India Champions qualified for the semi-finals of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 after a dramatic win over the West Indies Champions on Monday. In the crucial match between India Champions vs West Indies Champions, India chased down the target of 145 in just 13.2 overs. They needed to reach the target within 14.1 overs to move ahead in the tournament, and they did it with five balls to spare.
Stuart Binny led the charge for India with a brilliant half-century. His quick runs laid the foundation for the chase. Skipper Yuvraj Singh and power-hitter Yusuf Pathan chipped in with fast cameos to help finish the job.
India’s strong batting performance came in response to a powerful knock from Kieron Pollard. The West Indies Champions’ all-rounder smashed 74 runs, including eight sixes, to rescue his side from a poor start. At one stage, the West Indies were struggling at 43/5.
Pollard’s innings helped the West Indies Champions post 144/9 in their 20 overs. However, despite his heroics, it wasn’t enough to stop India’s chase.
The match took place at Uptonsteel County Ground in Leicester and was the 15th game of the WCL 2025. With this win, the India Champions sealed the fourth spot on the points table.
They now move on to face table-toppers Pakistan Champions in a highly anticipated semi-final clash.
Match Summary:
- West Indies Champions: 144/9 (20 overs)
- India Champions: 148/5 (13.2 overs)
- Result: India Champions won by 5 wickets
Key Performers:
- India: Stuart Binny (Fifty), Yuvraj Singh, Yusuf Pathan
- West Indies: Kieron Pollard (74 off 34 balls, 8 sixes)
India Champions vs West Indies Champions lived up to the hype, delivering exciting moments and a memorable chase. Now, all eyes are on the semi-final battle with arch-rivals Pakistan Champions.
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