WCL Cricket 2025 Schedule, Teams, Captains, Venue, Live Streaming 

The craze for the fastest cricket is undeniable. Watching the retired international cricketers again on screen is like time travel to the era of legendary cricketers. As the long-awaited second edition of World Championship of Legends (WCL) Cricket is starting on 18 July 2025, 18 cricket fixtures will bring star players like Brett Lee, AB de Villiers, Yuvraj Singh, and Chris Gayle on the field and pitch. Passion-driven T20 encounters will be memorable because more iconic cricketers including rising talents will participate in WCL Cricket 2025 representing six countries; India, England, Australia, South Africa, West Indies, and Pakistan. 

Reliving the old days of cricket is expected as WCL Cricket composes nostalgia around famous retired cricketers, high-voltage cricket matches, and lively fans. As the stunning first edition was concluded in 2024, cricket lovers are full of energy to welcome the latest season. 

England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is the governing body hosting T20 matches. The blend of emotion and action will continue till 2 August 2025 from one-on-one encounters to knockouts leading to the final. Let’s go through all the updates you need to catch about WCL Cricket 2025 including schedule, teams, captains, and venue. 

WCL Cricket 2024 Highlights 

India Champions lifted the trophy after beating Pakistan Champions with a good margin of 5 wickets at Edgbaston Stadium. Shoaib Malik from Pakistan Champions wrapped up his performance with the highest 245 runs in WCL Cricket 2024 besides notable performances by Yusuf Pathan and Yuvraj Singh. Another Indian star batter Robin Uthappa was a notable run-scorer who smashed 225 runs. 

In terms of top wicket-takers, a fast bowler, Nathan Coulter-Nile who represents Australia Champions took the highest 9 wickets. Besides, Pakistani pacer Wahab Riaz also managed to take 9 wickets, while Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh restricted eight players. 

AB de Villiers in South Africa Champions Team in WCL 2025

In this season, South African 360-degree batter AB de Villiers will be back on the pitch fueling eagerness among cricket fans as he will be seen on the creese after four long years. He is popular among fans as he plays with a mix of vigor, versatility, and innovation reminding everyone that age is just a number. His explosive performances have also been consistent during IPL matches while playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). As a captain at the age of 40, his comeback will be enlightening for fans and a strong pillar of support for his teammates including other star players such as Imran Tahir, Jacques Kallis, Dale Steyn, and Herschelle Gibbs. The magical time is not far when all these cricketers will add to the cricketing powerhouse. 

WCL 2025 Cricket Schedule 

The WCL Cricket 2025 will kick off on 18 July 2025 with the first match in which England Champions will take on Pakistan Champions. Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham will host this match which is the main venue. One of the sensational clashes, India Champions vs Pakistan Champions will go live on 20 July 2025. The rivalry teams will compete in league matches till 29 July 2025. Here is the entire schedule for the league matches of WCL Cricket 2025. 

Knockout Matches in WCL 2025 Cricket

The final match of WCL Cricket 2025 will be live on 2 August 2025 at Edgbaston, Birmingham. The winners of semi-final 1 and semi-final 2 will face each other in the final. 

WCL 2025 Cricket Venues

England boasts of a rich cricket history. Being known as the inventor and home of cricket, there are a lot of incredible cricket grounds in England. The cricket fixtures will be played at the following stadiums across Birmingham, Northampton, Leicester, and Leeds. 

WCL 2025 Captains and Teams 

Six teams are gearing up to compete in WCL 2025 Cricket. Captained by Yuvraj Singh, a passionate left-handed batter Shikhar Dhawan has been signed in India Champions to do what he is best at. It is expected that most of the players who participated in WCL Cricket 2024, will be featured in the second edition. Each team has a legendary cricketer as the captain, and the squad will be announced soon. 

The inception of the WCL Cricket 2025 is going to be memorable as star players continue to win the hearts of fans with their perseverance, skills, and passion. The longing to watch exciting matches as an old cricket fan or emerging cricket expert will be fulfilled on a digital streaming platform, FanCode which telecasted WCL 2024 as well. After being rated as the second most-viewed cricket tournament, a similar spark is expected in the second edition too. Bollywood Actor, Ajay Devgan, who is a WCL co-owner mentioned that WCL Cricket 2025 will break records of viewership around the world. 

India Champions will enter the field to defend the first title, while other teams are also full of flawless and legendary talents. The unique combination of nostalgia and thrill will set you up for high-octane T20 matches you should not miss out on.