The group stage of the World Championship of Legends 2025 is done and dusted. We finally have our four semifinalists. Pakistan Champions were in top form, staying unbeaten and finishing at the top with 9 points. South Africa Champions followed close behind with four solid wins. Australia Champions grabbed third spot. India Champions took the final place in dramatic style.
India needed something special to stay alive, and they delivered. Chasing 145 against West Indies, they got there in just 14.1 overs, which was exactly what they needed to beat England on Net Run Rate. Stuart Binny’s quickfire fifty made the difference, and now they are all set to take on Pakistan in the first semifinal.
WCL 2025 Points Table
Here is the final points table of the World Championship of Legends after all matches:
| Team | Mat | Won | Lost | Tied | NR | Pts | NRR | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan Champions | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | +2.452 | Q |
| South Africa Champions | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | +2.595 | Q |
| Australia Champions | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | -0.991 | Q |
| India Champions | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | -0.558 | Q |
| England Champions | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | -0.809 | E |
| West Indies Champions | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -2.302 | E |
World Championship of Legends 2025 – Playoff Schedule
The knockout stage is here with four teams battling it out for the title. All matches will be played at Edgbaston, Birmingham.
| Date | Match | Time (GMT / Local) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31 | PAKC vs IND C (SF1) | 11:30 / 12:30 PM | Edgbaston |
| Jul 31 | SA C vs AUS C (SF2) | 03:30 / 04:30 PM | Edgbaston |
| Aug 02 | TBC vs TBC (Final) | 03:30 / 04:30 PM | Edgbaston |
1. Pakistan Champions: 9 Points in 5 Matches
The Pakistan Champions have played 5 matches, winning 4 of them, with the other game abandoned. Pakistan Champions is the only team that didn’t lose a game in this tournament. A solid performance against England started their campaign with a win.
The abandoned match against India resulted in both sides being awarded points, as India refused to play. They won their 4th match against the West Indies Champions by 49 runs and secured their place in the playoffs. With seven points and a positive net run rate (+1.417), Pakistan has a strong chance to win this tournament.
2. South Africa Champions: 8 Points in 5 Matches
The South Africa Champions have become the 1st team to qualify in the 2025 WCL. They have won 4 matches so far and are placed in the number 2 position with a +2.595 NRR. Their dominance is evident in their 10-wicket victory over England Champions and an 88-run win over India Champions.
However, their first match was a close encounter with the West Indian Champions, where SA won the match by a bowl-out. South African captain AB de Villiers is in dream form, having scored an explosive half-century against India Champions, a 41-ball century against England Champions, and a 39-ball century in the next match against Australia Champions. Their bowlers, such as Imran Tahir and Wayne Parnell, are also in excellent form as they have picked seven wickets each.
3. Australia Champions: 5 Points in 5 Matches
The Australian Champions team in the World Championship of Legends 2025 has played 5 matches so far. They won 2 and had one match abandoned due to rain. They started their campaign strongly with a solid victory. However, their game against the English Champions was washed out by rain. They qualified for the playoffs after playing 4 matches.
In their second match, the West Indies batted first and scored 142 runs for the loss of eight wickets. In reply, Australia Champions scored 143 runs for the loss of two wickets in just 9.3 overs. Chris Lynn was named the Player of the Match. Although they lost their 4th match against South Africa by 95 runs, one of biggest defeat of this tournament.
4. India Champions: 3 Points in 5 Matches
India Champions started their 2025 WCL campaign with a heavy defeat to South Africa and had a no-result against Pakistan. They have only one point in four matches so far. Their net run rate of -1.852 is the 2nd lowest so far. In the first match, South Africa scored 208 runs in 20 overs. AB de Villiers and other batters outclassed the Indian bowlers.
In the second innings, the bowlers restricted the defending champion to 111/9. India faced some injury setbacks and the absence of Yuvraj Singh in one match. They lost their 3rd match by 4 wickets against Australia Champions and their 4th match by 23 runs against England Champions. Despite having a strong squad, India managed to secure last spot in semifinal with 3 points in this tournament.
5. England Champions: 3 Points in 5 Matches
The England Champions have struggled in their campaign, with only 1 win from their five matches. They lost three games, and one match ended in a no-result against the Australian Champions. They sit at the 4th position of the points table with 3 points and a poor net run rate of -0.809.
Despite experienced players like Eoin Morgan and Moeen Ali, the team has faltered both with the bat and ball. They lost their first match against Pakistan by five runs, the second match against the West Indies by 10 runs, and the third match against South Africa by 10 wickets. England needs urgent improvements in both departments to revive their chances of making it to the semifinals.
6. West Indies Champions: 2 Points in 5 Matches
The West Indies Champions have had a mixed tournament so far. They have one victory and three defeats from four matches, placing them in fifth place with two points and a net run rate of -1.974.
This team is filled with legends like Chris Gayle, Lendl Simmons, Kieron Pollard, and Dwayne Bravo, but they couldn’t win more than one game.
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Conclusion: India Grabs the Last Semifinal Spot!
The group stage of WCL 2025 is done and the top four are locked in. Pakistan, South Africa and Australia made it through early but that last spot was a real fight right till the end.
India hadn’t won a single game before their final match came out all guns blazing against West Indies. They chased down the target in 14.1 overs and just about edged past England on Net Run Rate. It was a do-or-die moment and they nailed it.
Now it is time for the knockouts, and India will face Pakistan in what promises to be a fiery semifinal at Edgbaston. With the top teams lined up, the race to the WCL trophy is going to be full of action.
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