled the Indian attack, especially Varun Aaron, India’s stagnant performance looked even more exposed. While the final result is still unfolding, one thing is clear: Gayle is back on a rampage, and India’s last hope in the tournament depends on rapid turnaround that now looks very unlikely.
Stay tuned for live score updates as the match progresses